Care Homes in Stroud
Stroud has 12 CQC registered care homes. 11 are rated Good, 1 Requires improvement. 9 of the 12 were last inspected more than three years ago.
Source: Care Quality Commission register, kept up to date as ratings change.
Stroud at a glance
What the local numbers say about care for older people in Stroud, to help you judge the options below.
- Gloucestershire County Council pays, residential care: £923 a week. Self-funders are typically asked £1,400 to £1,650, median £1,549
- Care home beds filled across Gloucestershire: 85%. The 12 month average is 85%.
- Care home beds per 1,000 people aged 75+: 55. Gloucestershire average is 65.
- People aged 75 and over: 15,900. Rising to 18,900 by 2035, up 19%
- Care homes, last 12 months: 0 opened, 0 closed. 7 changed owner, covering 294 beds.
- Who pays, across Gloucestershire (estimate): 34% council, 46% self. The rest is NHS funded or other.
- Living with dementia, aged 65 and over (estimate): 2,000. Rising to 2,600 by 2035, up 28%
- People aged 85 and over: 4,200. Rising to 6,400 by 2035, up 55%
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Arranging and funding a care home place in Stroud
A sequence rather than a single decision
Public help towards a placement is not one decision but a series of them, and the series takes time. An assessment of care needs comes first, a financial assessment follows, and only then is the level of any contribution clear. Beginning while the present arrangement still holds is what keeps the choice open, because families who start late usually end up taking whatever room happens to be free.
The care needs assessment
Anyone who appears to need care and support has a right to an assessment, whatever their savings. It is carried out by Gloucestershire County Council, which considers what the person can manage safely alone and what support would close the gap. Ask for it in writing where you can and keep a note of names and dates. A relative providing regular unpaid support can request a separate carer's assessment, and a hospital discharge team can start the process for someone currently an inpatient.
Who pays and how much
The financial assessment establishes what, if anything, the local authority contributes. Savings and most income are counted, and the value of a property may also be taken into account for a permanent placement, depending on who else still lives in it. Weekly fees differ across the twelve homes listed here and can differ within a single home according to the room and the level of support required. Ask for the figure in writing together with a clear statement of what it excludes. Where public funding meets part of the cost at a home charging above the usual rate, a third party may be asked to make up the difference.
Choosing the right home in Stroud and what to look for
When the ratings agree with each other
Eleven homes sharing the same rating will not sort themselves into an order for you, which makes the reports behind those ratings more useful than the ratings themselves. Look at when each inspection took place, what inspectors singled out and whether anything was flagged for attention. For the home rated Requires Improvement, read what was found and what the provider was asked to put right before ruling it out, because some findings are administrative and others are not.
Matching the home to the person
Write down how the person actually spends a day before comparing anywhere: when they wake, what they like to eat, whether they want company or quiet. Homes here differ far more in atmosphere than in furnishings, and settings such as Highfield House, Winslow House and The Steppes Residential Care Home will each suit a different temperament.
What to ask on a visit
Go twice if you can, and time one visit around a mealtime. Ask how many care staff are on duty by day and overnight, how long the registered manager has been in post and how much the team has changed over the past year. Ask what the home would do if needs increased, and whether it has recently supported someone in a similar position, since a concrete example tells you far more than a general assurance.
12 care homes in Stroud
- Northfield House · Folly Lane, Stroud, Gloucestershire, GL5 1SP
Care home · CQC Requires improvement · Run by Northfield Care Limited
We at Northfield House warmly welcome you to our residential care home in the heart of Stroud, Gloucestershire, where compassionate older person care and dementia support form the foundation of everything we do. Nestled within the charming...
Specialisms: Older Person Care, Dementia Care, Younger Adults, Respite Care - Highfield House · London Road, Stroud, Gloucestershire, GL5 2AJ
Care home · CQC Good · Run by Stroud Care Services Limited
Highfield House is a residential care home in Stroud for adults with a learning disability, autistic adults and people living with mental health conditions. Most of the people we support are younger adults, and we also offer respite stays....
Specialisms: Learning Disability / Autism, Mental Health, Younger Adults, Respite Care - Ruskin Mill College · The Fisheries, Stroud, Gloucestershire, GL6 0PL
Care home · CQC Good · Run by Ruskin Mill Trust Limited
We at Ruskin Mill College are proud to offer a warm and welcoming residential care home in the heart of Stroud, supporting younger adults with learning disabilities, autism, and mental health needs within a nurturing community setting....
Specialisms: Learning Disability / Autism, Mental Health, Younger Adults, Respite Care - Winslow House · Springhill, Stroud, Gloucestershire, GL6 0LS
Care home · CQC Good · Run by Winslow House Limited
We at Winslow House are proud to offer a warm and welcoming residential care home in the heart of Stroud, Gloucestershire, where older people can enjoy comfort, companionship, and compassionate support every day. Nestled within the...
