Care Homes in Gloucestershire
Gloucestershire is a local authority in the South West region of England with 197 CQC-registered care homes and 5,962 beds in total. 12 homes have achieved an Outstanding rating from the Care Quality Commission , while 151 are rated Good. 23 homes require improvement. Care homes in Gloucestershire span 27 postcode districts.
Areas in Gloucestershire
Specialist Care in Gloucestershire
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GL17 (7)
GL53 (7)
GL52 (6)
GL51 (17)
GL4 (17)
GL1 (19)
GL50 (10)
GL5 (9)
GL11 (5)
GL15 (7)
GL2 (20)
GL6 (16)
GL16 (4)
GL14 (11)
GL7 (8)
GL10 (5)
GL20 (4)
GL3 (4)
GL19 (4)
GL8 (2)
GL54 (4)
GL55 (3)
NP16 (2)
GL56 (2)
Choosing a Care Home in Gloucestershire
With 197 care homes across Gloucestershire, families have 163 well-rated options to consider. 23 homes currently require improvement — always read the latest CQC inspection report before visiting.
We recommend shortlisting three to five homes, visiting each in person, and using our guide to choosing a care home to compare them systematically. Before committing, it is also worth understanding how care home fees are funded in Gloucestershire — the local authority may contribute towards costs depending on the level of assessed need and financial circumstances.
Gloucestershire has 12 Outstanding-rated homes — see the full comparison of best care homes in Gloucestershire.
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Data from the Care Quality Commission, last updated March 2026. How we use this data