Windsor Street Care Centre

Cheltenham · GL52 2DG

Care type
Nursing Home
Indicative weekly fees
£1,600–£2,053/week
Inspection rating
GoodRating published May 2018
Capacity
81 beds
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What to know before your visit

Windsor Street Care Centre is listed as a nursing home. The published inspection rating is Good (May 2018).

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What stands out

  • Good inspection rating
  • Dementia support
  • Public funding routes appear accepted

What we cannot confirm

  • Nursing care is listed, but round-the-clock nurse cover is not confirmed. Discuss overnight clinical support.

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  • How the home feels in the evening and at weekends
More facility details
Registered provider
The Orders Of St. John Care Trust
Provider group
BRAND Orders of St John Care Trust
Local authority
Gloucestershire
Purpose built
Yes
Ensuite rooms
100%
Floors
3
Vacancy information checked
Nov 2025

Provider network: 62 homes; 84% rated Good or better (3 Outstanding, 49 Good, 9 Requires Improvement).

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Windsor Street Care Centre Inspection Rating & History

The published overall inspection rating is Good. 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
Good
Well-Led
Good
Inspection record date
Inspection record review · Jul 2023

Routine inspection: Mar 2018

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Registered Manager
Wioletta Meler
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Published care capabilities

Listed support includes dementia support, sight or hearing impairment support, physical disability support. Confirm the support and environment needed for the individual person.

  • Dementia support
  • Sight or hearing impairment support
  • Physical disability support
  • Nursing care
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Important limitations

  • Nursing care is listed, but round-the-clock nurse cover is not confirmed. Discuss overnight clinical support.
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Care Capabilities

Service Types

What type of care is provided

Nursing Home

Specialisms

Specialist experience with

Dementia
Sight or hearing impairment
Physical disability
Adults aged 65+

Conditions

Can support people living with

Alzheimer's
Vascular Dementia
Lewy Body Dementia
Frontotemporal Dementia
Stroke
Palliative Care
Anxiety
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Behavioural Support Signals

Trained to help with

Wandering and leaving the building
Aggression or challenging behaviour
Agitation and restlessness
Evening confusion (sundowning)
Exit-Seeking

Staffing

RightCareHome analysisStaffing evidence

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 not confirmed. Discuss overnight clinical support.
Registered Manager
Wioletta Meler

Windsor Street Care Centre: Weekly Fees & Funding Options

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Indicative weekly fees

£1,600–£2,053/week

≈ £6,957 - £8,927 per month (estimate)

Monthly estimate uses an average of 4.348 weeks per month.

You may pay less if council or NHS-funded care applies.

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Published fee notes

Indicative self-funded weekly fees: residential long-term £1,600–£1,710; dementia long-term £1,710–£1,820; nursing and nursing dementia long-term £2,053. Weekly respite fees are £1,800–£1,925 for residential care, £1,920–£2,050 for dementia care and £2,253 for nursing or nursing dementia. Final fees depend on room selection and a pre-admission care assessment. Day care starts at £54 per day and is separate from respite.

Nursing care
£2,053/week
Dementia care
£1,710–£1,820/week

How care at this home can be funded

Self-Funding

You pay the full fee directly if assessable capital exceeds £23,250. Between £14,250 and £23,250, tariff income applies.

Local Authority

Your council contributes based on a financial assessment. You may still pay a contribution.

NHS Continuing Healthcare

The NHS pays the full cost if your primary need is health-related. Requires a formal assessment.

Family Top-Up

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About this care homeProvider description, registration background and accreditations.

Background context

Home profile

Provider and registration context for Windsor Street Care Centre, useful once you have already reviewed the main decision sections above.

Sitting in a desirable residential area of north Cheltenham, Windsor Street Care Centre provides expert residential, nursing, dementia and respite care to the elderly. Divided up into five households, each with a different specialist focus and home to a wealth of modern amenities, including beautifully decorated bedrooms equipped with ensuite bathroom facilities, plenty of stylish communal lounges, a cinema room and extensive gardens where residents and loved ones can enjoy barbeques and parties during the warmer months. Just like all Orders Of St John homes, the dedicated activities coordinator is on hand to bring light and laughter, whether it be enjoying a race day, a museum visit in Gloucestershire or a woodwork class.

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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35-37 Windsor Street, Cheltenham, GL52 2DG

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Nearby Amenities

Nearest Hospital
1.7 km
Nearest GP
900m
Nearest Pharmacy
500m
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

166m away

Daily Life

Will daily life feel comfortable and meaningful?

