The Forbury

Church Street, Leominster, Herefordshire, HR6 8NQ

01568613877

Care Type

Residential Care

Inspection date

1 October 2020

Provider

Christopher Anthony Lutton

Beds

40 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.

7 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

GoodOct 2015
GoodNov 2017
GoodNov 2020

Rated Good at every inspection since 2015.

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

Costs and who runs this home

This is the only care home Christopher Anthony Lutton runs in England.

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.

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 The Forbury

The Forbury is a residential care home in Herefordshire, providing personal care for older people, including those living with dementia. Further details on how the home performs are set out in the CQC findings below.

The Forbury accommodates up to 40 older people and specialises in care for those with dementia. At inspection, 36 residents were living at the home. The service provides personal care, including support with hygiene and eating, along with wider social care.

People and their relatives reported being happy with the care provided. The home maintained sufficient staffing levels to meet residents' care and support needs, with staff recruited safely through appropriate processes. The management team continued to develop their approach to service delivery.

Source: CQC inspection report, 12 November 2020

Specialist Care

DementiaMental healthOlder 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 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: 40 places — this is not a vacancy count
Registration checked: Registered · HR6 8NQ

Registered care categories

Caring for adults over 65 yrs; Dementia; Mental health conditions; 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 November 2020. Latest inspection date recorded: 1 October 2020.

Safe: Good
EffectivePublished 4 November 2017: Good
CaringPublished 4 November 2017: Good
ResponsivePublished 4 November 2017: Good
Well-led: Good

Read The Forbury'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 The Forbury, 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 The Forbury, 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 The Forbury'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