Children's care homes in Herefordshire

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Herefordshire has 3 children's care homes registered with the Care Quality Commission, 3 of them with nursing. Of the homes on this page, the CQC rates 3 Good. Herefordshire, County of council paid on average £1,295 a week for a residential care place and £1,201 for a nursing place for people aged 65 and over in 2024-2025 (GOV.UK adult social care finance report).

All care homes in Herefordshire (86)

Herefordshire at a glance

3on this list

Official rating
  • Good3
  • 100% rated Good or Outstanding
  • Average score8.0 / 10
How this list is ordered

This list includes every home in Herefordshire on the CQC register, whatever its rating. The highest scores come first and homes not yet inspected come last.

Paying never changes a home's rating, score or place. Top places are only offered to homes rated Good or Outstanding and are always labelled.

How we rate care homes

3 children's care homes in Herefordshire

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Bowley Court

Run by Stanley House Limited

Stanley House, Bosbury, Ledbury, HR8 1HB
GoodCQC · Jan 2025
  • Nursing
  • 20 beds
  • Children
  • Elderly care
  • Learning disabilities

Care home with nursing for 20 residents in Ledbury, run by Stanley House Limited. Supports older people, learning disabilities, physical disabilities, sensory impairment, younger adults and children.

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Martha House

Run by Martha Trust Hereford Limited

Martha House, Hampton Green, Old Eign Hill, Hereford, HR1 1UB
GoodCQC · Jun 2023
  • Nursing
  • 14 beds
  • Children
  • Elderly care
  • Learning disabilities

Martha House offers lifelong and respite care for young people with profound intellectual and physical disabilities. The charity operates homes designed for wheelchair users, with specialised fittings and therapy spaces that support complex daily needs.

Residents have their own bedrooms and access to landscaped sensory gardens. The homes include hoists, adjustable baths and beds, hydrotherapy and multi-sensory facilities, with physiotherapy and…

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Sophie House

Run by Martha Trust Hereford Limited

Holywell Gutter Lane, Hampton Bishop, HR1 4JN
GoodCQC · Feb 2019

Inspected more than 4 years ago

  • Nursing
  • 14 beds
  • Children
  • Elderly care
  • Learning disabilities

Lifelong and respite care at Sophie House supports people with profound intellectual and physical disabilities, with nursing care registered for a broad age range. The home is designed for wheelchair users and includes specialist equipment such as hoists, adjustable baths and beds.

Residents can access hydrotherapy, physiotherapy and multisensory facilities, alongside music, art and speech-based therapy spaces.

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What to look for in children's care homes

  1. Strong safeguarding

    Strong safeguarding, staffing and behaviour-support arrangements.

  2. Links with education

    Links with education, health professionals and family or carers.

  3. Age-appropriate routines

    Age-appropriate routines, activities, privacy and preparation for moves.

Questions families ask

What should children's care homes offer?

Children’s residential services must combine safe care with education, development and family involvement. Check that the service is designed for the child’s age, needs and legal care plan.

How many children's care homes are there in Herefordshire?

3 children's care homes in Herefordshire are on the CQC register (data of 2 November 2026).

How much does a care home cost in Herefordshire?

Herefordshire, County of council paid on average £1,295 a week for residential care and £1,201 for nursing care for people aged 65 and over in 2024-2025. For adults aged 18 to 64 it paid £1,796 and £1,053. Across England the averages were £982 and £1,102 for people aged 65 and over. People who pay for their own care are often charged more, so ask each home for its weekly fee.

How are these care homes ordered?

Ordered by the MyCareCheck score: the average of the five CQC key-question ratings (safe, effective, caring, responsive and well-led) on a 0 to 10 scale, where Outstanding is 10, Good 8, Requires improvement 5 and Inadequate 2. Homes the CQC has not rated yet come last. No home is left out because of its rating.

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