4 Box Crescent
4 Box Crescent is a residential care home in Stroud, Gloucestershire (GL6 9DJ). It holds a CQC rating of Good.
About 4 Box Crescent
4 Box Crescent is a residential care home in Stroud, supporting adults and younger adults who have a learning disability or who are autistic. We are a small household, and being small is the point, because the support we offer depends on knowing people thoroughly. Everyone who lives here has a support plan written with them and in a form they can genuinely use. We take time to understand how each person communicates, including through routine, mood and behaviour, and we adjust what we do rather than expecting people to fit around us. Predictable days, careful attention to sensory needs and staff who do not constantly change are usually what make the difference between a settled week and a hard one. Life here is meant to look like anyone else's. People take part in the shopping and cooking, share the chores, decide what happens at the weekend, see family and friends, and get out into Stroud and the valleys around it. Where someone wants to learn to do more for themselves, we support the practice rather than taking the task over. We also offer respite stays, giving families a planned break and the person a stay somewhere they know. Our most recent overall rating from the Care Quality Commission is good.
Care provided at 4 Box Crescent
- Learning disability and autism support
- Younger adults care
- Respite care
- Last CQC inspection: 6 August 2021
Read the full inspection report on the CQC website.
What the inspectors found
A plain English summary of the Care Quality Commission inspection behind the current rating of 4 Box Crescent. Report published 6 August 2021.
- Inspectors visited on 7 July 2021 as part of a routine inspection.
- 2 places, 2 people were using the service at the time
- First assessment of the service
Safe
Risks to people were assessed and managed safely. Inspectors found there had been no recent consideration of water testing to reduce the risk of exposure to legionella bacteria. The provider took immediate action to put measures in place. Staff understood how to keep people safe, medicines were managed effectively, and the service was clean and well maintained.
Effective
People's needs were fully assessed and understood by staff, and were reflected in their care plans. People's food and drink preferences were clearly recorded, and people were fully involved in meal planning. People had access to the healthcare appointments they needed.
Caring
Inspectors saw positive interactions between people and staff. Staff treated people with respect and dignity. Feedback from people and relatives about the care they received was positive.
Responsive
Care was person centred and staff understood people's needs. People's independence was promoted. A complaints system was in place and people knew how to use it.
Well-led
The home was led by a management team who were passionate about promoting a good understanding of autism to achieve the best possible outcomes for people. Audits and checks were in place that found errors and led to improvements.
What people told the inspectors
Feedback from people and relatives about the care they received was positive. People told inspectors they really enjoyed the choice and standard of food.
Since the last inspection
This is the earliest inspection report we hold for this service, so there is no earlier rating to compare with.
- 6 August 2021: Routine inspection. This inspection gave the current rating.
Read the full report on the CQC website
Source: Care Quality Commission inspection report, summarised by CareAssura. Contains CQC data used under the Open Government Licence.
How 4 Box Crescent compares in Stroud
Measured against the 44 care homes registered in Stroud. The dark dot is this home.
- Size
- 2 places. Smaller than 42 of the 44 homes. The local average is 29 places.
- CQC rating
- Good. 33 of the 44 homes (75%) are rated Good or Outstanding. Across Gloucestershire the figure is 81%.
- Latest report
- 6 August 2021. 17 of the 44 homes have published a newer inspection report since.
- Registered
- October 2019. 14 of the 44 homes registered more recently.
Powered by Orrery Intelligence. Data: CQC register and Food Standards Agency ratings. Counts cover registered care homes in Stroud.
The local picture: Stroud
What the numbers say about care for older people in Stroud, in Gloucestershire.
What care costs in Gloucestershire, per week
| Type of care | What the council pays | What self-funders are typically asked |
|---|---|---|
| Residential care | £923 | £1,400 to £1,650 (South West figure, because too few Gloucestershire homes publish this price. 52 homes. Median £1,549.) |
| Nursing care | £874 | £1,599 to £1,983 (South West figure, because too few Gloucestershire homes publish this price. 16 homes. Median £1,810.) |
| Residential dementia care | Not published separately | £1,450 to £1,813 (South West figure, because too few Gloucestershire homes publish this price. 19 homes. Median £1,665.) |
| Nursing dementia care | Not published separately | £1,890 to £2,221 (England figure, because too few Gloucestershire homes publish this price. 75 homes. Median £2,050.) |
Published prices are often starting prices, and come from homes that publish fees, so treat them as a guide. Ask the home for its own price.
- People aged 75 and over: 15,900. Rising to 18,900 by 2035, up 19%
- People aged 85 and over: 4,200. Rising to 6,400 by 2035, up 55%
- Living with dementia, aged 65 and over (estimate): 2,000. Rising to 2,600 by 2035, up 28%
- Dementia diagnosis rate: 61%. The NHS ambition is 67%. Gloucestershire as a whole is 66%.
- Care home beds per 1,000 people aged 75+: 55. Gloucestershire average is 65.
- Care homes, last 12 months: 0 opened, 0 closed. 7 changed owner, covering 294 beds.
