Dalkeith

285 Gloucester Road, Cheltenham, Gloucestershire, GL51 7AD

01242522209

Care Type

Residential Care

CQC rating published

1 October 2026

Provider

Amicis Care Limited

Beds

20 beds

About Dalkeith

Dalkeith is a residential care home located in Gloucestershire, South West. Its registered care categories include dementia, mental health, older people, physical disabilities, sensory impairments, and younger adults. The home has 20 beds. CQC records an overall rating of Good, published in October 2026. The home is operated by Amicis Care Limited.

Specialist Care

DementiaMental healthOlder peoplePhysical disabilitiesSensory impairmentsYounger adults

5 Questions to Ask on Your Visit

When visiting Dalkeith, consider asking...

1.What specific dementia training do staff receive and how recently?
2.How do you support a resident who becomes distressed or confused?
3.How does the home keep a record of a resident's life history and personal preferences?
4.How do you involve families as dementia progresses and communication becomes harder?
5.What happens when a resident's dementia reaches an advanced stage?

5 Things to Look For on Your Visit

When you visit Dalkeith, look out for...

1.Is the environment calm, uncluttered and easy to navigate?
2.Do staff speak to residents with patience and dignity, even if they repeat themselves?
3.Are there memory cues around the home -- photos, familiar objects, clear signage?
4.Do residents seem settled and safe, or agitated and unsupervised?
5.Is there meaningful activity happening, or are residents just sitting quietly with nothing to do?

Could the NHS fund Dalkeith's fees?

The average nursing home costs £1,535 per week. That's £79,820 a year. NHS Continuing Healthcare could cover all of it. No means test, no contribution from you.

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