Care Homes in GL5
The GL5 postcode district has 9 CQC-registered care homes with a combined 283 beds, falling under Gloucestershire council. 7 are rated Good. 1 home currently requires improvement. 1 home has not yet been inspected.
About care in GL5
GL5 covers Stroud and the lower Stroud valleys in Gloucestershire, a market town set in a landscape of former textile mills and steep wooded hillsides administered by Stroud District Council. The postcode district contains 9 CQC-registered care homes with 283 beds. Seven homes are rated Good and one Requires Improvement, with no Outstanding facilities currently in the district. Scarlet House is the largest provider at 86 beds. The rural and semi-rural character of GL5 means care provision is spread across Stroud itself and surrounding villages. Families in the Stroud area will find predominantly Good-rated residential and nursing care, with neighbouring GL4 and GL6 offering additional options.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many care homes are in the GL5 postcode area?
There are 9 CQC-registered care homes in GL5, offering a combined 283 beds. These range from residential homes for older people through to specialist nursing and dementia care facilities.
What CQC ratings do care homes in GL5 have?
Of the 9 care homes in GL5: 0 are rated Outstanding; 7 are rated Good; 1 requires improvement; and 1 has not yet been inspected. Ratings are awarded by the Care Quality Commission following on-site inspections.
What is the highest-rated care home in GL5?
Scarlet House is among the highest-rated care homes in GL5, holding a CQC rating of Good with 86 beds. You can view its full inspection results and contact details on its profile page.
Which local authority covers the GL5 postcode?
The GL5 postcode area falls under Gloucestershire. Your local council's adult social care team can carry out a needs assessment and, if eligible, help fund or arrange care home placements within their area.
How do I choose a care home in GL5?
Start by checking each home's CQC rating and reading the latest inspection report, which you can access via the CQC website or each home's page on carehome.page. Consider visiting your shortlisted homes in person and asking about staffing ratios, activities programmes, and how the home manages residents' specific needs — whether that's dementia care, nursing support, or specialist conditions. If funding is a concern, contact Gloucestershire's adult social care team for a needs and financial assessment.
Data from the Care Quality Commission, last updated March 2026. How we use this data