Home care · Gloucestershire
Elderly care at home in Tewkesbury
Of the 37 home care agencies covering Tewkesbury, 33 offer elderly care. Of the 25 CQC has rated, 88% are Good or Outstanding, compared with 88% for elderly care across England. Outstanding: 1. Our estimate of typical fees here: about £33.50 an hour for visiting care and £1,610 a week for live-in careestimated. 12 home care agencies have not been rated for more than four years and 3 joined the CQC register during the past two years. CQC's latest rating here went to Your Life (Cheltenham): Good, on 1 September 2026.
Updated 27 October 2026 from the CQC register (Open Government Licence)
In short
- For dementia support, 25 have it on their CQC registration.
- A care needs assessment from Gloucestershire council is free, and your savings do not affect it.
- Rating changes in Gloucestershire are checked each day. See what changed recently.
- 22 of the 25 rated agencies are Good or Outstanding, while 3 are rated Inadequate or Requires improvement, with 8 not yet rated.
Cite this: The Care Panel, "Elderly care at home in Tewkesbury", analysis of the CQC register, Oct 2026.
- 33agencies on the CQC register
- 88%Good or Outstanding, among those rated
- 25offer dementia support
- 10with a rating or inspection since October 2024
Elderly care in Tewkesbury: providers ranked
Order: CQC rating first, then how recent that rating is, then distance. Our ranking method
- All 37
- Care for adults under 65 · 35
- Elderly care · 33
- Dementia care · 27
- Physical disability care · 26
- Learning disability care · 18
- Mental health care · 16
- Sensory impairment care · 14
- Supported living · 8
- Substance misuse support · 5
- Children's care · 3
This table lists each agency covering Tewkesbury registered for elderly care, highest CQC rating first, then the more recent rating, then distance from Tewkesbury centre.
Elderly care in Tewkesbury: ratings, size and cost
33 of the 37 agencies covering Tewkesbury are registered with CQC for elderly care (89%). England-wide, 88% of agencies registered for elderly care are Good or Outstanding and here it is 88% (in line with England, in line with the 89% for all agencies in the town).
For elderly care, the top rated agencies are Adelfi Care Services, Bramble Home Care Limited and Caremark Cheltenham and Tewkesbury. The newest rating is from September 2026 and the oldest from March 2019; 10 fall within the last two years. 4 have an office within 2 miles of Tewkesbury centre. Not yet rated: 8. That is usual for services registered recently.
Council-wide, 162 agencies in Gloucestershire list elderly care, and 87% of those with a rating are Good or Outstanding. Elderly care is on 89% of registrations here and 89% across Gloucestershire.
Visiting home care in the South West typically costs about £33.50 an hour on weekdays (more at evenings and weekends); live-in care is around £1,610 a week. Our cost method.
What to expect from elderly care
Most providers list care for older people, because it is the commonest CQC registration. In practice it means support with getting washed and dressed, meals, medicines and mobility, along with company and watching for changes in health. What separates providers is staffing, continuity of carers and how closely the care plan fits the individual.
Before you choose: questions on elderly care
- What activities and company do you offer, not just personal care?
- Will the same small team of carers or staff look after them?
- How is the care plan written and how often is it reviewed with the family?
- How do you manage medication, and who checks it?
- How do you keep the family updated week to week?
Free advice: Age UK Advice Line, 0800 678 1602. How to get assessed by Gloucestershire. What "Personal care" means.
Where else nearby offers elderly care
| Nearby town | Distance | Total | Good or Outstanding |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tewkesbury | – | 33 | 22 |
| Cheltenham | 6.5 mi | 54 | 35 |
| Winchcombe | 7.8 mi | 20 | 15 |
| Pershore | 9.5 mi | 6 | 4 |
| Gloucester | 9.9 mi | 95 | 48 |
| Evesham | 11.2 mi | 10 | 10 |
| Great Malvern | 11.9 mi | 8 | 5 |
Council help
Gloucestershire
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Free care cost report for Tewkesbury
- 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
What families want to know about elderly care in Tewkesbury
How many agencies in Tewkesbury offer elderly care?
Elderly care is a registered specialism for 33 of the 37 agencies that have an office within 7 miles of Tewkesbury (CQC register, Oct 2026). Well-rated choices include Adelfi Care Services, Bramble Home Care Limited and Caremark Cheltenham and Tewkesbury.
Are home care agencies in Tewkesbury well rated?
Good or Outstanding: 22 (88%) of the 25 rated, with 1 Outstanding; 3 are Requires improvement or Inadequate. Newly registered services often have no rating yet; 8 here are still unrated.
How much does home care cost in Tewkesbury?
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. The Homecare Association puts the minimum sustainable price for council-funded home care in England at £34.42 an hour for 2026/27. 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 Tewkesbury?
Start with the latest CQC report and its date: 10 of the 33 listed here were inspected or rated in the last two years. Older reports: 15. 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 Tewkesbury for elderly care?
Counting elderly care: Tewkesbury 33 (22 Good or Outstanding); Cheltenham (6.5 miles): 54, 35 rated Good or Outstanding; Winchcombe (7.8 miles): 20, 15 rated Good or Outstanding; Pershore (9.5 miles): 6, 4 rated Good or Outstanding.
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Elderly care near Tewkesbury
- Elderly care in Cheltenham 6.5 mi
- Elderly care in Winchcombe 7.8 mi
- Elderly care in Pershore 9.5 mi
- Elderly care in Gloucester 9.9 mi
- Elderly care in Evesham 11.2 mi
- Elderly care in Great Malvern 11.9 mi
- Elderly care in Worcester 15.0 mi
- Elderly care in Stroud 16.9 mi
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Provider details from the Care Quality Commission register, updated Oct 2026. Contains CQC data licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. The Care Panel is not a care provider.