Care Homes in HR6
The HR6 postcode district has 9 CQC-registered care homes with a combined 228 beds, falling under Herefordshire, County of council. 7 are rated Good. 2 homes currently require improvement.
About care in HR6
HR6 covers Leominster and the rural north of Herefordshire, a market town district characterised by farming communities and scattered villages. Nine care homes operate across the area, collectively providing 228 beds with seven currently rated Good by the CQC. Herefordshire Council's adult social care department handles needs assessments and can advise on funding for both urban and rural placements in the county.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many care homes are in the HR6 postcode area?
There are 9 CQC-registered care homes in HR6, offering a combined 228 beds. These range from residential homes for older people through to specialist nursing and dementia care facilities.
What CQC ratings do care homes in HR6 have?
Of the 9 care homes in HR6: 0 are rated Outstanding; 7 are rated Good; 2 require improvement; and 0 have not yet been inspected. Ratings are awarded by the Care Quality Commission following on-site inspections.
What is the highest-rated care home in HR6?
Leominster Care Home is among the highest-rated care homes in HR6, holding a CQC rating of Good with 48 beds. You can view its full inspection results and contact details on its profile page.
Which local authority covers the HR6 postcode?
The HR6 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 HR6?
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