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Rated:GoodResidential

Yercombe (Gloucestershire) Trust

Yercombe Lodge, Stinchcombe, Dursley, Gloucestershire, GL11 6AS

01453542513

Care Type

Residential Care

Inspection date

22 March 2023

Provider

The Yercombe (Gloucestershire) Trust

Beds

11 beds

How this home compares nearby

Of 27 care homes for older people within 10 miles, 4 are rated higher by CQC, 18 are the same and 5 are lower.

13 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 2016
GoodAug 2017
GoodJan 2020
Requires ImprovementJan 2023
GoodMay 2023

Improved from Requires Improvement to Good in 2023. CQC has rated this home 5 times since 2016.

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 The Yercombe (Gloucestershire) Trust 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.

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 Yercombe (Gloucestershire) Trust

Yercombe (Gloucestershire) Trust is a residential care home in Gloucestershire, providing personal care for older people, younger adults, and people with physical disabilities. Further details on the service and the latest CQC findings are set out below.

Yercombe (Gloucestershire) Trust is a small residential care home providing personal care for up to 11 people, including older people, younger adults, and those with physical disabilities. At inspection, 10 people were using the service, with some staying permanently and two receiving respite care. The home operates from an adapted building across two floors in a rural location and is run by a registered charity.

The service includes an attached day centre used by residents and community members. Improvements have been made to the service following previous inspection feedback.

Source: CQC inspection report, 3 May 2023

Specialist Care

Older peoplePhysical disabilitiesYounger adults

Facilities & Amenities

GardenActivities ProgrammeDining RoomLaundry ServicePets Allowed

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: 11 places — this is not a vacancy count
Registration checked: Registered · GL11 6AS

Registered care categories

Caring for adults over 65 yrs; Caring for adults under 65 yrs; Physical 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 3 May 2023. Latest inspection date recorded: 22 March 2023.

Safe: Good
EffectivePublished 16 January 2020: Good
CaringPublished 16 January 2020: Good
ResponsivePublished 16 January 2020: Good
Well-led: Requires improvement

Questions prompted by these ratings

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 Yercombe (Gloucestershire) Trust'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 Yercombe (Gloucestershire) Trust, 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 Yercombe (Gloucestershire) Trust, 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 Yercombe (Gloucestershire) Trust'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