Old Court Barn Residential Care Home

Old Court Barn, Lumber Lane, Lugwardine, Herefordshire, HR1 4AQ

01432851260

Care Type

Residential Care

Inspection date

17 January 2019

Provider

Mr Steven Richard Dodds

Beds

7 beds

About Old Court Barn Residential Care Home

Old Court Barn Residential Care Home is a residential care service in Herefordshire, County of, providing accommodation and support for people with learning disabilities and/or autism. The findings below set out the CQC's most recent assessment of the service.

This service supports people with learning disabilities and/or autism in a domestic-style property registered for up to seven people, with seven people currently using the service. The building is designed to blend into a residential neighbourhood, with no identifying signs, intercom systems, cameras, or industrial bins visible from outside. Staff do not wear uniforms or identifying clothing that would suggest it is a care home, helping to maintain the service's integrated appearance within the community.

While the size is larger than current best practice guidance recommends, the way the building is used and operated mitigates any potential negative impact on the people living there.

Source: CQC inspection report, 6 March 2019

Specialist Care

Learning 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 21 September 2026. This is a check of published information, not a visit to the home.

Registered service: Care home service without nursing
Registered capacity: 7 places — this is not a vacancy count
Registration checked: Registered · HR1 4AQ

Registered care categories

Learning 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 6 March 2019. Latest inspection date recorded: 17 January 2019.

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

Read Old Court Barn Residential 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 Old Court Barn Residential Care Home, consider asking...

1.What happens if my relative's care needs increase significantly -- will they have to move?
2.How do you handle concerns or complaints from families?
3.What does the monthly fee cover and what will cost extra?
4.How do you keep families informed about their relative's day-to-day wellbeing?
5.What happens if my relative is unhappy here?

5 Things to Look For on Your Visit

When you visit Old Court Barn Residential Care Home, look out for...

1.Do staff greet residents by name and stop to chat?
2.Are residents dressed, up and occupied, or sitting alone in front of a TV?
3.Does the home smell fresh and feel clean without being clinical?
4.Do residents look comfortable and at ease, or anxious and withdrawn?
5.Does the manager answer your questions openly or deflect?

Could the NHS fund Old Court Barn Residential 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