
- Weekly fee
- Not published
- area typical £1,176
- CQC rating
- Good
- August 2019
- Beds
- 9
- residential
- Family reviews
- None yet
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Compare with a live-in carer at home through PrimeCarers
About £61,152 a year
For a couple, two places: £2,352 a week
The typical live-in carer near Herefordshire, County of, set by the carer
A similar price for one person. At home, the carer you choose looks after only you.
A couple can share one carer, about £1,355 a week, £997 a week less than two places.
PrimeCarers runs this site. Carers on it are self-employed and set their own rates. Every carer has had an enhanced DBS check in the last 18 months, ID and right-to-work checks and an online interview. Their skills and training are for you to check with them.
About Merrivale Farm
Merrivale Farm is a residential care home in Ledbury, in the Herefordshire, County of council area, registered with the Care Quality Commission for up to 9 residents. It provides care for older people, younger adults and people with a learning disability or autism. It is run by Alphagrange. The home has been registered since November 2010.
At its latest inspection, published August 2019, the CQC rated Merrivale Farm Good, which means the CQC found the service performing well and meeting its expectations. Ratings can change after a new inspection, so check the CQC report before you visit.
Merrivale Farm has not published its fees and has not yet told us what they are. Care homes in Herefordshire, County of with a fee on record typically charge about £1,176 a week for residential care and £1,625 for nursing care, so expect a figure in that range and ask the home for a written quote.
There are 86 registered care homes in Herefordshire, County of. The nearest to Merrivale Farm include Keepers Cottage, Bowley Court and Stanley House. A live-in carer at home, an alternative many families compare, typically costs about £1,120 a week across England.
Care provided
- Residential care
- Older people
- Younger adults
- Learning disabilities
Registration
- Provider
- Alphagrange Limited
- Registered with CQC
- November 2010
- Latest CQC rating
- Good (August 2019)
- Council area
- Herefordshire, County of
- Town
- Ledbury
- Safe?
- Good
- Are people protected from harm? Staffing, medicines, infection control, safeguarding.
- Effective?
- Good
- Does the care work? Training, consent, food and drink, working with GPs and nurses.
- Caring?
- Good
- Are people treated with kindness and dignity?
- Responsive?
- Good
- Is care built around the person? Care plans, activities, complaints.
- Well-led?
- Good
- Is the home run well? The manager, the culture, how problems get found and fixed.
Merrivale Farm was rated Good; inspectors found safe, kind and personalised care, with some policies needing review.
We read the full inspection report and explain what inspectors praised, what concerned them, and what it means for your family. Read the CQC report explained →
Fees
Merrivale Farm has not published its fees and has not yet told us what they are. Care homes in Herefordshire, County of typically charge about £1,176 a week for residential care and £1,625 for nursing care. A live-in carer at home through PrimeCarers typically costs £1,190 a week, shown on each carer's profile.
Reviews
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Common questions about Merrivale Farm
How much does Merrivale Farm cost?
Merrivale Farm has not published its fees. Care homes in Herefordshire, County of typically charge about £1,176 a week for residential care and £1,625 for nursing care. Ask the home for a written quote.
What is the CQC rating for Merrivale Farm?
The Care Quality Commission rated Merrivale Farm Good in August 2019. The full inspection report is on the CQC website.
Does Merrivale Farm provide nursing care?
No. Merrivale Farm is registered as a care home without nursing. Staff provide personal care; visiting district nurses cover nursing needs.
Does Merrivale Farm offer dementia care?
Merrivale Farm is not registered with the CQC for dementia care. If dementia care is needed, filter the Herefordshire, County of listing for homes that are.
How many residents does Merrivale Farm have?
Merrivale Farm is registered for up to 9 residents.
11 live-in carers within about an hour of Herefordshire, County of
These are self-employed carers on PrimeCarers, the introductory agency that runs this directory. Each has a profile with their own rates and reviews from families, and you choose who to talk to.
Most charge £960 to £1,410 a week. 10 can care for a couple. 8 years' experience on average.
“She was very caring, kind and patient to all his needs, she built up a wondetful rapport with him, she was dedicated and was there for him through good times as well as through the tough times”
Every carer has had an enhanced DBS check in the last 18 months, ID and right-to-work checks and an online interview. Their skills and training are for you to check with them. Carers set their own rates, and who is free changes week to week.
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