Care homes in Cheltenham

Updated

Cheltenham has 34 care homes registered with the Care Quality Commission, 13 of them with nursing. Of the homes on this page, the CQC rates 2 Outstanding, 24 Good and 6 Requires improvement. 2 homes are not rated yet. Gloucestershire council paid on average £1,005 a week for a residential care place and £1,384 for a nursing place for people aged 65 and over in 2024-2025 (GOV.UK adult social care finance report).

Cheltenham at a glance

34on this list

Official rating
  • Outstanding2
  • Good24
  • Requires improvement6
  • Not yet rated2
  • 81% rated Good or Outstanding
  • Average score7.8 / 10
  • Types of care85% offer elderly care
How this list is ordered

This list includes every home in Cheltenham on the CQC register, whatever its rating. The highest scores come first and homes not yet inspected come last.

Paying never changes a home's rating, score or place. Top places are only offered to homes rated Good or Outstanding and are always labelled.

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34 care homes in Cheltenham

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Monkscroft Care Centre

Run by The Orders Of St. John Care Trust

Shelley Road, Cheltenham, GL51 7DP
OutstandingCQC · Jul 2018

Inspected more than 4 years ago

  • Nursing
  • 80 beds
  • Dementia
  • Elderly care
  • Physical disabilities

Monkscroft Care Centre provides residential and nursing care for older people and adults with varying support needs, with dementia, respite and day care also available. Nursing support can help people recovering after a major operation as well as those needing longer-term care.

Dementia care is shaped around personal history, routines and interests, while activities may include music, gardening, baking and creative sessions.

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Oakhaven Residential Care Home

Run by Oakhaven Residential Care Home Limited

136-140 Hales Road, Cheltenham, GL52 6TB
OutstandingCQC · May 2020

Inspected more than 4 years ago

  • Residential
  • 27 beds
  • Elderly care

Oakhaven Residential Care Home supports people aged 65 and over with residential care, respite, convalescence and longer-term stays. Its family-owned setting combines bedrooms and communal spaces with a daily life built around conversation, activities and shared occasions.

Residents can join craft activities, trips out, music and talks, while families can take part in events and visits.

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Beechcroft - Cheltenham

Run by Community Homes of Intensive Care and Education Limited

295 Gloucester Road, Cheltenham, GL51 7AD
GoodCQC · May 2018

Inspected more than 4 years ago

  • Residential
  • 4 beds
  • Learning disabilities
  • Younger adults

Adults with learning disabilities and associated needs can receive residential care and supported living through Beechcroft. It is part of Choice Care, whose adult services also support autism and mental health conditions through care shaped around each person’s desired life.

The wider service focuses on confidence, independence and connection, with support potentially involving specialist therapy, family participation and a structured referral…

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Bradbury Gardens

Run by National Star Foundation

West Drive, Pittville, Cheltenham, GL50 4LB
GoodCQC · Sept 2026
  • Nursing
  • 25 beds
  • Learning disabilities
  • Physical disabilities
  • Sensory impairment

Care home with nursing for 25 residents in Cheltenham, run by National Star Foundation. Supports learning disabilities, physical disabilities, sensory impairment, younger adults and children.

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The Knole

Run by Langley Trust

23 Griffiths Avenue, Cheltenham, GL51 7BE
GoodCQC · Mar 2023
  • Residential
  • 15 beds
  • Learning disabilities
  • Mental health
  • Physical disabilities

Residential care home for 15 residents in Cheltenham, run by Langley Trust. Supports learning disabilities, mental health, physical disabilities, sensory impairment and substance misuse.

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Whittington House Nursing Home

Run by Summerfield Medical Limited

58 Whittington Road, Cheltenham, GL51 6BL
GoodCQC · Nov 2022

Inspected more than 4 years ago

  • Nursing
  • 66 beds
  • Dementia
  • Elderly care
  • Younger adults

Whittington House Nursing Home combines residential, nursing and dementia care with garden rooms leading to private patios. The home is part of Caring Homes, an independent family business that centres support on each resident’s personality, interests and needs.

