Home care · Gloucestershire
Mental health care at home in Cinderford
Of the 14 home care agencies covering Cinderford, 7 offer mental health care. 67% of the 6 rated by CQC are Good or Outstanding, compared with 88% for mental health care across England. Expect to pay here about £33.50 an hour for visiting care and £1,610 a week for live-in careestimated. 3 home care agencies 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 Bramble Home Care LTD - Cinderford: Requires improvement, on 11 May 2026.
Data: the CQC register, updated 27 October 2026, under the Open Government Licence
The short version
- Among the 6 rated agencies, 4 hold a Good or Outstanding rating, and 2 are rated below Good; 1 is still waiting for a first rating.
- Whatever your savings, Gloucestershire council will assess care needs for free.
- Dementia is a registered specialism for 5.
- Latest CQC rating changes in Gloucestershire, checked daily.
Cite this: The Care Panel, "Mental health care at home in Cinderford", analysis of the CQC register, Oct 2026.
- 7registered agencies
- 67%of those rated are Good or Outstanding
- 5support people with dementia
- 1rated or inspected within two years
Providers offering mental health care
Highest CQC rating first; ties go to the more recent rating, then the nearer provider. How the list is ordered
- All 14
- Care for adults under 65 · 13
- Elderly care · 12
- Physical disability care · 11
- Learning disability care · 9
- Sensory impairment care · 9
- Dementia care · 8
- Mental health care · 7
- Eating disorder support · 4
- Supported living · 4
| Rank | Agency | CQC rating | Date rated | Office | Other specialisms |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Caremark (Herefordshire and Forest of Dean) | May 2023 | under 0.5 miles | 6 | |
| 2 | Crossroads Care - Forest of Dean and Herefordshire | Aug 2019 | under 0.5 miles | 6 | |
| 3 | Severn Dean Support | Dec 2018 | 1.1 miles | 5 | |
| 4 | Gloucestershire Domiciliary Care Branch | May 2019 | 5.3 miles | 5 | |
| 5 | Bramble Home Care LTD - Cinderford | May 2026 | under 0.5 miles | 7 | |
| 6 | TNC Healthcare Limited | Mar 2023 | under 0.5 miles | 6 | |
| 7 | BBcare10 Ltd | Not yet rated | – | 3.5 miles | 5 |
All agencies covering Cinderford with a CQC registration for mental health care. Order: rating, then how recent it is, with distance from the centre used last.
Mental health care in Cinderford: ratings, size and cost
7 of the 14 agencies covering Cinderford are registered with CQC for mental health care (50%). Their Good or Outstanding share is 67%, 15 points below the town-wide 82% and below the 88% for mental health care across England.
The highest rated agencies for mental health care are Caremark (Herefordshire and Forest of Dean), Crossroads Care - Forest of Dean and Herefordshire and Severn Dean Support. Ratings run from December 2018 to May 2026, and 1 is from the last two years. Within 2 miles of Cinderford centre: 5 offices. 1 still awaits a first CQC rating.
For comparison, Gloucestershire has 92 agencies registered for mental health care; of those rated, 84% are Good or Outstanding. Across Gloucestershire, 51% of agencies are registered for mental health care, against 50% here.
In the South West, weekday visiting care typically costs about £33.50 an hour, with higher rates at evenings and weekends. Live-in care costs about £1,610 a week. Where these figures come from.
Mental health care: what it means
Bipolar disorder, schizophrenia, severe depression and psychosis linked to dementia are among the conditions this care is for. Providers aim to keep people stable and help them recover, support them with their medicines, and work closely with the community mental health team.
What to ask about mental health care
- How do you support recovery goals, not just daily care?
- What would happen if the person needed hospital care?
- How do you keep physical health checked too?
- What mental health training do staff have?
- How do you work with the local community mental health team?
Support: Mind Infoline, 0300 123 3393. Mental health care in Gloucestershire as a whole.
Nearby towns: mental health care
| Town | Miles | Number of agencies | Good or Outstanding |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cinderford | – | 7 | 4 |
| Ross-on-Wye | 7.2 mi | 3 | 1 |
| Cam | 10.4 mi | 5 | 3 |
| Gloucester | 11.6 mi | 60 | 29 |
| Dursley | 11.7 mi | 5 | 3 |
| Stroud | 12.8 mi | 16 | 7 |
| Thornbury | 14.6 mi | 6 | 4 |
Help from the council
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 Cinderford
- Typical local prices for home care, overnight and live-in care
- What the council and the NHS may pay, with the 2026/27 savings limits
- The best-rated services near you, from the CQC register
Mental health care in Cinderford: your questions answered
How many agencies in Cinderford offer mental health care?
Mental health care is a registered specialism for 7 of the 14 agencies that have an office within 7 miles of Cinderford (CQC register, Oct 2026). Among the highest rated are Caremark (Herefordshire and Forest of Dean), Crossroads Care - Forest of Dean and Herefordshire and Severn Dean Support.
Are home care agencies in Cinderford well rated?
Good or Outstanding: 4 (67%) of the 6 rated; 2 are Requires improvement or Inadequate. Newly registered services often have no rating yet; 1 here is still unrated.
How much does home care cost in Cinderford?
Typical 2026 prices across England: visiting care around £32–£34 an hour; live-in care around £1,540–£1,610 a week. Hourly rates vary between agencies more than between regions; ask each agency for its full price list, including weekend and bank holiday rates. Homecare Association figure for 2026/27: a sustainable council rate for home care in England starts at £34.42 an hour. Source: Lottie Care Index, Q3 2026. Read the full cost guide.
Will I get help from Gloucestershire council with the cost of home care?
It can. Step one is the needs assessment: Gloucestershire council cannot charge for it and must offer it to every person who seems to need support (Care Act 2014). If your savings and investments come to under £23,250, it may then contribute following a financial assessment, depending on income, and for care in your own home the property is left out. Separately, Attendance Allowance has no means test. Getting in touch with Gloucestershire council.
How should I compare agencies in Cinderford?
Start with the latest CQC report and its date: 1 of the 7 listed here was inspected or rated in the last two years. Older reports: 5. Then ask about continuity of staff, how they handle missed visits, and the full price before you sign. A checklist to help.
How do nearby towns compare with Cinderford for mental health care?
Counting mental health care: Cinderford 7 (4 Good or Outstanding); Ross-on-Wye (7.2 miles): 3, 1 rated Good or Outstanding; Cam (10.4 miles): 5, 3 rated Good or Outstanding; Gloucester (11.6 miles): 60, 29 rated Good or Outstanding.
Short on time? We'll pass on your request.
One short form is all it takes: a maximum of three providers in the Cinderford area who work with us will email you directly.
Other towns near Cinderford
- Mental health care in Ross-on-Wye 7.2 mi
- Mental health care in Cam 10.4 mi
- Mental health care in Gloucester 11.6 mi
- Mental health care in Dursley 11.7 mi
- Mental health care in Stroud 12.8 mi
- Mental health care in Thornbury 14.6 mi
- Mental health care in Nailsworth 14.7 mi
- Mental health care in Chalford 16.0 mi
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CQC register data (Oct 2026), reused under the Open Government Licence v3.0. The Care Panel is independent of every provider listed.