Paternoster House Care Home
CQC Good
Nestled in the picturesque heart of the Cotswolds, Paternoster House is a warm and inviting care home that offers expert residential, dementia, nursing, and…
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Care homes offering respite care in Cirencester
There are 4 care homes offering respite care in and around Cirencester on AskBart. 75% of those rated by the CQC are Good or Outstanding, against 79% nationally. Published fees average about £1,270 a week, while Gloucestershire usually pays £923. The largest is Hunters Care Home, with 97 beds.
Average residential fee in Cirencester: £1,270/week — below the UK average of £1,702
Key facts: Cirencester
| Care homes offering respite care listed | 4 |
|---|---|
| Rated Good or Outstanding | 3 of 4 (75%) |
| Rated Outstanding | 0 |
| Rated Requires improvement or Inadequate | 1 |
| Average published weekly fee | £1,270 |
| Gloucestershire usual weekly rate (2025) | £923 |
| Largest | Hunters Care Home (97 beds) |
Data: CQC register. Figures are for the homes listed on this page.
Living in Cirencester
Well ServedLow Recorded Crime
What do these badges mean?
- Well Served — Excellent everyday amenities nearby — shops, supermarkets, cafés and places to eat (OpenStreetMap).
- Low Recorded Crime — Ranks among the safer areas of its type on recorded police crime (Police.uk).
SafetyA
Excellent — safer than 96% of similar areas
Green SpacesB
Good — parks, playing fields & outdoor space nearby
Daily ConveniencesA
Excellent — shops, supermarkets & places to eat nearby
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 grade ranks recorded police crime — per head of population where ONS figures are available, otherwise by total recorded crime. Figures are estimates to aid research, not a substitute for visiting an area.
Sources — crime: Police.uk, April 2026; amenities: OpenStreetMap, updated June 2026.
How care costs compare
The estimated average residential care fee in Cirencester is about £1,270/week, below the UK average of £1,702.
Estimated from published weekly fees for homes in the area. Actual costs vary by care needs and room type.
Council funding & top-up in Cirencester
The average residential care home in Cirencester costs about £1,270/week, while Gloucestershire’s published usual rate is around £923/week (2025). If you qualify for council funding, expect a likely third-party top-up of about £347/week (≈ £18,044/year) to bridge the gap.
Average fee in Cirencester
£1,270/wk
Gloucestershire usual rate
£923/wk
Likely top-up gap
£347/wk
Estimate only. Councils fund care only when the person’s assets are below the means-test threshold, and actual fees, funding and top-ups vary by home, room and assessed needs. Compares the area average against Gloucestershire’s published usual cost of residential care (2025).
Care homes in Cirencester on the map
- Good
- Requires improvement
Care homes (3)
2 in Cirencester, 1 more within 3 miles · updated September 2026
Elm Grove Care Home
CQC Good
Elm Grove is a Bupa care home in Cirencester, Gloucestershire, specialising in nursing and residential dementia care, with respite and day care.
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Hunters Care Home
CQC Good
Nestled on the fringes of the charming town of Cirencester, along the historic Fosse Way, you'll find Hunters - a warm and inviting care home that specialises…
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What care costs in Cirencester
Residential (avg)
£1,270/week
Dementia (avg)
£1,251/week
Nursing (avg)
£1,251/week
Wondering if that’s cheaper than staying put? Compare a care home with care at home, or see who pays.
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.
Types of care in Cirencester
Residential care homes
3 in CirencesterNursing homes
4 in CirencesterDementia care homes
4 in CirencesterRespite care
4 in CirencesterSafety
1 crimes reported in April 2026, sourced from Police.uk.
- Possession of weapons1
Is Cirencester a good retirement location?
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.
Common questions
How many care homes offering respite care are there in Cirencester?
AskBart lists 4 care homes offering respite care in and around Cirencester, each with its latest CQC rating.
How are care homes offering respite care in Cirencester rated?
Of the 4 inspected, 0 are rated Outstanding, 3 Good, 1 Requires improvement and 0 Inadequate by the Care Quality Commission.
How much do care homes offering respite care in Cirencester cost?
Published fees range from £1,195 to £1,350 a week. Fees vary with room and care needs, so ask each home for a quote.
How do I choose between care homes offering respite care in Cirencester?
Start with the CQC rating and the latest inspection report, visit more than once, and ask how the home supports the person's needs. Our guide "Respite care explained" covers what to look for.
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.
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