
The staff are excellent and nothing is too much trouble.Suzanne M(Respite Resident/Service User)

The facilities on offer at Deer Park are extraordinaryA P(Son of Resident/Service User)

The staff made Mum feel very welcome and the care was first class!J H(Daughter of Resident/Service User)

The staff are excellent and nothing is too much trouble.Suzanne M(Respite Resident/Service User)

The facilities on offer at Deer Park are extraordinaryA P(Son of Resident/Service User)

The staff made Mum feel very welcome and the care was first class!J H(Daughter of Resident/Service User)

Located in the historic market town of Ledbury, Deer Park Care Home is a short distance from several Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty, including the Malvern Hills and Wye Valley. Open since 2022, Deer Park Care Home provides 24 hour residential, dementia, nursing and respite care for individuals living in Ledbury and the wider Herefordshire area.
Incorporating many thoughtful and practical features that ensure the comfort and safety of its residents...
Care Provided by Deer Park Care Home
Primary Care Categories
- Older Person Care
- Dementia
- Physical Disability
- Visual / Hearing Impairment
Length of Stay
- Permanent Care
- Respite Care
Care Types Provided
- Residential Care
- Nursing Care
- Dementia Residential Care
- Dementia Nursing Care
- For a maximum of 64 Service Users
Dementia Care TypesMild Dementia
Someone living with our definition of "mild dementia" might experience some or all of the following:
- Memory problems such as misplacing items and not be able to recall recent events (however, in some forms of dementia a person's memory may be unchanged)
- Difficulties thinking through problems and planning, making decisions
- Language and communication issues such as finding it difficult to recall the appropriate word in a conversation or following a conversation
- Poor orientation, getting lost in areas previously familiar to them
- Difficulty judging distances (more falls than usual)
- Changes in their normal mood including anxiety and depression
- In certain types of dementia, personality and behaviour changes may be present alongside or instead of issues with memory or concentration.
Moderate Dementia
Someone living with our definition of "moderate dementia" might experience some or all of the following:
- Worsened memory problems. Not always recognising own family members and friends. Repeating the same questions over and over again
- Worsened language and communication issues, forgetting what they are saying mid-sentence. Not being able to understand what someone else is saying
- More frequent confusion, e.g. about the time of day or where they are, including their own home
- Apathy, depression and anxiety
- Believing things that aren't true (paranoia)
- Frequent hallucinations
- Lack of emotional control, quick to anger, fearfulness, sadness
- Loss of inhibition
- Difficulties sleeping or waking during the night and behaving as though it is daytime - loss of circadian rhythm.
Advanced Dementia
Someone living with our definition of "severe dementia" might experience some or all of the following:
- Severe memory problems. Not recognising family members and friends. Not being able to recall their own name
- Severe language and communication issues, not being able to understand what someone else is saying
- Severe confusion, e.g. about the time of day or where they are, including their own home
- Apathy, depression and anxiety
- Believing things that aren't true (paranoia)
- Frequent hallucinations
- Lack of emotional control, quick to anger, fearfulness, sadness
- Loss of inhibition
- Difficulties sleeping or waking during the night and behaving as though it is daytime - loss of circadian rhythm.
Verbally or physically aggressive behaviour
If your loved one displays this type of behaviour you may need a care home that has specially trained staff. Verbal/physical aggression is often defined:
- Consistent shouting and screaming
- Verbal abuse
- Physical abuse
How we define Dementia Care Types
Mild Dementia
Someone living with our definition of "mild dementia" might experience some or all of the following:
- Memory problems such as misplacing items and not be able to recall recent events (however, in some forms of dementia a person's memory may be unchanged)
- Difficulties thinking through problems and planning, making decisions
- Language and communication issues such as finding it difficult to recall the appropriate word in a conversation or following a conversation
- Poor orientation, getting lost in areas previously familiar to them
- Difficulty judging distances (more falls than usual)
- Changes in their normal mood including anxiety and depression
- In certain types of dementia, personality and behaviour changes may be present alongside or instead of issues with memory or concentration.
Moderate Dementia
Someone living with our definition of "moderate dementia" might experience some or all of the following:
- Worsened memory problems. Not always recognising own family members and friends. Repeating the same questions over and over again
- Worsened language and communication issues, forgetting what they are saying mid-sentence. Not being able to understand what someone else is saying
- More frequent confusion, e.g. about the time of day or where they are, including their own home
- Apathy, depression and anxiety
- Believing things that aren't true (paranoia)
- Frequent hallucinations
- Lack of emotional control, quick to anger, fearfulness, sadness
- Loss of inhibition
- Difficulties sleeping or waking during the night and behaving as though it is daytime - loss of circadian rhythm.
Advanced Dementia
Someone living with our definition of "severe dementia" might experience some or all of the following:
- Severe memory problems. Not recognising family members and friends. Not being able to recall their own name
- Severe language and communication issues, not being able to understand what someone else is saying
- Severe confusion, e.g. about the time of day or where they are, including their own home
- Apathy, depression and anxiety
- Believing things that aren't true (paranoia)
- Frequent hallucinations
- Lack of emotional control, quick to anger, fearfulness, sadness
- Loss of inhibition
- Difficulties sleeping or waking during the night and behaving as though it is daytime - loss of circadian rhythm.
Verbally or physically aggressive behaviour
If your loved one displays this type of behaviour you may need a care home that has specially trained staff. Verbal/physical aggression is often defined:
- Consistent shouting and screaming
- Verbal abuse
- Physical abuse
How we define Dementia Care Types
- Mild Dementia
- Moderate Dementia
- Advanced/Complex Dementia
Other Care Provided
- Parkinson's Disease