Residents can join activities such as gardening, baking and light exercise, with trips organised using a private minibus.

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Alexander House Care Home - Cheltenham

Run by Dr Ahmed & Mrs Lesley El Banna

Alexander House, 16 Tivoli Road, Cheltenham, GL50 2TG
GoodCQC · Dec 2019

Inspected more than 4 years ago

  • Residential
  • 10 beds
  • Elderly care
  • Learning disabilities
  • Mental health

Residential care home for 10 residents in Cheltenham, run by Dr Ahmed & Mrs Lesley El Banna. Supports older people, learning disabilities and mental health.

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Bay Tree Court Care Centre

Run by Lilian Faithfull Care

High Street, Prestbury, Cheltenham, GL52 3AU
GoodCQC · Feb 2019

Inspected more than 4 years ago

  • Residential
  • 59 beds
  • Dementia
  • Elderly care
  • Younger adults

Residential care home for 59 residents in Cheltenham, run by Lilian Faithfull Care. Supports dementia, older people and younger adults.

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Bredon View

Run by C.T.C.H. Limited

24-26 Libertus Road, Cheltenham, GL51 7EL
GoodCQC · Feb 2019

Inspected more than 4 years ago

  • Residential
  • 26 beds
  • Dementia
  • Elderly care
  • Younger adults

Bredon View supports older people with residential care and dementia-related needs in Cheltenham. It forms part of Cedar Trust, a family-owned local company caring for people in Gloucestershire, and provides a setting for residents needing daily support.

Activities include Musical Movements, gardening, bingo and G-Fitness, with programmes tailored to residents’ needs.

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Charlton Kings Care Home

Run by Fidelia CK Limited

Moorend Road, Charlton Kings, Cheltenham, GL53 9AX
GoodCQC · Mar 2023
  • Residential
  • 36 beds
  • Dementia
  • Elderly care
  • Physical disabilities

Residential care home for 36 residents in Cheltenham, run by Fidelia CK Limited. Supports dementia, older people, physical disabilities, sensory impairment and younger adults.

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Crofton Springs

Run by Ideal Carehomes (2) Limited

Crofton Springs, Gloucester Road, Cheltenham, GL51 8NR
GoodCQC · May 2026
  • Residential
  • 66 beds
  • Dementia
  • Elderly care
  • Physical disabilities

Crofton Springs provides residential and residential dementia care for older people in Cheltenham. The home offers a setting where residents can join activities, enjoy entertainment and take part in outings to garden centres and other local places of interest.

Facilities include a cinema, hair salon, garden room and outdoor areas used for resident artwork and seasonal displays.

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Dalkeith

Run by Amicis Care Limited

285 Gloucester Road, Cheltenham, GL51 7AD
GoodCQC · Oct 2026
  • Residential
  • 20 beds
  • Dementia
  • Elderly care
  • Mental health

Small-scale residential care in Cheltenham, including specialist dementia support, is the focus at Dalkeith. The privately owned home has Dementia Link and Dementia Lead trained staff, with residents supported in a home-from-home setting and encouraged to live according to their preferences.

Activities can take place one-to-one in a resident’s room or in groups, while meals are prepared on site and served where and when residents want them.

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Faithfull House

Run by Lilian Faithfull Care

Suffolk Square, Cheltenham, GL50 2DT
GoodCQC · Jul 2018

Inspected more than 4 years ago

  • Residential
  • 72 beds
  • Dementia
  • Elderly care

Residential care home for 72 residents in Cheltenham, run by Lilian Faithfull Care. Supports dementia and older people.

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Orchard Leigh

Run by Voyage 1 Limited

Hayden Road, Cheltenham, GL51 0SN
GoodCQC · Jan 2020

Inspected more than 4 years ago

  • Residential
  • 8 beds
  • Elderly care
  • Learning disabilities
  • Younger adults

Up to eight adults with learning disabilities, autism and sensory needs can live at Orchard Leigh in a residential setting. The home offers support with daily life, independence and meaningful connection for people whose needs require a specialist care environment.

