Great Western Court

33a Millbrook Street, Gloucester, Gloucestershire, GL1 4BG

01452423495

Care Type

Residential Care

Inspection date

29 October 2018

Provider

Gloucestershire County Council

Beds

30 beds

About Great Western Court

Great Western Court is a residential care home in Gloucestershire. Details of its most recent CQC inspection findings are set out below.

The service focuses on promoting people's independence and supporting their reablement goals. Feedback from residents about the quality of care and support is overwhelmingly positive, with people complimenting the caring nature of staff and feeling they are treated with dignity and respect. Each person's needs have been comprehensively assessed, with their support requirements and reablement goals clearly identified and recorded to guide staff.

People are supported to have maximum choice and control over their lives.

Source: CQC inspection report, 27 November 2018

Specialist Care

Older peoplePhysical disabilitiesYounger adults

Fees and availability

We have not verified a current weekly fee for this home. Ask for a written quote based on the room and care needed, including any extra charges.

Check current vacancies, the admission assessment and visiting arrangements directly with the home.

Care and inspection details

Checked against the CQC register on 20 September 2026. This is a check of published information, not a visit to the home.

Registered service: Care home service without nursing
Registered capacity: 30 places — this is not a vacancy count
Registration checked: Registered · GL1 4BG

Registered care categories

Caring for adults over 65 yrs; Caring for adults under 65 yrs; Physical disabilities.

These describe the registration. The home must assess whether it can meet the individual person's needs and whether a place is available.

CQC ratings in more detail

Overall rating shown by CQC: Good.

Rating report published 27 November 2018. Latest inspection date recorded: 29 October 2018.

Safe: Good
Effective: Good
Caring: Good
Responsive: Good
Well-led: Good

Read Great Western Court's CQC record and reports.

Contains Care Quality Commission information under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Ratings and registration details can change after the date checked.

5 Questions to Ask on Your Visit

When visiting Great Western Court, consider asking...

1.What happens if my relative's care needs increase significantly -- will they have to move?
2.How do you handle concerns or complaints from families?
3.What does the monthly fee cover and what will cost extra?
4.How do you keep families informed about their relative's day-to-day wellbeing?
5.What happens if my relative is unhappy here?

5 Things to Look For on Your Visit

When you visit Great Western Court, look out for...

1.Do staff greet residents by name and stop to chat?
2.Are residents dressed, up and occupied, or sitting alone in front of a TV?
3.Does the home smell fresh and feel clean without being clinical?
4.Do residents look comfortable and at ease, or anxious and withdrawn?
5.Does the manager answer your questions openly or deflect?

Could the NHS fund Great Western Court'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.

Find out if the NHS could fund these fees