- Stroke
- Palliative / End of Life Care
- COPD/Pulmonary Disease
- Bariatric Care/Obesity
- Convalescent Care
- Acquired Brain Injury (ABI)
Facilities
- Own Furniture if required
- Smoking not permitted
- Close to Local shops
- Near Public Transport
- Minibus or other transport
- Lift
- Wheelchair Access
- Gardens
- Bar/Café
- Phone Point in own room
- Television point in own room
- Residents Internet Access
Funding & Fees
Weekly Charges per Person
The home provides person-centred dementia care, as well as respite stays for those seeking a short-term break or convalescence care following illness or surgery.
This assessment helps them to fully understand the level of care and support required by each individual and to ensure that they are able to meet those care needs.
For those requiring nursing care, you may be eligible for Funded Nursing Care (FNC). If awarded, this contribution will be deducted from your weekly fee.
Please call them to discuss availability and arrange a visit.
The price(s) shown are provided by the care home. Contact Deer Park Care Home for full pricing details and T&Cs.
Contact Deer Park Care 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.
Good to Know
Group / Owner
- Porthaven Care Homes
- Private Owned
Person in charge
- Kevin Peck(Home Manager)
Local Authority / Social Services
Admission Information
- Ages 65+
Care Home Design/Build
- Purpose Built: Yes
Room Information
- Single Rooms (64)
- Single Rooms with ensuite Wet Room (64)
Visiting
- Visitors welcome at any time.
Parking
- Ample parking available on site.
Deer Park Care Home Reviews (43)
Deer Park Care Home has a Review Score of 9.9 (9.908) out of 10, based on 18 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Deer Park Care Home has 43 reviews.
Had a great respite stay while my husband was away on business. Deer Park is immaculately clean and very well decorated and furnished. The staff are excellent and nothing is too much trouble. I would wholeheartedly recommend Deer Park to anyone wanting either residential or respite care. Thank you to all the staff who cared for me.
Thank you for your kind review and recommendation abut the qualities of our home and the staff - they will really appreciate that feedback. We are pleased that you enjoyed your stay and the care that you received, and we hope that we can welcome back again in the future!
December has been nice and Christmassy at Deer Park. The events, including the quiz and the market evening, were excellent! It was very helpful to share a review with a staff member to discuss my sister's progress, we felt we were listened to as a family and we can move forward in her care/treatment plan. We are very pleased that she is taken to events like cookery or card making to keep her involved and occupied. Staff are all lovely and I've learned all their names.
Thank you for your kind words and that you enjoyed joining in with our events. We always ensure that family members are involved in the support and care we provide to our residents, and that you feel included in the care planning for your sister. She does certainly enjoy getting involved with many of the activities!
We transferred my Mum from Scotland to Deer Park Ledbury. Mum was welcomed warmly by the staff and has calmly settled into her lovely room and very quickly settled in. Mum hasn't looked back, the staff have encouraged her to join in activities. Nothing has been too much trouble, always a smile and kind work to both me and my mum. I feel so relaxed now that Mum is being well cared for, having fun and looks so much better, a transformation! Thank you to all the staff.
We are so pleased to hear Mum has settled in since her move from Scotland and it's fantastic she is enjoying the home and being part of the Deer Park family. Thank you for taking the time to write a review and I will be sure to pass this lovely feedback on to the team.
The compassion and care my mother has received from all the staff at Deer Park has truly been exceptional. The care she receives is of the highest standard and the empathy she is shown is heartwarming. The facilities on offer at Deer Park are extraordinary, from the cinema and private dining to the resident's garden and patio area. I know many care homes can look very impressive from the outside but Deer Park has what is most important too, that's the staff with the knowledge and skills to make Mum's life better with the dignity she deserves.
Thank you for your incredible comments and such high praise for the team. The care and well-being of every resident is our number one priority and it is rewarding to have such positive feedback.
We needed to find a nursing home at crisis point for our mother who suddenly deteriorated in her health. The responsiveness, kindness and proactive approach of the staff at Deer Park Care Home our head over shoulders above the rest. Since moving in, our father has joined Mum so they are together in lovely surroundings with kind and gentle care. The team are extremely attentive, thoughtful and kind. I could not praise it more highly.
I have had a very happy experience from when I first arrived, in a rather poor state and have been encouraged by all the staff to regain my strength and walking capacity. Thank you to everyone involved.
We are absolutely delighted you have chosen to stay with us at Deer Park. I am so glad you are able to share such a glowing review of life here. I will be sure to pass on your wonderful comments to the wider team, as I know they will be extremely grateful!
Beautifully maintained premises. Superb staff, very caring and kind. Excellent food - it always looks delicious. The very best kind of care facility that you can imagine. It is like a 5-star hotel. And the attention to each resident is second to none.
Thank you so much for your glowing review and for entrusting us with the care of your mother. We thoroughly enjoy spending time with her. I'll ensure I share the wonderful comments about the "Excellent food, Superb staff, attention to each resident is second to none, very caring and kind" with the rest of the team. They will be delighted!
We needed a home for my grandad. We went and looked around Deer Park and everyone helped so much and made the process so easy. The care shown is great and the building is lovely.
Thank you for your amazing comments and such high praise for the team. We work hard to exceed all expectations and the team will be thrilled to receive this feedback.
Couldn't have better care.
Thank you so much for your wonderful feedback; it makes all the wonderful work my team do worthwhile. We are delighted you have chosen to be part of the Deer Park family.
Excellent care home with lovely 5-star decor. Spacious ensuite room, TV, phone and Wi-Fi. Comfortable bed and linens, super food and drink, caring staff and spotlessly clean. I highly recommend it here.