- Care home beds filled across Gloucestershire: 85%. The 12 month average is 85%.
- Who pays, across Gloucestershire (estimate): 34% council, 46% self. The rest is NHS funded or other.
Powered by Orrery Intelligence. Market model built 22 October 2026 (ONS 2022 based population projections, dementia estimates, CQC register), published care home prices, council planning records.
Good to know about 4 Box Crescent
Facts from public registers, and what is close by.
- Registered with CQC
- 17 October 2019, so 7 years.
- Run by
- Gloucestershire Group Homes Limited, which runs 6 adult social care services in England. All 6 that have a rating are rated Good or Outstanding.
Sources: CQC register, Food Standards Agency, OpenStreetMap contributors. Distances are in a straight line from the postcode, not walking or driving routes.
Local services near 4 Box Crescent
The closest places to this home, measured in a straight line from its postcode. They are the nearest, not necessarily the ones the home uses. Ask the home which GP, dentist and pharmacy its residents are registered with.
Nearest 24 hour A&E
- Gloucestershire Royal Hospital, Gloucester, 11.3 miles away
It is about 11.3 miles in a straight line from the postcode. The drive is usually longer. In an emergency call 999; the ambulance may take you elsewhere.
Nearest GP practices
- Minchinhampton Surgery, 1 mile away
- Prices Mill Surgery, 1.5 miles away
- Frithwood Surgery, 2.3 miles away
Nearest dentists
- Minchinhampton Dental Practice, 0.5 miles away (NHS.uk details)
- Fourways Dental Surgery, 2.6 miles away (NHS.uk details)
- Cotswold House, 2.8 miles away (NHS.uk details)
Nearest pharmacies
- Boots, 0.3 miles away
- Badham Pharmacy Limited, 1.2 miles away
- Boots, 2.3 miles away
Nearest railway stations
- Stroud (Glos) Station, 3 miles away
- Stonehouse Station, 4.6 miles away
- Cam & Dursley Station, 7.1 miles away
Around 4 Box Crescent
- H: 4 Box Crescent
- A: 24 hour A&E
- G: GP practice
- D: Dentist
- P: Pharmacy
- S: Railway station
Straight line distances, not routes. Places very close to the home are spread out slightly so they can be told apart.
Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Practice and pharmacy details from the NHS England Organisation Data Service. A&E sites from NHS England A&E data and the Organisation Data Service. Railway stations from the Department for Transport NaPTAN dataset. Distances are straight line and approximate.
Common questions about 4 Box Crescent
Where is 4 Box Crescent located?
4 Box Crescent is a residential care home in Stroud, Gloucestershire, GL6 9DJ. You can view its exact location and get directions from the map on this page.
What type of care does 4 Box Crescent provide?
4 Box Crescent is registered to provide residential personal care, with support that includes Learning disability and autism support, Younger adults care, Respite care. The full list of services is shown on this page.
What is 4 Box Crescent's CQC rating?
4 Box Crescent is registered with and inspected by the Care Quality Commission (CQC). Its most recent overall rating is Good following its last inspection on 6 August 2021. You can read the full CQC report from the link on this page.
Does 4 Box Crescent offer respite or short-term care?
Yes. 4 Box Crescent offers respite and short-term care. Availability changes regularly, so it is best to enquire directly.
Questions families ask about 4 Box Crescent
Can Mum or Dad stay here if their dementia gets worse?
No. 4 Box Crescent is not listed for dementia care on the CQC register. If dementia is likely, choose a home that is, so a second move is not needed later.
Is there a nurse on site if health needs change?
No. 4 Box Crescent is a residential care home without on-site nursing. District nurses and GPs visit, but someone who needs daily nursing may have to move to a nursing home.
Can they try a short stay before deciding?
Yes. Yes. 4 Box Crescent offers respite and short stays, which is a good way to see whether the home is the right fit.
Will they support end of life care, so there is no move at the hardest time?
Ask the home. End of life care is not listed on the register. Ask the manager whether residents can remain in the home with hospice or district nurse support.
Can she bring her cat or dog?
Ask the home. The home has not told us its pet policy yet. Ask directly; some homes allow small pets in residents' rooms or welcome visiting dogs.
Can a couple stay together?
Ask the home. We do not know whether the home has rooms for couples. Ask about shared or adjoining rooms if this matters.
Will the council help pay, or is it self funded only?
Ask the home. The home has not told us which funding it accepts. Most homes take both council funded and self funded residents; ask about council rates and any top up.
Do they take younger adults as well as older people?
Yes. Yes. 4 Box Crescent supports younger adults as well as older people.
Can I visit before deciding, and are there visiting hours?
Ask the home. Every home should welcome a visit. Call to arrange one, ideally at a mealtime or during an activity, and ask about visiting hours for family.
Typical weekly fees in the South West
4 Box Crescent has not published its fees yet. These are typical weekly fees for the South West, so you know roughly what to expect before you call.
- Residential care: £1,000 to £1,300 per week per person, typical range
Indicative figures for the South West, not a quote from 4 Box Crescent. Actual fees depend on the room, the level of care and how it is funded.
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