Hobbits Holt

156 Ruspidge Road, Cinderford, Gloucester, Gloucestershire, GL14 3AP

01594823554

Care Type

Residential Care

Inspection date

25 June 2019

Provider

Parkcare Homes (No.2) Limited

Beds

7 beds

Rating history

GoodDec 2016
GoodAug 2019

Rated Good at every inspection since 2016.

Source: CQC inspection reports. Contains CQC data licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.

Costs and who runs this home

Run by Parkcare Homes (No.2) Limited, which runs 73 care homes in England: 3 rated Outstanding, 58 Good, 9 Requires Improvement and 3 not yet rated.

Average care home fees in the South West: £1,170 a week for residential care and £1,472 for nursing care (2024-25 averages). Self-funders usually pay more. See our care home costs guide.

How to pay for a care home explains the council means test, what counts as capital and the funding you can ask to be assessed for.

About Hobbits Holt

Hobbits Holt is a residential care home in Gloucestershire, providing support and accommodation for adults living with a learning disability, autism and behaviours that may challenge. The findings below set out the CQC's most recent assessment of the service.

Hobbits Holt provides support, personal care and accommodation for up to seven adults living with a learning disability, autism and behaviours that may challenge. Staff have received training in medicines management and safeguarding, with managers routinely assessing their competency to ensure they work safely with people. People are protected from abuse and harassment and receive appropriate support to take their medicines safely.

The service centres on people's needs, with staff responsive and dedicated to helping them live fulfilled lives and reach their potential. Staff tailor their approach to meet each individual's requirements, and people's involvement and feedback are valued by the provider. Staff demonstrate patience and commitment to supporting the people they care for.

Source: CQC inspection report, 2 August 2019

Specialist Care

Learning disabilitiesOlder peopleYounger 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: 7 places — this is not a vacancy count
Registration checked: Registered · GL14 3AP

Registered care categories

Caring for adults over 65 yrs; Caring for adults under 65 yrs; Learning 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 2 August 2019. Latest inspection date recorded: 25 June 2019.

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

Read Hobbits Holt'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 Hobbits Holt, 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 Hobbits Holt, 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 Hobbits Holt'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