Thank you for your amazing comments and such high praise for the team. We work hard to exceed all expectations and the team will be thrilled to receive this feedback.
I was a reluctant admission to your establishment as I was visiting my daughter from my home in Chesterfield. After being diagnosed with vertigo I needed to be somewhere safe and not alone as I would be at home. Your establishment has overcome my fears and I am pleased to say being cared for is a great help. I can only say thank you to all your staff for their care and attention.
I will be sure to pass on your wonderful comments to the wider team as I know they will be extremely grateful!
The facilities and food are without equal.
We attended the official opening on 2nd September and enjoyed the complimentary lunch.
Thank you for such high praise Paul and for sharing your experiences of our home - we really appreciate your feedback. Best wishes, Marie
My father moved to Deer Park in August; he had spent many weeks in hospital and was not going to be able to return home. Deer Park has proved to be the best decision we made. The environment and facilities are magnificent. My dad has a beautiful, bright and airy room with his own private patio area; as a keen gardener, this is most important to him. On the day that Dad arrived, he was met and welcomed by the manager, her professionalism and concern for his well-being impressed us all. Her leadership is evident throughout the whole home in all departments. The quality of nursing and care has exceeded our family's expectations. The kindness and compassion showed to my father by all of the staff stems from her leadership. It has been so reassuring to be kept informed of my dad's progress and a relief to be told how well he is settling in. My father thoroughly enjoys all his meals and having sampled the lunch on Friday and those delicious homemade biscuits - the food is restaurant quality.
We are absolutely delighted your father chose to stay with us at Deer Park and we thoroughly enjoy spending time with him. I am so glad you are able to share such a comprehensive and glowing review of life here. I will be sure to pass on your tremendous comments to the wider team as I know they will be extremely grateful!
First class experience. My cousin was very happy with all aspects of her respite care.
Thank you so much for taking the time to complete the review, your feedback is greatly appreciated.
My elderly mother spent a week of respite at Deer Park Care Home. She was very reluctant at the start of her stay and at the end of the week, she was happy to book regular monthly stays. The staff made Mum feel very welcome and the care was first class!
Thank you for your amazing comments and such high praise for the team. We work hard to exceed all expectations and the team will be thrilled to receive this feedback.
Deer Park Care Home is an outstanding place, a top-quality environment and facilities with the care to match. It’s such a relief to know your relative is so well cared for and in such a wonderful place. I couldn’t recommend Deer Park highly enough.
I would like to thank you for taking the time to share your experience. We appreciate how difficult it can be for loved ones when an individual makes the decision to move into a care home, but it is wonderful to hear your comments regarding Deer Park being an "Outstanding place, a top-quality...
My father recently moved to Deer Park from their sister home, we are very happy with the care he is receiving, it is in a lovely location, and being new has the modern facilities you would expect.
Thank you so much for your glowing review. We were delighted that your dad liked it here are Deer Park that he decided to move in permanently! We thoroughly enjoy spending time with him. I'll ensure I share the wonderful comments about the delicious food, individual attention and the home being...
The care home staff have all been so helpful when visiting a friend and always show him the greatest of care. They have also shown great friendship to my elderly mother, inviting her to participate in home activities, even though she is not a resident. The love and care shown mean a great deal.
It's wonderful that you have taken the time to acknowledge how we provide your friend with the greatest of care, while also...
My grandad has been a resident at Deer Park for just over two months now and our family are so grateful for the excellent care he is receiving. I visit with my toddler and baby and it is a relief to be able to take them to such a homely and welcoming environment. This is a credit to the wonderful staff, who always make us welcome. I know that my grandad couldn’t be in a better place.
Thank you for entrusting your grandfather's care with us, it really is a delight to care for him.
With my mother-in-law's decline in health and her frequent falls, the family decided it was too risky to leave her living in a flat on her own without constant care. After another fall put her in hospital for the second time in two weeks, we needed to find a care home that could meet her ever-changing needs. We believe Deer Park is it. The modern building has a great layout and doesn't feel like a prison (unlike some homes I visited). It's open and spacious. The facilities are amazing, they have a cinema and hair salon on-site and the food smells and looks delicious. All that being said, the biggest asset is the staff! From the beginning, they have helped arrange the move from a hospital outside the county to here. They are always welcoming, helpful and willing to answer questions. They treat their residents with kindness and dignity and they enjoy a good chat with them too. My mother-in-law has settled well, much to our relief and I can see her starting to enjoy herself. What more could I want?
Regulatory Rating
Care Quality Commission (CQC) Rating
Date: 13 January 2025Good
- CaringGood
- EffectiveGood
- ResponsiveGood
- SafeGood
- Well-ledGood
Inspection ratings
We rate most services according to how safe, effective, caring, responsive and well-led they are, using four levels:
- Outstanding - The service is performing exceptionally well.
- Good - The service is performing well and meeting our expectations.
- Requires Improvement - The service isn't performing as well as it should and we have told the service how it must improve.
- Inadequate - The service is performing badly and we've taken action against the person or organisation that runs it.
- Not rated - we have not yet rated this area of the service, this is normally because the assessments we have carried out have been focused on other key questions.
Bed Vacancies
Please contact us for latest vacancies.
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Meet the Team (9)

