Home care · South Gloucestershire
Mental health care at home in Thornbury
6 out of 11 home care agencies covering Thornbury are registered for mental health care. Among the 4 with a CQC rating, 100% are Good or Outstanding, next to 88% for mental health care across England. Typical fees here come to about £33.50 an hour for visiting care and £1,610 a week for live-in careestimated. 2 home care agencies have a rating more than four years old and 1 registered with CQC within the past two years. On 6 May 2025, Sylviancare South Gloucester was rated Good, the newest rating here.
CQC register data as of 27 October 2026 · Open Government Licence
The short version
- You can ask South Gloucestershire council for a free care needs assessment; savings make no difference.
- 4 of the 4 rated agencies are Good or Outstanding. 2 are not rated yet.
- Rating changes in South Gloucestershire are checked each day. See what changed recently.
- Dementia is a registered specialism for 6.
Citation: "Mental health care at home in Thornbury", The Care Panel analysis of CQC register data, Oct 2026.
- 6CQC-registered agencies
- 100%rated Good or Outstanding (of those rated)
- 6are registered for dementia
- 1inspected or rated in the last 2 years
Providers offering mental health care
Ranked by CQC rating and how recent it is, then distance. How we order providers
- All 11
- Elderly care · 10
- Care for adults under 65 · 10
- Dementia care · 9
- Physical disability care · 9
- Supported living · 7
- Learning disability care · 6
- Mental health care · 6
- Sensory impairment care · 5
- Children's care · 4
| # | Agency | Rating | Rated | Office | More specialisms |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sylviancare South Gloucester | May 2025 | 4.8 miles | 4 | |
| 2 | Olive Leaf Health & Homecare Limited | Nov 2022 | 4.6 miles | 6 | |
| 3 | My Homecare Bristol | Apr 2022 | 4.7 miles | 5 | |
| 4 | Blakehill Healthcare Bristol | Apr 2022 | 4.6 miles | 6 | |
| 5 | Blueline Healthcare Solutions Ltd | Not yet rated | – | 4.6 miles | 7 |
| 6 | Fresh Haven Healthcare Ltd - South Gloucestershire | Not yet rated | – | 4.8 miles | 7 |
Every agency covering Thornbury registered with CQC for mental health care, ranked by CQC rating and how recent it is, then by distance.
Mental health care in Thornbury by the numbers
CQC lists mental health care for 6 of the 11 agencies covering Thornbury, or 55%. 100% of those rated are Good or Outstanding, 29 points above the 71% for all agencies here and above the 88% for agencies registered for mental health care across England.
Leading on CQC ratings for mental health care: Sylviancare South Gloucester, Olive Leaf Health & Homecare Limited and My Homecare Bristol. 1 was rated in the last two years; the oldest rating dates from April 2022 and the newest from May 2025. Within 2 miles of Thornbury centre: 0 offices. 2 of them are not yet rated, which is usual for newly registered services.
Across South Gloucestershire, 40 agencies are registered for mental health care, and 96% of those rated are Good or Outstanding. Here 55% of agencies list mental health care, compared with 49% across South Gloucestershire.
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
Someone living with a serious mental illness, whether schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, severe depression or psychosis connected with dementia, may need this kind of support. Good providers coordinate with the NHS community mental health team and concentrate on stability, recovery and taking medication safely.
Questions to ask agencies about mental health care
- How do you manage medication and side effects?
- How do you work with the local community mental health team?
- How do you support someone during a crisis, day or night?
- How do you involve the person in their own care plan?
- What would happen if the person needed hospital care?
Where to get support: Mind Infoline, 0300 123 3393. Mental health care in South Gloucestershire as a whole.
Nearby towns: mental health care
| Town | Miles | Number of agencies | Good or Outstanding |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thornbury | – | 6 | 4 |
| Frampton Cotterell | 5.8 mi | 41 | 24 |
| Coalpit Heath | 6.2 mi | 42 | 25 |
| Yate | 6.2 mi | 7 | 6 |
| Patchway | 6.3 mi | 54 | 34 |
| Mangotsfield | 8.4 mi | 73 | 45 |
| Dursley | 8.5 mi | 5 | 3 |
Your council
South Gloucestershire
South Gloucestershire council can assess care needs for free, whatever your savings, and may help pay if your savings are under £23,250.
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Free care cost report for Thornbury
- 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
Questions families ask about mental health care in Thornbury
Which agencies in Thornbury provide mental health care?
The CQC register for Oct 2026 shows that 6 of the 11 agencies that have an office within 7 miles of Thornbury list mental health care as a specialism. Top-rated names here include Sylviancare South Gloucester, Olive Leaf Health & Homecare Limited and My Homecare Bristol.
How are home care agencies in Thornbury rated by CQC?
CQC has rated 4. Of those, 4 (100%) are Good or Outstanding. Not yet rated: 2. That is common for services registered recently.
How much should I expect to pay for home care in Thornbury?
Usual 2026 prices across England: visiting care around £32–£34 an hour; live-in care around £1,540–£1,610 a week. Ask every agency for a full list of charges, with weekend and bank holiday rates: hourly rates vary more between agencies than between regions. For 2026/27, the Homecare Association says council-funded home care in England is only sustainable at £34.42 an hour or more. Source: Lottie Care Index, Q3 2026. More in our cost guide.
Can South Gloucestershire council help pay for home care?
It may. South Gloucestershire council must offer a free care needs assessment to anyone who appears to need support (Care Act 2014). If savings and investments are below £23,250, the council may contribute after a financial assessment, depending on income, and for care at home the value of the home is not counted. Attendance Allowance is not means-tested. How to contact South Gloucestershire council.
How can I pick between agencies in Thornbury?
Check how recent each CQC report is first: 1 of the 6 on this page was inspected or rated in the past two years; 3 have older reports. Next ask three things: will staff be consistent, what happens about missed visits, and what is the full price? Use our checklist.
What about mental health care in towns near Thornbury?
Thornbury has 6, with 4 rated Good or Outstanding. Nearby: Frampton Cotterell (5.8 miles): 41, 24 rated Good or Outstanding; Coalpit Heath (6.2 miles): 42, 25 rated Good or Outstanding; Yate (6.2 miles): 7, 6 rated Good or Outstanding.
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Mental health care in nearby towns
- Mental health care in Frampton Cotterell 5.8 mi
- Mental health care in Coalpit Heath 6.2 mi
- Mental health care in Yate 6.2 mi
- Mental health care in Patchway 6.3 mi
- Mental health care in Mangotsfield 8.4 mi
- Mental health care in Dursley 8.5 mi
- Mental health care in Cam 8.8 mi
- Mental health care in Bristol 11.1 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.