The Old Rectory

School Lane, Church Road, Longhope GL17 0LJ
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8.5 2 Reviews
  • The Old Rectory, Longhope
The Old Rectory, built in 1820, is set in large, wooded grounds, creating a tranquil environment for the residents. The south-facing courtyard gardens at the rear of the home include several water features and an easily accessible terrace, making it the perfect spot to sit and relax.

Longhope village is conveniently located near the A40, situated on the borders of Herefordshire and Gloucestershire, equidistant from Ross-on-Wye and Gloucester. The village amenities include a Post Office, a general store, an artisan bakery, and the medieval church of All Saints.

The Old Rectory offers twenty-four beautifully appointed en-suite bedrooms, along with sitting rooms, a dining room, a conservatory, a library/quiet area, and an activity room. The gardens are designed for ease of access for all residents, featuring wheelchair-friendly terracing at both the front and rear of the premises.
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Care Provided by The Old Rectory

Primary Care Categories

  • Older Person Care
  • Dementia
  • Physical Disability

Length of Stay

  • Permanent Care
  • Respite Care

Care Types Provided

  • Residential Care
  • Dementia Residential Care
  • For a maximum of 29 Service Users

Dementia Care Types

  • Mild Dementia
  • Moderate Dementia
  • Advanced/Complex Dementia

Other Care Provided

  • Palliative / End of Life Care

Facilities

  • Own Furniture if required
  • Pet Friendly (or by arrangement)
  • Smoking not permitted
  • Close to Local shops
  • Near Public Transport
  • Minibus or other transport
  • Lift
  • Wheelchair Access
  • Gardens
  • Phone Point in own room
  • Television point in own room
  • Residents Internet Access

Funding & Fees What's included?

Weekly Charges per Person

  • Self-Funded Residential Care: £1425 – £1600
  • Self-Funded Residential Dementia Care: £1425 – £1600
  • RESPITE Self-Funded Residential Care: £1425 – £1600
  • RESPITE Self-Funded Residential Dementia Care: £1425 – £1600

These prices are only a guideline, please contact The Old Rectory to find out the exact price for your requirements.

Contact The Old Rectory to confirm what exactly is included and get an estimate tailored to your care needs:

Funding Types Accepted

  • Self Funding (Private)
  • Local Authority with Top Up
  • Local Authority
  • NHS Continuing Healthcare (CHC)

Contact The Old Rectory to confirm what exactly is included and get an estimate tailored to your care needs:

Good to Know

Person in Charge

  • Rosemarie Halifax (Manager)

Local Authority / Social Services

Admission Information

  • Ages 65+

Care Home Design/Build

  • Purpose Built: No
  • Last Refurbishment: 2018

Room Information

  • Single Rooms (29)
  • Single Rooms with Ensuite Wet Room (1)

The Old Rectory Reviews (2)

8.5

The Old Rectory has a Review Score of 8.5 (8.470) out of 10, based on 2 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time The Old Rectory has 2 reviews.

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Review from C W (Daughter of Resident) published on 2 October 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I highly recommend the Old Rectory as from the moment I first visited I knew it was the right home for my Mum. The staff impressed me immediately with their warmth and professionalism and this has been consistently held true for my Mum's care over the last four years. They treat my Mum with dignity
and respect, and I genuinely feel that they deeply care for her - this peace of mind is priceless for me. The food is varied and excellent - especially the cakes! My Mum enjoys the wide range of activities and particularly relishes the singing and dancing. There is a mix of social areas and quiet spaces, which provides a nice choice, depending on how she is feeling. The building itself is beautifully maintained, very clean, bright and welcoming. The garden is always accessible, and when it's warm Mum enjoys sitting and listening to the birds. The bedrooms are well-appointed, and Mum took her most treasured photos and ornaments with her, which made it feel homely. A really lovely home.
Reply from Rosemarie Halifax, Manager at The Old Rectory
Thank you so much for your kind words, we really appreciate the comments you have made
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Review from Emma C (Daughter of Resident) published on 2 October 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
the old rectory is an amazing care home ,all the staff ,managers ,cooks and housekeepers are all kind and thoughtful and treat the residents with the upmost respect , i would not hesitate to recommend this care home , its such a friendly , welcoming place .
Reply from Rosemarie Halifax, Manager at The Old Rectory
Thank you for your kind word management and staff appreciate all the positive feed back we get from families
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Current Review Score: 8.5 (8.470)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 8.5 (8.470) out of 10 for The Old Rectory is based on a) the Average Rating and b) the number of positive Reviews.

  1. The Average Rating is 5.0 out of 5 from 2 Reviews in the last 24 months.
  2. The score for the number of positive Reviews is 3.5 out of 5 from 2 positive Reviews in the last 24 months.

Detailed Breakdown of Review Score

The maximum Review Score for a Care Home is 10, which is made up from the Average Rating of Reviews (maximum of 5 points) and the Number of Reviews (maximum of 5 points) in the last 24 months:

  1. 5 Points are available for the Average Rating from all Reviews in the last 24 months. The Average Rating of 5.000 for The Old Rectory is calculated as follows: ( (24 Excellents x 5) ) ÷ 24 Ratings = 5
  2. 5 Points are available for the number of Positive Reviews in the last 24 months. A Positive Review is defined as any Review with an 'Overall Experience' of '4' or '5' (out of a max rating '5'). The 3.47 Points relating to the number of positive Reviews for The Old Rectory is based on 2 positive Reviews in the last 24 months and is calculated as per below:

    The 5 points available are broken down as follows:

    1. 4 points are available for the first 10 Positive Reviews in the last 24 months; 3 points for the first Positive Review, and then 0.125 Points for each of the next four Positive Reviews and then 0.1 Points for the next five Positive Reviews. (1st = 3.000, 2nd = 0.125, 3rd = 0.125, 4th = 0.125, 5th = 0.125, 6th = 0.100, 7th = 0.100, 8th = 0.100, 9th = 0.100, 10th = 0.100) 3 + 0.125 = 3.125
    2. 1 point is available for the number of Positive Reviews reaching 20% of the registered maximum number of service users in the last 24 months. If this number is partially reached, then that proportion of 1 point is given. eg a Care Home registered for a maximum of 50 service users has to reach 10 Positive Reviews to receive 1 point, if it has 7 reviews it will receive 0.7 points. 20% of the 29 registered maximum number of service users is 5.8. 2 Positive Reviews ÷ 5.8 = 0.345
  3. When a Review is submitted by someone who has previously submitted a Review, only the latest Review will count towards the Review Score.
  4. If a Care Home does not have a review in the last 24 months, then it will not have a Review Score.

Regulatory Rating

Care Quality Commission (CQC) Rating

Date: 8 Mar 2019

Overall Good

  • Caring Outstanding
  • Effective Good
  • Responsive Good
  • Safe Good
  • Well-led Good
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Frequently Asked Questions about The Old Rectory

What types of Care is The Old Rectory registered for?

Older Person Care, Dementia & Physical Disability are the registered (by the Care Quality Commission) categories of Care.

How many Rooms does The Old Rectory have?

There are 29 Single Rooms.

What are the Facilities & Services at The Old Rectory?

Own Furniture if required, Pet Friendly (or by arrangement), Smoking not permitted, Close to Local shops, Near Public Transport, Minibus or other transport, Lift, Wheelchair Access, Gardens, Phone Point in own room, Television point in own room & Residents Internet Access are some of the Facilities & Services.

How far is The Old Rectory to the centre of Longhope?

0.7 mile(s) as the crow flies, distance by road may be significantly further.

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