Hello, my name is Kevin Peck, and I am the Home Manager here at Deer Park.
I am an ex-soldier who served in the Royal Artillery, and I have received my Level 4 Registered Managers award and Level 5 Leadership and Management QCF. I am also a Mind Ambassador.
With over 25 years of experience working in the care sector and an additional 20 years working as a qualified nurse, I have managed seven separate care homes, including a 95-bed dementia village. All my hard work has contributed to my extensive experience in all aspects of care management.
Being married to my wonderful wife, who also works in the care industry, allows me to have a good understanding of the challenges of working in care. I also have four children, three sons, two in their late 20s and my youngest a year old, and a daughter who is eight years old - she likes to keep me on my toes!
Outside of work, I enjoy playing football with my five-a-side team, and I am a qualified referee at the county level. I referee both ladies' and men’s football in the Gloucestershire area.

Hello, my name is George, and I am the Clinical Deputy Manager here at Deer Park.
I am a Registered Nurse with 10 years worth of experience in the health and social care sector. I am currently undertaking my Level 5 apprenticeship in Leadership and Management, and successfully completed the Lead to Succeed programme in 2025.
I am highly motivated and have a comprehensive knowledge of the field, having worked in all areas of care, including as a Care Assistant, Team Leader and the Nurse in Charge.

