Care Home Ratings
Nursing home

Whittington House Nursing Home

58 Whittington Road, Cheltenham, GL51 6BL

Overall CQC rating

Good

Rating published 11 November 2022

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Last inspected 22 September 2022

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

Report published 11 Nov 2022

Ratings by quality area

Safe

Are people protected from abuse and avoidable harm?

Good
Well-led

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

Good
Caring

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

Good
Responsive

Are services organised so they meet people’s needs?

Outstanding
Effective

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

Good

Rating unchanged since last inspection

8 rated inspections on record · First rated January 2015

Local healthcare

Nearest A&E

Gloucestershire Royal Hospital

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

5 mi

Nearest GP surgery

Healthy Living Centre

0.6 mi

12 within 2 mi

Nearest pharmacy

St Mark's Pharmacy

0.6 mi

12 within 2 mi

Nearest dentist

0.3 mi

13 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)

2

Most common: criminal damage arson

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.

Details

Number of beds66
Local authorityGloucestershire
RegionSouth West
Last inspected22 September 2022
Registered with CQC since26 September 2013
Registered managerKirsty Hopton

Services and specialisms

Caring for adults over 65 yrsCaring for adults under 65 yrsDementiaPhysical disabilitiesSensory impairment

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

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