Ashchurch View Care Home
CQC Good
Nestled in the heart of the historic riverside town of Tewkesbury, you'll find Ashchurch View, a state-of-the-art care home that specialises in providing…
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Residential care homes in Tewkesbury
There are 3 residential care homes in and around Tewkesbury on AskBart. Published fees average about £1,450 a week, while Gloucestershire usually pays £923. The largest is Tewkesbury Fields Care Home, with 71 beds.
Average residential fee in Tewkesbury: £1,450/week — below the UK average of £1,702
Key facts: Tewkesbury
| Residential care homes listed | 3 |
|---|---|
| Rated Good or Outstanding | 2 of 2 (100%) |
| Rated Outstanding | 0 |
| Rated Requires improvement or Inadequate | 0 |
| Average published weekly fee | £1,450 |
| Gloucestershire usual weekly rate (2025) | £923 |
| Largest | Tewkesbury Fields Care Home (71 beds) |
Data: CQC register, updated November 2022. Figures are for the homes listed on this page.
Living in Tewkesbury
Low Recorded Crime
What do these badges mean?
- Low Recorded Crime — Ranks among the safer areas of its type on recorded police crime (Police.uk).
SafetyA
Excellent — safer than 61% of similar areas (per head of population)
Based on Gloucestershire data (town-level not yet available)
Green SpacesC
Limited — parks, playing fields & outdoor space nearby
Daily ConveniencesB
Good — 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 Tewkesbury is about £1,450/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 Tewkesbury
The average residential care home in Tewkesbury costs about £1,450/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 £527/week (≈ £27,404/year) to bridge the gap.
Average fee in Tewkesbury
£1,450/wk
Gloucestershire usual rate
£923/wk
Likely top-up gap
£527/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 Tewkesbury on the map
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- Not rated
Care homes (3)
updated September 2026
Nestled in the serene village of Tewkesbury, Gloucestershire, Tewkesbury Fields is a premium care home that offers top-notch residential and respite care for…
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Magnolia House
CQC Good
Magnolia House is a care home in Tewkesbury, Gloucestershire, with 67 registered beds.
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What care costs in Tewkesbury
Residential (avg)
£1,450/week
Dementia (avg)
£1,500/week
Nursing (avg)
£1,500/week
Wondering if that’s cheaper than staying put? Compare a care home with care at home, or see who pays.
House prices in Tewkesbury
The average house price in Tewkesbury is £329,883, 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
- £329,883
- Detached
- £526,305
- Semi-detached
- £324,282
- Terraced
- £257,021
- Flats & maisonettes
- £146,746
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 Tewkesbury
Residential care homes
3 in TewkesburyNursing homes
2 in TewkesburyDementia care homes
1 in TewkesburyRespite care
2 in TewkesburyIs Tewkesbury a good retirement location?
Tewkesbury suits people seeking a quieter, established retirement setting with access to parks and countryside rather than a large choice of care homes. The town has a higher over-65 population (22.1%) than England as a whole (18.6%), which typically signals good local awareness of later-life needs. However, only 2 care homes are listed here, so your options are limited; it's worth exploring what neighbouring areas offer too. It works well if you value space, community feeling, and proximity to green surroundings over choice and proximity to major cities.
Health & support
- Medical access: You'll need to confirm GP surgery and pharmacy locations and distance to the nearest hospital — ask the homes or your local NHS team for specifics.
- Safety: Recorded crime in the area is low at 7 offences in the most recent reporting period, with violent crime, drugs offences and shoplifting recorded.
- Family & connection: Consider how far family and friends live; check whether they can visit easily and whether the town's social networks will suit you.
Finances & daily life
- Cost of care: Local care-home fees vary; compare them against the national average and your budget with each home directly.
- Transport: The town has supermarkets and everyday services within reach. Check bus links to nearby towns and whether you'll need a car or can walk to local amenities.
- Housing options: 2 care homes are listed, with sizes ranging from roughly 60 to 71 beds. This is a small choice; you may want to also look at care provision in neighbouring areas.
Lifestyle & environment
- Green space & hobbies: Tewkesbury has 5 parks and 4 allotments, offering walks and outdoor activity. The town supports 31 restaurants and cafés and 14 pubs — good for socialising and meeting people.
- Community: Ask the homes about memory cafés, activity groups and social links within the town; Tewkesbury's higher older-adult population suggests established community connections.
- Climate: South West England has a mild, fairly wet climate typical of the region — prepare for occasional rain and cool winters.
Things to weigh up
- Limited choice of homes: Only 2 care homes are listed locally; you may need to widen your search geographically or move to an area with more options.
- Violent crime on record: While overall crime is low, violent crime has been recorded; ask the homes and local police what this means in practice for safety in and around the town.
Common questions
How many residential care homes are there in Tewkesbury?
AskBart lists 3 residential care homes in and around Tewkesbury, each with its latest CQC rating.
How are residential care homes in Tewkesbury rated?
Of the 2 inspected, 0 are rated Outstanding, 2 Good, 0 Requires improvement and 0 Inadequate by the Care Quality Commission.
How much do residential care homes in Tewkesbury cost?
Among the listings that publish fees, the typical fee is about £1,450 a week. Fees vary with room and care needs, so ask each home for a quote.
How do I choose between residential care homes in Tewkesbury?
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 "How to choose a care home" covers what to look for.
Weighing up your options in Tewkesbury?
Care needs change over time. Compare the other kinds of later-life care in Tewkesbury:
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- Residential care homes in Ross-on-Wye (3)
Paying for care? See how care is funded and check what the council may pay.
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