Specialisms: Older Person Care, Respite Care - Cherry Tree Close · 3 Cherry Tree Close, Stroud, Gloucestershire, GL6 0DX
Care home · CQC Good · Run by Gloucestershire Group Homes Limited
We are a residential home in Stroud supporting adults with learning disabilities and autistic people, including older people who need help with daily living. The house is run as a household rather than an institution. People living here...
Specialisms: Older Person Care, Learning Disability / Autism, Respite Care - Court Community Trust · Stroud Court, Stroud, Gloucestershire, GL6 9AN
Care home · CQC Good · Run by Stroud Court Community Trust Limited
We at Stroud Court Community Trust are proud to offer specialised residential care in the heart of Stroud, Gloucestershire, welcoming adults with learning disabilities and autism into a supportive community where every individual is...
Specialisms: Learning Disability / Autism, Respite Care - Longhouse · Longhouse, Stroud, Gloucestershire, GL5 4LD
Care home · CQC Good · Run by Gloucestershire County Council
Longhouse is a residential care home in Stroud, Gloucestershire, supporting adults with a learning disability or autism. We also offer respite stays, which can give a family carer a genuine break while the person staying with us has...
Specialisms: Learning Disability / Autism, Respite Care - HF Trust - 330 Westward Road · 330 Westward Road, Stroud, Gloucestershire, GL5 4TU
Care home · CQC Good · Run by HF Trust Limited
We at HF Trust 330 Westward Road are proud to offer a welcoming residential care home in the heart of Stroud, Gloucestershire, dedicated to supporting adults with learning disabilities and autism. Our home provides a nurturing setting...
Specialisms: Learning Disability / Autism, Respite Care - Longridge Court · Bulls Cross, Stroud, Gloucestershire, GL6 7HU
Care home · CQC Good · Run by Voyage 1 Limited
Longridge Court is a residential care home in Stroud in Gloucestershire, supporting adults, including younger adults, who have a learning disability or autism. Respite stays are available as well as permanent places. We think of the people...
Specialisms: Learning Disability / Autism, Younger Adults, Respite Care - More Hall Convent · Randwick, Stroud, Gloucestershire, GL6 6EP
Care home · CQC Good · Run by Grace and Compassion Benedictines CIO
More Hall Convent is a residential care home in Stroud in Gloucestershire. We care for older people, including people with physical disabilities and people whose sight or hearing is impaired, and we offer respite stays alongside permanent...
Specialisms: Older Person Care, Physical Disability, Visual / Hearing Impairment, Respite Care - 4 Box Crescent · 4 Box Crescent, Stroud, Gloucestershire, GL6 9DJ
Care home · CQC Good · Run by Gloucestershire Group Homes Limited
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...
Specialisms: Learning Disability / Autism, Younger Adults, Respite Care - The Steppes Residential Care Home · Cossack Square, Stroud, Gloucestershire, GL6 0DB
Care home · CQC Good · Run by The Steppes Care Limited
We are The Steppes, a residential care home in Stroud caring for older people. What we offer is residential care done properly rather than anything more elaborate. Help with washing, dressing and moving about safely. Support with...
Specialisms: Older Person Care, Respite Care
What care costs in Gloucestershire, per week
| Type of care | What the council pays | What self-funders are typically asked |
|---|---|---|
| Residential care South West figure, because too few Gloucestershire homes publish this price. 52 homes. Median £1,549. | £923 | £1,400 to £1,650 |
| Nursing care South West figure, because too few Gloucestershire homes publish this price. 16 homes. Median £1,810. | £874 | £1,599 to £1,983 |
| Residential dementia care South West figure, because too few Gloucestershire homes publish this price. 19 homes. Median £1,665. | Not published separately | £1,450 to £1,813 |
| Nursing dementia care England figure, because too few Gloucestershire homes publish this price. 75 homes. Median £2,050. | Not published separately | £1,890 to £2,221 |
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. Powered by Orrery Intelligence.
Inspected most recently
- Longhouse, 3 August 2026, Good
- Winslow House, 20 May 2025, Good
- The Steppes Residential Care Home, 1 May 2025, Good
Longest since a report
- Stroud Court Community Trust, 29 August 2018, Good
- More Hall Convent, 8 September 2018, Good
- Cherry Tree Close, 6 April 2019, Good
Frequently asked questions about care homes in Stroud
How many care homes are there in Stroud?
Stroud has 12 CQC registered care homes: 11 Good, 1 Requires improvement. Counts come from the CQC register and are kept up to date as ratings change.
How much does a care home cost in Stroud?
Gloucestershire County Council pays an average of £923 a week for residential care. Self-funders are typically asked £1,400 to £1,650 a week. South West figure, because too few Gloucestershire homes publish this price. 52 homes. Median £1,549. 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.
Which care homes in Stroud were inspected most recently?
Longhouse (3 August 2026), Winslow House (20 May 2025) and The Steppes Residential Care Home (1 May 2025) have the most recent CQC reports.