Care Homes in HR9
The HR9 postcode district has 12 CQC-registered care homes with a combined 259 beds, falling under Herefordshire, County of council. 1 home is rated Outstanding by the Care Quality Commission and 8 are rated Good. 3 homes currently require improvement.
About care in HR9
HR9 covers Ross-on-Wye in Herefordshire — a market town on the River Wye at the gateway to the Wye Valley and Forest of Dean, with a rural care home market serving a widely dispersed elderly population. The 12 CQC-registered care homes here provide 259 beds with a mostly positive quality profile: 1 is rated Outstanding, 8 are Good, and 3 Require Improvement. Dementia and physical disability care specialisms are present across several homes. Herefordshire Council commissions adult social care; the local authority is a unitary council that handles both assessment and commissioning. The rural character of HR9 means homes often draw residents from a wide catchment area — transport and visiting convenience should be factored into family decisions.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many care homes are in the HR9 postcode area?
There are 12 CQC-registered care homes in HR9, offering a combined 259 beds. These range from residential homes for older people through to specialist nursing and dementia care facilities.
What CQC ratings do care homes in HR9 have?
Of the 12 care homes in HR9: 1 home is rated Outstanding; 8 are rated Good; 3 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 HR9?
Hazelhurst Nursing Home is among the highest-rated care homes in HR9, holding a CQC rating of Outstanding with 56 beds. You can view its full inspection results and contact details on its profile page.
Which local authority covers the HR9 postcode?
The HR9 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 HR9?
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