The Elms
Care home in Coleford, Gloucestershire
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About
The Elms is a 28-bed care home in Coleford, Forest of Dean, Gloucestershire. It was rated Good by the Care Quality Commission, with all five key questions—Safe, Effective, Caring, Responsive and Well-led—graded Good in the 2025 inspection report.
What's nearby
- Set back from main road noise
Straight-line distances. Road and rail noise from government strategic noise mapping (modelled, not measured). Locations © OpenStreetMap contributors.
What’s in the area
Outdoor Spaces
- AllotmentsLimited
- Play SpaceLimited
- Golf CourseLimited
- Public ParkLimited
- Tennis CourtSparse
- Bowling GreenLimited
- Playing FieldLimited
Local Amenities
- Pubs & BarsLimited
- Restaurants & CafesLimited
- Retail ShoppingLimited
- SupermarketsLimited
- TakeawaysLimited
Local crime statistics
49 recorded crimes in the local area (January 2026)
Top categories:
Source: data.police.uk · within 1 mile
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Fees and funding
| Care type | Weekly fee | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Residential care | Fees on request | — |
- Funding accepted
- Not stated
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 |
What Gloucestershire council pays care homes, and whether it will help with fees
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Local health safety net
The Elms is backed by a local NHS health network. The nearest A&E is The County Hospital, Hereford, 17.3 miles away. The local GP practice is DIXTON ROAD SURGERY, 2.5 miles away.
Nearest services from NHS ODS + postcodes.io + CQC, by straight-line distance.
Community & connection in Coleford
Local clubs, charities and support groups that help older residents stay active and connected.
Mount of Olives, Coleford
Sunday and weeknight services for all ages. Little Angels for carers & children up to 5yr; Kids Church for primary school age during Sunday AM service; SLAM for children 4yrs to Year 6; Ignite…
Lydbrook Area Community Care Association
Activities and services for people in need and socially isolated within the Forest of Dean area.Services included, , Community Transport, Wellbeing and Benefits advice and information, Lunch…
Forest of Dean Crossroads Caring for Carers
Forest of Dean Crossroads provides respite breaks for Carers in the form of daycare services, social groups and community respite. We also work in partnership with Adult and Social Care…
Lydney Dial-a-ride and Community Transport
Community Transport - Dial-a-Ride service
Information last reviewed October 2026.
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