Home care · Gloucestershire · Oct 2026

Best rated home care agencies in Cheltenham

The 20 home care agencies covering Cheltenham with the best CQC ratings, checked against the CQC register on 27 October 2026. 2 are rated Outstanding. Of all 61 home care agencies covering Cheltenham, 40 are rated Good or Outstanding.

How this list is ordered

  • Outstanding before Good, then the most recent rating first. Nothing else changes the order.
  • Paid partners are not moved up, and nobody can pay to be listed here.
  • "Best for" labels come from each service's CQC registration and inspection date.

Cite this: The Care Panel, "Best rated home care agencies in Cheltenham", analysis of the CQC register, Oct 2026. How we rank

The 20 best rated home care agencies covering Cheltenham

#NameCQC ratingRatedBest for
1Saracen Care Services LtdOutstandingNov 2019Rated Outstanding, Dementia, Physical disability
2AH Care LtdOutstandingJun 2019Rated Outstanding, Dementia, Physical disability
3Mega Resources Nursing & Care - GloucestershireGoodSep 2026Dementia, Inspected recently
4Your Life (Cheltenham)GoodSep 2026Dementia, Physical disability, Inspected recently
5Windrush CareGoodAug 2026Dementia, Inspected recently
6Brighter Home CareGoodJul 2026Physical disability, Inspected recently
7Accolade Support and Care LtdGoodMay 2026Dementia, Physical disability, Inspected recently
8Bramble Home Care LimitedGoodApr 2026Dementia, Physical disability, Inspected recently
9Caremark Cheltenham and TewkesburyGoodApr 2026Dementia, Physical disability, Inspected recently
10Ultimate Independence Care LtdGoodMar 2026Physical disability, Inspected recently
11Helping Hands GloucesterGoodMar 2026Dementia, Physical disability, Inspected recently
12Adelfi Care ServicesGoodOct 2025Dementia, Physical disability, Inspected recently
13Merit Care LtdGoodSep 2025Dementia, Inspected recently
14Global Caring GloucesterGoodJul 2025Physical disability, Inspected recently
15Raynsford Domiciliary CareGoodMay 2025Dementia, Inspected recently
16First Thought Care ServicesGoodJun 2024
17Lean On Me Care Services LimitedGoodJul 2023
18Hope Care Service AgencyGoodMay 2023Dementia, Physical disability
19Safehands Recruitment LtdGoodMar 2023Physical disability
20Alina Homecare Cheltenham & CotswoldsGoodDec 2022Dementia, Physical disability

Source: CQC register, checked 27 October 2026 (Open Government Licence). Ratings can change after an inspection, so read the latest report before you decide.

Details for the top 10

  1. Saracen Care Services Ltd

    under 0.5 miles · Dementia, Older people, Physical disabilities

    What inspectors found: The service applied the principles and values of Registering the Right Support and other best practice guidance.

    Est. £32–£39/hr

    OutstandingRated Nov 2019
    View profile (Saracen Care Services Ltd)

  2. AH Care Ltd

    6.4 miles · Dementia, Older people, Physical disabilities

    What inspectors found: People's experience of using this service: People using the service were consistent in their view that staff were exceptionally caring and responsive to their…

    Est. £34–£42/hr

    OutstandingRated Jun 2019
    View profile (AH Care Ltd)

  3. Mega Resources Nursing & Care - Gloucestershire

    5.7 miles · Dementia, Older people, Adults under 65

    What inspectors found: Staff listened to concerns about safety and investigated and reported safety events.

    Est. £30–£37/hr

    GoodRated Sep 2026Inspected recently
    View profile (Mega Resources Nursing & Care - Gloucestershire)

  4. Your Life (Cheltenham)

    under 0.5 miles · Dementia, Older people, Physical disabilities

    What inspectors found: Instead, our findings focus on any areas where the service needs to improve or where we found exceptional practice.

    Est. £30–£37/hr

    GoodRated Sep 2026Inspected recently
    View profile (Your Life (Cheltenham))

  5. Windrush Care

    1.8 miles · Dementia, Older people, Adults under 65

    What inspectors found: Who the service is for This service supports older people, people living with dementia and younger adults.

    Est. £30–£37/hr

    GoodRated Aug 2026Inspected recently
    View profile (Windrush Care)

  6. Brighter Home Care

    1.8 miles · Older people, Physical disabilities, Learning disabilities

    What inspectors found: Not everyone who used the service received personal care.

    Est. £30–£37/hr

    GoodRated Jul 2026Inspected recently
    View profile (Brighter Home Care)

  7. Accolade Support and Care Ltd

    0.7 miles · Dementia, Older people, Physical disabilities

    What inspectors found: Where they do, we also consider any wider social care provided.

    Est. £30–£37/hr

    GoodRated May 2026Inspected recently
    View profile (Accolade Support and Care Ltd)

  8. Bramble Home Care Limited

    3.3 miles · Dementia, Older people, Physical disabilities

    What inspectors found: Where they do, we also consider any wider social care provided.

    Est. £30–£37/hr

    GoodRated Apr 2026Inspected recently
    View profile (Bramble Home Care Limited)

  9. Caremark Cheltenham and Tewkesbury

    3.7 miles · Dementia, Older people, Physical disabilities

    What inspectors found: Not everyone using the service received a regulated activity.

    Est. £30–£37/hr

    GoodRated Apr 2026Inspected recently
    View profile (Caremark Cheltenham and Tewkesbury)

  10. Ultimate Independence Care Ltd

    5.7 miles · Older people, Physical disabilities, Sensory impairments

    What inspectors found: This assessment took place between 21 January and 12 February 2026, with an onsite visit to the registered location on 26 January 2026.

    Est. £30–£37/hr

    GoodRated Mar 2026Inspected recently
    View profile (Ultimate Independence Care Ltd)

All 61 home care agencies covering Cheltenham →

Questions about the best rated home care agencies in Cheltenham

What is the best rated home care agency in Cheltenham?

2 are rated Outstanding by CQC: Saracen Care Services Ltd, AH Care Ltd. Ordered by rating and then the most recent inspection, the top three are Saracen Care Services Ltd, AH Care Ltd, Mega Resources Nursing & Care - Gloucestershire. Read the latest CQC report before you decide.

How is this list ordered?

Only by the CQC rating (Outstanding before Good) and then by how recent the rating is. Paid partners are not moved up, and nobody can pay to appear here.

How many are rated Good or Outstanding in Cheltenham?

40 of the 61 home care agencies covering Cheltenham are rated Good or Outstanding (CQC register, 27 October 2026).

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