Bredon View
Bredon View is a residential care home in Cheltenham, Gloucestershire (GL51 7EL). It holds a CQC rating of Good.
About Bredon View
Bredon View is a residential care home in Cheltenham, providing a permanent home for adults who need care and support with everyday life. We aim for a household where people are known properly rather than looked after efficiently. Our care is residential rather than nursing. We help with personal care, medication, meals, mobility and company, and we bring in community health professionals when something more clinical is needed. Many of our residents live with dementia, and we rely on the quiet things that genuinely help: familiar staff who know a person's history, a routine that stays where it is, food that is recognisable and reassurance repeated as often as it is wanted. We also support younger adults, and we plan their interests and routines on their own terms rather than folding them into a pattern designed for older residents. Respite stays are available, giving family carers a real break and letting a prospective resident spend time here before any permanent decision. Our most recent overall rating from the Care Quality Commission is good. We would rather be judged on what you see on an ordinary day than on anything we write here, so please visit and ask us whatever matters to you.
Care provided at Bredon View
- Older person care
- Dementia care
- Younger adults care
- Respite care
- Last CQC inspection: 8 February 2019
Read the full inspection report on the CQC website.
Common questions about Bredon View
Where is Bredon View located?
Bredon View is a residential care home in Cheltenham, Gloucestershire, GL51 7EL. You can view its exact location and get directions from the map on this page.
What type of care does Bredon View provide?
Bredon View is registered to provide residential personal care, with support that includes Older person care, Dementia care, Younger adults care, Respite care. The full list of services is shown on this page.
What is Bredon View's CQC rating?
Bredon View is registered with and inspected by the Care Quality Commission (CQC). Its most recent overall rating is Good following its last inspection on 8 February 2019. You can read the full CQC report from the link on this page.
Does Bredon View provide dementia care?
Yes. Bredon View supports people living with dementia. We recommend contacting the home directly to discuss your individual situation.
Does Bredon View offer respite or short-term care?
Yes. Bredon View offers respite and short-term care. Availability changes regularly, so it is best to enquire directly.
Questions families ask about Bredon View
Can Mum or Dad stay here if their dementia gets worse?
Yes. Bredon View is registered for dementia care, so someone whose needs increase can usually stay rather than move.
Is there a nurse on site if health needs change?
No. Bredon View is a residential care home without on-site nursing. District nurses and GPs visit, but someone who needs daily nursing may have to move to a nursing home.
Can they try a short stay before deciding?
Yes. Yes. Bredon View offers respite and short stays, which is a good way to see whether the home is the right fit.
Will they support end of life care, so there is no move at the hardest time?
Ask the home. End of life care is not listed on the register. Ask the manager whether residents can remain in the home with hospice or district nurse support.
Can she bring her cat or dog?
Ask the home. The home has not told us its pet policy yet. Ask directly; some homes allow small pets in residents' rooms or welcome visiting dogs.
Can a couple stay together?
Ask the home. We do not know whether the home has rooms for couples. Ask about shared or adjoining rooms if this matters.
Will the council help pay, or is it self funded only?
Ask the home. The home has not told us which funding it accepts. Most homes take both council funded and self funded residents; ask about council rates and any top up.
Do they take younger adults as well as older people?
Yes. Yes. Bredon View supports younger adults as well as older people.
Can I visit before deciding, and are there visiting hours?
Ask the home. Every home should welcome a visit. Call to arrange one, ideally at a mealtime or during an activity, and ask about visiting hours for family.
Typical weekly fees in the South West
Bredon View has not published its fees yet. These are typical weekly fees for the South West, so you know roughly what to expect before you call.
- Residential care: £1,000 to £1,300 per week per person, typical range
- Dementia care: £1,100 to £1,400 per week per person, typical range
Indicative figures for the South West, not a quote from Bredon View. Actual fees depend on the room, the level of care and how it is funded.
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