Care Homes in HR1
The HR1 postcode district has 22 CQC-registered care homes with a combined 597 beds, falling under Herefordshire, County of council. 1 home is rated Outstanding by the Care Quality Commission and 14 are rated Good. 6 homes currently require improvement. 1 home has not yet been inspected.
About care in HR1
HR1 covers central Hereford city and the rural villages immediately east and north of the city, including Withington. The district has 22 CQC-registered homes with 597 beds — a mixed market of city-centre residential homes and rural nursing facilities. Coldwells House in Hereford holds an Outstanding CQC rating (41 beds); 14 other homes are rated Good; but 6 homes are currently rated Requires Improvement, which is a notably high proportion. Families should scrutinise the most recent inspection reports for any HR1 home before visiting, paying particular attention to whether the management team cited in the report is still in post. Adult social care is handled by Herefordshire Council, which covers the county as a unitary authority; rural accessibility is a factor, and some homes here serve catchment areas extending well into rural mid-Wales borders country. Hereford County Hospital is the main acute trust. The city's market town character means some care homes are in converted period properties with character but potentially limited accessibility — ask specifically about ground-floor bedroom availability, wet rooms, and garden access when visiting smaller HR1 providers.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many care homes are in the HR1 postcode area?
There are 22 CQC-registered care homes in HR1, offering a combined 597 beds. These range from residential homes for older people through to specialist nursing and dementia care facilities.
What CQC ratings do care homes in HR1 have?
Of the 22 care homes in HR1: 1 home is rated Outstanding; 14 are rated Good; 6 require improvement; and 1 has not yet been inspected. Ratings are awarded by the Care Quality Commission following on-site inspections.
What is the highest-rated care home in HR1?
Coldwells House is among the highest-rated care homes in HR1, holding a CQC rating of Outstanding with 41 beds. You can view its full inspection results and contact details on its profile page.
Which local authority covers the HR1 postcode?
The HR1 postcode area falls under Herefordshire, County of. Your local council's adult social care team can carry out a needs assessment and, if eligible, help fund or arrange care home placements within their area.
How do I choose a care home in HR1?
Start by checking each home's CQC rating and reading the latest inspection report, which you can access via the CQC website or each home's page on carehome.page. Consider visiting your shortlisted homes in person and asking about staffing ratios, activities programmes, and how the home manages residents' specific needs — whether that's dementia care, nursing support, or specialist conditions. If funding is a concern, contact Herefordshire, County of's adult social care team for a needs and financial assessment.
Data from the Care Quality Commission, last updated March 2026. How we use this data