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Dining & Nutrition

1 dining services listed

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Dining Services

Communal Dining Room

Dietary Options

Diabetic
Vegetarian
5/5
Food Hygiene Rating(inspected March 2026)
Food handling:Good
Premises condition:Very good
Food safety management:Good
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Activities & Social Life

RightCareHome analysisDaily-life evidence

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

9 activities listed

Individual and group options available
Arts & Crafts
Music & Singing
Exercise Classes
Gardening
Games & Quizzes
Reminiscence
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Pet Therapy
Yoga & Relaxation
Religious Services
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✓One-to-one activity sessions
✓Organised group activities

Facilities & Features

5 feature groups available

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Accessibility Features

Wheelchair Access
Lift
Stairlift

Rooms

Ensuite
Single Rooms
Double Rooms
Own Furniture
TV in Rooms

Safety & Security

Secure Garden
Secure Unit
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Lifestyle & Amenities

Garden
WiFi
TV Lounge
Library
Hairdresser
Cafe
Bar
Cinema
Parking
Minibus
Pets Allowed

Medical & Therapy

Physiotherapy Room

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Next Steps

Is Windsor Street Care Centre a good care home, and what should you do before deciding?

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Questions to Ask When Visiting Windsor Street Care Centre

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  1. Who provides overnight clinical cover if needs escalate?

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 Windsor Street Care Centre

What does the inspection rating for Windsor Street Care Centre show?

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

Is Windsor Street Care Centre a good care home?

The published overall inspection rating is Good. 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 4.7 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 Windsor Street Care Centre cost per week?

Indicative weekly fees at Windsor Street Care Centre: £1,600–£2,053/week. Confirm your assessed quote, including care and extras, with the home.

Does Windsor Street Care Centre accept NHS or local authority funding?

Windsor Street Care Centre accepts self-funding, local authority funded, and NHS Continuing Healthcare residents. For NHS Continuing Healthcare eligibility, refer to NHS guidelines.

Is Windsor Street Care Centre a nursing home or a residential care home?

Windsor Street Care Centre is registered as a nursing home. This means the home provides nursing care alongside personal care support. Round-the-clock nurse cover is not confirmed. Discuss overnight clinical support.

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Does Windsor Street Care Centre provide dementia care?

Windsor Street Care Centre specialises in dementia care. This includes Alzheimer's disease support. The home is registered for this specialism.

How do we score dementia-specialist homes differently?

We do not treat the phrase 'dementia care' on its own as proof of quality. On RightCareHome, dementia-specialist homes are checked more carefully for dementia-specific fit signals such as whether dementia care is registered, whether secure or wandering support is clearly published, whether nursing cover is available when needs are more complex, and whether inspection or family feedback supports that positioning.

How many beds does Windsor Street Care Centre have?

Windsor Street Care Centre has 81 registered beds. The home provides nursing care.

What do care home reviews say about Windsor Street Care Centre?

Explore family feedback alongside the inspection findings and your visit questions. The combined public feedback rating is 4.7 out of 5.

Are Windsor Street Care Centre's reviews enough to make a decision?

Windsor Street Care Centre'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 Windsor Street Care Centre safe?

The published inspection Safety rating for Windsor Street Care Centre is "Good". No enforcement actions are currently recorded.

Who operates Windsor Street Care Centre?

Windsor Street Care Centre is operated by THE ORDERS OF ST. JOHN CARE TRUST (Company registration number: 03073089).

Has Windsor Street Care Centre had enforcement actions?

There are no current enforcement actions recorded against Windsor Street Care Centre in the inspection history.

What do public company records show about Windsor Street Care Centre's provider?

Windsor Street Care Centre'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 Windsor Street Care Centre?

Ask Windsor Street Care Centre 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 Windsor Street Care Centre?

Before choosing Windsor Street Care Centre, 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 Windsor Street Care Centre's inspection rating improving or declining?

The inspection history suggests Windsor Street Care Centre's inspection position is improving. The inspection record was reviewed on 6 July 2023.

What is Windsor Street Care Centre's food hygiene rating?

Windsor Street Care Centre currently has a food hygiene hygiene rating of 5 out of 5. The food hygiene record is dated 9 March 2026.

What questions should I ask when visiting Windsor Street Care Centre?

When visiting Windsor Street Care Centre, 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 Windsor Street Care Centre?

Our visit checklist for Windsor Street Care Centre 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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