England

Sydenham HouseGloucestershire

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Rated:Requires ImprovementResidential

Sydenham House

High Street, Blakeney, Gloucestershire, GL15 4EB

01594517015

Care Type

Residential Care

Inspection date

16 October 2023

Provider

Sydenham House Care Home LTD

Beds

19 beds

How this home compares nearby

Of 21 care homes for older people within 10 miles, 20 are rated higher by CQC, 1 is the same and none are lower.

8 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

GoodJun 2018
Requires ImprovementDec 2023

Rating dropped from Good to Requires Improvement in 2023.

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

Costs and who runs this home

This is the only care home Sydenham House Care Home LTD runs in England.

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 Sydenham House

Sydenham House is a residential care home in Gloucestershire, set within a county known for its welcoming communities and beautiful countryside. The team there takes pride in creating a homely, supportive environment where residents can feel truly comfortable and at ease. For families exploring care options, it can be reassuring to know that the home is focused on the wellbeing and dignity of the people it looks after.

Sydenham House accommodates up to 19 older adults, including those living with dementia, physical disability and sensory impairment. At inspection, 16 people were resident in the adapted building. The service supports people to have maximum choice and control of their lives, with staff working in the least restrictive way possible and in their best interests.

People and their relatives felt safe at the service, and staff understood their responsibility to report concerns and poor practice.

Inspectors identified several areas needing improvement. Risk assessments required strengthening, particularly around weight management, moving and handling, and nighttime support. The administration of medicines and management of environmental risks, including legionella and fire safety, also needed attention.

The provider's quality auditing systems and service delivery processes required strengthening. The registered manager acknowledged these improvements and was actively working to address them.

Source: CQC inspection report, 12 December 2023

Specialist Care

DementiaOlder peoplePhysical disabilitiesSensory impairments

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: 19 places — this is not a vacancy count
Registration checked: Registered · GL15 4EB

Registered care categories

Caring for adults over 65 yrs; Dementia; Physical disabilities; Sensory impairment.

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: Requires improvement.

Rating report published 12 December 2023. Latest inspection date recorded: 16 October 2023.

Safe: Requires improvement
EffectivePublished 30 June 2018: Good
CaringPublished 30 June 2018: Good
ResponsivePublished 30 June 2018: Good
Well-led: Requires improvement

Questions prompted by these ratings

Safe: What changes have been made to medicines, staffing and safeguarding since this rating?
Well-led: What has changed in management, checks and oversight since this rating?

These are questions for your visit, not a claim about conditions today.

Read Sydenham 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 Sydenham 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 Sydenham 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 Sydenham 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