Care Homes in Cheltenham: compare residential care, nursing homes and dementia support
85% of homes here are rated Good or Outstanding. See provider-record context and where families report the best experience — so you can visit with clearer questions.
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What the Cheltenham care market looks like before you shortlist
A compact view of the local supply, CQC quality, costs, care types and provider-record coverage before the full directory list.
Homes analysed
43
Open care home records currently covered in Cheltenham.
CQC quality mix
85% Good+
5 Outstanding, 30 Good, 6 Requires Improvement and 0 Inadequate homes.
View evidenceWeekly cost range
£1,564 residential
£1,696 nursing average; compare home-level fees before shortlisting.
View evidenceProvider-record coverage
88% covered
38 homes have provider-record data; 26 have public-record questions to check.
View evidenceCare type split
25 residential
18 nursing homes and 28 dementia-care signals in the city evidence set.
Strongest local area
GL51
17 homes, 94% Good+, £1,618/week average.
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Cheltenham Care Home Market
Key figures for the local care home market, drawn from regulatory, financial, and food safety data
Above the national average — most families here have strong options
Higher than the national median — our Care Home Cost Calculator shows the council top-up risk
What the local care home market looks like in Cheltenham
Across Cheltenham and surrounding areas
Higher than the national median — our Care Home Cost Calculator shows the council top-up risk
Homes trending upward based on recent official inspections
Based on public provider records found for 38 homes
38 homes currently lack a registered manager
Official Rating Breakdown
CQC Quality by Domain
Average scores across Cheltenham care homes
Cheltenham homes rate strongest on Caring and weakest on Safe.
Inspection Freshness
How recently homes were inspected by the national regulator
93% of homes have ratings over 3 years old. Our reports verify against multiple data sources to give you a more current picture.
Provider Record Questions
Public company-record signals across company-backed care homes in Cheltenham. These are prompts to check, not financial ratings.
Based on public provider records · 38 homes analysed
Cheltenham Care Market Analysis 2025
Cheltenham's desirable Regency setting and affluent demographics place care costs approximately 18% above the South West regional average.
Homes rated Good or Outstanding by CQC, well above the national average of 79%, with Montpellier leading at 91%.
A high proportion of Cheltenham residents are self-funders, supporting a competitive market of quality-focused providers.
Care Standards in Cheltenham
Specialist care coverage and food safety ratings across 43 homes
Overall quality
85%
Good or Outstanding
Largest specialist signal
43 homes
Alzheimer's support (100%)
Food hygiene
5.0/5
41 homes with FSA data
Provider records
88%
have provider-record data
Specialist Care Coverage
43 (100%)
Alzheimer's
41 (95%)
Stroke Recovery
28 (65%)
Dementia
23 (53%)
Physical Disability
22 (51%)
Palliative / End of Life
12 (28%)
Sensory Impairment
Food Hygiene
41 of Cheltenham homes assessed
Provider Records
38 of 43 homes with public records
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Care Homes by Cheltenham Area
Care homes across Cheltenham's neighbourhoods, analysed and organised by location
GL51
GL51 is a mid-market Cheltenham postcode district with 17 listed homes, including 5 nursing homes and a strong Good/Outstanding rating mix.
17 care homes available
GL50
GL50 is a mid-market Cheltenham postcode district with 10 listed homes, including 4 nursing homes and a broadly positive CQC mix.
10 care homes available
GL53
GL53 is a mid-market Cheltenham postcode district with 7 listed homes, including 4 nursing homes and a broadly positive CQC mix.
7 care homes available
GL52
GL52 is a mid-market Cheltenham postcode district with 6 listed homes, including 3 nursing homes and a broadly positive CQC mix.
6 care homes available
Cotswold 002
Cotswold 002 is a mid-market Cheltenham postcode district with 3 listed homes, including 2 nursing homes and a mixed CQC profile that needs careful home-level checking.
3 care homes available
All 43 Homes Analysed
Every care home in our Cheltenham database has been checked against CQC records, with current inspection reports and pricing information.
