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Distance from the town centre: 0.2 miCQC Good
Fees on request
Care homes in Cirencester
6 homes
There are 6 care homes in and around Cirencester on AskBart. 67% of those rated by the CQC are Good or Outstanding, against 79% nationally (CQC data, September 2026). Published fees average about £1,270 a week, while Gloucestershire usually pays £923. The largest is Hunters Care Home, with 97 beds.
- care homes
- 6
- rated Good or Outstanding by CQC
- 67%
- typical residential fee
- £1,270/wkbelow the UK average of £1,716
- what Gloucestershire council pays
- £923/wk
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Care homes in Cirencester (6)
3 in Cirencester, 3 more within 3 miles · nearest first · updated October 2026
- Good
- Requires improvement
Distance from the town centre: 0.4 miCQC Requires improvement
Fees on request
Distance from the town centre: 0.5 miCQC Good
from £1260/wk
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Distance from the town centre: 0.8 miCQC Requires improvement
from £1200/wk
Distance from the town centre: 1.0 miCQC Good
from £1195/wk
Distance from the town centre: 1.1 miCQC Good
from £1350/wk
Compare every home in Cirencester in one table
| Distance | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ashley House Care Home | Good · Oct 2022 | On request | 48 | 15.1 mi | — | 0.2 mi |
| Elm Grove Care Home | Good | £1,195 | 60 | 15.4 mi | — | 1.0 mi |
| Hunters Care Home | Good | £1,350 | 97 | 15.7 mi | — | 1.1 mi |
| Paternoster House Care Home | Good | £1,260 | 40 | 15.6 mi | — | 0.5 mi |
| Stratton Court Care Home | Requires improvement | £1,200 | 84 | 14.4 mi | — | 0.8 mi |
| Watermoor House | Requires improvement · May 2026 | On request | 39 | 15.6 mi | — | 0.4 mi |
Fees are the home’s published “from” figure, or an indicative one; “on request” where none is published. Ratings are the regulator’s. Click a heading to sort.
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Cirencester in numbers
67% of Cirencester’s CQC-rated care homes are rated Good or Outstanding, below the England average of 79%. Based on 6 rated homes; England figure from CQC State of Care (2024/25).
The average residential care home in Cirencester costs about £1,270/week, while Gloucestershire’s published usual rate is around £923/week (2025). If the council funds care, expect a likely top-up of about £347/week (about £18,044/year), usually paid by a relative or friend. An estimate: councils fund care only below the means-test threshold, and fees vary by home, room and needs.
What Gloucestershire council pays care homes, and whether it will help with your fees
| Care homes listed | 6 |
|---|---|
| Rated Good or Outstanding | 4 of 6 (67%) |
| Rated Outstanding | 0 |
| Rated Requires improvement or Inadequate | 2 |
| Average published weekly fee | £1,270 |
| Gloucestershire usual weekly rate (2025) | £923 |
| Largest | Hunters Care Home (97 beds) |
| Most recently inspected | Watermoor House (March 2023) |
| Homes by care type | Residential 4 · Nursing 5 · Dementia 5 · Respite 4 |
| Average house price, Cotswold (HM Land Registry, June 2026) | £411,764 |
Good4
Requires improvement2
Fees: averages of the weekly fees published by the homes listed here and across Cotswold. UK average: published residential fees across all homes on AskBart. Council rate: Gloucestershire's usual cost of residential care (2025). Actual costs vary with care needs and room.
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Guides: Residential care homes · Nursing homes · Dementia care homes · Respite care
Data: CQC register, updated September 2026. Figures are for the homes listed on this page.
House prices in Cotswold
The average house price in Cotswold is £411,764, based on HM Land Registry data. The graph shows sold-price trends by property type over the last 30 years.
Average price by property type
- All property types
- £411,764
- Detached
- £661,465
- Semi-detached
- £392,417
- Terraced
- £334,758
- Flats & maisonettes
- £202,639
Source: HM Land Registry UK House Price Index, to Jun 2026 (Open Government Licence v3.0). Figures are area averages for the wider local authority, not retirement properties specifically.
