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Care homes offering respite care in Lydney

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There is 1 care home offering respite care in and around Lydney on AskBart. Published fees average about £1,160 a week, while Gloucestershire usually pays £923. The largest is Rodley House Care Home, with 43 beds.

care home
1
typical residential fee
£1,160/wkbelow the UK average of £1,716
what Gloucestershire council pays
£923/wk

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Care homes in Lydney

Care homes in Lydney (1)

All within 3 miles · nearest first · updated October 2026

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Lydney in numbers

The average residential care home in Lydney costs about £1,160/week, while Gloucestershire’s published usual rate is around £923/week (2025). If the council funds care, expect a likely top-up of about £237/week (about £12,324/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 offering respite care listed1
Rated Good or Outstanding1 of 1 (100%)
Rated Outstanding0
Rated Requires improvement or Inadequate0
Average published weekly fee£1,160
Gloucestershire usual weekly rate (2025)£923
LargestRodley House Care Home (43 beds)
Homes by care typeResidential 1 · Nursing 1 · Dementia 1 · Respite 1
Average house price, Forest of Dean (HM Land Registry, June 2026)£288,524
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Average weekly fees
  • Residential, Lydney£1,160/wk
  • Nursing, Lydney£1,160/wk
  • Dementia, Lydney£1,160/wk
  • Forest of Dean average£1,278/wk
  • UK average£1,716/wk
  • Gloucestershire usual rate£923/wk

Fees: averages of the weekly fees published by the homes listed here and across Forest of Dean. 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.

See how care is funded or compare a care home with care at home.

Guides: Residential care homes · Nursing homes · Dementia care homes · Respite care

Data: CQC register. Figures are for the homes listed on this page.

House prices in Forest of Dean

The average house price in Forest of Dean is £288,524, 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
£288,524
Detached
£392,396
Semi-detached
£255,938
Terraced
£215,541
Flats & maisonettes
£126,973

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 Lydney

  • Peaceful Neighbourhood
What do these badges mean?
  • 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 SpacesC

Limited — parks, playing fields & outdoor space nearby

Daily ConveniencesB

Good — shops, supermarkets & places to eat nearby

Culture & CommunityC

Limited — libraries, galleries, museums & community venues nearby

1 crimes reported in April 2026, Police.uk.

  • Violent crime1
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 Lydney

Local clubs, charities and support groups that help older residents stay active and connected.

Charity

Lydney Dial-a-ride and Community Transport

Community Transport - Dial-a-Ride service

0.2 miles away · Source: Charity Commission (1005716)
Charity

Lydbrook Area Community Care Association

Activities and services for people in need and socially isolated within the Forest of Dean area.Services included, , Community Transport, Wellbeing and Benefits advice and information, Lunch…

5.4 miles away · Source: Charity Commission (1082253)
Charity

Mount of Olives, Coleford

Sunday and weeknight services for all ages. Little Angels for carers & children up to 5yr; Kids Church for primary school age during Sunday AM service; SLAM for children 4yrs to Year 6; Ignite…

5.7 miles away · Source: Charity Commission (1050303)
Charity

Forest of Dean Crossroads Caring for Carers

Forest of Dean Crossroads provides respite breaks for Carers in the form of daycare services, social groups and community respite. We also work in partnership with Adult and Social Care…

6.6 miles away · Source: Charity Commission (1086841)

Lydney: health, services and environment

Official open data. Distances are straight-line from the town centre. Updated October 2026.

People aged 85+
+56.8%
Projected change in Forest of Dean, 2025 to 2035 (2,935 to 4,601). England: +46.2%.
People aged 65+
+19.8%
Projected change in Forest of Dean, 2025 to 2035 (23,359 to 27,995). England: +20.3%.
Pharmacies within 1 mile
2
Nearest: Lydney Pharmacy (0.1 miles).
NHS dental practices within 3 miles
4
This doesn’t show whether they’re taking new NHS patients.
Superfast broadband
99%
of premises within a mile of the centre; 78.9% can get gigabit (England: 88.4%). Useful for video calls with family.
Air quality (NO₂)
4.7 µg/m³
Modelled background level for the town centre, 2026. England average 5.6; WHO guideline 10; legal limit 40.
Air quality (PM2.5)
7 µg/m³
Modelled background level, 2026. England average 5.8; WHO guideline 5; legal limit 20 (2040 target 10).
Deprivation ranking
3–8 out of 10
Where the 5 neighbourhoods around the centre rank in England, in tenths (10 = least deprived).

Hospices near Lydney

  • Great Oaks Hospice · 6.3 milesCQC page
  • Longfield · 14.4 milesCQC Good (report published July 2024). CQC page

Hospitals near Lydney

Sources: ONS 2022-based subnational population projections; NHS organisation data (ODS); Ofcom Connected Nations; Defra background pollution maps; English Indices of Deprivation 2025; CQC.

Is Lydney a good retirement location?

Read our guide to living in Lydney

Lydney suits people seeking a small-town pace in a settled retirement community. The area's above-average over-65 population means established social networks and support for older people, but it is not a major care hub. Families will need to check local provision carefully and weigh accessibility to hospitals and specialist services against the appeal of a close-knit, quieter setting.

Health & support

  • Medical access: Lydney has GP services locally; the nearest larger hospital and emergency care are in nearby towns — confirm journey times and accessibility with your care provider.
  • Safety: Recorded crime is very low: just 1 offence recorded in the 2026-04 reporting period. This reflects a safe, quiet town environment.
  • Family & connection: Consider how close family support is; distance to relatives and friends will matter in a smaller town with fewer amenities.

Finances & daily life

  • Cost of care: Check weekly care-home fees against the national average and your budget; Lydney's provision is modest in scale, so shop around.
  • Transport: Lydney has bus links; rail connections require travel to nearby towns. The town is walkable for those with mobility, but a car is useful for trips beyond the immediate area.
  • Housing options: Care-home provision in Lydney is limited in choice and number. Early enquiry is advisable to understand what is available and match your needs.

Lifestyle & environment

  • Green space & hobbies: The town has 7 parks and 3 allotments, plus access to the Forest of Dean for walks. There are 16 restaurants and cafes and 4 pubs, supporting a modest social scene.
  • Community: A small population means opportunities to build close ties; look for local memory cafés, church groups and community activities—common in established retirement areas.
  • Climate: Typical West Country: mild winters, changeable springs and autumns, and fairly wet conditions; plan for frequent rain and muddy walking.

Things to weigh up

  • Limited care-home choice: Local provision is small, so availability may be tight and you may need to look in neighbouring towns.
  • Distance to major services: Lydney is rural; shops, hospitals and specialist services require travel to larger centres nearby.
  • Small-town social life: Quietness is an asset, but those used to busy high streets or frequent organised activities may find the pace slower.

Questions about care homes in Lydney

How many care homes offering respite care are there in Lydney?

AskBart lists 1 care home offering respite care in and around Lydney, each with its latest CQC rating.

How are care homes offering respite care in Lydney rated?

Of the 1 inspected, 0 are rated Outstanding, 1 Good, 0 Requires improvement and 0 Inadequate by the Care Quality Commission.

How do I choose between care homes offering respite care in Lydney?

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 Lydney?

Care needs change over time. Compare the other kinds of later-life care in Lydney:

Prefer to stay in your own home with visiting carers?See home care in Lydney

Near Lydney

Paying for care? See how care is funded and check what the council may pay.

Guides for families

More in our respite care guides.