Care Homes in Gloucester: compare residential care, nursing homes and dementia support
Compare residential care, nursing homes and dementia support across Gloucester, then pressure-test costs, quality, inspection freshness and local risk before you shortlist.
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What the Gloucester 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
63
Open care home records currently covered in Gloucester.
CQC quality mix
87% Good+
5 Outstanding, 48 Good, 8 Requires Improvement and 0 Inadequate homes.
View evidenceWeekly cost range
£1,416 residential
£1,485 nursing average; compare home-level fees before shortlisting.
View evidenceProvider-record coverage
87% covered
55 homes have provider-record data; 26 have public-record questions to check.
View evidenceCare type split
47 residential
18 nursing homes and 28 dementia-care signals in the city evidence set.
Strongest local area
GL19
5 homes, 100% Good+, £1,466/week average.
View evidenceUse these signals to decide where to look first; always verify current fees, availability and care suitability with the individual home before committing.
Gloucester 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 Gloucester
Across Gloucester 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 55 homes
58 homes currently lack a registered manager
Official Rating Breakdown
CQC Quality by Domain
Average scores across Gloucester care homes
Gloucester homes rate strongest on Responsive and weakest on Safe.
Inspection Freshness
How recently homes were inspected by the national regulator
95% 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 Gloucester. These are prompts to check, not financial ratings.
Based on public provider records · 55 homes analysed
Gloucester Care Market Analysis 2025
Gloucester offers significant savings compared to neighbouring Cheltenham while maintaining comparable quality.
CQC ratings have improved steadily as new operators invest in modern facilities across the city.
Gloucester's over-75 population is projected to grow 8% by 2028, increasing pressure on existing supply.
Care Standards in Gloucester
Specialist care coverage and food safety ratings across 63 homes
Overall quality
87%
Good or Outstanding
Largest specialist signal
59 homes
Alzheimer's support (94%)
Food hygiene
4.9/5
42 homes with FSA data
Provider records
87%
have provider-record data
Specialist Care Coverage
59 (94%)
Alzheimer's
58 (92%)
Stroke Recovery
32 (51%)
Learning Disability
28 (44%)
Dementia
23 (37%)
Mental Health
23 (37%)
Physical Disability
Food Hygiene
42 of Gloucester homes assessed
Provider Records
55 of 63 homes with public records
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Care Homes by Gloucester Area
Care homes across Gloucester's neighbourhoods, analysed and organised by location
GL1
GL1 is a mid-market Gloucester postcode district with 19 listed homes, including 5 nursing homes and a strong Good/Outstanding rating mix.
19 care homes available
GL2
GL2 is a mid-market Gloucester postcode district with 17 listed homes, including 5 nursing homes and a broadly positive CQC mix.
17 care homes available
GL4
GL4 is a mid-market Gloucester postcode district with 16 listed homes, including 4 nursing homes and a broadly positive CQC mix.
16 care homes available
GL19
GL19 is a mid-market Gloucester postcode district with 5 listed homes, including 2 nursing homes and a strong Good/Outstanding rating mix.
5 care homes available
Tewkesbury 007
Tewkesbury 007 is a mid-market Gloucester postcode district with 4 listed homes, including 2 nursing homes and a mixed CQC profile that needs careful home-level checking.
4 care homes available
All 63 Homes Analysed
Every care home in our Gloucester database has been checked against CQC records, with current inspection reports and pricing information.
Why families in Gloucester use RightCareHome
Why this is more useful than a directory when the decision is serious
Without independent analysis
- 63 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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- A better starting point before you verify or compare specific homes
Frequently Asked Questions About Care Homes in Gloucester
Practical answers based on available local data and typical family concerns.
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Care type, cost and postcode signals in Gloucester
Use these local signals to compare nursing, residential and dementia care in Gloucester, then narrow the directory to the homes that best match your family's needs.
Nursing homes in Gloucester
Clinical nursing care is listed across 18 homes in Gloucester.
Residential care homes in Gloucester
Residential care is the broadest local comparison set, with 47 homes tracked.
Dementia care in Gloucester
28 homes publish specialist dementia care signals in Gloucester.
Local evidence summary
CQC quality mix
87% Good+
5 Outstanding, 48 Good, 8 Requires Improvement, and 0 Inadequate homes in the current CQC mix.
Inspection freshness
0% recent
Average latest inspection age is 76 months, so older CQC results need extra checking.
Care home costs
£1,431/week
Residential averages £1,416/week; nursing averages £1,485/week.
Funding gap
£77/week
Typical private fees sit above the council benchmark by about £4,004 per year.
Vacancy signal
58 homes
1 beds are marked available across homes with current vacancy data.
Provider records
87% checked
55 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 Gloucester
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.
Gloucester 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.
Foundation House, Gloucester
Stroud Lodge, Gloucester
Avalon Residential Home, Gloucester
Bramble House, Gloucester
Brunswick House Nursing Home, Gloucester
Cavendish Care Home, Gloucester
London Road, Gloucester
OSJCT Chestnut Court, Gloucester
Park View Gloucester, Gloucester
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