Living in Cirencester
Cirencester is a market town in South West England with a notably higher-than-average share of residents aged 65+, suggesting an established retirement community. It offers good everyday amenities and a strong social scene, though you'll need to weigh its rural location and care-home availability against your family's proximity and support needs.
- Well Served
- Peaceful Neighbourhood
What do these badges mean?
- 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).
Safety & PeaceA
Excellent — quieter than 94% of similar areas for anti-social behaviour & public disorder
Green SpacesB
Good — parks, playing fields & outdoor space nearby
Daily ConveniencesA
Excellent — shops, supermarkets & places to eat nearby
Culture & CommunityB
Good — libraries, galleries, museums & community venues nearby
1 crimes reported in April 2026, Police.uk.
- Possession of weapons1
How we grade areas
Grades are relative, comparing this area against others of the same type across the UK. Amenity grades are based on OpenStreetMap counts within a fixed radius. The Safety & Peace grade ranks recorded anti-social behaviour and public-disorder incidents (the offences most relevant to a quiet neighbourhood) — per head of population where ONS figures are available, otherwise by count. Scottish towns are graded against other Scottish towns, from Police Scotland’s 12-month figures for the council wards they sit in, per head of those wards’ population (National Records of Scotland). Figures are estimates to aid research, not a substitute for visiting an area.
Sources — crime: Police.uk, Apr 2026; amenities: OpenStreetMap, updated September 2026.
Community & connection in Cirencester
Local clubs, charities and support groups that help older residents stay active and connected.
Charity
Black Elders Day Centre of Gloucester
The Black Elders Day Centre operates within the County of Gloucestershire and delivers Day Care to African Caribbean Elders, (but not exclusively) aged 50 and over. Specially to the frail, elderly…
0.2 miles away · Source: Charity Commission (900388)
Charity
The Mothers' Union - Gloucester Diocese
Help is given by members to the Prison Play Area at Leyhill Prison; to the Mother and Baby Unit at Eastwood Park Prison; to Parenting Courses and to a Child Contact Centre at Cheltenham and at…
0.5 miles away · Source: Charity Commission (249912)
Charity
Charlies Community Support
To promote the relief of people who have, or who have had cancer, and their families and carers across Gloucestershire, by the provision of a range of person-centre holistic therapies and support…
0.9 miles away · Source: Charity Commission (1205184)
Charity
Age Concern Gloucestershire
The objectives of Age Concern Gloucestershire are to promote the well being of all older people and help make later life a fulfilling and enjoyable experience. The Charity delivers its charitable…
1.5 miles away · Source: Charity Commission (1111773)
Charity
Churchdown (Glos) Age Concern
1 To run a luncheon club, twice a month. 2 To own and operate a fully accessible mini-bus, to support (1) above and other organisations in Churchdown & surrounding districts.
3.3 miles away · Source: Charity Commission (282454)
Charity
Gloucestershire Older Persons Association
Support for:older persons forums & seniors networks.older peoples resource hubs.local authorities, nhs trusts & other bodies are increasingly required & want to consult with older people. through…
7.2 miles away · Source: Charity Commission (1124977)
Showing groups across Gloucestershire.
Cirencester: health, services and environment
Official open data. Distances are straight-line from the town centre. Updated October 2026.
People aged 85+
+60.4%
Projected change in Cotswold, 2025 to 2035 (3,626 to 5,817). England: +46.2%.
People aged 65+
+26.1%
Projected change in Cotswold, 2025 to 2035 (25,972 to 32,753). England: +20.3%.
Pharmacies within 1 mile
5
Nearest: G. Horton Limited (0.1 miles).
NHS dental practices within 3 miles
11
This doesn’t show whether they’re taking new NHS patients.
Air quality (NO₂)
5.2 µg/m³
Modelled background level for the town centre, 2026. England average 5.6; WHO guideline 10; legal limit 40.
Air quality (PM2.5)
6.4 µg/m³
Modelled background level, 2026. England average 5.8; WHO guideline 5; legal limit 20 (2040 target 10).
Deprivation ranking
3–10 out of 10
Where the 14 neighbourhoods around the centre rank in England, in tenths (10 = least deprived). 4 are in the least deprived tenth.
