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Care homes in Coleford

Coleford has 4 care homes registered with CQC and 81 registered beds. CQC has rated 4 of them, and 100% are Good or Outstanding, against 86% across Gloucestershire and 83% across England. We estimate typical fees in Coleford at about £1,450 a week for residential careestimated. 3 care homes were last rated over four years ago and 1 registered in the last two years. The most recent rating was The Elms, rated Good on 10 June 2025.

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  • 4CQC-registered care homes
  • 100%of those rated are Good or Outstanding
  • 1offers nursing care
  • 1rated or inspected within two years
Typical prices in Coleford against South West and England, Oct 2026
CareColefordSouth WestEngland
Residential care, a week£1,450£1,450£1,400

Gloucestershire County Council pays: £28.64 an hour for home care (2025/26 average paid to agencies); £922.89 a week for residential care (2025/26 average, over-65s); £873.66 a week for nursing care (2025/26 average, over-65s) (council source). Coleford figures are medians of our estimates for each provider here; region and England figures are self-funder averages. How we estimate.

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  1. The Elms

    Coleford · Dementia, Older people, Physical disabilities

    What inspectors found: There were processes and practices in place to keep people safe and to manage risks which could impact on people’s health and wellbeing.

    Est. £1.37k–£1.68k/wk

    GoodRated Jun 2025Inspected recently
    More details (The Elms)

  2. Market Place

    Coleford · Learning disabilities, Adults under 65, Caring for children (0 - 18yrs)

    What inspectors found: The service had systems in place for safe visiting to allow people to see and speak to their relatives.

    Est. £1.3k–£1.59k/wk

    GoodRated Nov 2018
    More details (Market Place)

  3. The Orchard Trust - Sevenoaks

    Coleford · Physical disabilities, Sensory impairments, Learning disabilities

    What inspectors found: The service is divided into two homes, known as 'Larch' and 'Rowan' with their own communal rooms and facilities.

    Est. £1.3k–£1.59k/wk

    GoodRated Feb 2019
    More details (The Orchard Trust - Sevenoaks)

  4. The Coombs

    Coleford · Dementia, Older people, Adults under 65

    Est. £1.52k–£1.86k/wk

    GoodRated Dec 2017Previous provider's rating
    More details (The Coombs)

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How much care homes charge in Coleford

Average fees paid by self-funders in South West in 2026
Residential care home£1,445 a week
Nursing home£1,690 a week

Council rates in Gloucestershire County Council: £28.64 an hour for home care (2025/26 average paid to agencies); £922.89 a week for residential care (2025/26 average, over-65s); £873.66 a week for nursing care (2025/26 average, over-65s) (source). A top-up usually covers the gap if your chosen provider costs more.

These are averages over a wide spread of prices, which move with the type of room, how much help is needed and any nursing. Councils tend to pay less than private payers for an identical room. Source: The Care Panel regional fee benchmarks, October 2026 (how we estimate). Ask providers near you for prices, or estimate your weekly cost.

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A closer look at the data for Coleford

The newest registration is The Coombs, registered with CQC in February 2026. The nursing share is 25% here (1 of 4 homes) and 34% across Gloucestershire. By specialism, 2 of 4 list physical disabilities, 2 of 4 list learning disabilities and 1 of 4 list mental health conditions. Outstanding: 0 in Coleford, 12 across Gloucestershire. The oldest current rating dates from December 2017 (The Coombs). Homes in Coleford average 20 beds, against a typical 26 across Gloucestershire. Compare Coleford's 100% Good or Outstanding with 86% for the rated care homes among the 160 we list in Gloucestershire. Of Coleford and the 6 nearest towns we cover, Coleford has the highest share of all listed care homes rated Good or Outstanding (100%); next is Cinderford at 91%. 25% of care homes in Coleford have a CQC rating from the last two years, against 22% across Gloucestershire.

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How Coleford compares with towns nearby

TownMilesNumber of care homesGood or Outstanding
Coleford–44
Cinderford5.3 mi1110
Lydney6.1 mi65
Ross-on-Wye8.4 mi95
Cam12.6 mi43
Thornbury13.4 mi76

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Care homes in Coleford: your questions answered

How many care homes does Coleford have?

There are 4 CQC-registered care homes in Coleford (CQC register, Oct 2026). Of these, 1 provides nursing care and 2 support people living with dementia. Highly rated options include The Elms, Market Place and The Orchard Trust - Sevenoaks.

How does CQC rate care homes in Coleford?

4 (100%) are rated Good or Outstanding, out of 4 with a rating.

What does a care home cost in Coleford?

Average fees paid by self-funders in South West in 2026: residential care home £1,445 a week; nursing home £1,690 a week. These are averages over a wide spread of prices, which move with the type of room, how much help is needed and any nursing. Councils tend to pay less than private payers for an identical room. Source: The Care Panel regional fee benchmarks, October 2026 (how we estimate). See our full cost guide.

Does Gloucestershire council fund a care home?

For residents who qualify, the NHS pays towards nursing through NHS-funded nursing care, and the council may help with fees. Under the Care Act 2014, Gloucestershire council has to offer a needs assessment at no cost. For the means test, a home is usually counted for care home fees unless it is still home to a partner or certain relatives (and not in the first 12 weeks of a permanent stay); in England the threshold is £23,250. How to reach Gloucestershire council.

How do I choose between care homes in Coleford?

Read the most recent CQC report and check its date. Here, 1 of 4 was inspected or rated within the last two years, and 3 have an older report. Before signing, ask about staff continuity, how they handle missed care and the full price. See the checklist.

Are there more care homes in towns near Coleford?

In Coleford there are 4, 4 rated Good or Outstanding. The closest towns on our site are Cinderford (5.3 miles): 11, 10 rated Good or Outstanding; Lydney (6.1 miles): 6, 5 rated Good or Outstanding; Ross-on-Wye (8.4 miles): 9, 5 rated Good or Outstanding.

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