Yew Tree House

Church Square, Blakeney, Gloucestershire, GL15 4DX

01594517023

Care Type

Residential Care

Inspection date

27 July 2022

Provider

Chosen Care Limited

Beds

9 beds

Rating history

GoodJul 2015
GoodOct 2017
GoodSept 2022

Rated Good at every inspection since 2015.

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

Costs and who runs this home

Run by Chosen Care Limited, which runs 2 care homes in England: 1 rated Good and 1 Requires Improvement.

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 Yew Tree House

Yew Tree House is a residential care home in Gloucestershire, providing accommodation and support for adults with complex needs. Details of the most recent CQC findings are set out below.

Yew Tree House is a residential care home supporting up to nine adults with complex needs, including learning and physical disabilities and mental health conditions. Located in an adapted building in a rural village, the home provides accommodation and care as a single package for residents who require ongoing support.

People were observed to be relaxed and happy in their home environment and when interacting with staff. The service supports residents to live safely within the community, with people accessing activities and appointments during the day. Those remaining at home engage in activities such as bingo and story reading.

The atmosphere during mealtimes was observed to be busy and friendly, with staff providing attentive support throughout the day.

Source: CQC inspection report, 24 September 2022

Specialist Care

Learning disabilitiesMental healthOlder 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: 9 places — this is not a vacancy count
Registration checked: Registered · GL15 4DX

Registered care categories

Caring for adults over 65 yrs; Learning disabilities; Mental health conditions; 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: Good.

Rating report published 24 September 2022. Latest inspection date recorded: 27 July 2022.

Safe: Good
EffectivePublished 12 October 2017: Good
CaringPublished 12 October 2017: Good
ResponsivePublished 12 October 2017: Good
Well-led: Good

Read Yew Tree 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 Yew Tree 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 Yew Tree 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 Yew Tree 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