Gwen Walford House Nursing Home

48-50 Hampton Park Road, Hereford HR1 1TH
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  • 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
Daily housekeeping chores taken care of
Beautiful landscaped gardens

Being part of the community is a key benefit of life at Gwen Walford. Their wide range of activities is specifically designed to encourage participation and provide plenty of opportunities for social interaction. Their dedicated lifestyle team works hard to deliver inspiring and engaging activities. They also pride themselves on the enticing dining experiences, where nutrition and choice are key.
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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 What's included?

Weekly Charges per Person

  • Self-Funded Residential Care: from £1512
  • Self-Funded Nursing Care: from £1779
The price(s) shown are provided by the care home. Contact Gwen Walford House Nursing Home for full pricing details and T&Cs.

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 chose 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.

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

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 (71)

9.9

Gwen Walford House Nursing Home has a Review Score of 9.9 (9.875) out of 10, based on 15 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Gwen Walford House Nursing Home has 71 reviews.

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Review from D K (Daughter of Resident) published on 2 June 2021 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Dad spent 3 1/2 months with Gwen Walford House recovering from some health issues whilst we sorted a more independent housing solution. The care and support he received was exemplary, both medically and personally. As a family we were supported by the management down, to facilitate appointments, visits/consultations
by family and health/social professionals. Dad's recovery was greatly helped by them. Thank you.
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Review from Alison A (Day Care) published on 29 January 2021 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I cannot fault anything about the service that my father received during his stay at Gwen Walford. All the staff have provided an extremely high standard of care to my father and also a huge support to our family. The home has always been spotlessly clean and particularly during these difficult times
with Covid have provided a caring and safe environment for my father's stay.
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Review from P H (Resident) published on 17 September 2020 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I felt comfortable in the home.
Staff were very helpful and tried to help my illness.
Staff always happy and try to do their best at all times.
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Review from A K (Resident) published on 17 September 2020 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I am very happy here, and they are very friendly.
I feel completely marvellous.
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Review from C T (Wife of Resident) published on 8 September 2020 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I cannot speak too highly of all staff involved in the wellbeing and loving care of my husband. Their dedication and care are second to none. Nothing is ever too much trouble in making sure residents feel cared for, loved and comfortable. However busy they are, they still make time to chat and reassure
my husband, and I have also witnessed the same treatment with other residents. When visiting the home, I am always made to feel part of the home. All levels of staff always make me feel very welcome and are very friendly. The management should be very proud to have such a dedicated workforce. Not forgetting the cleaners/laundry and catering staff who all bend over backwards to give excellent service.
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Review from Leanne B (Daughter of Resident) published on 19 August 2020 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Gwen Walford House is outstanding and their care of my very frail and elderly Mum is a joy and revelation. Mum is very restricted and needs help with every aspect of her life 24/7. The staff willingly meet every need and are continuously bringing comfort and happiness to her. All staff are very caring
and several have quickly formed a remarkable bond, joking with or teasing her into taking her medication and food and drink when she is reluctant. There is such tremendous rapport. I have been overwhelmed by the feeling of love for the residents and this has been especially valued during the Covid pandemic, with family visits impossible. Due to her great age, Mum was never going to get better in any conventional sense, but instead of giving up they have worked so hard to improve her quality of life. This is evidenced by her improved mental health, appetite and ability to engage with everything. I commend their absolute professionalism, commitment and overwhelming care and affection for their residents.
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Review from R P (Son of Resident) published on 18 August 2020 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My mother just had her 99th Birthday and has been a resident at Gwen Walford for the last four years and eight months. Her stay and care here have given her a new purpose and lease of life - her comment (many times repeated) "they spoil me here". In my opinion, the high level of care, attention to detail,
professionalism and capability is beyond reproach, it is of the highest standard. I visit (outside of lockdown) very frequently and have seen high standards maintained at all times. My mother is extremely happy here, feel safe and well looked after both medically, physically, mentally and emotionally.
Reply from John Fennell, CEO at Gwen Walford House Nursing HomeThank you so much for taking the time to review the care at Gwen Walford House. I am so pleased that your mother is extremely happy at the home and I am glad the staff spoil her, it is only what she deserves.
