The Pembury

9 Pembury Road, Gloucester, Gloucestershire, GL4 6UE

01452521856

Care Type

Residential Care

Inspection date

16 October 2018

Provider

Miss Deborah Bayliss and Mrs Sharon Foran

Beds

8 beds

About The Pembury

The Pembury is a residential care home in Gloucestershire, providing care for people with learning disabilities and autism. The findings below set out what the CQC observed on inspection.

This care home accommodates up to eight people with learning disabilities and autism. At the time of inspection, all eight places were occupied. Each resident has their own bedroom with en suite shower and bathroom facilities, while shared spaces include a lounge, dining room and sensory room.

The grounds are fully accessible. The home was developed according to best practice guidance emphasizing choice, independence and inclusion, enabling residents to live as ordinary a life as any citizen.

Source: CQC inspection report, 8 November 2018

Specialist Care

Learning disabilities

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: 8 places — this is not a vacancy count
Registration checked: Registered · GL4 6UE

Registered care categories

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 8 November 2018. Latest inspection date recorded: 16 October 2018.

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

Read The Pembury'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 The Pembury, 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 The Pembury, 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 The Pembury'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