Redlands Acre

35 Tewkesbury Road, Longford, Gloucester, Gloucestershire, GL2 9BD

01452507248

Care Type

Residential Care

Inspection date

19 January 2021

Provider

C.T.C.H. Limited

Beds

35 beds

How this home compares nearby

Of 25 care homes for older people within 5 miles, 2 are rated higher by CQC, 18 are the same and 5 are lower.

19 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 ImprovementDec 2014
GoodSept 2016
Requires ImprovementMar 2019
Requires ImprovementAug 2019
GoodJan 2020

Improved from Requires Improvement to Good in 2020. CQC has rated this home 5 times since 2014.

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.

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 Redlands Acre

Redlands Acre is a residential care home in Gloucestershire, providing personal care to older people and people living with dementia. The findings below set out what CQC observed during its most recent inspection.

This care home provides personal care to 35 older people and people living with dementia, with 24 residents receiving care or respite stays at the time of inspection. Care is distributed across two floors with communal lounges, a conservatory, dining room, and access to gardens and outdoor spaces where residents can socialise and spend their time.

The home had implemented good practice measures to support residents' wellbeing, including setting up a visiting pod in accordance with safe visiting guidance. The provider and manager also used alternative approaches, including technology, to help people maintain connections and remain engaged during their time at the home.

Source: CQC inspection report, 2 February 2021

Specialist Care

DementiaOlder 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.

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Care and inspection details

Checked against the CQC register on 21 September 2026. This is a check of published information, not a visit to the home.

Registered service: Care home service without nursing
Registered capacity: 35 places — this is not a vacancy count
Registration checked: Registered · GL2 9BD

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 8 January 2020. Latest inspection date recorded: 19 January 2021.

Safe: Good
EffectivePublished 16 August 2019: Good
CaringPublished 16 August 2019: Good
ResponsivePublished 16 August 2019: Good
Well-led: Good

Read Redlands Acre'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 Redlands Acre, 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 Redlands Acre, 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 Redlands Acre'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