Care Home Ratings
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National Star College - Ullenwood

National Star College, Ullenwood, Cheltenham, GL53 9QU

Overall CQC rating

Outstanding

Rating published 6 February 2018

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Last inspected 29 November 2017

The rating above may date from an earlier inspection. CQC only updates ratings when they assess the relevant quality areas.

Report published 6 Feb 2018

Ratings by quality area

Safe

Are people protected from abuse and avoidable harm?

Outstanding
Well-led

Does the leadership ensure high-quality, person-centred care?

Outstanding
Caring

Do staff involve and treat people with compassion, kindness and respect?

Outstanding
Responsive

Are services organised so they meet people’s needs?

Outstanding
Effective

Does the care achieve good outcomes and help maintain quality of life?

Outstanding

Rating unchanged since last inspection

2 rated inspections on record · First rated August 2015

Local healthcare

Nearest A&E

Gloucestershire Royal Hospital

59.8% of patients seen within 4 hours (Jan 2026)

6.5 mi

Nearest GP surgery

Leckhampton Surgery

2.4 mi

Nearest pharmacy

Morrisons

2.3 mi

Nearest dentist

2.4 mi

Healthcare locations from OpenStreetMap. Distances are approximate (straight line).

Area information

Council-funded care home fees

Average rates paid by Gloucestershire (2025–26)

£923

per week, residential

£874

per week, nursing

Self-funded residents typically pay more. These are the rates local authorities pay providers on behalf of council-funded residents.

Recorded crime nearby

Street-level crimes reported in this area (December 2025)

65

Most common: violent crime

Elderly population

19% of people in Gloucestershire are aged 65 or over

45.4

beds per 1,000 aged 65+

Fee data from DHSC. Crime data from police.uk. Population data from ONS. All under the Open Government Licence.

Provider

National Star Foundation

7

locations

100%

rated Good or Outstanding

Provider data from CQC. Portfolio ratings calculated from our database.

Details

Number of beds88
Local authorityGloucestershire
RegionSouth West
Last inspected29 November 2017
Registered with CQC since19 January 2011
Registered managerZoe Ann Barnett

Services and specialisms

Caring for adults under 65 yrsCaring for childrenLearning disabilitiesPhysical disabilitiesSensory impairment

Ratings and inspection data from the Care Quality Commission under the Open Government Licence. Hospital data from OpenStreetMap.

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