Gloucestershire House - Care Home with Nursing Physical Disabilities

Cheltenham · GL53 9HD

Care type
Nursing Home
Indicative weekly fees
From £1,700/week
Inspection rating
OutstandingRating published Mar 2020
Capacity
30 beds
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What to know before your visit

Gloucestershire House - Care Home with Nursing Physical Disabilities is listed as a nursing home. The published inspection rating is Outstanding (Mar 2020).

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What stands out

  • Outstanding inspection rating
  • Physical disability support
  • Public funding routes appear accepted

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  • Whether the latest public records still match day-to-day care
  • How the home feels in the evening and at weekends
  • How consistent staffing feels in person from shift to shift
More facility details
Registered provider
Leonard Cheshire Disability
Provider group
BRAND Leonard Cheshire Disability
Local authority
Gloucestershire
Purpose built
Yes
Ensuite rooms
100%
Floors
1
Nursing cover
Registered nurse shown 24/7

Provider network: 36 homes; 83% rated Good or better (4 Outstanding, 26 Good, 5 Requires Improvement, 1 Inadequate).

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Gloucestershire House - Care Home with Nursing Physical Disabilities Inspection Rating & History

The published overall inspection rating is Outstanding. Review the dates and any findings below; a data review is not a new inspection.

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Inspection Ratings by Category

Safe
Good
Effective
Good
Caring
Good
Responsive
Outstanding
Well-Led
Outstanding
Inspection record date
Inspection record review · Jul 2023

Routine inspection: Dec 2019

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Registered Manager
Grace Clawley
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Published care capabilities

Listed support includes physical disability support, nursing care, 24/7 nurse cover. Confirm the support and environment needed for the individual person.

  • Physical disability support
  • Nursing care
  • 24/7 nurse cover
  • Wheelchair access
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Care Capabilities

Service Types

What type of care is provided

Nursing Home

Specialisms

Specialist experience with

Physical disability
Adults aged 65+

Conditions

Can support people living with

Alzheimer's
Stroke
Brain Injury
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Additional Condition Support

Additional support for

Autism Spectrum

Staffing

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Available information about staffing arrangements. Family descriptions of staff appear in the family experiences section; they are not verified staffing levels.

Round-the-clock nurse cover is listed. Confirm the current on-site arrangements for individual needs.
Specialist Staff
Physiotherapist
Registered Manager
Grace Clawley

Medication Support

Medication Administration
Regular Medication Reviews
Full Medication Management

Gloucestershire House - Care Home with Nursing Physical Disabilities: Weekly Fees & Funding Options

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Indicative weekly fees

From £1,700/week

From ≈ £7,392 per month (estimate)

Monthly estimate uses an average of 4.348 weeks per month.

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Background context

Home profile

Provider and registration context for Gloucestershire House - Care Home with Nursing Physical Disabilities, useful once you have already reviewed the main decision sections above.

Gloucestershire House - Care Home with Nursing Physical Disabilities is a care home with nursing in Cheltenham, South West, operated by Leonard Cheshire Disability since 2011. The home has 30 beds and is an inspection rating of Outstanding. Qualified nursing staff are on-site 24 hours.

Contact & location

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Practical Information

Visitor Accessibility

  • Wheelchair accessible parking
  • Wheelchair accessible entrance
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Location & Neighbourhood

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Charlton Lane, Leckhampton, Cheltenham, GL53 9HD

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Nearby Amenities

Bus Stops (500m)
10 stops

Neighbourhood

Distances and local context help you plan visits. They do not establish how suitable the setting is for an individual resident. Deprivation deciles describe the area: 1 is most deprived and 10 least deprived; they do not assess the home or its care.

Nearest green space

0.8km away

Daily Life

Will daily life feel comfortable and meaningful?

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Dining & Nutrition

4 dining services listed

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Dining Services

Freshly Cooked Meals
Communal Dining Room
Hydration Monitoring
Nutritional Assessment

Dietary Options

Halal
Kosher
Pureed
Soft Diet
Thickened Fluids
Diabetic
Low Sodium
Low Fat
Renal Diet
Vegetarian
Vegan
Gluten-Free
Dairy-Free
Nut-Free
Fortified
5/5
Food Hygiene Rating(inspected March 2025)
Food handling:Very good
Premises condition:Good
Food safety management:Good
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Activities & Social Life

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Social life, outings, and engagement programmes based on available information.

1 activities listed

Individual and group options available
Gardening
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Facilities & Features

4 feature groups available

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Accessibility Features

Wheelchair Access
Hoists
Hospital Beds

Rooms

Ensuite
Own Furniture
TV in Rooms
Phone in Rooms

Lifestyle & Amenities

Garden
WiFi
TV Lounge
Cafe
Minibus
Pets Allowed
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Medical & Therapy

Physiotherapy Room
Hydrotherapy
Sensory Room

Provider Records

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Next Steps

Is Gloucestershire House - Care Home with Nursing Physical Disabilities a good care home, and what should you do before deciding?

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Questions to Ask When Visiting Gloucestershire House - Care Home with Nursing Physical Disabilities

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  1. Ask to see the hydrotherapy pool and hoist in use

  2. Check wheelchair accessibility throughout the building

  3. Meet staff and ask about experience with physical disabilities

Also ask about everyday care

  1. What actions followed the inspection report, and can you show examples?

  2. What are staffing levels on day and night shifts?

    Ask whether these numbers include agency staff.

  3. How are families updated when needs change?

  4. How often is the care plan reviewed, and who is involved?

  5. May we speak with a current resident family member?

Common Questions About Gloucestershire House - Care Home with Nursing Physical Disabilities

What does the inspection rating for Gloucestershire House - Care Home with Nursing Physical Disabilities show?

