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Bafford House
Care home in Cheltenham, Gloucestershire
Bafford House
Care home in Cheltenham, Gloucestershire
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- Cultural Hub — An excellent range of libraries, museums, galleries, theatres and community venues within easy reach (OpenStreetMap).
- Green Surroundings — Excellent access to parks, playing fields and other green space nearby (OpenStreetMap).
- Well Served — Excellent everyday amenities nearby — shops, supermarkets, pharmacies, banks, post offices, cafés and places to eat (OpenStreetMap).
- Peaceful Neighbourhood — Among the lowest for recorded anti-social behaviour and public disorder of comparable areas (police-recorded crime).
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About
Bafford House is a care home in Cheltenham, Gloucestershire, providing accommodation and care for 19 residents. The home was rated Requires Improvement by the Care Quality Commission in 2023. Of the five key-question areas assessed, Caring was rated Good, while Safe, Effective, Responsive and Well-led were all rated Requires Improvement.
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What inspectors found
CQC: Requires improvementReport published 26 July 2023 · Last inspected 9 June 2023
Inspectors found that people at Bafford House liked living there, felt safe, and had choices about their daily routines, including time on their own. Requests to go out were met, and physical health needs such as dental and optical care were supported with professional advice. Improvements since the last inspection were noted, but gaps in staff training and support remained.
- People said they liked living at the home and felt safe, and some described staff as friends.
- Requests to go out to the shop, library, hairdresser and bank were met.
- People's choices about how they spent their day were respected, including their wish to be alone.
- A cook, cleaner and housekeeper were employed, which had a positive effect on people and staff.
- People were not always protected from premises risks, potential risks from others, or choking risks.
- Opportunities for meaningful activities were very limited, with no dedicated staff time for social and mental stimulation, which staff, relatives and professionals were concerned about.
- The provider's internal monitoring and oversight systems were not yet effective in identifying and addressing shortfalls.
Written by AI from the report text and checked against it. Not an official CQC statement. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Read the full report on CQC.
Food hygiene rating
Very good
Food Standards Agency · inspected July 2025
What's nearby
- Set back from main road noise
Straight-line distances. Road and rail noise from government strategic noise mapping (modelled, not measured). A&E departments from the NHS website. Locations © OpenStreetMap contributors.
What’s in the area
Outdoor Spaces
- AllotmentsPlentiful
- Play SpaceAdequate
- Golf CourseSparse
- Public ParkSparse
- Tennis CourtPlentiful
- Bowling GreenLimited
- Playing FieldPlentiful
Local Amenities
- Pubs & BarsAdequate
- Restaurants & CafesAmple
- Retail ShoppingAdequate
- SupermarketsAmple
- TakeawaysAdequate
Local crime statistics
5 recorded crimes in the local area (July 2026)
Top categories:
Source: data.police.uk · within 1 mile
Fees and funding
| Care type | Weekly fee | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Residential care | Fees on request | — |
- Funding accepted
- Not stated
Fees depend on the room and the care needed, so ask the home for a written quote. Check who pays with the funding calculator, or see what Gloucestershire council pays.
Care fee trajectory
| Year | Council rate (per week) |
|---|---|
| 2024 | £887 |
| 2025 | £923 |
What Gloucestershire council pays care homes, and whether it will help with fees
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Local health safety net
Bafford House is backed by a local NHS health network. The nearest A&E is Gloucestershire Royal Hospital, 7.6 miles away. The local GP practice is SIXWAYS CLINIC, 0.6 miles away, rated ‘Good’ by the CQC.
Nearest services from NHS ODS + postcodes.io + CQC, by straight-line distance.
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