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Care homes offering respite care in Thornbury

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There are 2 care homes offering respite care in and around Thornbury on AskBart. Published fees average about £1,340 a week, while South Gloucestershire usually pays £1,326. The largest is Tudor House, with 66 beds.

care homes
2
typical residential fee
£1,340/wkbelow the UK average of £1,716
what South Gloucestershire council pays
£1,326/wk

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Care homes in Thornbury

Care homes in Thornbury (2)

★ With family reviews

1 in Thornbury, 1 more within 3 miles · nearest first · updated October 2026

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Thornbury in numbers

The average residential care home in Thornbury costs about £1,340/week, while South Gloucestershire’s published usual rate is around £1,326/week (2025). If the council funds care, expect a likely top-up of about £14/week (about £728/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 South Gloucestershire council pays care homes, and whether it will help with your fees

Care homes offering respite care listed2
Rated Good or Outstanding1 of 1 (100%)
Rated Outstanding0
Rated Requires improvement or Inadequate0
Average published weekly fee£1,340
South Gloucestershire usual weekly rate (2025)£1,326
LargestTudor House (66 beds)
Homes by care typeResidential 2 · Dementia 2 · Respite 2
Average house price, South Gloucestershire (HM Land Registry, June 2026)£340,300
Good1
Not yet rated1
Average weekly fees
  • Residential, Thornbury£1,340/wk
  • Dementia, Thornbury£1,340/wk
  • South Gloucestershire average£1,340/wk
  • UK average£1,716/wk
  • South Gloucestershire usual rate£1,326/wk

Fees: averages of the weekly fees published by the homes listed here and across South Gloucestershire. UK average: published residential fees across all homes on AskBart. Council rate: South 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 · Dementia care homes · Respite care

Data: CQC register, updated November 2026. Figures are for the homes listed on this page.

House prices in South Gloucestershire

The average house price in South Gloucestershire is £340,300, 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
£340,300
Detached
£560,532
Semi-detached
£374,905
Terraced
£296,347
Flats & maisonettes
£178,243

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 Thornbury

  • Green Surroundings
  • Peaceful Neighbourhood
What do these badges mean?
  • Green Surroundings — Excellent access to parks, playing fields and other green space nearby (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 69% of similar areas for anti-social behaviour & public disorder

Green SpacesA

Excellent — parks, playing fields & outdoor space nearby

Daily ConveniencesB

Good — shops, supermarkets & places to eat nearby

Culture & CommunityC

Limited — libraries, galleries, museums & community venues nearby

68 crimes reported in July 2026, Police.uk.

  • Violent crime38
  • Anti-social behaviour10
  • Criminal damage & arson5
  • Shoplifting4
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, Jul 2026; amenities: OpenStreetMap, updated September 2026.

Community & connection in Thornbury

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

Charity

Age UK South Gloucestershire Ltd

Information and Advice (including specialist benefits advice and advice for people affected by dementia), Befriending, Day Care Services and a variety of volunteering opportunities.

0.2 miles away · Source: Charity Commission (1109999)
Charity

Four Towns and Vale Link Community Transport

Provision of community transport services for those who cannot access normal buses or are unable to access educational establishments due to rural isolation. Accessible vehicles providing…

5.4 miles away · Source: Charity Commission (1084874)
Charity

Patchway Community Association

Patchway Community Centre provides a safe and welcoming place for the local and surrounding communities to meet, we have over 25 regular groups consisting of Martial Arts, Luncheon clubs for the…

5.8 miles away · Source: Charity Commission (301597)
Charity

The Palmer Centre

The Palmer Centre provides a Dementia Friendly Cafe service that is open to all from 8.30 a.m. to 2.00 p.m., Monday to Saturday, every week, well-being and other recreational activities for older…

6.8 miles away · Source: Charity Commission (1183959)
Charity

Yate Men's Shed

Yate Men's Shed provides a community space for men to connect, converse and create. We hold two practical sessions at Yate Parish Hall two afternoons a week. Offering extensive workshop facilities…

7.3 miles away · Source: Charity Commission (1184340)

Thornbury: health, services and environment

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

People aged 85+
+48.9%
Projected change in South Gloucestershire, 2025 to 2035 (8,536 to 12,713). England: +46.2%.
People aged 65+
+19.1%
Projected change in South Gloucestershire, 2025 to 2035 (58,107 to 69,206). England: +20.3%.
Pharmacies within 1 mile
3
Nearest: Thornbury Pharmacy (0.1 miles).
NHS dental practices within 3 miles
2
This doesn’t show whether they’re taking new NHS patients.
Superfast broadband
99.5%
of premises within a mile of the centre; 93.3% can get gigabit (England: 88.4%). Useful for video calls with family.
Air quality (NO₂)
9.9 µg/m³
Modelled background level for the town centre, 2026. England average 5.6; WHO guideline 10; legal limit 40.
Air quality (PM2.5)
6.9 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 12 neighbourhoods around the centre rank in England, in tenths (10 = least deprived). 5 are in the least deprived tenth.

Hospices near Thornbury

Hospitals near Thornbury

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 Thornbury a good retirement location?

Read our guide to living in Thornbury

Thornbury suits those seeking a settled, older-friendly neighbourhood in the South West, with a higher-than-average share of retirees already living here. The town is compact and walkable, though amenities are limited — just one supermarket and one park. It's not for everyone: crime levels are a consideration, and you'll need to check individual care home fees and quality carefully, as this guide covers the town only, not specific homes.

Health & support

  • Medical access: You'll need to confirm GP surgery locations and distance to the nearest hospital with local providers; the town's size means some specialist care may require travel.
  • Safety: Recorded crime in the most recent month (April 2026) stood at 11 offences, with violent crime, anti-social behaviour and public order issues the most common types — higher than many UK towns.
  • Family & connection: Consider how far your family and support network are from Thornbury, and whether visiting and regular contact will be realistic.

Finances & daily life

  • Cost of care: Care home fees vary by home and level of need; you'll need to request quotes from local providers to compare against the national average.
  • Transport: Check local bus services and whether rail links to nearby cities are available; with only one supermarket, walkability and access to transport matter.
  • Housing options: A range of care homes operates in the area; speak to local providers about availability, size and the mix of residential and nursing care.

Lifestyle & environment

  • Green space & hobbies: One park is available locally; you'll depend on it for outdoor time, so visiting it first is worthwhile. The town has 11 restaurants and cafes plus 3 pubs, offering some social eating options.
  • Community: Look into what social groups, memory cafés and activity programmes local care homes and the community offer — these vary widely by provider.
  • Climate: South West England experiences mild, wet winters and warm summers; damp weather is common.

Things to weigh up

  • Crime levels: The recorded crime figure for April 2026 (11 offences, led by violent crime and anti-social behaviour) is worth discussing with care home staff and local residents before committing.
  • Limited everyday amenities: One supermarket and one park mean you'll rely on care home services or transport for shopping and leisure — check what the homes arrange.
  • Older population share: The 22.1% aged 65+ is notably higher than the national average, which is positive for peer community, but also means services may be geared to older residents — check that matches your needs.

Questions about care homes in Thornbury

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

AskBart lists 2 care homes offering respite care in and around Thornbury, each with its latest CQC rating.

How are care homes offering respite care in Thornbury 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 Thornbury?

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.

Near Thornbury

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

Guides for families

More in our respite care guides.