Dementia care homes in Forest of Dean

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Forest of Dean has 13 dementia care homes registered with the Care Quality Commission, 4 of them with nursing. Of the homes on this page, the CQC rates 1 Outstanding, 10 Good and 2 Requires improvement. 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).

All care homes in Forest of Dean (36)

Forest of Dean at a glance

13on this list

Official rating
  • Outstanding1
  • Good10
  • Requires improvement2
  • 85% rated Good or Outstanding
  • Average score7.9 / 10
  • Types of care69% offer physical disabilities
How this list is ordered

This list includes every home in Forest of Dean 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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13 dementia care homes in Forest of Dean

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Castleford House Nursing Home

Run by Milkwood Care Ltd

Castleford Gardens, Tutshill, Chepstow, NP16 7LF
OutstandingCQC · Nov 2024
  • Nursing
  • 43 beds
  • Dementia
  • Elderly care
  • Mental health

Care home with nursing for 43 residents in Chepstow, run by Milkwood Care Ltd. Supports dementia, older people, mental health and physical disabilities.

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The Laurels

Run by The Laurels Care Services Limited

Main Road, Huntley, Gloucester, GL19 3EA
GoodCQC · Jun 2019

Inspected more than 4 years ago

  • Residential
  • 10 beds
  • Dementia
  • Elderly care

A small, family-run home for older people living with dementia, The Laurels centres care on individual routines and life stories. The team supports residents to maintain independence and comfort in a settled residential environment.

Home-cooked meals use quality local produce and include traditional dishes and lighter choices. Dietary requirements, allergies and personal preferences are considered, while mealtimes are relaxed and sociable.

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The Old Rectory

Run by E.C. Investments (Gloucestershire) Limited

School Lane, Church Road, Longhope, GL17 0LJ
GoodCQC · Mar 2019

Inspected more than 4 years ago

  • Residential
  • 29 beds
  • Dementia
  • Elderly care
  • Physical disabilities

The Old Rectory provides residential, dementia and respite care for older people who need day-to-day assistance, companionship or short-term support. It also supports couples who wish to remain together when one or both partners need care, with separate plans shaped around each person.

The home offers 24-hour support, home-cooked food, comfortable surroundings and daily activities.

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Castleford Lodge

Run by Milkwood Care Ltd

Castleford Hill, Tutshill, Chepstow, NP16 7LE
GoodCQC · Dec 2017

Inspected more than 4 years ago

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

Residential care home for 9 residents in Chepstow, run by Milkwood Care Ltd. Supports dementia, older people, learning disabilities, mental health, physical disabilities, sensory impairment and younger adults.

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Forest Court Care Home

Run by Forest Court Care Limited

Bradley Court Road, Mitcheldean, GL17 0DR
GoodCQC · Oct 2024
  • Nursing
  • 40 beds
  • Dementia
  • Elderly care
  • Mental health

Care home with nursing for 40 residents in Mitcheldean, run by Forest Court Care Limited. Supports dementia, older people, mental health and younger adults.

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Hill Ash House Care Centre

Run by E.C. Investments (Gloucestershire) Limited

Ledbury Road, Dymock, GL18 2DB
GoodCQC · Apr 2022

Inspected more than 4 years ago

  • Residential
  • 36 beds
  • Dementia
  • Elderly care
  • Physical disabilities

Residential care at Hill Ash House Care Centre supports older people who need day-to-day help, companionship and reassurance, including people living with dementia, physical disabilities or sensory impairment. Care is provided without nursing in a homely setting, with support shaped around each resident’s routines, preferences and individual needs.

The home also accommodates couples who want to remain together while receiving different levels of…

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Nodens Manor Care Home

Run by Elmfield Care 1 Limited

Naas Lane, Lydney, GL15 5AU
GoodCQC · Jun 2025
  • Residential
  • 66 beds
  • Dementia
  • Elderly care
  • Physical disabilities

Nodens Manor provides residential, dementia, respite and day care in a purpose-built home serving Gloucestershire and Monmouthshire. Its all-inclusive living model brings accommodation, care, dining and activities together under one weekly fee, helping families understand what is covered. Daily life includes planned activities, gardening, three-course meals, hairdressing and communal spaces designed for easy movement and social connection.

