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Care homes in Cheltenham offering residential care
Residential care is offered by 23 of the 36 care homes in Cheltenham, with 655 beds between them, operated by 20 separate providers. Lilian Faithfull Care runs the most, with 3. Of the 23 CQC has rated, 74% are Good or Outstanding (versus 84% for residential care across England). 1 holds an Outstanding rating. Our estimate of typical fees in Cheltenham: about £1,530 a week for residential careestimated. 11 care homes were last rated more than four years ago and 1 registered since October 2024. Most recently, Chargrove Lawn was rated Good on 14 September 2026.
Data: the CQC register, updated 27 October 2026, under the Open Government Licence
Quick summary
- New and changed CQC ratings across Gloucestershire, updated every day.
- 14 list dementia as a specialism.
- Whatever your savings, Gloucestershire council will assess care needs for free.
- 17 of the 23 rated care homes are Good or Outstanding, 6 are rated Requires improvement or Inadequate.
Citation: "Care homes in Cheltenham offering residential care", The Care Panel analysis of CQC register data, Oct 2026.
- 23registered care homes
- 74%of rated services are Good or Outstanding
- 14support people with dementia
- 7inspected or rated in the last 2 years
Who offers residential care in Cheltenham
Highest CQC rating first; ties go to the more recent rating, then the nearer provider. How the list is ordered
- All 36
- Elderly care · 31
- Dementia care · 25
- Care for adults under 65 · 24
- Residential care · 23
- Physical disability care · 17
- Nursing care · 13
- Mental health care · 11
- Learning disability care · 10
- Sensory impairment care · 9
| Rank | Care home | CQC rating | Date rated | Beds | Nursing |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Crofton Springs | May 2026 | 66 | No | |
| 2 | Royal Court | Nov 2025 | 48 | No | |
| 3 | Chargrove Lawn | Sep 2026 | 26 | No | |
| 4 | The Hamptons | Mar 2023 | 37 | No | |
| 5 | The Knole | Mar 2023 | 15 | No | |
| 6 | Charlton Kings Care Home | Mar 2023 | 36 | No | |
| 7 | Ravenswood House | Jan 2019 | 10 | No | |
| 8 | The Vicarage | Nov 2019 | 5 | No | |
| 9 | Faithfull House | Jul 2018 | 72 | No | |
| 10 | Alexander House Care Home - Cheltenham | Dec 2019 | 10 | No | |
| 11 | Beechcroft - Cheltenham | May 2018 | 4 | No | |
| 12 | Bredon View | Feb 2019 | 26 | No | |
| 13 | The Granleys | Sep 2017 | 17 | No | |
| 14 | CareTech Community Services Limited - 15 Brooklyn Road | Nov 2020 | 6 | No | |
| 15 | Oakhaven Residential Care Home | May 2020 | 27 | No | |
| 16 | Orchard Leigh | Jan 2020 | 8 | No | |
| 17 | Bay Tree Court Care Centre | Feb 2019 | 59 | No | |
| 18 | Queensbridge House | Nov 2024 | 27 | No | |
| 19 | Dalkeith | Jun 2026 | 20 | No | |
| 20 | Ambleside | May 2026 | 18 | No | |
| 21 | Nazareth House - Cheltenham | Aug 2026 | 63 | No | |
| 22 | Bafford House | Jul 2023 | 19 | No | |
| 23 | Astell House | Apr 2023 | 36 | No |
The full list for residential care in Cheltenham: sorted by CQC rating and rating date.
Residential care in Cheltenham: what the data shows
CQC lists residential care for 23 of the 36 care homes in Cheltenham, or 64%. 74% of those rated are Good or Outstanding, in line with the 74% for all care homes here and below the 84% for care homes registered for residential care across England.
Leading on CQC ratings for residential care: Crofton Springs, Royal Court and Chargrove Lawn. 7 have a rating from the past two years. Oldest: September 2017. Newest: September 2026. They have 655 registered beds in total.
Across Gloucestershire, 126 care homes are registered for residential care, and 88% of those rated are Good or Outstanding. Share registered for residential care: 64% here, 64% across Gloucestershire.
