Care home costs in Gloucestershire
Weekly fees for 2026, from the homes that publish them. Updated as homes confirm their prices.
There are 200 care homes registered with the CQC in Gloucestershire, South West. 6 have a weekly fee on record with us, each dated and traced to where it came from.
The typical residential care home fee in Gloucestershire is £1,423 a week, about £74,009 a year. The middle half of homes charge between £1,286 and £1,532. That is about 5% more than the South West average of £1,350. That is about 9% more than the England figure of £1,300.
Nursing homes charge more because registered nurses are on site. Across the South West the typical nursing fee is £1,593 a week. The NHS pays a weekly contribution towards the nursing part of the fee, direct to the home.
Of the homes with a published fee, Avalon Residential Home in Gloucester is the least expensive at £1,000 a week and Oakhaven Residential Care Home in Cheltenham the most at £1,523. A gap that size within one council area is normal: the room, the building and whether nursing is included all move the price.
Compare with a live-in carer at home through PrimeCarers
About £74,009 a year
For a couple, two places: £2,847 a week
Nursing care: £1,593 a week in the South West
A live-in carer, at homeThe typical live-in carer near Gloucestershire, set by the carer
Staying at home could cost about £293 a week less, £15,249 over a year
A couple can share one carer, about £1,355 a week, £1,492 a week less than two places.
PrimeCarers runs this site. Carers on it are self-employed and set their own rates. Every carer has had an enhanced DBS check in the last 18 months, ID and right-to-work checks and an online interview. Their skills and training are for you to check with them.
Care homes in Gloucestershire with a fee on record
| Care home | Town | CQC | From, a week | vs typical |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A live-in carer at home, PrimeCarers For comparison. One carer can look after a couple | Near Gloucestershire | Not a care home | £1,130 | 21% below |
| Avalon Residential Home Dementia | Gloucester | CQC: Good | £1,000 | 30% below |
| Ambleside Dementia | Cheltenham | CQC: Requires improvement | £1,100 | 23% below |
| Oak Tree Mews Dementia | Moreton-in-Marsh | CQC: Requires improvement | £1,245 | 13% below |
| Parton House Dementia | Gloucester | CQC: Good | £1,391 | about typical |
| Bredon View Dementia | Cheltenham | CQC: Good | £1,465 | 3% above |
| Oakhaven Residential Care Home | Cheltenham | CQC: Outstanding | £1,523 | 7% above |
“From” is the lowest weekly figure the home has published or confirmed to us, dated on each home’s page. Homes that add or correct a fee appear here within the day.
How Gloucestershire compares with nearby areas
| Council area | Residential, a week | Nursing, a week | Homes with fees |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gloucestershire | £1,423 | 6 | |
| Worcestershire | £1,397 | £1,728 | 12 |
What the fee includes
A care home fee in Gloucestershire normally covers the room, meals, laundry, heating and personal care. Nursing homes add care from registered nurses. Hairdressing, chiropody, trips out, newspapers and some toiletries are usually charged on top, so ask for the list of extras before you sign.
Larger rooms, en suites and garden views cost more. Fees are reviewed once a year, usually in April; ask what last year’s increase was.
Who pays in Gloucestershire
If you have more than £23,250 in savings and assets you will normally pay the full fee yourself. Below that, Gloucestershire council assesses what you can contribute. The value of your home counts unless a partner or certain relatives still live there.
If you need nursing care the NHS pays a weekly contribution direct to the home. People with very high health needs may qualify for NHS Continuing Healthcare, which covers the whole fee.
Full guides: who pays, and when the council helps, NHS funded nursing care and Continuing Healthcare.
Care home or live-in care in Gloucestershire?
A live-in carer through PrimeCarers typically costs £1,130 a week near Gloucestershire for one person and the same carer can look after a couple. The typical residential fee in Gloucestershire is £1,423 a week per person, so for a couple live-in care is usually far cheaper than two care home places. Complex live-in care, for higher needs, is typically about £1,344 a week.
38 live-in carers within about an hour of Gloucestershire
These are self-employed carers on PrimeCarers, the introductory agency that runs this directory. Each has a profile with their own rates and reviews from families, and you choose who to talk to.
Most charge £1,030 to £1,360 a week. 31 can care for a couple. 12 years' experience on average.
“She was very caring, kind and patient to all his needs, she built up a wondetful rapport with him, she was dedicated and was there for him through good times as well as through the tough times”
Every carer has had an enhanced DBS check in the last 18 months, ID and right-to-work checks and an online interview. Their skills and training are for you to check with them. Carers set their own rates, and who is free changes week to week.
Common questions
How much does a care home in Gloucestershire cost a week?
The typical residential care home in Gloucestershire charges £1,423 a week, based on 6 homes with a fee on record. Every home page shows where its figure came from and when.
How much does a care home in Gloucestershire cost a year?
At £1,423 a week a year in a residential care home comes to about £74,009, and nursing care about £82,836. Most homes raise fees once a year, usually in April.
What is the cheapest care home in Gloucestershire?
Avalon Residential Home in Gloucester has the lowest published fee we hold for Gloucestershire, from £1,000 a week (residential care). The full table on this page lists every home with a fee on record, cheapest first.
Will Gloucestershire council pay for my care home?
If your savings and assets are below £23,250, Gloucestershire council will assess your needs and what you can afford, and may pay part or all of the fee. Councils pay a set rate; if the home you choose charges more, a relative or friend may need to pay a top-up. Ask the adult social care team for a needs assessment first.
Is live-in care cheaper than a care home in Gloucestershire?
A live-in carer through PrimeCarers typically costs £1,130 a week near Gloucestershire, and complex care about £1,344. Against the typical Gloucestershire residential fee of £1,423 it is less for one person, and for a couple it is usually much cheaper because one carer looks after both.
Fees last checked October 2026.