Care Homes in Cheltenham: compare residential care, nursing homes and dementia support
85% of homes here are rated Good or Outstanding. See which are financially stable and where families report the best experience — so you can visit with confidence.
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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 financial records found for 38 homes
40 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
88% of homes have ratings over 3 years old. Our reports verify against multiple data sources to give you a more current picture.
Public Financial Risk
Public company filing signals across company-backed care homes in Cheltenham
Based on public financial 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
Financial resilience
32%
show no financial risk indicators
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
Financial Health
38 of 43 homes assessed
Show low public financial risk
Care Homes by Cheltenham Area
Care homes across Cheltenham's neighbourhoods, analysed and organised by location
Montpellier
Cheltenham's most prestigious quarter with elegant Regency terraces converted into premium care homes, close to boutique shops and the renowned Montpellier Gardens.
6 care homes available
Pittville
Grand Regency neighbourhood centred on Pittville Park and the Pump Room, offering spacious care homes with beautiful grounds and a peaceful yet connected setting.
7 care homes available
Charlton Kings
Sought-after village on Cheltenham's eastern edge at the foot of the Cotswold escarpment, with well-regarded care homes in quiet, leafy surroundings.
8 care homes available
Leckhampton
Desirable southern suburb with a mix of family-run and purpose-built care homes, known for its hill walks and strong sense of neighbourhood identity.
8 care homes available
Up Hatherley
Quiet residential area in south-west Cheltenham with modern care facilities and good road access, offering reliable care provision at moderate prices.
9 care homes available
Bishop's Cleeve
Growing village just north of Cheltenham with newer care developments and a strong community atmosphere, providing a more affordable alternative to central locations.
7 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
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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
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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.
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.
Financial resilience
32% low risk
38 homes have usable company-risk data; 26 show medium, high or critical risk signals.
Postcode and neighbourhood coverage
Useful directory views
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 financial stability — to surface homes that are performing well 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.
Financial stability
15%Operational risk derived from Companies House filings — profit/loss trend, debt levels, and director changes. Financially stressed homes face higher closure and quality risk.
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 financial signals.
Oakhaven Residential Care Home, Cheltenham
Monkscroft Care Centre, Cheltenham
Badgeworth Court Care Centre, Cheltenham
Lilleybrook Care Home, Cheltenham
Northleach Court Care Home with Nursing, Cheltenham
National Star College - Ullenwood, Cheltenham
CareTech Community Services Limited - 15 Brooklyn Road, Cheltenham
Whittington House Nursing Home, Cheltenham
Charlton Kings Care Home, Cheltenham
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43 homes across Cheltenham — from GL51 to GL53. See which ones suit your family.