In the South West, residential care typically costs about £1,445 a week and nursing care about £1,690. Specialist care may cost more, so check prices with each home. How these costs are worked out.
What residential care involves
Bed and board, personal care and staff available 24 hours a day: that is what a residential care home provides. There is no nursing on site (district nurses call in when needed), so it fits people who struggle to live at home yet need no regular nursing care.
Questions worth asking about residential care
- How do you help new residents settle in?
- What does the weekly fee include, and what costs extra?
- How many staff are on duty by day and at night?
- What activities run during the week?
- Can they bring their own furniture, and visit freely?
Where to get support: Age UK Advice Line, 0800 678 1602. Ask Gloucestershire for a care needs assessment. Glossary: Residential care home.
Residential care in nearby towns
| Town | Distance | Care homes | Good or Outstanding |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cheltenham | – | 23 | 17 |
| Tewkesbury | 6.5 mi | 4 | 3 |
| Gloucester | 7.1 mi | 30 | 29 |
| Quedgeley | 9.8 mi | 7 | 6 |
| Stroud | 12.2 mi | 5 | 4 |
| Stonehouse | 13.3 mi | 3 | 3 |
| Evesham | 14.5 mi | 9 | 7 |
Council support
Gloucestershire
Savings under £23,250? Gloucestershire council may help with the cost, and its care needs assessment is free for everyone.
How to ask for an assessment, paying for care and direct payments in Gloucestershire
Free · by email
Free care cost report for Cheltenham
- Typical local prices for care homes and nursing homes
- What the council and the NHS may pay, with the 2026/27 savings limits
- The best-rated services near you, from the CQC register
Questions families ask about residential care in Cheltenham
Which Cheltenham care homes provide residential care?
The CQC register for Oct 2026 shows 23 of Cheltenham's 36 care homes offering residential care. Among the highest rated are Crofton Springs, Royal Court and Chargrove Lawn.
What CQC ratings do care homes in Cheltenham have?
Of the 23 that have been rated, 17 (74%) are rated Good or Outstanding (1 Outstanding). Rated Requires improvement or Inadequate: 6.
What are typical care home prices in Cheltenham?
Average 2026 self-funder fees in South West: residential care home £1,445 a week; nursing home £1,690 a week. Self-funders usually pay more than councils do for the same room. Each average covers a broad range, driven by room, care level and nursing. Source: The Care Panel regional fee benchmarks, October 2026 (how we estimate). More in our cost guide.
Will Gloucestershire council pay for a care home?
It may. Gloucestershire council must offer a free care needs assessment (Care Act 2014). For a care home, the value of the home is usually included in the means test unless a partner or certain relatives still live there, and it is ignored for the first 12 weeks of a permanent stay; the upper limit in England is £23,250. NHS-funded nursing care can help with nursing costs. How to contact Gloucestershire council.
What should I look for when choosing care homes in Cheltenham?
Three questions matter most once you have read the latest CQC report: will the staff be consistent, what is the plan for missed care, and what is the total cost before signing? On dates, 7 of the 23 listed had an inspection or rating within the last two years; 16 have older reports. Use our checklist.
How does Cheltenham compare with nearby towns for residential care?
Nearest towns we cover: Brockworth (4.9 miles): 1, 0 rated Good or Outstanding; Tewkesbury (6.5 miles): 4, 3 rated Good or Outstanding; Gloucester (7.1 miles): 30, 29 rated Good or Outstanding. Cheltenham itself has 23, 17 of them Good or Outstanding.
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Other towns near Cheltenham
- Residential care in Brockworth 4.9 mi
- Residential care in Tewkesbury 6.5 mi
- Residential care in Gloucester 7.1 mi
- Residential care in Quedgeley 9.8 mi
- Residential care in Stroud 12.2 mi
- Residential care in Stonehouse 13.3 mi
- Residential care in Cirencester 13.7 mi
- Residential care in Evesham 14.5 mi
Also in Cheltenham, and guides
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Data: CQC register, Oct 2026, used under the Open Government Licence v3.0. We are an independent directory and do not provide care.