The Old Rectory
Care home in Longhope, Gloucestershire
Operated by E.C. Investments (Gloucestershire)
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- Peaceful Neighbourhood — Among the lowest for recorded anti-social behaviour and public disorder of comparable areas (police-recorded crime).
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About
The Old Rectory is a residential care home for older people located in Longhope, Gloucestershire, near the Herefordshire border. The home provides care for 29 residents and is situated in wooded grounds in the village, which has a post office, general store and other local amenities.
The Old Rectory was rated Good by the Care Quality Commission, with the rating published in 2019. The home was marked as Outstanding for Caring, and Good across Safe, Effective, Responsive and Well-led domains.
Food hygiene rating
Very good
Food Standards Agency · inspected July 2025
What's nearby
Straight-line distances. A&E departments from the NHS website.
What’s in the area
Outdoor Spaces
- AllotmentsSparse
- Play SpaceLimited
- Golf CourseLimited
- Public ParkLimited
- Tennis CourtLimited
- Bowling GreenLimited
- Playing FieldLimited
Local Amenities
- Pubs & BarsSparse
- Restaurants & CafesLimited
- Retail ShoppingLimited
- SupermarketsLimited
- TakeawaysLimited
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 Old Rectory is backed by a local NHS health network. The nearest A&E is Gloucestershire Royal Hospital, 9.8 miles away. The local GP practice is MITCHELDEAN SURGERY, 1.4 miles away, rated ‘Good’ by the CQC.
Nearest services from NHS ODS + postcodes.io + CQC, by straight-line distance.
Community & connection in Longhope
Local clubs, charities and support groups that help older residents stay active and connected.
Gloucestershire Older Persons Association
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Part of E.C. Investments (Gloucestershire)
The Old Rectory is one of 3 homes run by E.C. Investments (Gloucestershire) 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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