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Gwen Walford House Nursing Home

48-50 Hampton Park Road, Hereford, Herefordshire HR1 1TH
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The staff are wonderful, taking time to get to know Mum.Sarah B(Daughter of Resident/Service User)
Gwen Walford House Nursing Home, Hereford
Couldn't ask for a better place for her to have gone to.Kevin C(Grandson of Resident/Service User)
Gwen Walford House Nursing Home, Hereford
She has a lovely room overlooking the woods and the riverPhilip K(Son of Resident/Service User)
Gwen Walford House Nursing Home, Hereford

Gwen Walford offers Residential and Nursing Care, situated within picturesque, wooded grounds overlooking the River Wye. With highly experienced staff available round-the-clock, residents receive unparalleled support and compassion.

Gwen’s all-inclusive luxury care packages feature:

Homemade meals with a diverse menu selection

Good company and social entertainment programme

Enjoy convenient living with laundry and cooking managed for you

Professional care and support, day and night

Monthly complimentary hair treatments for some TLC

Care tailored to your unique needs

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Care Provided by Gwen Walford House Nursing Home

Primary Care Categories

  • Older Person Care
  • Physical Disability
  • Visual / Hearing Impairment

Length of Stay

  • Permanent Care

Care Types Provided

  • Residential Care
  • Nursing Care
  • For a maximum of 30 Service Users

Other Care Provided

  • Stroke
  • Palliative / End of Life Care
  • Convalescent Care
  • Acquired Brain Injury (ABI)

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

Weekly Charges per Person

Type of carePermanentRespite
Residential CareFrom £1,512N/A
Nursing CareFrom £1,779N/A

Contact Gwen Walford House Nursing Home to confirm what's included and get a personalised quote:

Funding Types Accepted

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

Support you may be entitled to

  • If you choose a care home based in England, you may be eligible for NHS Funded Nursing Care (FNC), which helps cover the cost of nursing. This is worth £267.68 per week and is usually paid directly to the care home.

Good to Know

Group / Owner

Person in charge

  • Nick Brown (Home Manager)

Local Authority / Social Services

Admission Information

  • Mixed with both male-only and female-only unit(s)
  • Ages 65+

Care Home Design/Build

  • Purpose Built: Yes
  • Year Purpose Built: 2014
  • Last Refurbishment: 2023
  • Number of floors: 3

Room Information

  • Single Rooms (30)
  • Single Rooms with ensuite Wet Room (30)

Visiting

  • Visitors warmly welcomed. Relatives can visit their loved ones at any time, and there's no need to book in advance for these personal visits. However, if visitors are interested in touring the home and learning more about services, recommend scheduling a visit in advance. This way, a dedicated team can ensure they're available to show you around and discuss how best meet your specific needs. The team are here to provide the information and support required, and look forward to assisting in any way.

Parking

  • Plenty of off-road parking is available.

Gwen Walford House Nursing Home Reviews (76)

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Gwen Walford House Nursing Home has a Review Score of 10 (9.975) out of 10, based on 19 reviews in the last 2 years. Over all time Gwen Walford House Nursing Home has 76 reviews.

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Review from I H (Husband of Resident) published on 6 August 2024 Submitted via Review Postal Card•
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Review from Mandy T (Wife of Resident) published on 29 May 2024 Submitted via Postal Card•
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Review from Rosie H (Daughter of Resident) published on 30 April 2024 Submitted via Review Postal Card•
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Review from Michelle N (Niece of Resident) published on 7 March 2024 Submitted via Website•
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Review from Michelle D (Daughter of Resident) published on 28 February 2024 Submitted via Website•
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Review from B W (Resident / Service User) published on 7 February 2024 Submitted via Review Postal Card•
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Review from Sarah B (Daughter of Resident) published on 19 January 2024 Submitted via Postal Card•
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Review from Geoff P (Son of Resident) published on 12 December 2023 Submitted via Website•
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Review from Philip K (Son of Resident) published on 15 November 2023 Submitted via Postal Card•
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Review from Kevin C (Grandson of Resident) published on 20 October 2023 Submitted via Postal Card•
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Review from Shelley D (Granddaughter of Resident) published on 24 June 2023 Submitted via Postal Card•
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Review from Donna B (Daughter of Resident) published on 17 April 2023 Submitted via Postal Card•
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Review from David L (Resident / Service User) published on 23 August 2022 Submitted via Postal Card•
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Review from Martin W (Resident / Service User) published on 28 June 2022 Submitted via Postal Card•
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Regulatory Rating

Care Quality Commission (CQC) Rating

Date: 18 September 2025
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  • CaringGood
  • EffectiveGood
  • ResponsiveGood
  • SafeGood
  • Well-ledGood
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Bed Vacancies

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News (2) & Events (1)

News
  • 08 Oct 2024

    Gwen Walford Nursing Home is thrilled to announce its success at the Hereford Times Health & Social Care Awards, where the home's dedicated staff member, Gideon Kusi, won The Good...

  • 07 Oct 2024

    Rotherwood Healthcare, an award-winning healthcare provider, is excited to announce the official launch of its Rotherwood Wellness Programme, a pioneering initiative designed to enhance the health and well-being of residents...

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Meet the Team (7)

Nick Brown
Nick BrownJob Title Home ManagerJoined 2026
Lorna Topliffe
Lorna TopliffeJob Title Customer AdministratorJoined 2026

A welcoming and approachable presence at reception, supporting residents and families while ensuring smooth day-to-day administration.

Lyndsey Jones
Lyndsey JonesJob Title Staff AdministratorJoined 2023
Patricia Sarmiento
Patricia SarmientoJob Title Lifestyle CoordinatorJoined 2026

Patricia is responsible for the Inspiring Activities at Gwen Walford.

David Bennett
David BennettJob Title Head Chef
Lori Murariu
Lori MurariuJob Title Head Housekeeper
David Morris
David MorrisJob Title MaintenanceJoined 2024

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