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Prospect House

Run by Innovation Care Limited

Prospect Road, Cinderford, GL14 2DY
GoodCQC · Jan 2018

Inspected more than 4 years ago

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

Residential care home for 9 residents in Cinderford, run by Innovation Care Limited. Supports dementia, older people, learning disabilities, mental health, physical disabilities, sensory impairment and younger adults.

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Rodley House

Run by Agincare Homes (South West) Ltd

Harrison Way, Lydney, GL15 5BB
GoodCQC · Oct 2019

Inspected more than 4 years ago

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

Rodley House combines residential, nursing, end-of-life and palliative care for older people with dementia in Lydney. Its registered scope includes older people, younger adults and dementia, while the home’s service description identifies residential and nursing support for ongoing care needs.

The setting is relevant to families seeking accommodation with specialist provision for dementia and palliative needs.

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The Coombs

Run by Agincare Homes (South West) Ltd

The Gorse, Coleford, GL16 8QE
GoodCQC · Dec 2017

Inspected more than 4 years ago

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

Residential, nursing and dementia care are available at The Coombs for older people, younger adults and people living with dementia. The home also supports end-of-life and palliative care, giving families a setting where changing care needs can be managed over time.

Daily life combines care with home-cooked food, activities and practical support such as laundry.

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The Elms

Run by Evergreen Care Services Ltd

Staunton, Coleford, GL16 8NX
GoodCQC · Jun 2025
  • Residential
  • 28 beds
  • Dementia
  • Elderly care
  • Mental health

The Elms provides residential, dementia, complex and specialist care for older people in a purpose-built home in Staunton, within the Forest of Dean. The service supports both long-term and short-term stays, including respite care, and has a dedicated dementia care support team. Its registration also covers adults with mental health, physical disability and sensory impairment needs.

The home is designed around village-based residential care, with…

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Chaxhill Hall

Run by Mr & Mrs P A Whitehouse

Chaxhill, Nr Westbury on Severn, GL14 1QW
Requires improvementCQC · Dec 2022
  • Safe Requires improvement
  • Well-led Requires improvement
  • Residential
  • 36 beds
  • Dementia
  • Elderly care
  • Learning disabilities

Chaxhill Hall supports older people and adults with dementia, learning disabilities, mental health needs, physical disabilities and sensory impairment. Its registered services also include adult day care and home health care, giving families different ways to arrange support.

Visitors are welcomed at any time, and pets can visit this registered pet-friendly home.

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Sydenham House

Run by Sydenham House Care Home LTD

High Street, Blakeney, GL15 4EB
Requires improvementCQC · Dec 2023
  • Safe Requires improvement
  • Well-led Requires improvement
  • Residential
  • 19 beds
  • Dementia
  • Elderly care
  • Physical disabilities

Sydenham House offers residential care for older people and adults with dementia, physical disabilities and sensory impairment in a converted house dating from the 1850s. The family-run home has 19 rooms, most with en-suite facilities, and a passenger lift suitable for wheelchair users.

Daily life includes one-to-one sessions, small-group activities, community trips and visits from entertainers, exercise groups and local professionals.

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What to look for in dementia care homes

  1. Staff training

    Staff training and experience with the person’s type and stage of dementia.

  2. A calm

    A calm, understandable and secure environment that supports independence.

  3. Personalised care planning

    Personalised care planning, meaningful activity and communication with families.

Questions families ask

What should dementia care homes offer?

Dementia care should adapt to the person’s history, routines, communication and changing needs. A CQC rating is useful evidence, but it does not by itself show whether a home is the right environment for a particular person. Some dementia care homes are residential homes, others also provide 24-hour nursing care for people with clinical needs, so confirm that the home can support the person’s diagnosis, communication, mobility, medicines and likely future needs.

How many dementia care homes are there in Forest of Dean?

13 dementia care homes in Forest of Dean are on the CQC register (data of 2 November 2026).

Which dementia care homes in Forest of Dean are rated Outstanding?

Castleford House Nursing Home.

How much does a care home cost in Forest of Dean?

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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