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Care homes offering respite care in Gloucester

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There are 5 care homes offering respite care in and around Gloucester on AskBart. 80% of those rated by the CQC are Good or Outstanding, against 79% nationally (CQC data, November 2026). Published fees average about £1,275 a week, while Gloucestershire usually pays £923. The largest is Brunswick House Care Home, with 46 beds.

care homes
5
rated Good or Outstanding by CQC
80%
typical residential fee
£1,275/wkbelow the UK average of £1,716
what Gloucestershire council pays
£923/wk

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Gloucester

Care homes in Gloucester (5)

★ With family reviews

All within 3 miles · nearest first · updated November 2026

  • Good
  • Requires improvement

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Distance
Bramble HouseGood · May 2026On request291.0 mi—0.7 mi
Brunswick House Care HomeGood£1,100461.8 mi—1.7 mi
Chapel House Care HomeGood£1,450410.2 mi—0.8 mi
Westbourne Care HomeGood · Feb 2019On request361.8 mi—1.7 mi
Woodstock Care HomeRequires improvement£1,450281.6 mi—2.1 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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Gloucester in numbers

80% of Gloucester’s CQC-rated care homes are rated Good or Outstanding, in line with the England average of 79%. Based on 5 rated homes; England figure from CQC State of Care (2024/25).

The average residential care home in Gloucester costs about £1,275/week, while Gloucestershire’s published usual rate is around £923/week (2025). If the council funds care, expect a likely top-up of about £352/week (about £18,304/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 listed5
Rated Good or Outstanding4 of 5 (80%)
Rated Outstanding0
Rated Requires improvement or Inadequate1
Average published weekly fee£1,275
Gloucestershire usual weekly rate (2025)£923
LargestBrunswick House Care Home (46 beds)
Most recently inspectedBramble House (February 2020)
Homes by care typeResidential 4 · Nursing 2 · Dementia 5 · Respite 5
Average house price, Gloucester (HM Land Registry, June 2026)£240,887
Good4
Requires improvement1
Average weekly fees
  • Residential, Gloucester£1,275/wk
  • Nursing, Gloucester£1,275/wk
  • Dementia, Gloucester£1,333/wk
  • Gloucestershire average£1,372/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 Gloucestershire. 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, updated November 2026. Figures are for the homes listed on this page.

House prices in Gloucester

The average house price in Gloucester is £240,887, 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
£240,887
Detached
£417,263
Semi-detached
£281,228
Terraced
£210,719
Flats & maisonettes
£133,396

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 Gloucester

  • Cultural Hub
  • Green Surroundings
  • Well Served
  • Peaceful Neighbourhood
What do these badges mean?
  • 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).
Safety & PeaceA

Excellent — quieter than 91% of similar areas for anti-social behaviour & public disorder

Green SpacesA

Excellent — parks, playing fields & outdoor space nearby

Daily ConveniencesA

Excellent — shops, supermarkets & places to eat nearby

Culture & CommunityA

Excellent — libraries, galleries, museums & community venues nearby

1 crimes reported in June 2026, Police.uk.

  • Other theft1
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, Jun 2026; amenities: OpenStreetMap, updated September 2026.

Community & connection in Gloucester

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

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…

0.2 miles away · Source: Charity Commission (249912)
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…

0.5 miles away · Source: Charity Commission (900388)
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…

0.6 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…

1.9 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.

3.7 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…

6.8 miles away · Source: Charity Commission (1124977)

Gloucester: health, services and environment

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

People aged 85+
+50.6%
Projected change in Gloucester, 2025 to 2035 (3,225 to 4,856). England: +46.2%.
People aged 65+
+22.8%
Projected change in Gloucester, 2025 to 2035 (24,072 to 29,549). England: +20.3%.
Pharmacies within 1 mile
12
Nearest: Southgate Pharmacy (0 miles).
NHS dental practices within 3 miles
21
This doesn’t show whether they’re taking new NHS patients.
Superfast broadband
98.9%
of premises within a mile of the centre; 89.4% can get gigabit (England: 88.4%). Useful for video calls with family.
Air quality (NO₂)
9.4 µg/m³
Modelled background level for the town centre, 2026. England average 5.6; WHO guideline 10; legal limit 40.
Air quality (PM2.5)
7.4 µg/m³
Modelled background level, 2026. England average 5.8; WHO guideline 5; legal limit 20 (2040 target 10).
Deprivation ranking
1–10 out of 10
Where the 32 neighbourhoods around the centre rank in England, in tenths (10 = least deprived). 2 are in the least deprived tenth.

Hospices near Gloucester

  • Sue Ryder - Leckhampton Court · 6.8 milesCQC Good (report published September 2022). CQC page
  • Longfield · 10.8 milesCQC Good (report published July 2024). CQC page

Hospitals near Gloucester

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 Gloucester a good retirement location?

Read our guide to living in Gloucester

Gloucester suits those seeking a quieter, historic setting with a strong local over-65 presence and solid healthcare links. The care-home offer is small — four homes rated "good" — so choice is limited, but fees sit below the national average, making it affordable for many. It is less suitable if you need a wide range of care or retirement options, or if you value a bustling urban environment.

Health & support

  • Medical access: GP surgeries and pharmacies are available within the town; Gloucestershire Royal Hospital is nearby for emergency and specialist care.
  • Safety: Recorded crime in April 2026 was low at 7 offences, though violent crime, drugs and shoplifting were among the incidents recorded.
  • Family & connection: Consider how close your family network is; Gloucester has good road and rail links to nearby cities if relatives live further afield.

Finances & daily life

  • Cost of care: Local care-home fees sit below the national average, making Gloucester an affordable choice compared to many UK regions.
  • Transport: The city has bus services and rail links to nearby towns and cities; town-centre amenities are within walking distance, though some outlying services may require a car or taxi.
  • Housing options: Four care homes are listed, each ranging from roughly 41 to 80 beds, all rated "good" by the CQC; choice is modest.

Lifestyle & environment

  • Green space & hobbies: Twenty parks provide good access to outdoor walking and recreation; 35 restaurants and cafes, plus 3 pubs, offer social eating venues.
  • Community: The city has a strong established over-65 community; look for local memory cafés, church groups and social clubs through your care home or the local council.
  • Climate: Gloucester experiences a typical south-west English climate — mild winters and moderate summers, with frequent rain.

Things to weigh up

  • Limited choice of homes: Only four care homes are listed locally, all rated "good" but with no outstanding ratings; if you need a wider selection or specialist provision, you may need to look further afield.
  • Modest provision scale: Care-home bed counts are modest (41–80 each); if you have complex needs requiring a larger facility, availability may be tight.

Questions about care homes in Gloucester

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

AskBart lists 5 care homes offering respite care in and around Gloucester, each with its latest CQC rating.

How are care homes offering respite care in Gloucester rated?

Of the 5 inspected, 0 are rated Outstanding, 4 Good, 1 Requires improvement and 0 Inadequate by the Care Quality Commission.

How much do care homes offering respite care in Gloucester cost?

Published fees range from £1,100 to £1,450 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 Gloucester?

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 Gloucester?

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

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

Near Gloucester

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

Guides for families

More in our respite care guides.

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