Holmer Care Home with Nursing

Leominster Road, Holmer, Hereford, Herefordshire, HR4 9RG

01432344012

Care Type

Nursing Care

Inspection date

23 January 2020

Provider

Holmer Care Home Limited

Beds

40 beds

About Holmer Care Home with Nursing

Holmer Care Home with Nursing is a nursing home in Herefordshire, County of, providing personal and nursing care to older adults. The findings below set out the CQC's most recent assessment of the service.

Holmer Care Home with Nursing provides personal and nursing care to 34 residents aged 65 and over, with capacity for up to 40 people. Staff are knowledgeable and demonstrate understanding of how to keep residents safe from harm. Each person has their risks assessed with up to-to-date guidance in place to support their safety.

Staffing numbers have been increased and are under continuous review to ensure effective deployment based on residents' needs.

Residents receive their medicines regularly with robust systems for safe management and supply. Staff understand infection prevention and follow best practice guidelines. The home investigates incidents and accidents thoroughly, taking action to prevent recurrence and protect resident wellbeing.

Source: CQC inspection report, 12 February 2020

Specialist Care

DementiaOlder peoplePhysical disabilities

Fees and availability

We have not verified a current weekly fee for this home. Ask for a written quote based on the room and care needed, including any extra charges.

Check current vacancies, the admission assessment and visiting arrangements directly with the home.

Care and inspection details

Checked against the CQC register on 20 September 2026. This is a check of published information, not a visit to the home.

Registered service: Care home service with nursing
Registered capacity: 40 places — this is not a vacancy count
Registration checked: Registered · HR4 9RG

Registered care categories

Caring for adults over 65 yrs; Dementia; Physical disabilities.

These describe the registration. The home must assess whether it can meet the individual person's needs and whether a place is available.

CQC ratings in more detail

Overall rating shown by CQC: Good.

Rating report published 12 February 2020. Latest inspection date recorded: 23 January 2020.

Safe: Good
Effective: Good
Caring: Good
Responsive: Good
Well-led: Good

Read Holmer Care Home with Nursing's CQC record and reports.

Contains Care Quality Commission information under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Ratings and registration details can change after the date checked.

5 Questions to Ask on Your Visit

When visiting Holmer Care Home with Nursing, consider asking...

1.What specific dementia training do staff receive and how recently?
2.How do you support a resident who becomes distressed or confused?
3.How does the home keep a record of a resident's life history and personal preferences?
4.How do you involve families as dementia progresses and communication becomes harder?
5.What happens when a resident's dementia reaches an advanced stage?

5 Things to Look For on Your Visit

When you visit Holmer Care Home with Nursing, look out for...

1.Is the environment calm, uncluttered and easy to navigate?
2.Do staff speak to residents with patience and dignity, even if they repeat themselves?
3.Are there memory cues around the home -- photos, familiar objects, clear signage?
4.Do residents seem settled and safe, or agitated and unsupervised?
5.Is there meaningful activity happening, or are residents just sitting quietly with nothing to do?

Could the NHS fund Holmer Care Home with Nursing's fees?

The average nursing home costs £1,535 per week. That's £79,820 a year. NHS Continuing Healthcare could cover all of it. No means test, no contribution from you.

Find out if the NHS could fund these fees