Residential care
Comfortable everyday living with as much or as little help as needed — freeing the day for the things that bring joy.
Herefordshire · Monmouthshire · South Wales
Later life, lived well — and truly at home.
Warm, characterful homes where the small things are never overlooked — the comfort of a family alongside the reassurance of expert nursing, for the moments that matter most.
Regulated by CQC & CIW · Rated 9.6/10 by families on carehome.co.uk
The warmth of family,
the assurance of nursing.
For over fourteen years we have looked after the people who matter most to families across the border counties of England and Wales — familiar faces, gentle routines and round-the-clock skilled care, in homes that feel like home.
8m+Care hours delivered
SevenHomes, and growing
24/7Qualified nurses on hand
9.6/10Rated by families
Life at BIRA
Days that move at your pace, with comfort and company whenever you’d like it.
Home-cooked food
Fresh, seasonal menus cooked each day, with celebrations marked together.
Activities & outings
Music, gardening, outings and quiet afternoons — planned around what people love.
Visit any time
Family and friends are always welcome. This is everyone’s home.
Known by name
A settled team who remember the little things that make a day a good one.
Expert care, gently given
Whatever level of support is needed, now or in time, our teams are here — CQC and CIW regulated, with trained nurses on hand day and night.
Nursing care
Round-the-clock care led by qualified nurses for more complex health needs, delivered with patience and real dignity.
Dementia care
Calm, familiar surroundings and specially trained teams who meet each person exactly where they are, every day.
Respite & short stays
A warm welcome for a week or two — for recovery, a trial stay, or simply to give family carers a well-earned rest.
Find a home near you
Seven homes across South Wales and Herefordshire. Enter your town or postcode and we’ll show you the nearest.
Ashton Park
Newport, Wales
“Aunty has always been treated excellently — nothing is ever too much trouble.”
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Field Farm House
Herefordshire
“The staff were really amazing, caring and understanding.”
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Avenue Road
Monmouthshire
“It feels like a real community, and my mom has made so many friends since moving in.”
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Rozelle
Monmouthshire
“The staff were really amazing, caring and understanding.”
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CEFN Lodge
Neath Port Talbot
“Super staff. Couldn't have had a better home for my mother.”
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Bankhouse
Ebbw Vale
“Exceptional care to ensure that standards are kept high and residents looked after.”
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★ 9.6 / 10
Independently reviewed by families on carehome.co.uk — and in 2025, our Ashton Park home earned a perfect 10, an honour held by fewer than 1% of care homes in the UK.
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Latest news
Ashton Park Shines Bright with a Perfect 10!
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