Rated Care Homes

Hendra House Residential Home

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Outstanding

Rated on

Rating from the Care Quality Commission.

At a glance

  • 3 ratings

    Rated Outstanding at every inspection since 2015.

  • 4 months

    since the latest rating was published.

  • 5 of 101

    rated care homes in Shropshire are rated Outstanding, like this one.

Hendra House Residential Home: inspection record

Care home, 28 beds, Shropshire

Rated Outstanding in June 2026.

Hendra House Residential Home: inspection record: inspection ratings by year, 2015 to 2026
201520162017201820192020202120222023202420252026
Overall
Safe
Effective
Caring
Responsive
Well-led

Ratings published by the Care Quality Commission.

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What inspectors found

From the Care Quality Commission's assessment published 16 June 2026 (assessment visit 13 April 2026). Quoted under the Open Government Licence.

Date of Assessment: 13 April 2026 to 21 May 2026. An inspector and a regulatory coordinator carried out an unannounced site visit on 23 April 2026 and an announced site visit on 28 April 2026.

  • Safe Good
  • Effective Outstanding
  • Caring Outstanding
  • Responsive Outstanding
  • Well-led Outstanding
Read the rest of CQC's summary

Hendra House is a care home providing accommodation for people who require assistance with personal care. The service can accommodate up to 28 older people, some of whom may be living with dementia. At the time of this assessment 26 people were using the service.

This service demonstrated an exceptionally high standard of care, underpinned by strong leadership, a deeply embedded culture of compassion, and consistently positive outcomes for people. The service was highly effective in meeting people’s needs, with care and support delivered in a personalised, responsive, and evidence-based way that promoted well-being, independence, and quality of life. People received care from a team of staff who were not only skilled and knowledgeable, but who consistently went above and beyond to ensure people felt valued, respected, and supported. Feedback from people, relatives, and professionals was overwhelmingly positive, with many highlighting the kindness, dignity, and genuine commitment shown by staff. Relationships were strong, and there was a clear emphasis on treating people as individuals. The service was exceptionally well-led, with a visible and proactive management team who drove continuous improvement and fostered a positive, inclusive culture. Leaders were highly effective in engaging with staff, people using the service, and external partners, ensuring that learning, innovation, and best practice were embedded throughout. Governance systems were robust and used effectively to improve outcomes and maintain high standards.

Overall, the service provided outstanding care that was consistently person-centred, compassionate, and well-coordinated, resulting in excellent experiences and outcomes for people.

  1. Safe

    Good

    Safe – this means we looked for evidence that people were protected from abuse and avoidable harm. At our last assessment we rated this key question good. At this assessment the rating has remained good. This meant people were safe and protected from avoidable harm.

  2. Effective

    Outstanding

    Effective – this means we looked for evidence that people’s care, treatment and support achieved good outcomes and promoted a good quality of life, based on best available evidence. At our last assessment we rated this key question good. At this assessment the rating has changed to outstanding. This meant people’s outcomes were consistently better than expected compared to similar services. People’s feedback described it as exceptional and distinctive.

  3. Caring

    Outstanding

    Caring – this means we looked for evidence that the provider involved people and treated them with compassion, kindness, dignity and respect. At our last assessment we rated this key question outstanding. At this assessment the rating has remained outstanding. This meant people were truly respected and valued as individuals; and empowered as partners in their care in an exceptional service.

  4. Responsive

    Outstanding

    Responsive – this means we looked for evidence that the provider met people’s needs.At our last assessment we rated this key question good. At this assessment the rating has changed to outstanding. This meant services were tailored to meet the needs of individuals and delivered to ensure flexibility, choice and continuity of care.

  5. Well-led

    Outstanding

    Well-led – this means we looked for evidence that service leadership, management and governance assured high-quality, person-centred care; supported learning and innovation; and promoted an open, fair culture. At our last assessment we rated this key question outstanding. At this assessment the rating has remained outstanding. This meant service leadership was exceptional and distinctive. Leaders and the culture they created drove and improved high-quality, person-centred care.

Questions to ask when you visit

  1. Ask to see the most recent Care Quality Commission (CQC) report and what the home did about any points in it.
  2. Visit at different times of day, including a mealtime.

Registration details

Registered manager
Vince Burmingham
Registered with the CQC since
What it provides
Care home service without nursing
Who it supports
Dementia, Older People

Inspection report

Read the full inspection report (opens the Care Quality Commission website)

6 inspection reports, latest 22 December 2017. Latest assessment published 16 June 2026; the Care Quality Commission's newer assessments are published on its website rather than as reports.

The rating is the Care Quality Commission's. We show it as published and do not change it.

Who runs it

Ownership type
Organisation
Companies House number
04376723 (opens Companies House)

Getting help from Shropshire Council

The council can assess what care someone needs and tell them what help with the cost they may get.

Checked on the council's website, November 2026.

Common questions

Does Hendra House Residential Home provide nursing care?
No. The Care Quality Commission lists Hendra House Residential Home as a care home without nursing.
How many beds does Hendra House Residential Home have?
The Care Quality Commission's register lists 28 beds at Hendra House Residential Home.
When was Hendra House Residential Home last inspected?
The Care Quality Commission's latest rating for Hendra House Residential Home was published on 16 June 2026.
Who runs Hendra House Residential Home?
Hendra House Residential Home is run by Hendra Healthcare (Ludlow) Limited.
What is Hendra House Residential Home's CQC rating?
Its overall rating from the Care Quality Commission is Outstanding, published on 16 June 2026.