Gloucestershire House - Care Home with Nursing Physical Disabilities, Cheltenham
CQC Inspection Breakdown
| Safe | Good |
| Effective | Good |
| Caring | Good |
| Responsive | Outstanding |
| Well-led | Outstanding |
About Gloucestershire House - Care Home with Nursing Physical Disabilities
:Gloucestershire House is a care home that provides nursing and residential care and support for up to 30 people. Care and support was provided to people living with learning and physical disabilities. Support is provided within one adapted building.The service was developed and designed prior to Registering the Right Support and other best practice guidance being published.
Source: CQC inspection report
Specialisms
About Gloucestershire House - Care Home with Nursing Physical Disabilities
Situated in the GL53 postcode district of Cheltenham, Gloucestershire, Gloucestershire House - Care Home with Nursing Physical Disabilities operates as a care home with nursing focused on personalised, compassionate care. The home is operated by Leonard Cheshire Disability and can accommodate up to 30 residents. Following their most recent inspection on 12/03/2020, the Care Quality Commission rated Gloucestershire House - Care Home with Nursing Physical Disabilities as Outstanding. Across the five inspection categories, the home scored Outstanding for Responsive and Well-led; Good for Safe, Effective, Caring. The home caters to a range of care needs, including caring for adults under 65 yrs, caring for adults over 65 yrs and physical disabilities. The service supports older people, physical disability, younger adults. Regulated activities at the home include accommodation for persons who require nursing or personal care and treatment of disease, disorder or injury. The GL53 postcode area has 7 registered care homes with a combined 335 beds — so there are options to compare in the local area.
Finding the right care home is a deeply personal decision, and we hope this information helps you and your family feel more confident as you explore your options. Every person deserves care that respects their individuality, and the right home will feel welcoming from the moment you walk through the door.
Gloucestershire House - Care Home with Nursing Physical Disabilities is one of the care homes in Gloucestershire — a local authority with 197 CQC-registered homes, 163 of which are rated Good or Outstanding.
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Further Reading & Official Sources
- Official CQC inspection report for Gloucestershire House - Care Home with Nursing Physical Disabilities
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What to Expect When Visiting
When visiting a nursing care home, it helps to see the clinical environment in action alongside the day-to-day living spaces. A good visit should leave you feeling reassured about both the medical and emotional care on offer.
- Try to visit at different times of day, including mealtimes, to see the home in action.
- Speak with staff and, if possible, current residents or their families about their experience.
- Ask about the nurse-to-resident ratio, especially during nights and weekends.
- Check whether the home can manage any specific medical conditions or equipment needs.
- Assess the accessibility of corridors, bathrooms, and outdoor areas for wheelchair users.
Questions to Ask When Visiting
It can be hard to know what to ask during a care home visit. Here are some questions tailored to Gloucestershire House - Care Home with Nursing Physical Disabilities's type of care that may help guide your conversation:
- 1 What medical conditions do your nurses have experience managing?
- 2 How quickly can a nurse attend to a resident in an emergency?
- 3 Are there regular GP visits, or do residents need to travel for appointments?
- 4 What is your approach to pain management and end-of-life care?
For a more complete checklist, see our guide to choosing a care home.
Official CQC Inspection Report
The Care Quality Commission last inspected Gloucestershire House - Care Home with Nursing Physical Disabilities on 12/03/2020 and rated it Outstanding. The full report includes detailed findings on safety, staffing, and quality of care.
Read the full CQC reportWhat families typically look for
- - Whether nurses are on-site 24 hours and their qualifications
- - How the home manages medication and medical emergencies
- - Staff-to-resident ratios, especially overnight
These reflect common priorities we see from families researching care homes. For personalised advice, we recommend visiting in person and speaking to current families.
Frequently Asked Questions
What medical conditions do your nurses have experience managing?
Gloucestershire House - Care Home with Nursing Physical Disabilities has nursing staff experienced in supporting people with caring for adults under 65 yrs and caring for adults over 65 yrs. In the most recent CQC inspection on 12/03/2020, the home was rated Good for Safe care — a category that covers clinical training, medication management, and infection control. Ask the nursing team directly about any specific medical conditions during your visit.
How quickly can a nurse attend to a resident in an emergency?
CQC inspectors rated Gloucestershire House - Care Home with Nursing Physical Disabilities as Good for Safe care on 12/03/2020. The Safe domain covers emergency protocols, staffing ratios, and risk management. Ask the home about nurse-to-resident ratios specifically during night and weekend shifts, when response times are most critical.
Are there regular GP visits, or do residents need to travel for appointments?
Residents at Gloucestershire House - Care Home with Nursing Physical Disabilities typically remain registered with a local GP who can visit the home for routine and urgent appointments. As a nursing care home, on-site nurses handle day-to-day clinical care. Ask the home which GP surgery they work with and how specialist referrals are managed.
What is your approach to pain management and end-of-life care?
CQC inspectors rated Gloucestershire House - Care Home with Nursing Physical Disabilities as Good for Caring on 12/03/2020. This domain specifically assesses how staff treat residents with compassion and dignity, including during palliative and end-of-life care. Ask the nursing team about their approach to pain management and whether they work with a local hospice or palliative care team.
What is the CQC rating for Gloucestershire House - Care Home with Nursing Physical Disabilities?
Gloucestershire House - Care Home with Nursing Physical Disabilities in Cheltenham is rated Outstanding by the Care Quality Commission. The most recent inspection was on 12/03/2020. The home has 30 beds.
How many beds does Gloucestershire House - Care Home with Nursing Physical Disabilities have?
Gloucestershire House - Care Home with Nursing Physical Disabilities has 30 beds and operates as a care home with nursing in Cheltenham.
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