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Care homes in Stroud offering residential care
Of the 12 care homes in Stroud, 5 offer residential care, 56 beds in all. Among the 5 with a CQC rating, 80% are Good or Outstanding, compared with 84% for residential care across England. Typical fees in Stroud come to about £1,450 a week for residential careestimated. 3 care homes have not been rated for more than four years and 1 joined the CQC register during the past two years. CQC's latest rating here went to Longhouse: Good, on 3 August 2026.
Source: CQC register · Updated 27 October 2026 · Open Government Licence
Key points
- We check for new CQC ratings in Gloucestershire daily: see the latest changes.
- 1 are registered with CQC to support people with dementia.
- CQC rates 4 of the 5 care homes with a rating as Good or Outstanding; 1 is Requires improvement or Inadequate.
- You can ask Gloucestershire council for a free care needs assessment; savings make no difference.
To cite: "Care homes in Stroud offering residential care", The Care Panel, Oct 2026, from CQC register analysis.
- 5registered care homes
- 80%Good or Outstanding, among those rated
- 1lists dementia as a specialism
- 1inspected or rated in the last 2 years
Ranked providers of residential care
Sorted on CQC rating and its date, with distance used last. How we rank
- All 12
- Care for adults under 65 · 9
- Elderly care · 7
- Nursing care · 7
- Dementia care · 5
- Physical disability care · 5
- Residential care · 5
- Learning disability care · 4
- Mental health care · 4
- Sensory impairment care · 3
| Rank | Care home | CQC rating | Date rated | Beds | Nursing |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Longhouse | Aug 2026 | 6 | No | |
| 2 | Highfield House | Oct 2020 | 7 | No | |
| 3 | More Hall Convent | Sep 2018 | 12 | No | |
| 4 | HF Trust - 330 Westward Road | Sep 2019 | 6 | No | |
| 5 | Northfield House | Jan 2023 | 25 | No |
This table lists each care home in Stroud registered for residential care, highest CQC rating first, then the more recent rating.
Residential care in Stroud: ratings, size and cost
42% of Stroud's care homes (5 of 12) hold a CQC registration for residential care. Of those rated, 80% are Good or Outstanding: 12 points below the 92% for every care home here, and below the England figure of 84% for residential care.
Longhouse, Highfield House and More Hall Convent lead the list for residential care. The newest rating is from August 2026 and the oldest from September 2018; 1 fall within the last two years. Registered beds across these homes: 56.
Across Gloucestershire, 126 care homes are registered for residential care, and 88% of those rated are Good or Outstanding. Residential care is on 42% of registrations here and 64% across Gloucestershire.
Care homes in the South West typically charge about £1,445 a week for residential care and £1,690 with nursing. Specialist care can cost more; ask each home for its price list. How we estimate costs.
About residential care
A residential care home provides a room, meals, personal care and support around the clock, without nursing staff on site. It suits people who can no longer manage at home but do not need regular nursing; district nurses visit when needed.
Before you choose: questions on 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. Getting a care needs assessment from Gloucestershire. What "Residential care home" means.
Residential care around Stroud
| Place | How far | Care homes | Rated Good or Outstanding |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stroud | – | 5 | 4 |
| Stonehouse | 2.5 mi | 3 | 3 |
| Nailsworth | 3.3 mi | 10 | 10 |
| Quedgeley | 5.9 mi | 7 | 6 |
| Cam | 6.7 mi | 4 | 3 |
| Gloucester | 7.4 mi | 30 | 29 |
| Cheltenham | 12.2 mi | 23 | 17 |
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Common questions about residential care in Stroud
Where can I find residential care in a care home in Stroud?
Of the 12 CQC-registered care homes in Stroud, 5 offer residential care (Oct 2026). Highly rated options include Longhouse, Highfield House and More Hall Convent.
Are care homes in Stroud well rated?
Good or Outstanding: 4 (80%) of the 5 rated, and 1 is rated Requires improvement or Inadequate.
How much does a care home cost in Stroud?
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.
Will I get help from Gloucestershire council with the cost of 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 should I compare care homes in Stroud?
Start with the latest CQC report and its date: 1 of the 5 listed here was inspected or rated in the last two years, and 4 have an older report. Then ask about continuity of staff, how they handle missed care, and the full price before you sign. See the checklist.
How do nearby towns compare with Stroud for residential care?
Counting residential care: Stroud 5 (4 Good or Outstanding); Stonehouse (2.5 miles): 3, 3 rated Good or Outstanding; Nailsworth (3.3 miles): 10, 10 rated Good or Outstanding; Quedgeley (5.9 miles): 7, 6 rated Good or Outstanding.
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