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Elgar Care

178 Widemarsh Street, Hereford, Herefordshire HR4 9HN
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Elgar Care, Hereford
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Elgar Care, Hereford

Elgar Care is a local, independent provider dedicated to delivering high-quality, person-centred care across Herefordshire. With a focus on flexibility, professionalism and compassion, they support individuals to remain independent and comfortable in their own homes.

Care Provided by Elgar Care

Types of Home Care

  • Visiting Care
  • Live-in Care
  • 24 Hour Care
  • Overnight Care (Waking)
  • Overnight Care (Sleeping)

Minimum Visit Duration (Visiting Care)

  • 30 minutes

Contract Durations

  • Ongoing / Long Term
  • Respite / Short Term

Age Ranges

  • Older Person Care (65+)
  • Younger Adult Care (18-65)

Personal Care Services

  • Washing & Dressing
  • Toileting Assistance
  • Medication Assistance (Oral)
  • Companionship
  • Continence Care
  • Feeding & Drinking Assistance

Household Services

  • Cleaning Service
  • Food Preparation & Serving
  • Laundry Service
  • Shopping Service / Errands
  • Transportation Service

Other Care Provided

  • Dementia
  • Parkinson's Disease
  • Stroke
  • Cancer Care
  • Palliative / End of Life Care
  • Learning Disability / Autism
  • Mental Health Condition
  • Physical Disability
  • Visual / Hearing Impairment
  • Alcohol / Drug Misuse
  • Hospital Discharge

Funding & Fees

Daily Charges per Person

Type of carePermanent
Hourly Visiting CareFrom £32

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Funding Types Accepted

  • Private Funding (Self-funded)
  • Direct Payments (from Local Authority/NHS)
  • Local Authority (Contracted Provider)
  • NHS (Contracted Provider)

Good to Know

Owner

  • Elgar Care
  • Private Owned

Person in charge

  • Tracey Waters (Registered Manager)

Elgar Care Reviews (18)

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Elgar Care has a Review Score of 9.0 (9.000) out of 10, based on 3 reviews in the last 2 years. Over all time Elgar Care has 18 reviews.

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Review from Andreas H (Client / Service User) published on 6 May 2026 Submitted via Website•
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Review from Helen S (Daughter of Client) published on 11 March 2026 Submitted via Website•
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Review from Mary S (Daughter of Client) published on 19 May 2023 Submitted via Website•
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Review from H G (Daughter of Client) published on 16 May 2023 Submitted via Website•
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Review from Tracy P (Daughter of Client) published on 3 May 2023 Submitted via Website•
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Review from Paul A (Client / Service User) published on 21 March 2023 Submitted via Website•
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Review from M B (Wife of Client) published on 16 March 2023 Submitted via Website•
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Regulatory Rating

Care Quality Commission (CQC) Rating

Date: 12 May 2026
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Good
  • CaringGood
  • EffectiveGood
  • ResponsiveGood
  • SafeGood
  • Well-ledGood
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News (7)

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  • 20 Oct 2026

    We had the absolute honor of being named Business of the Year at the Hereford Community Awards—and what a moment it was! Winning this award means so much to us,...

  • 17 Sep 2026

    ELGAR CARE IS 10! Yesterday we finally got to celebrate something incredibly special — 10 years of Elgar Care! ?? Although our actual birthday was back in July, we wanted...

  • 06 Sep 2026

    Supporting Herefordshire Mind Today, Lisa—one of Herefordshire Mind’s proud ambassadors—has been out and about in Hereford, helping to support their important suicide prevention resources around Hereford today. These resources will...

Awards / Recognitions (1)

  • 02 Nov 2025Recipient: Elgar Care

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Meet the Team (9)

Laura Cooper
Laura CooperJob Title Managing DirectorJoined 2016
Lisa Cooper
Lisa CooperJob Title Finance Manager/Social Media and Marketing ManagerJoined 2016

Lisa plays a key role in the day-to-day running of Elgar Care, covering both the financial and operational aspects of the business.

Tracey Waters
Tracey WatersJob Title Registered ManagerJoined 2017

Tracey is our registered manager and is responsible for the management and quality of the care service. She ensures that care is delivered safely, effectively and in line with regulations.

Simon McAuley
Simon McAuleyJob Title Head of client teamJoined 2017

Simon is the Head of our Client Team and plays a key role in ensuring everything runs as smoothly as possible for our clients and their families.

Marg Davies
Marg DaviesJob Title Client Manager/On-call ManagerJoined 2019

Over the last 8 years, Marg’s role has grown within Elgar Care, progressing from a hands-on carer out in the field to becoming both a client manager and an on-call manager.

Sophie Kerton
Sophie KertonJob Title Care ManagerJoined 2018

Sophie is one of our Care Managers who looks after a number of carers and clients in one area of Hereford.

Alexis Duce
Alexis DuceJob Title Care ManagerJoined 2022

Alexis is our Care Manager and has been part of the Elgar Care journey for many years. She first joined us as a carer not long after we opened, before gaining further experience elsewhere and returning as a Client Manager.

Sam Davies
Sam DaviesJob Title Care Manager / on-call managerJoined 2017

Sam started with us over 9 years ago as a member of the care staff. Since then, she has become our on-call manager, and more recently, she has taken on the role of care manager supporting the care managers.

Maddie Manning
Maddie ManningJob Title Office ManagerJoined 2016

Maddie is our office manager, and she takes care of all our office needs. From filing to post, Maddie covers it all.

Frequently Asked Questions about Elgar Care

How much does Elgar Care cost?

The agency lists fees from £32 for hourly visiting care. Funding accepted: Private Funding (Self-funded), Direct Payments (from Local Authority/NHS), Local Authority (Contracted Provider), NHS (Contracted Provider).

How many Carers does Elgar Care employ?

Elgar Care employs 67 carers.

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