The Hollies

The Hollies Care Home

Nursing home in Stroud, Gloucestershire

CQC Good62 bedsDementiaNursing
NeighbourhoodWell ServedPeaceful Neighbourhood
What do these badges mean?
  • 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).
AddressDrake Ln, Dursley GL11 5HA, UK
Beds62
Weekly feefrom £1,650 · 2026
En-suite87%

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About

The Hollies is a 62-bed care home in Stroud, Gloucestershire, providing nursing care, dementia support and respite services. The home is rated Good by the Care Quality Commission overall, with Good grades across Safe, Effective, Caring and Responsive; the Well-led key question is rated Requires Improvement.

Care provided

Dementia
Nursing
Respite

Facilities

Activity Room
Bar
Cafe or Restaurant
Cinema
Dining Area
Family Room
Gardens
Hair & Beauty Salon
Library & Reading Room
Lift

Activities

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

Food hygiene rating

Very good

Food Standards Agency · inspected June 2025

What's nearby

GP surgery800 m
A&E: Gloucestershire Royal Hospital13.5 miles
Bus stop650 m
Train station3.2 miles
Shops650 m
Pub or bar950 m
  • Near a main road
  • Fire station about 900 m away

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

  • AllotmentsAmple
  • Play SpaceAdequate
  • Golf CourseSparse
  • Public ParkSparse
  • Tennis CourtAmple
  • Bowling GreenAdequate
  • Playing FieldSparse

Local Amenities

  • Pubs & BarsSparse
  • Restaurants & CafesSparse
  • Retail ShoppingSparse
  • SupermarketsAdequate
  • TakeawaysAdequate

Local crime statistics

1 recorded crimes in the local area (April 2026)

Top categories:

Violent crime100%

Source: data.police.uk · within 1 mile

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Fees and funding

Care typeWeekly feeSource
Dementia careFees on request—
Nursing careFees on request—
Respite (short stay)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

Indicative weekly fee by year, against what Gloucestershire pays care homes.
YearThis home (per week)Council rate (per week)
2024—£887
2025—£923
2026£1,650—

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

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Local health safety net

The Hollies Care Home is backed by a local NHS health network. The nearest A&E is Gloucestershire Royal Hospital, 13.5 miles away. The local GP practice is MAY LANE SURGERY, 0.5 miles away, rated ‘Outstanding’ by the CQC.

Nearest hospital · A&E
Gloucestershire Royal Hospital · 13.5 mi
Nearest GP · CQC Outstanding
MAY LANE SURGERY · 0.5 mi

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

Community & connection in Stroud

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

Charity

Horsfall House

Horsfall House is a home in Minchinhampton supporting the local elderly population. We provide residential care, including for those with dementia, care within the home and access to a day centre.…

2.9 miles away · Source: Charity Commission (1208145)
Charity

The Minchinhampton Centre for the Elderly

The relief of the aged and disabled who are resident in and around Minchinhampton by the provsion of facilities for rehabilitation, recreation and leisure time occupation. This includes charity…

2.9 miles away · Source: Charity Commission (287479)
Charity

Tetbury & District University of the Third Age (U3a)

The advancement of education and in particular the education of older people and those retired from full time work, by all means including associated activities conducive to learning and personal…

7.5 miles away · Source: Charity Commission (1207448)
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…

7.8 miles away · Source: Charity Commission (1205184)

Frequently asked questions

Where is The Hollies located?
It is situated in Dursley and is close to popular amenities.
What is the CQC rating of The Hollies?
The Care Quality Commission (CQC) is England's health and social care services regulator. The Hollies is rated as good, based on the level of care and safety at the home.
What types of elderly care are available at The Hollies?
The following types of elderly care are available at this home: nursing, respite.
How many beds does The Hollies have?
Currently, there are 62 beds at the home.
Who owns The Hollies?
This care home is owned and operated by The Hollies.
What types of activities and events are available at this care home?
There are a variety of health and wellness activities available at The Hollies, including: Book and Poetry, Birthday & Holiday Celebrations, Beer, Cocktails & Wine.
What is the cost of care at The Hollies?
Prices will vary from home to home, depending on the level of elderly care required. At The Hollies the cost of care starts from £1,650 per week.

It's best to call the home directly on 01453 703536 to find out about the total cost of care for your unique needs.

Information last reviewed October 2026.

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