The published overall inspection rating is Outstanding. The inspection record was reviewed on 6 July 2023.

Is Gloucestershire House - Care Home with Nursing Physical Disabilities a good care home?

The published overall inspection rating is Outstanding. The inspection record was reviewed on 6 July 2023. Explore family feedback alongside the inspection findings and your visit questions. The combined public feedback rating is 4.8 out of 5. No current enforcement actions are recorded. The safest next step is to compare these signals with your visit questions and care needs.

How much does Gloucestershire House - Care Home with Nursing Physical Disabilities cost per week?

Indicative weekly fees at Gloucestershire House - Care Home with Nursing Physical Disabilities: From £1,700/week. Confirm your assessed quote, including care and extras, with the home.

Does Gloucestershire House - Care Home with Nursing Physical Disabilities accept NHS or local authority funding?

Gloucestershire House - Care Home with Nursing Physical Disabilities accepts local authority funded residents. For NHS Continuing Healthcare eligibility, refer to NHS guidelines.

Is Gloucestershire House - Care Home with Nursing Physical Disabilities a nursing home or a residential care home?

Gloucestershire House - Care Home with Nursing Physical Disabilities is registered as a nursing home. This means the home provides nursing care alongside personal care support. Round-the-clock nurse cover is listed. Confirm the current on-site arrangements for individual needs.

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How many beds does Gloucestershire House - Care Home with Nursing Physical Disabilities have?

Gloucestershire House - Care Home with Nursing Physical Disabilities has 30 registered beds. The home provides nursing care.

What do care home reviews say about Gloucestershire House - Care Home with Nursing Physical Disabilities?

Explore family feedback alongside the inspection findings and your visit questions. The combined public feedback rating is 4.8 out of 5.

Are Gloucestershire House - Care Home with Nursing Physical Disabilities's reviews enough to make a decision?

Gloucestershire House - Care Home with Nursing Physical Disabilities's public feedback assessment is useful, but it should not be the only reason to choose the home. Treat it as one evidence layer, then compare it with the inspection rating, safety and well-led domains, weekly fees, funding fit, and provider-record questions. Reviews are strongest when they confirm the same strengths or concerns that appear in inspection evidence and your visit questions.

Is Gloucestershire House - Care Home with Nursing Physical Disabilities safe?

The published inspection Safety rating for Gloucestershire House - Care Home with Nursing Physical Disabilities is "Good". No enforcement actions are currently recorded.

Who operates Gloucestershire House - Care Home with Nursing Physical Disabilities?

Gloucestershire House - Care Home with Nursing Physical Disabilities is operated by LEONARD CHESHIRE DISABILITY (Company registration number: 00552847).

Has Gloucestershire House - Care Home with Nursing Physical Disabilities had enforcement actions?

There are no current enforcement actions recorded against Gloucestershire House - Care Home with Nursing Physical Disabilities in the inspection history.

What do public company records show about Gloucestershire House - Care Home with Nursing Physical Disabilities's provider?

Gloucestershire House - Care Home with Nursing Physical Disabilities's provider public-record check is: Records reviewed. No material provider-record points to clarify were found in the public records reviewed. The company accounts record is dated 31 March 2025. This is not a credit rating, solvency assessment or prediction about the home.

What continuity questions should families ask Gloucestershire House - Care Home with Nursing Physical Disabilities?

Ask Gloucestershire House - Care Home with Nursing Physical Disabilities how care is kept consistent when staffing or residents' needs change, how families are informed about management changes, and what the contract says about notice periods and deposits. Discuss these points with the manager during your visit and ask for key commitments in writing.

What should I compare before choosing Gloucestershire House - Care Home with Nursing Physical Disabilities?

Before choosing Gloucestershire House - Care Home with Nursing Physical Disabilities, compare published inspection overall, Safe, and Well-Led ratings with their inspection history, family review volume and repeated themes, published weekly fees and what is included, funding routes accepted by the home, and the operator’s public company records. Compare these points with other care homes in Cheltenham to find the best fit for your relative’s care needs, budget and visiting arrangements.

Is Gloucestershire House - Care Home with Nursing Physical Disabilities's inspection rating improving or declining?

The inspection history for Gloucestershire House - Care Home with Nursing Physical Disabilities looks stable rather than clearly improving or declining. The inspection record was reviewed on 6 July 2023.

What is Gloucestershire House - Care Home with Nursing Physical Disabilities's food hygiene rating?

Gloucestershire House - Care Home with Nursing Physical Disabilities currently has a food hygiene hygiene rating of 5 out of 5. The food hygiene record is dated 17 March 2025.

What questions should I ask when visiting Gloucestershire House - Care Home with Nursing Physical Disabilities?

When visiting Gloucestershire House - Care Home with Nursing Physical Disabilities, start by asking the team to ask to see the latest inspection report and what has changed since it, ask how staffing levels work on day and night shifts, ask how families are updated when needs change, and ask who provides overnight clinical cover if nursing needs escalate. These questions help you test whether the public picture on this page still matches day-to-day reality inside the home.

What does our visit checklist include for Gloucestershire House - Care Home with Nursing Physical Disabilities?

Our visit checklist for Gloucestershire House - Care Home with Nursing Physical Disabilities starts with the basics families often miss: the latest inspection report, staffing levels across day and night shifts, how the team updates relatives when needs change, and how care plans are reviewed in practice. On RightCareHome, the page-level checklist is then extended with personalised follow-up questions based on the home’s inspection, review, provider-record and practical signals.

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