Care Homes in Gloucestershire

Care-home types in Gloucestershire

Care homes in Gloucestershire: frequently asked questions

How many care homes are there in Gloucestershire?

There are 27 CQC-registered care homes in Gloucestershire: 17 are registered for residential care and 11 for nursing care (1 are registered for both). Figures are real Care Quality Commission records, as of 2026-06-12.

What is the difference between a residential and a nursing home in Gloucestershire?

A residential home provides accommodation and personal care (help with washing, dressing, meals and medication). A nursing home additionally has registered nurses on site 24 hours a day for residents with medical needs. In Gloucestershire, 16 homes are residential-only, 10 are nursing-only, and 1 are registered for both, as of 2026-06-12.

Who runs the care homes in Gloucestershire?

The 27 care homes in Gloucestershire are run by 25 distinct registered operators (provider companies). The largest by number of homes is Lilian Faithfull Care (3 homes). Each operator is a company you can look up on Companies House to check it is still active. Data as of 2026-06-12.

How can I check if a care home in Gloucestershire is safe?

Every care home in Gloucestershire is registered with and inspected by the Care Quality Commission (CQC), which rates each home Outstanding, Good, Requires improvement or Inadequate. Look up a specific home's current rating and full inspection report at cqc.org.uk, and check the operating company's status on Companies House. This directory links both. CQC does not use a star or 0–5 score, so we never show a numeric rating — always read the home's own CQC report. Data as of 2026-06-12.

When were care homes in Gloucestershire last inspected?

The most recent CQC inspection on record for a care home in Gloucestershire is dated 22 May 2026. CQC inspects on a risk-based cycle, so different homes are inspected at different times — always check the individual home's latest report on cqc.org.uk. Data as of 2026-06-12.

Care homes by area in Gloucestershire

• GL507 homes
• GL16 homes

Largest care-home operators in Gloucestershire

• Lilian Faithfull Care3 homes
• First Cheltenham Care Limited1 home
• Mr and Mrs J C Walsh1 home
• Forestglade Limited1 home
• Watermoor House RCH1 home
• Painswick Road Care Home Ltd1 home
• Chances Gloucestershire Community Child Care1 home
• Selwyn Care Limited1 home

Each operator is a registered company — look it up on Companies House to confirm it is active before placing a relative.

CQC-registered care homes in Gloucestershire

• Wentworth Court Care HomeNursingVillage Road, GL51 0BG · GL51 0BGOperated by First Cheltenham Care Limited
  01242263334CQC record updated 22 May 2026
• AmblesideResidential69 Hatherley Road, GL51 6EG · GL51 6EGOperated by Mr and Mrs J C Walsh
  01242522937CQC record updated 20 May 2026
• Bramble HouseResidential96a-98 Stroud Road, GL1 5AJ · GL1 5AJOperated by Forestglade Limited
  01452521018CQC record updated 19 May 2026
• Watermoor HouseResidentialWatermoor Road, GL7 1JR · GL7 1JROperated by Watermoor House RCH
  01285654864CQC record updated 13 May 2026
• Saintbridge House Nursing and Residential HomeNursing189 Painswick Road, Abbeydale, GL4 4QQ · GL4 4QQOperated by Painswick Road Care Home Ltd
  01452300307CQC record updated 20 April 2026
• Kings DenResidential101 Reservoir Road, GL4 6SZ · GL4 6SZOperated by Chances Gloucestershire Community Child Care
  01452554120CQC record updated 17 April 2026
• Matson HouseResidentialMatson Lane, GL4 6ED · GL4 6EDOperated by Selwyn Care Limited
  01452302458CQC record updated 10 March 2026
• Oak Tree MewsResidentialHospital Road West, Waterlooville, GL56 0BL · GL56 0BLOperated by Pareece Ltd
  01608650797CQC record updated 4 March 2026
• Pine Tree Court Care HomeNursingLarchwood Drive, Tuffley, GL4 0AH · GL4 0AHOperated by Woodland Healthcare Limited
  07465863335CQC record updated 2 February 2026
• Esmere GardensNursingStow Road, GL56 0DS · GL56 0DSOperated by Shipston House Ltd
  01608692222CQC record updated 21 January 2026

Showing a sample of contactable homes from the 27 registered in Gloucestershire. For the full register and each home's current CQC rating, see cqc.org.uk.