Orders of St John Care Trust
OSJCT Chestnut Court
Care home in Gloucester, Gloucestershire
Operated by The Orders of St John Care Trust
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).
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About
Chestnut Court is an OSJCT home in the Quedgeley area of Gloucester, run by Orders of St John Care Trust. It provides nursing, dementia and respite care for up to 80 residents. The home opened in 2009 and sits in a residential area close to local shops and services. Its bedrooms are spacious and have en-suite facilities, and the building has a homely feel throughout, with lounges where residents can rest or host visitors. The landscaped gardens are accessible, and raised plant beds allow residents to take part in gardening. A daily activity programme is planned around residents' own interests, and many activities use reminiscence techniques to support people living with dementia. Meals are cooked on site each day. The Care Quality Commission rated the home Good overall in its 2026 report, with Good ratings for safe, effective, caring, responsive and well-led care.
Food hygiene rating
Very good
Food Standards Agency · inspected May 2025
What's nearby
- Set back from main road noise
Straight-line distances. Road and rail noise from government strategic noise mapping (modelled, not measured). A&E departments from the NHS website. Locations © OpenStreetMap contributors.
What’s in the area
Outdoor Spaces
- AllotmentsAdequate
- Play SpaceAmple
- Golf CourseLimited
- Public ParkAmple
- Tennis CourtAdequate
- Bowling GreenLimited
- Playing FieldSparse
Local Amenities
- Pubs & BarsSparse
- Restaurants & CafesSparse
- Retail ShoppingSparse
- SupermarketsAdequate
- TakeawaysAdequate
Local crime statistics
1 recorded crimes in the local area (June 2026)
Top categories:
Source: data.police.uk · within 1 mile
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Fees and funding
| Care type | Weekly fee | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Residential care | from £1,295 Indicative fee for an en-suite room | Indicative fee for an en-suite room |
- Funding accepted
- Not stated
Gloucestershire usually pays £923 a week for residential care; families typically top up about £372 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
| Year | Council rate (per week) |
|---|---|
| 2024 | £887 |
| 2025 | £923 |
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Local health safety net
OSJCT Chestnut Court is backed by a local NHS health network. The nearest A&E is Gloucestershire Royal Hospital, 3.4 miles away. The local GP practice is QUEDGELEY MEDICAL CENTRE, 0.4 miles away, rated ‘Good’ by the CQC.
Nearest services from NHS ODS + postcodes.io + CQC, by straight-line distance.
Community & connection in Gloucester
Local clubs, charities and support groups that help older residents stay active and connected.
The Mothers' Union - Gloucester Diocese
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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…
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…
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…
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.
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…
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Part of The Orders of St John Care Trust
OSJCT Chestnut Court is one of 96 homes run by The Orders of St John Care Trust on AskBart. See how the group's homes are rated and where it operates.
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Information last reviewed October 2026.
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