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Review from P M (Resident) published on 17 August 2020 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Under new management who has made positive changes. The nursing and care staff are excellent. The environment is always clean and tidy. I can see the improvements already coming through.
I am now happy to call this my home.
Reply from John Fennell, CEO at Gwen Walford House Nursing HomeThank you so much for leaving such a lovely review. We are so glad that you are so happy in your home.
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Review from Brian S (Son of Resident) published on 20 July 2020 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I can not recommend this place highly enough. Nothing was too much trouble for Mum. The staff were so so kind and caring. The views of the river always made us smile. The home always had a calm and loving feel. Thank you.
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Review from C H (Daughter of Resident) published on 13 November 2019 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My mum has recently had a health crisis, and the staff have dealt with this with huge compassion and patience. I can't fault the care that mum has received, and she is settled and happy. She enjoys the activities (and so do I).
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Review from Luke (Son of Resident) published on 16 September 2019 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Mum came here directly from the hospital after and was bed-bound and on a significant amount of medication. She left the nursing home to move to a residential home on a frame and stick, getting back to her normal self.
The nursing and care was excellent, facilities were good and clean.
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Review from Sandy G (Daughter of Resident) published on 30 August 2019 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Mum was in the home for about 2 years. Staff are very friendly and caring and building is lovely. Would definitely recommend this home to anyone.
Reply from John Fennell, CEO at Gwen Walford House Nursing HomeThank you for taking the time to share your views on Gwen Walford. I am really pleased that you have had such a good experience.
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Review from Mike H (Son of Resident) published on 6 September 2018 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My father loved his time at Gwen Walford even though his last few weeks there were obviously difficult for him, the nursing staff there were amazing. My brother and I were with my father for his last 10 days & they treated us extremely well too, with copious amounts of food and drink and were always
very respectful and courteous to my father.
Reply from John Fennell, CEO at Gwen Walford House Nursing HomeThank you for taking the time to leave a review, and we are very pleased you were so pleased with the care received.
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Review from Catherine S (Daughter of Resident) published on 10 August 2018 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My mum received excellent care whilst she was in Gwen Walford House. Whenever I saw the staff there they were always friendly and knew my mum well. Accommodation and food standards were also excellent. I felt happy that Mum was safe and well there.
Reply from John Fennell, CEO at Gwen Walford House Nursing HomeThank you for taking the time to leave a review.
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Review from Helen P (Daughter of Resident) published on 7 August 2018 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
To the staff on the residential ward.
On behalf of the family, I would like to say thank you for the care and compassion given to my mother and the family, during her time with you during May 2018. Once again many thanks you are an amazing team.
Reply from John Fennell, CEO at Gwen Walford House Nursing HomeThank you for your kind words.
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Review from Dave B (Son of Resident) published on 18 July 2018 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My father has always enjoyed his time at Gwen Walford House and Hampton Grange. The staff are caring, the food is plentiful and of a high quality. There are daily activities. Excellent home.
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Review from Karen C (Niece of Resident) published on 4 April 2017 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
On visiting my aunt at Gwen Walford House I have always found the staff very caring and kind. The food looks good and not a smell of cabbage in the air! The activities seem appropriate to the residents and overall I feel it is a safe careing environment for my Aunt. Visiting Gwen Walford House has dispelled
my concerns about care for the elderley with everything you hear in the press.
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Review from J C (Nephew of Resident) published on 31 March 2017 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I recently visited my aunt at Gwen Walford House and was delighted to see how happy and content she was. We chatted about the nursing standards, the level of care and attention and she was very impressed. As a visitor, I was equally impressed by what I witnessed.


There was a team of friendly and

caring staff who were both keen to help both residents and their family and friends during their visit.
My Aunt was very enthusiastic about the friendliness of the staff and the quality of the food and from what I saw, I can understand why!
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Review from D M (Grandson of Resident) published on 29 March 2017 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Gwen Walford is a wonderful residence that has put our family to ease when it comes to my grandfather. The staff are helpful, inclusive and professional - an attitude that seems almost to spread, as all the residents are kind and social with one another. It seems to be one big group of people that are
encouraged to spend time together.