Why families in Cheltenham use RightCareHome
Why this is more useful than a directory when the decision is serious
Without independent analysis
- 43 homes to compare manually
- Outdated directory data from years ago
- Commission-driven recommendations
- Hidden quality and safety issues
With RightCareHome
- A clearer view of where quality, cost and risk differ before you check any one home
- Independent scoring built from regulatory, review and financial evidence
- 100% independent, zero commissions
- A better starting point before you verify or compare specific homes
Frequently Asked Questions About Care Homes in Cheltenham
Practical answers based on available local data and typical family concerns.
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Care type, cost and postcode signals in Cheltenham
Use these local signals to compare nursing, residential and dementia care in Cheltenham, then narrow the directory to the homes that best match your family's needs.
Nursing homes in Cheltenham
Clinical nursing care is listed across 18 homes in Cheltenham.
Residential care homes in Cheltenham
Residential care is the broadest local comparison set, with 25 homes tracked.
Dementia care in Cheltenham
28 homes publish specialist dementia care signals in Cheltenham.
Where Cheltenham looks strongest
Strong CQC mix
85% Good+
41 rated homes are covered, including 5 Outstanding and 30 Good homes.
Care-type depth
25 residential · 18 nursing
28 homes also publish dementia care signals in the current Cheltenham dataset.
Care-type fee split
£1,564 / £1,696
Residential and nursing averages are available separately, so families can compare care-type cost differences before shortlisting.
Provider-record coverage
88% covered
38 homes have provider-record data; 26 have public-record questions to check.
Local evidence summary
CQC quality mix
85% Good+
5 Outstanding, 30 Good, 6 Requires Improvement, and 0 Inadequate homes in the current CQC mix.
Inspection freshness
0% recent
Average latest inspection age is 68 months, so older CQC results need extra checking.
Care home costs
£1,617/week
Residential averages £1,564/week; nursing averages £1,696/week.
Funding gap
£694/week
Typical private fees sit above the council benchmark by about £36,088 per year.
Vacancy signal
42 homes
0 beds are marked available across homes with current vacancy data.
Provider records
88% checked
38 homes have provider-record data; 26 have public-record questions to check.
Strongest neighbourhood signals
Postcode and neighbourhood coverage
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RCH Score methodology
How we rank care homes in Cheltenham
Score 0–10 · updated monthly
CQC inspections can be 2–4 years old. Our RCH Score combines the official inspection result with live signals — real reviews, quality trajectory, and provider-record context — to surface homes that are worth a closer look today, not just at the last inspection.
CQC inspection rating
40%The official Care Quality Commission rating — Outstanding, Good, Requires Improvement, or Inadequate. The primary quality signal, but can be up to 4 years old.
Online reviews
30%Average star rating from verified public reviews across the web, weighted by volume. Reflects the day-to-day experience of residents and families. Only counted when 10+ reviews exist.
CQC trend
15%Whether the home's rating has been improving, stable, or declining across its last three inspections. An improving trajectory can offset an older rating.
Provider records
15%Dated public provider records, where available. We show useful questions and information gaps, not a credit rating or prediction.
Rankings are calculated from public data only. We do not accept referral fees or paid placements from care homes.
The RCH Score is a decision-support tool, not a definitive ranking. Always visit a home in person and ask for the latest CQC inspection report before making a decision.
Cheltenham homes that look strongest on current public evidence
Not a sponsored listing. These homes rise to the top on current CQC, review, trend and provider-record signals.
Badgeworth Court Care Centre, Cheltenham
Monkscroft Care Centre, Cheltenham
Oakhaven Residential Care Home, Cheltenham
National Star College - Ullenwood, Cheltenham
Gloucestershire House - Care Home with Nursing Physical Disabilities, Cheltenham
Faithfull House, Cheltenham
Lilleybrook Care Home, Cheltenham
Nazareth House - Cheltenham, Cheltenham
Northleach Court Care Home with Nursing, Cheltenham
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43 homes across Cheltenham — from GL51 to GL53. See which ones suit your family.