Charnwood House Nursing Home
Gloucester, GL2 · 0.2 km · 35 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
CQC: Good
Avalon Residential Home
17 Barnwood Road, Gloucester, GL2 0RZ
Residential care home · 20 beds · ARTI Care Homes
- Weekly fee
- from £1,000
- reported by the home, September 2026
- CQC rating
- Good
- October 2019
- Beds
- 20
- residential
- Family reviews
- None yet
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Avalon Residential Home's reported fee
£1,000a week
About £52,000 a year
For a couple, two places: £2,000 a week
A live-in carer, at home£1,130a week
The typical live-in carer near Gloucestershire, set by the carer
The care home costs less for one person. At home, the carer you choose looks after only you.
A couple can share one carer, about £1,355 a week, £645 a week less than two places.
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38 live-in carers on PrimeCarers within about an hour of Gloucestershire
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About Avalon Residential Home
Avalon Residential Home is a residential care home in Gloucester, in the Gloucestershire council area, registered with the Care Quality Commission for up to 20 residents. It provides care for people living with dementia, older people, people with mental health needs and people with a sensory impairment. It is run by ARTI Care Homes, which operates 2 care homes in England. The home has been registered since August 2015.
At its latest inspection, published October 2019, the CQC rated Avalon Residential Home Good, which means the CQC found the service performing well and meeting its expectations. Ratings can change after a new inspection, so check the CQC report before you visit.
Avalon Residential Home has told us it charges from £1,000 a week for residential care, a figure reported to us by the home, so treat it as a guide rather than a quote, in September 2026. That comes to about £52,000 a year. It is about 30% below the typical residential fee in Gloucestershire of £1,423 a week.
There are 200 registered care homes in Gloucestershire. The nearest to Avalon Residential Home include Charnwood House Nursing Home, The Red House and The Cedars. 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
- Mental health
- Sensory impairment
Registration
- Brand
- ARTI Care Homes
- Registered with CQC
- August 2015
- Latest CQC rating
- Good (October 2019)
- Council area
- Gloucestershire
- Town
- Gloucester
The CQC inspection, explained
- Safe?
- Good
- Are people protected from harm? Staffing, medicines, infection control, safeguarding.
- Effective?
- Good
- Does the care work? Training, consent, food and drink, working with GPs and nurses.
- Caring?
- Good
- Are people treated with kindness and dignity?
- Responsive?
- Good
- Is care built around the person? Care plans, activities, complaints.
- Well-led?
- Good
- Is the home run well? The manager, the culture, how problems get found and fixed.
Avalon Residential Home was inspected but not rated; inspectors found good COVID-19 infection control arrangements, with a fuller outbreak plan still to be developed.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Residential care | from £1,000 as of September 2026 Reported by the home “The weekly fees start at £1000.00.” | Reported by the home “The weekly fees start at £1000.00.” |
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 Avalon Residential Home
How much does Avalon Residential Home cost?
Avalon Residential Home charges from £1,000 a week for residential care (as of September 2026). Fees depend on the room and level of care, so confirm the current price with the home.
What is the CQC rating for Avalon Residential Home?
The Care Quality Commission rated Avalon Residential Home Good in October 2019. The full inspection report is on the CQC website.
Does Avalon Residential Home provide nursing care?
No. Avalon Residential Home is registered as a care home without nursing. Staff provide personal care; visiting district nurses cover nursing needs.
Does Avalon Residential Home offer dementia care?
Yes. Avalon Residential Home is registered to care for people living with dementia.
How many residents does Avalon Residential Home have?
Avalon Residential Home is registered for up to 20 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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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
The Red House
Gloucester, GL2 · 0.2 km · 7 beds
CQC: Good
ResidentialAccomplish Group
Fee not published
Area typical £1,423 a week
Or a live-in carer at home through PrimeCarers: typically £1,130 a week
The Cedars
Gloucester, GL2 · 0.3 km · 9 beds
CQC: Good
Fee not published
Area typical £1,423 a week
Or a live-in carer at home through PrimeCarers: typically £1,130 a week