Ambleside
Residential care home · Cheltenham
69 Hatherley Road, Cheltenham, GL51 6EG
Run by Mr and Mrs J C Walsh
- Requires improvementCQC · May 2026
- 6.2Our score
- Beds18
- Type of careResidential
- Phone01242 522937
Inspectors asked it to improve: Safe, Caring and Well-led
Latest inspection
- Inspected on 20 May 2026
What the inspectors rate
- SafeRequires improvement
- EffectiveGood
- CaringRequires improvement
- ResponsiveGood
- Well-ledRequires improvement
- Regulator
- Care Quality Commission
- Registered as
- Ambleside
- Status
- Registered in England
- Latest rating
- Requires improvement
- Register number
- 1-137768877
From the public register of the Care Quality Commission, checked on 2 November 2026.
About Ambleside
Ambleside is a residential care home in Cheltenham, registered with the Care Quality Commission for 18 residents. It is run by Mr and Mrs J C Walsh. The CQC register lists care for dementia, older people and younger adults.
Care on offer
- Care homes
Compared with Cheltenham
Nearest
| Name | Distance | Official rating | Our score | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Beechcroft - CheltenhamCheltenham | 0.4 miles | Good | 8.4 | |
| DalkeithCheltenham | 0.4 miles | Good | 8.0 | |
| The GranleysCheltenham | 0.4 miles | Good | 7.4 | |
| The KnoleCheltenham | 0.4 miles | Good | 8.4 | |
| Queensbridge HouseCheltenham | 0.4 miles | Requires improvement | 7.2 |
What stands out
Ask about
- The CQC rated it Requires improvement in the safe, caring and well-led key questions (inspection of 20 May 2026).
Types of care
Also works on: residential
Location
69 Hatherley Road, Cheltenham, GL51 6EG
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Questions families ask
How much does Ambleside cost?
The CQC register does not list fees, so ask Ambleside for its weekly fee. As a guide, Gloucestershire council paid on average £1,005 a week for a residential care place for people aged 65 and over in 2024-2025, against £982 across England (GOV.UK adult social care finance report). People who pay for their own care are usually charged more than councils pay.
Who pays for a place in this home?
Ask Ambleside whether it takes residents funded by Gloucestershire council and what it charges people who pay for themselves. In England the council may help after a needs assessment and a financial assessment if savings and assets are below £23,250 (2026 to 2027 rules). People whose needs are mainly health needs may qualify for NHS Continuing Healthcare, which pays the full fee.