STAFF at two of the county's care homes are celebrating after being named as one of the best in the region. 

Hazlehurst Nursing Home and Whitchurch House, which are both near Ross-on-Wye, were selected by carehome.co.uk as a top 20 care home in the West Midlands.

A spokesperson at Hazlehurst Nursing Home, said: "At Hazelhurst, our ethos prioritises residents' needs. Our dedicated team ensures each person feels valued and cherished, turning our work into a heartfelt mission.

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"This achievement fills us with pride, recognising the hard work and compassion of our staff. Every member of our Hazelhurst family plays a crucial role in upholding our culture of outstanding care.

"For our residents, Hazelhurst is more than a home—it's a haven of warmth and companionship. This award reinforces our promise to provide the highest quality of life possible."

Meanwhile, Keith Brown, proprietor of Whitchurch House, said: “We are thrilled by this award we have received, and it means so much to our residents and their family members, it is testament to our wonderful staff team to know that people feel happy and supported in our care.

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"This achievement would not have been possible if it wasn’t for our incredible team and we’re so pleased that their hard work has been recognised through this award."

Lynhales Hall Nursing Home, near Lyonshall, also made the top 20. 

Amanda Hopkins, reviews manager at carehomeco.uk, said: 

“We now have over 300,000 reviews of care homes on carehome.co.uk, which means we can give a really good insight into the kind of care and facilities offered by thousands of care homes all over the UK. Our reviews show the standard of a care home’s facilities and the quality of their care and support, staff, activities and nutrition as well as if the care home is good value for money."