Foundation House
Foundation House, National Star College, 14a St Michaels Square, Gloucester, GL1 1HX
Overall CQC rating
Rating published 28 April 2020
Last inspected 11 March 2020
The rating above may date from an earlier inspection. CQC only updates ratings when they assess the relevant quality areas.
Report published 28 Apr 2020
Ratings by quality area
Are people protected from abuse and avoidable harm?
Does the leadership ensure high-quality, person-centred care?
Do staff involve and treat people with compassion, kindness and respect?
Are services organised so they meet people’s needs?
Does the care achieve good outcomes and help maintain quality of life?
Rating improved from Good
3 rated inspections on record · First rated February 2015
Local healthcare
Nearest A&E
Gloucestershire Royal Hospital
59.8% of patients seen within 4 hours (Jan 2026)
Nearest GP surgery
Gloucester Aesthetics
0.2 mi
7 within 2 mi
Nearest pharmacy
Allied Pharmacy
0.2 mi
8 within 2 mi
Nearest dentist
0.1 mi
5 within 2 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)
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.