Barchester Healthcare

Hunters Care Home

Nursing home in Cotswold, Gloucestershire

Operated by Barchester Healthcare

CQC Good97 bedsDementiaNursing
NeighbourhoodPeaceful 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).
AddressCherrytree Ln, Cirencester GL7 5DT, UK
Beds97
Weekly feefrom £1,350 · 2026
En-suite75%
Opened1996
All-inclusiveNo

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About

Hunters Care Home is a 97-bed care facility run by Barchester Healthcare in the Cotswolds, Gloucestershire. It provides residential, nursing, respite and dementia care to older adults seeking support with daily living and health needs.

The home is rated Good by the Care Quality Commission across all five key areas: Safe, Effective, Caring, Responsive and Well-led.

Care provided

Dementia
Nursing
Residential
Respite

Facilities

Dining Area
Gardens
Lift
Pets Allowed
Quiet Area
Wifi

Activities

Arts & Crafts
Baking & Cooking
Beer, Cocktails & Wine
Birthday & Holiday Celebrations
Book and Poetry
Dance & Music
Exercise & Fitness
Gardening & Flower Arranging
Visits from Children
Wellbeing Classes

What's nearby

GP surgery1.1 miles
Hospital15.7 miles
Bus stop300 m
Train station6.3 miles
Shops650 m
Pub or bar1.5 miles
  • Near a main road

Straight-line distances. Road and rail noise from government strategic noise mapping (modelled, not measured).

What’s in the area

Outdoor Spaces

  • AllotmentsPlentiful
  • Play SpaceAdequate
  • Golf CourseLimited
  • Public ParkSparse
  • Tennis CourtSparse
  • Bowling GreenAdequate
  • Playing FieldAdequate

Local Amenities

  • Pubs & BarsAdequate
  • Restaurants & CafesAmple
  • Retail ShoppingPlentiful
  • SupermarketsSparse
  • TakeawaysAdequate

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Fees and funding

Care typeWeekly feeSource
Residential carefrom £1,350
Published by the home, captured 2026
Published by the home, captured 2026
Dementia careFees on request—
Nursing careFees on request—
Respite (short stay)Fees on request—
Funding accepted
Not stated

Gloucestershire usually pays £923 a week for residential care; families typically top up about £427 a week.

Fees depend on the room and the care needed, so ask the home for a written quote. Check who pays with the funding calculator, or see what Gloucestershire council pays.

Care fee trajectory

Indicative weekly fee by year, against what Gloucestershire pays care homes.
YearThis home (per week)Council rate (per week)
2024—£887
2025—£923
2026£1,350—

What Gloucestershire council pays care homes, and whether it will help with fees

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Local health safety net

Hunters Care Home is backed by a local NHS health network. The nearest A&E is The Great Western Hospital, 15.7 miles away. The local GP practice is CIRENCESTER HEALTH GROUP, 1.1 miles away, rated ‘Good’ by the CQC.

Nearest hospital · A&E
The Great Western Hospital · 15.7 mi
Nearest GP · CQC Good
CIRENCESTER HEALTH GROUP · 1.1 mi

Nearest services from NHS ODS + postcodes.io + CQC, by straight-line distance.

Community & connection in Cotswold

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

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…

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

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

0.9 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…

1.5 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.

3.3 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…

7.2 miles away · Source: Charity Commission (1124977)

Showing groups across Gloucestershire.

Frequently asked questions

What is the location of Hunters?
Hunters is based in Cirencester and is conveniently near to many local facilities.
How does the CQC evaluate Hunters?
The Care Quality Commission (CQC) is the body responsible for overseeing health and social care services in England. Hunters has received a good rating, reflecting the standard of care and safety provided by the home.
What kinds of senior care does Hunters provide?
Hunters offers a variety of senior care options, including nursing, respite, dementia, and residential care.
What is the bed capacity at Hunters?
At present, Hunters can accommodate 97 residents.
Who is the proprietor of Hunters?
Barchester Healthcare is the entity that owns and manages this care home.
What sort of events and activities can one participate in at this care home?
Hunters offers a diverse range of health and wellness activities such as: Music & Dance, Culinary & Baking, and Literature & Poetry.
How much does care at Hunters cost?
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Information last reviewed October 2026.

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