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Leominster Care HomeHerefordshire, County of

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Rated:GoodNursing

Leominster Care Home

44 Bargates, Leominster, Herefordshire, HR6 8EY

01568611800

Care Type

Nursing Care

Inspection date

9 December 2020

Provider

Bupa Care Homes (CFChomes) Limited

Beds

48 beds

How this home compares nearby

Of 10 care homes for older people within 10 miles, 1 is rated higher by CQC, 5 are the same and 4 are lower.

8 of these nearby homes have been inspected more recently than this one.

Based on CQC ratings, updated 22 October 2026. How we compare homes | See the nearby homes

Rating history

GoodNov 2016
GoodJun 2019

Rated Good at every inspection since 2016.

Source: CQC inspection reports. Contains CQC data licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.

Costs and who runs this home

Run by Bupa Care Homes (CFChomes) Limited, which runs 24 care homes in England: 1 rated Outstanding, 20 Good and 3 Requires Improvement.

Average care home fees in the West Midlands: £912 a week for residential care and £1,308 for nursing care (2024-25 averages). Self-funders usually pay more. See our care home costs guide.

NHS-funded Nursing Care pays £267.68 a week to the home towards registered nursing care for eligible residents (2026/27). A quoted fee may already exclude it.
This home lists dementia care, which usually costs more than standard residential care. See dementia care home costs. NHS Continuing Healthcare may apply where someone's needs are primarily health needs.
How to pay for a care home explains the council means test, what counts as capital and the funding you can ask to be assessed for.

About Leominster Care Home

Leominster Care Home is a nursing home in Herefordshire, County of, providing care for people including those living with dementia. Further detail on the CQC's findings is set out below.

Leominster Care Home accommodates up to 48 people, including those living with dementia. During the inspection, 34 residents were living at the home.

The home demonstrated strong infection prevention and control measures. Visitors were required to sanitise their hands, have their temperatures checked, and complete Covid-19 screening questionnaires before entering. Personal protective equipment was made available to visitors, with clear information displayed to ensure compliance with guidance and procedures.

The home prioritised residents' relationships with family and friends, supporting them to maintain regular contact with people important to them.

Source: CQC inspection report, 6 January 2021

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: 48 places — this is not a vacancy count
Registration checked: Registered · HR6 8EY

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 19 June 2019. Latest inspection date recorded: 9 December 2020.

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

Read Leominster Care Home'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 Leominster Care Home, 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 Leominster Care Home, 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 Leominster Care Home'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