Sophie House

Holywell Gutter Lane, Hampton Bishop, Herefordshire, HR1 4JN

01432378149

Care Type

Nursing Care

Inspection date

5 December 2018

Provider

Martha Trust Hereford Limited

Beds

14 beds

Rating history

GoodJul 2016
GoodFeb 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 Martha Trust Hereford Limited, which runs 2 care homes in England: 2 rated Good.

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.
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 Sophie House

Sophie House is a nursing home in Herefordshire, County of. Details of the Care Quality Commission's most recent findings are set out below.

Sophie House provides a supportive environment where people enjoy living and receive care that respects their independence. Staff develop care plans based on input from residents, their relatives, and other health and social care professionals, with clear attention to individual communication preferences. The home offers diverse activities tailored to residents' interests, including music therapy, access to a hydro pool, and community outings, helping people maintain connections with those important to them.

Healthcare is a priority at the service, with staff receiving clear guidance to manage emergencies and provide competent medication support. Residents' medicines are regularly reviewed and monitored. The home maintains a safe environment through regular checks and sufficient staffing levels, with staff demonstrating good understanding of individual safety needs and working to reduce risks for each person.

Source: CQC inspection report, 2 February 2019

Specialist Care

Learning disabilitiesOlder peoplePhysical disabilitiesYounger adults

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 with nursing
Registered capacity: 14 places — this is not a vacancy count
Registration checked: Registered · HR1 4JN

Registered care categories

Caring for adults over 65 yrs; Caring for adults under 65 yrs; Caring for children; Learning disabilities; 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 2 February 2019. Latest inspection date recorded: 5 December 2018.

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

Read Sophie House'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 Sophie House, consider asking...

1.How many qualified nurses are on duty overnight and at weekends?
2.How do you manage a resident's relationship with their GP and hospital team?
3.What is your approach when a resident's condition deteriorates quickly?
4.What additional charges apply beyond the weekly fee?
5.How do you approach end of life care and involve families in those decisions?

5 Things to Look For on Your Visit

When you visit Sophie House, look out for...

1.Is the nursing station visible and staffed, or hard to find?
2.Do staff respond promptly when a resident needs attention?
3.Are call bells answered quickly or left ringing?
4.Does the home feel calm or rushed and understaffed?
5.Are residents' medical records and care plans visible and up to date?

Could the NHS fund Sophie House'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