Hello, my name is Lisa, and I am the Non-Clinical Deputy Manager here at Deer Park.
I have worked within the social care sector for over 15 years and feel privileged and proud to work at Deer Park, which is in the town where my family have lived for many years.
In my spare time, I like to appreciate the quiet beauty of the countryside, and I am at my happiest when with my children.

Hello, my name is Sue Moorcroft, and I am the Client Services Manager here at Deer Park Care Home.

Hello, my name is Sarah Fleeting, and I am the Activities and Wellbeing Coordinator here at Deer Park.
I have worked at Deer Park for 16 months, and I find my role very rewarding as I know our team makes a positive difference in the lives of our residents every day. This is my first role in a care home, and I have been thoroughly enjoying it so far. Before joining the Deer Park team I worked mostly in hospitality, and I have NVQs in Hospitality and Customer Care.
Outside of work, I like to spend time with my husband, our daughter and our pomchi, Tally. I am also a Brownie leader and sometimes help out in my friend's pottery painting studio.

Hello, my name is Sarah Birkett, and I am the Home Administrator here at Deer Park.
I have lived in Ledbury for several years now, and I am very proud to work at Deer Park.
In my spare time, I love attending the theatre, spending time with my cats, completing word and number puzzles and being with my amazing children.

Hello, my name is Amanda, and I am the Home Trainer here at Deer Park.
I have worked in the care sector for over 36 years, working with children, young adults with learning disabilities and seniors. I have worked in children's homes, care homes and residents' own homes.
I have numerous qualifications, including a L3 Diploma in Adult Care, a Level 2 NVQ in Elderly Care, a Level 4 Advanced People Handling and RA and a Level 3 TQUK in Education and Training.
In my spare time, I enjoy knitting, kick boxing, walking and taking care of my family.

Hello, my name is Dermott, and I am the Dementia Care Manager here at Deer Park.
I have an NVQ Level 3 in Health and Social Care as well as 23 years of experience providing dementia care.

Hello, my name is Carina, and I am the Head Housekeeper here at Deer Park.
I started at Porthaven in 2023 as a Domestic Assistant and was promoted to Head Housekeeper in 2024.
I am an optimistic person who works hard and holds strong positive values. Outside of work, I enjoy reading, watching comedy television, spending time with my family and travelling.
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