Ribston House

210 Stroud Road, Gloucester, Gloucestershire, GL1 5LA

01452310916

Care Type

Residential Care

Inspection date

18 May 2021

Provider

New Beginnings (Gloucester) Ltd

Beds

9 beds

About Ribston House

Ribston House is a residential care home in Gloucestershire for people with a learning disability. Details of the most recent CQC inspection are set out below.

Ribston House accommodates up to nine people with a learning disability in a purpose-built building. At inspection, eight people were using the service. The home has created a dedicated visitor area in a new building in the front garden, allowing people to receive relatives in line with individual visiting risk assessments.

When visits weren't possible, staff supported people to stay connected with family through electronic means.

Staff receive guidance and training on safe working practices and speak positively about support from the registered manager. The service has implemented appropriate COVID-19 testing and Personal Protective Equipment protocols in line with national guidance. Plans are in place to manage potential critical staff shortages during any outbreak.

Source: CQC inspection report, 8 July 2021

Specialist Care

Learning 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 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: 9 places — this is not a vacancy count
Registration checked: Registered · GL1 5LA

Registered care categories

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 21 September 2018. Latest inspection date recorded: 18 May 2021.

SafePublished 8 September 2017: Good
EffectivePublished 8 September 2017: Good
Caring: Good
Responsive: Good
Well-led: Good

Read Ribston 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 Ribston House, 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 Ribston House, 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 Ribston 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