The rooms are always spotless when I visit, and from what I can see the food is carefully produced and tasty. I have nothing negative at all to say about Gwen Walford Home, nor it's management, and I would recommend it to anyone.

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Review from T D (Daughter of Resident) published on 29 March 2017 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
The home surroundings are amongst the best that we looked at when choosing a home, but what confirmed our decision was the fantastic service, (the staff were always only too happy to help), The food always seemed fresh and well prepared and there always seemed to be plenty of activities to get involved
in. We couldn't recommend Gwen Walford House more.
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Current Review Score: 9.9 (9.875)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 9.9 (9.875) out of 10 for Gwen Walford House Nursing Home 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 15 Reviews in the last 24 months.
  2. The score for the number of positive Reviews is 4.9 out of 5 from 15 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 Gwen Walford House Nursing Home is calculated as follows: ( (180 Excellents x 5) ) ÷ 180 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 4.875 Points relating to the number of positive Reviews for Gwen Walford House Nursing Home is based on 15 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 20 Positive Reviews in the last 24 months; 3 points for the first Positive Review, 0.125 Points for each of the next four Positive Reviews, 0.05 Points for the next five Positive Reviews, and finally 0.025 Points for the next ten Positive Reviews. (1st = 3.000, 2nd = 0.125, 3rd = 0.125, 4th = 0.125, 5th = 0.125, 6th = 0.050, 7th = 0.050, 8th = 0.050, 9th = 0.050, 10th = 0.050, 11th = 0.025, 12th = 0.025, 13th = 0.025, 14th = 0.025, 15th = 0.025, 16th = 0.025, 17th = 0.025, 18th = 0.025, 19th = 0.025, 20th = 0.025) 3 + 0.125 + 0.125 + 0.125 + 0.125 + 0.05 + 0.05 + 0.05 + 0.05 + 0.05 + 0.025 + 0.025 + 0.025 + 0.025 + 0.025 = 3.875
    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 30 registered maximum number of service users is 6, which has been reached with 15 Positive reviews. Points = 1
  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: 18 Sep 2025

Overall Good

  • Caring Good
  • Effective Good
  • Responsive Good
  • Safe Good
  • Well-led Good
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Meet the Team (6)

Nick

Nick Brown

Job Title: Home Manager Joined: 2026

As Home Manager, Nick is dedicated to creating a warm, welcoming environment where residents receive the highest standards of care. They are passionate about supporting both residents and staff, ensuring everyone feels valued, respected and at home.

Gideon

Gideon Kusi

Job Title: Clinical Lead

Our Clinical Lead acts as a deputy within the home, providing strong clinical leadership and support to the wider team. They play a key role in maintaining high standards of care, supporting staff, and ensuring residents receive safe, compassionate, and effective care at all times.

Lyndsey

Lyndsey Jones

Job Title: Staff Administrator Joined: 2023

Lyndsey joins Hampton and Gwen, having been employed as a Reception Manager for eight years within the hospitality sector, working at the second oldest hotel in Britain - ‘The Green Dragon Hotel’. Previously, she worked for the NHS as an administrator in the Occupational Health Department, where she completed her Business Administration and Customer Service NVQ.


She is accountable for our staff inductions and administration.

David

David Bennett

Job Title: Head Chef

David is the Head Chef at the home and the creative force behind our warm, enticing dining experience. With a passion for fresh ingredients and beautifully prepared meals, David takes pride in creating nutritious, comforting dishes that residents look forward to every day.

Lori

Lori Murariu

Job Title: Head Housekeeper

Our Head Housekeeper Lori, leads the housekeeping team with dedication and attention to detail, ensuring every area of the home is spotless and comfortable. Their commitment helps create a warm, homely environment for residents and visitors alike.

David

David Morris

Job Title: Maintenance Joined: 2024

David plays a crucial role in ensuring the facility's smooth operation and safety. His responsibilities include performing routine inspections, addressing repair needs, and maintaining equipment and infrastructure.


David handles minor repairs, troubleshoots issues, and collaborates with other team members to ensure that the home remains in excellent condition for both staff and residents. His proactive approach and attention to detail help create a safe and welcoming environment for everyone at Gwen Walford.

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