England

Magnolia HouseGloucestershire

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Rated:GoodNursing

Magnolia House

Grange Road, Northway, Tewkesbury, Gloucestershire, GL20 8HZ

01684850111

Care Type

Nursing Care

Inspection date

21 October 2022

Provider

C.T.C.H. Limited

Beds

67 beds

How this home compares nearby

Of 38 care homes for older people within 10 miles, 4 are rated higher by CQC, 27 are the same and 7 are lower.

21 of these nearby homes have been inspected more recently than this one.

Based on CQC ratings, updated 22 October 2026. How we compare homes | See the nearby homes

Rating history

Requires ImprovementJun 2015
Requires ImprovementDec 2015
Requires ImprovementJul 2016
GoodFeb 2017
GoodOct 2019
Requires ImprovementJun 2022
GoodNov 2022

Improved from Requires Improvement to Good in 2022. CQC has rated this home 7 times since 2015.

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

Costs and who runs this home

Run by C.T.C.H. Limited, which runs 5 care homes in England: 5 rated Good.

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.

NHS-funded Nursing Care pays £267.68 a week to the home towards registered nursing care for eligible residents (2026/27). A quoted fee may already exclude it.
This home lists dementia care, which usually costs more than standard residential care. See dementia care home costs. NHS Continuing Healthcare may apply where someone's needs are primarily health needs.
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 Magnolia House

Magnolia House is a nursing care home in Gloucestershire, providing residential and nursing support for older people, including some living with dementia. Details of the CQC's most recent findings are set out below.

Magnolia House provides residential care and nursing support for up to 67 older people, some living with dementia. At inspection, 48 people were using the service, accommodated in one adapted building. The registered manager and provider had implemented new systems to ensure care reflected residents' needs and preferences, with effective improvements made to infection control procedures.

People and their relatives spoke positively about the service, noting it was improving. Staff reported having the training, support and skills needed to meet people's needs, though some held differing views on internal communication. The registered manager and provider were aware of these concerns and taking action to improve staff engagement across the home.

Source: CQC inspection report, 15 November 2022

Specialist Care

DementiaOlder peopleYounger adults

Practical details from the provider

The provider describes 68 bedrooms with en-suite facilities, which residents can personalise with familiar belongings.
Shared facilities include lounges, dining areas, a conservatory overlooking a courtyard garden, a hair salon and computers with internet access.

Published on the provider's website, checked 20 September 2026. Confirm arrangements with the home before deciding.

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 with nursing
Registered capacity: 67 places — this is not a vacancy count
Registration checked: Registered · GL20 8HZ

Registered care categories

Caring for adults over 65 yrs; Caring for adults under 65 yrs; Dementia.

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 15 November 2022. Latest inspection date recorded: 21 October 2022.

Safe: Good
Effective: Good
CaringPublished 9 October 2019: Good
ResponsivePublished 7 June 2022: Good
Well-led: Good

Read Magnolia House'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 Magnolia House, 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 Magnolia House, 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 Magnolia House'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