Bishop's Cleeve Care Home
Bishop's Cleeve Care Home is a nursing home in Cheltenham with Low public financial risk and Dementia support. The main concern is Requires Improvement CQC rating and Inspection is over two years old. Use this page to compare it carefully against stronger alternatives before treating it as a default shortlist choice.
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Should this home stay on your shortlist?
Bishop's Cleeve Care Home is better treated as a comparison point than a default choice until the main concerns are explained clearly.
Why shortlist
- Low public financial risk
- Dementia support
- Vacancies published
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- Requires Improvement CQC rating
- Inspection is over two years old
- Clarify overnight clinical cover
Best fit if you need
- Dementia support
- Nursing care
- Wheelchair access
Quality
Rated Requires improvement · last inspected over two years ago
Costs
From £6,935 / month (estimate)
Availability
Vacancies currently available
Location
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Financial Watchlist
Low public financial risk in the latest company records
About Bishop's Cleeve Care Home
Bishop's Cleeve Care Home is a care home with nursing in Cheltenham, South West, operated by The Bishops Care Home Limited since 2022. The home has 64 beds and is rated Requires improvement by the national care regulator. The home specialises in dementia care, including support for Alzheimer's, vascular dementia, Lewy body dementia. Qualified nursing staff are on-site 24 hours.
Care & Medical
Can this home safely meet your care needs?
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Care Capabilities
Service Types
What type of care is provided
Specialisms
Specialist experience with
Conditions
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Behavioural Support
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Additional Conditions & Support
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Care Fit at a Glance
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Likely a good fit if you need
- Dementia support
- Nursing care
- Wheelchair access
- Secure garden/area
- Palliative or end-of-life support
Important questions before deciding
- 1How do you support residents who wander or become distressed?
- 2Who provides overnight clinical cover when needs escalate?
- 3How do you tailor care plans in the first 2 weeks after move-in?
Medication Support
Daily Life
Will daily life feel comfortable and meaningful?
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Activities & Social Life
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Dining & Nutrition
2 dining services listed
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Dining Services
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Facilities & Features
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Accessibility
Rooms
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Lifestyle & Amenities
Medical & Therapy
Safety & Quality
Bishop's Cleeve Care Home: CQC Rating & Safety
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Quality Snapshot
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Costs & Funding
Bishop's Cleeve Care Home: Weekly Fees & Funding Options
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Costs & Funding
Estimated fees and funding options based on registration records and regional benchmarks.
Typical monthly cost (estimate)
≈ £6,935 per month
From £1,595 per week
Estimate based on 52 weeks / 12 months.
You may pay less if council or NHS-funded care applies.
How care at this home can be funded
You pay the full fee directly if assessable capital exceeds £23,250. Between £14,250 and £23,250, tariff income applies.
Your council contributes based on a financial assessment. You may still pay a contribution.
The NHS pays the full cost if your primary need is health-related. Requires a formal assessment.
The council pays a set rate and your family pays the difference to cover a higher-cost home.
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This home accepts council and NHS funding. Our Funding Guide gives a screening indication for NHS-funded care, council support and Deferred Payment Agreements.
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Family Feviews
Bishop's Cleeve Care Home Reviews — What Families Say
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Location & Practical
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Practical Information
Location & Neighbourhood
Only on RightCareHomeBishops Cleeve Care Home, Ruby Avenue, Bishops Cleeve, Cheltenham, GL52 7ZN
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Next Steps
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Questions this page raises about Bishop's Cleeve Care Home
- 1What has changed since the last inspection, and what would look different if the home were inspected again now?
- 2Who provides overnight clinical cover if needs escalate?
- 3Who leads day to day on this floor, and how long have they been in post?
- 4What have you changed recently around safety, staffing or leadership, and how are you checking those changes are working?
Is the latest inspection report visible in reception?
Confirms transparency on current quality.
What are staffing levels on day and night shifts?
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How are families updated when needs change?
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Can we see an example care plan review timeline?
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What public data can confirm
- Current CQC status: Requires improvement
- Published weekly fee range
- Public financial risk signals from company records
What only a visit can reveal
- Whether the public inspection picture is still fully up to date
- How the home feels in the evening and at weekends
- How quickly call bells are answered in practice
- Whether staffing continuity feels stable on the floor
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