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Dementia home care agencies in Ruardean

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There are 4 dementia home care agencies in and around Ruardean on AskBart. 50% of those rated by the CQC are Good or Outstanding, against 79% nationally (CQC data, November 2026). The most recent inspection was at Bramble Home Care LTD - Cinderford in April 2023.

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Home care agencies (4)

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Key facts: Ruardean

Dementia home care agencies listed4
Rated Good or Outstanding2 of 4 (50%)
Rated Outstanding0
Rated Requires improvement or Inadequate2
Gloucestershire usual weekly rate (2025)£923
Most recently inspectedBramble Home Care LTD - Cinderford (April 2023)
Good2
Requires improvement2

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

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CQC quality of home care in Ruardean

Rated Good or Outstanding
2/ 4 rated

Every agency here is regulated by the Care Quality Commission. Each profile shows the full CQC breakdown — whether the service is safe, effective, caring, responsive and well-led.

What home care costs in Ruardean

Visiting care typically costs £22–£30 per hour across the UK. That’s a typical range, not a local quote, so ask each agency for a written quote. For context, Gloucestershire council’s published cost-of-care rate was around £923/week (2025). Your home isn’t counted in the means test while care is provided there. Gloucestershire council carries out the free care needs assessment.

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What later-life care costs in Ruardean

Average weekly costs for the main types of care, so you can see how Ruardean compares with the wider Forest of Dean area and the UK.

Average weekly care costs in Ruardean, Forest of Dean and the UK
Type of careRuardeanForest of Dean avgUK average
Residential care home—£1,278£1,200
Nursing care home—£1,278£1,500
Live-in care (est.)——~£1,400
Visiting care, 20 hrs/wk (est.)——~£460

Care-home figures are the average advertised private weekly fee across AskBart’s listings (Ruardean within ~5 miles; Forest of Dean county-wide); actual fees depend on the home, room and level of care. Home-care figures are typical UK estimates — we don’t yet hold verified local agency rates, so they aren’t shown per area. Always get written quotes. Model your own numbers with the care cost calculator.

Common questions

How many dementia home care agencies are there in Ruardean?

AskBart lists 4 dementia home care agencies in and around Ruardean, each with its latest CQC rating.

How are dementia home care agencies in Ruardean rated?

Of the 4 inspected, 0 are rated Outstanding, 2 Good, 2 Requires improvement and 0 Inadequate by the Care Quality Commission.

How do I choose between dementia home care agencies in Ruardean?

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 "Dementia live-in care: a guide" covers what to look for.

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