Beechcroft - Cheltenham
Cheltenham, GL51 · 0.6 km · 4 beds
CQC: Good
ResidentialChoice Care Group
Fee not published
Area typical £1,423 a week
Or a live-in carer at home through PrimeCarers: typically £1,130 a week
CQC: Requires improvement
Ambleside
69 Hatherley Road, Cheltenham, GL51 6EG
Residential care home · 18 beds · Mr and Mrs J C Walsh
- Weekly fee
- £1,100 to £1,500
- published by the home, August 2026
- CQC rating
- Requires improvement
- May 2026
- Beds
- 18
- residential
- Family reviews
- None yet
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Compare with a live-in carer at home through PrimeCarers
Ambleside's stated fee
£1,100a week
About £57,200 a year
For a couple, two places: £2,200 a week
A live-in carer, at home£1,130a week
The typical live-in carer near Gloucestershire, set by the carer
A similar price for one person. At home, the carer you choose looks after only you.
A couple can share one carer, about £1,355 a week, £845 a week less than two places.
See live-in carers near Cheltenham
38 live-in carers on PrimeCarers within about an hour of Gloucestershire
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.
About Ambleside
Ambleside is a residential care home in Cheltenham, in the Gloucestershire council area, registered with the Care Quality Commission for up to 18 residents. It provides care for people living with dementia, older people and younger adults. It is run by Mr and Mrs J C Walsh. The home has been registered since December 2010.
At its latest inspection, published May 2026, the CQC rated Ambleside Requires improvement, which means the CQC found the service was not performing as well as it should and told it how to improve. Ratings can change after a new inspection, so check the CQC report before you visit.
Ambleside charges £1,100 to £1,500 a week for care home fees, a figure published on the home's own website in August 2026. That comes to about £57,200 a year. It is about 23% below the typical residential fee in Gloucestershire of £1,423 a week.
There are 200 registered care homes in Gloucestershire. The nearest to Ambleside include Beechcroft - Cheltenham, Dalkeith and The Granleys, 1 of which has a fee on record. A live-in carer at home, an alternative many families compare, typically costs about £1,120 a week across England.
Care provided
- Residential care
- Dementia care
- Older people
- Younger adults
Registration
- Provider
- Mr and Mrs J C Walsh
- Registered with CQC
- December 2010
- Latest CQC rating
- Requires improvement (May 2026)
- Council area
- Gloucestershire
- Town
- Cheltenham
The CQC inspection, explained
Rated Requires Improvement; inspectors found unsafe medicines management, incomplete risk records and weak quality checks.
We read the full inspection report and explain what inspectors praised, what concerned them, and what it means for your family. Read the CQC report explained →
Fees
Fees depend on the room and the level of care. Always confirm the current price with the home.
| Type of care | Weekly fee | Where this came from |
|---|---|---|
| Care home fees | £1,100 to £1,500 as of August 2026 From the home's website “between £1100 - £1500 per week if you’re paying for your own care.” View on Ambleside’s website | From the home's website “between £1100 - £1500 per week if you’re paying for your own care.” View on Ambleside’s website |
For comparison, a live-in carer at home through PrimeCarers typically costs £1,130 a week near Gloucestershire, and one carer can look after a couple.
Reviews
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Common questions about Ambleside
How much does Ambleside cost?
Ambleside charges £1,100 to £1,500 a week for care home fees (as of August 2026). Fees depend on the room and level of care, so confirm the current price with the home.
What is the CQC rating for Ambleside?
The Care Quality Commission rated Ambleside Requires improvement in May 2026. The full inspection report is on the CQC website.
Does Ambleside provide nursing care?
No. Ambleside is registered as a care home without nursing. Staff provide personal care; visiting district nurses cover nursing needs.
Does Ambleside offer dementia care?
Yes. Ambleside is registered to care for people living with dementia.
How many residents does Ambleside have?
Ambleside is registered for up to 18 residents.
Care at home
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.
Greta Klara K.
1 review
From £1,047 a week, 9 years caring
Based about 19 minutes from Gloucestershire. Can care for a couple
Sekai M.
2 reviews
From £1,400 a week, 15 years caring
Based about 20 minutes from Gloucestershire. Can care for a couple
RODIAT Kemisola O.
1 review
From £980 a week, 1 year caring
Based about 26 minutes from Gloucestershire. Can care for a couple
Josipa N.
1 review
From £1,400 a week, 9 years caring
Based about 29 minutes from Gloucestershire. Can care for a couple
“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”
See live-in carers near GloucestershireProfiles, rates and reviews are free to look at.
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.
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Another optionStay at home with a live-in carer near Cheltenham
A carer moves in, so there is no move, no shared lounge and your own routine. Each carer’s profile shows their rate, experience and reviews, and you choose who to talk to.
38 live-in carers on PrimeCarers within about an hour of Gloucestershire
Live-in, a week
typically £1,130
A couple sharing one carer about £1,355
Dalkeith
Cheltenham, GL51 · 0.6 km · 20 beds
CQC: Requires improvement
Fee not published
Area typical £1,423 a week
Or a live-in carer at home through PrimeCarers: typically £1,130 a week
The Granleys
Cheltenham, GL51 · 0.6 km · 17 beds
CQC: Good
ResidentialMrs Brenda Tapsell
Fee not published
Area typical £1,423 a week
Or a live-in carer at home through PrimeCarers: typically £1,130 a week