Hospices near Cirencester
- Longfield · 9.7 milesCQC Good (report published July 2024). CQC page
- Sue Ryder - Leckhampton Court · 11.8 milesCQC Good (report published September 2022). CQC page
- Kate's Home Nursing · 14.7 milesCQC Requires improvement (report published April 2022). CQC page
Hospitals near Cirencester
- Care homes near Cirencester Hospital · urgent care · 0.5 miles
- Care homes near Tetbury Hospital Minor Injury and Illness Unit · minor injuries unit · 9.8 miles
Sources: ONS 2022-based subnational population projections; NHS organisation data (ODS); Defra background pollution maps; English Indices of Deprivation 2025; CQC.
Is Cirencester a good retirement location?
Read our guide to living in Cirencester
Cirencester suits those seeking a settled, sociable market-town retirement with manageable access to shops, cafes and green space. The over-65 population share of 22.1% — above the national average of 18.6% — signals an established later-life community. Care-home provision appears modest; check availability against your timeline and budget before committing to the area.
Health & support
- Medical access: You'll need to confirm GP surgery and pharmacy locations in the town, and distance to the nearest hospital with emergency care — ask local care homes and the local NHS integrated care board for up-to-date routes.
- Safety: Recorded crime in 2026-04 was very low (1 offence; most common type: weapons possession), reflecting a quiet area.
- Family & connection: Consider whether family members live within a manageable drive or visit frequency; rural locations can feel isolating if support is distant.
Finances & daily life
- Cost of care: Ask local care homes directly for current weekly fees; no national benchmark for Cirencester care homes is available in the data, so compare quotes to the typical UK average and similar market-town homes elsewhere in the South West.
- Transport: Cirencester is a rural town; check bus services to nearby cities and whether you'll need a car or rely on community transport and family visits.
- Housing options: Care-home provision in Cirencester appears limited; confirm the number and type of homes available before deciding to move to the area.
Lifestyle & environment
- Green space & hobbies: The town has 10 parks and 13 allotments, offering good options for walking and gardening. Social venues include 59 restaurants and cafes plus 19 pubs and bars, creating a lively community scene.
- Community: With a well-established over-65 population, local groups and social networks are likely; ask care homes about memory cafés, lunch clubs and visiting volunteers.
- Climate: South West England has a mild, wetter climate; prepare for regular rain and relatively cool winters.
Things to weigh up
- Limited care-home choice: Modest provision means less flexibility if your first choice is full or unsuitable; plan ahead and register early.
- Rural location: Good for peace and green space, but can mean longer journeys to specialists and dependence on family or community transport if you don't drive.
- Supermarket provision: Only 4 supermarkets across the town; check one is within easy reach of any care home you're considering.
Questions about care homes in Cirencester
How many care homes are there in Cirencester?
There are 6 care homes listed in and around Cirencester on AskBart. You can filter them by care type, CQC rating and facilities to find the right fit.
How much does a care home in Cirencester cost?
Care homes in Cirencester range from around £1,195 to around £1,350 per week, with averages of £1,270 for residential, £1,251 for dementia, £1,251 for nursing care. Fees vary by home, care type and the level of support required.
How do care home fees in Cirencester compare to the national average?
The average residential care fee around Cirencester is about £1,270 per week — below the UK average of £1,716. Individual fees depend on the home, room and level of care.
Which care homes in Cirencester are rated Outstanding or Good by the CQC?
4 of the 6 care homes in and around Cirencester are rated Good or Outstanding by the Care Quality Commission. Ratings are published by the CQC following regular inspections.
What types of care are available in Cirencester?
Homes in and around Cirencester offer dementia (5), nursing (5), residential (4), respite (4). Availability varies by home — use the filters above to find homes offering the specific care type you need.
Weighing up your options in Cirencester?
Care needs change over time. Compare the other kinds of later-life care in Cirencester:
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Paying for care? See how care is funded and check what the council may pay.
Guides for families
- How to Choose a Care Home: A Step-by-Step Guide (2026)
- Residential vs Nursing Home: What’s the Difference? (2026)
- Care Home Contracts: What to Check Before You Sign
More in our choosing a care home guides.
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