The Steppes Residential Care Home
Residential care home in Stroud, Gloucestershire
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).
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About
The Steppes Residential Care Home is a family-run residential home for older people. It was established in 1981 and stands in the Cotswold town of Nailsworth, Gloucestershire. As a small, independent home with 29 registered beds, it aims to provide a family-style environment. The home occupies a Cotswold stone building that has been converted into accommodation for its residents. Gardens lie to the front and side, with a stream running alongside and several patio areas. Shops, a post office, a library and a doctors' surgery are close by.
The Care Quality Commission rated the home Good overall in its 2025 report. Its key-question ratings are Good for being effective, caring, responsive and well-led, and Requires Improvement for being safe.
Care provided
Facilities
What's nearby
- Near a main road
- Fire station about 450 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
- AllotmentsSparse
- Play SpaceAdequate
- Golf CourseLimited
- Public ParkLimited
- Tennis CourtPlentiful
- Bowling GreenSparse
- Playing FieldSparse
Local Amenities
- Pubs & BarsSparse
- Restaurants & CafesAdequate
- Retail ShoppingAdequate
- SupermarketsSparse
- TakeawaysSparse
Local crime statistics
1 recorded crimes in the local area (April 2026)
Top categories:
Source: data.police.uk · within 1 mile
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 Steppes Residential Care Home is backed by a local NHS health network. The nearest A&E is Gloucestershire Royal Hospital, 12 miles away. The local GP practice is PRICES MILL SURGERY, 0.2 miles away, rated ‘Good’ by the CQC.
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.
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Information last reviewed October 2026.
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