The wider provider offers residential care, supported living and community-based help, with pathways shaped around individual circumstances, values and preferences.

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Ravenswood House

Run by Associated Care Solutions Limited

Lansdown Road, Westall Green, Cheltenham, GL50 2JA
GoodCQC · Jan 2019

Inspected more than 4 years ago

  • Residential
  • 10 beds
  • Dementia
  • Elderly care
  • Learning disabilities

Residential care home for 10 residents in Cheltenham, run by Associated Care Solutions Limited. Supports dementia, older people, learning disabilities, mental health, physical disabilities, sensory impairment and younger adults.

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Richmond Village Cheltenham

Run by Richmond Villages Operations Limited

Care Home, Hatherley Lane, Cheltenham, GL51 6PN
GoodCQC · May 2023
  • Nursing
  • 60 beds
  • Dementia
  • Elderly care
  • Younger adults

Richmond Village Cheltenham brings independent living, assisted living apartments and a Bupa care home together within one retirement community. Residents can choose a private one- or two-bedroom apartment, with facilities, activities and social opportunities available across the village.

Assisted living includes housekeeping, laundry, meals and utility bills within a monthly fee, while an on-site domiciliary care team can provide additional…

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Royal Court

Run by Lilian Faithfull Care

Fiddlers Green Lane, Cheltenham, GL51 0SF
GoodCQC · Nov 2025
  • Residential
  • 48 beds
  • Dementia
  • Elderly care

Residential care home for 48 residents in Cheltenham, run by Lilian Faithfull Care. Supports dementia and older people.

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Sandfields

Run by Care UK Community Partnerships Ltd

St Georges Road, Cheltenham, GL50 3EL
GoodCQC · Feb 2023
  • Nursing
  • 90 beds
  • Dementia
  • Elderly care
  • Mental health

Sandfields supports older people in Cheltenham with residential and nursing care, including dementia, nursing dementia, respite and end-of-life support. The purpose-built home combines care with activities, outings and exercise sessions for different interests and abilities.

Facilities include a café, garden and cinema room, while the wider programme supports social dining and varied participation.

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The Hamptons

Run by Curtis Homes Limited

94 Leckhampton Road, Cheltenham, GL53 0BN
GoodCQC · Mar 2023
  • Residential
  • 37 beds
  • Dementia
  • Elderly care
  • Mental health

The Hamptons provides accommodation and care for older adults who need extra support with daily living, companionship or personal routines. The home also supports people with early-onset dementia, mild mental health conditions, sensory impairment and physical disability.

Care plans are created with the individual, loved ones and a multidisciplinary team, while residents are encouraged to make their own choices.

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The Vicarage

Run by Gloucestershire County Council

59 Andover Road, Tivoli, Cheltenham, GL50 2TS
GoodCQC · Nov 2019

Inspected more than 4 years ago

  • Residential
  • 5 beds
  • Elderly care
  • Learning disabilities
  • Physical disabilities

Residential care home for 5 residents in Cheltenham, run by Gloucestershire County Council. Supports older people, learning disabilities and physical disabilities.

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Questions families ask

How many care homes are there in Cheltenham?

34 care homes in Cheltenham are on the CQC register (data of 2 November 2026).

Which care homes in Cheltenham are rated Outstanding?

Monkscroft Care Centre and Oakhaven Residential Care Home.

How much does a care home cost in Cheltenham?

Gloucestershire council paid on average £1,005 a week for residential care and £1,384 for nursing care for people aged 65 and over in 2024-2025. For adults aged 18 to 64 it paid £1,910 and £1,714. Across England the averages were £982 and £1,102 for people aged 65 and over. People who pay for their own care are often charged more, so ask each home for its weekly fee.

How are these care homes ordered?

Ordered by the MyCareCheck score: the average of the five CQC key-question ratings (safe, effective, caring, responsive and well-led) on a 0 to 10 scale, where Outstanding is 10, Good 8, Requires improvement 5 and Inadequate 2. Homes the CQC has not rated yet come last. No home is left out because of its rating.

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