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The Knoll Care Home offers quality personalised residential & dementia care for up to 29 residents in a pleasant countryside environment. The friendly and professional care team pride themselves in providing expert care and a...
Care Provided by The Knoll Care Home
Primary Care Categories
- Older Person Care
- Dementia
- Physical Disability
- Visual / Hearing Impairment
Length of Stay
- Permanent Care
- Respite Care
Care Types Provided
- Residential Care
- Dementia Residential Care
- For a maximum of 34 Service Users
Dementia Care TypesMild Dementia
Someone living with our definition of "mild dementia" might experience some or all of the following:
- Memory problems such as misplacing items and not be able to recall recent events (however, in some forms of dementia a person's memory may be unchanged)
- Difficulties thinking through problems and planning, making decisions
- Language and communication issues such as finding it difficult to recall the appropriate word in a conversation or following a conversation
- Poor orientation, getting lost in areas previously familiar to them
- Difficulty judging distances (more falls than usual)
- Changes in their normal mood including anxiety and depression
- In certain types of dementia, personality and behaviour changes may be present alongside or instead of issues with memory or concentration.
Moderate Dementia
Someone living with our definition of "moderate dementia" might experience some or all of the following:
- Worsened memory problems. Not always recognising own family members and friends. Repeating the same questions over and over again
- Worsened language and communication issues, forgetting what they are saying mid-sentence. Not being able to understand what someone else is saying
- More frequent confusion, e.g. about the time of day or where they are, including their own home
- Apathy, depression and anxiety
- Believing things that aren't true (paranoia)
- Frequent hallucinations
- Lack of emotional control, quick to anger, fearfulness, sadness
- Loss of inhibition
- Difficulties sleeping or waking during the night and behaving as though it is daytime - loss of circadian rhythm.
Advanced Dementia
Someone living with our definition of "severe dementia" might experience some or all of the following:
- Severe memory problems. Not recognising family members and friends. Not being able to recall their own name
- Severe language and communication issues, not being able to understand what someone else is saying
- Severe confusion, e.g. about the time of day or where they are, including their own home
- Apathy, depression and anxiety
- Believing things that aren't true (paranoia)
- Frequent hallucinations
- Lack of emotional control, quick to anger, fearfulness, sadness
- Loss of inhibition
- Difficulties sleeping or waking during the night and behaving as though it is daytime - loss of circadian rhythm.
Verbally or physically aggressive behaviour
If your loved one displays this type of behaviour you may need a care home that has specially trained staff. Verbal/physical aggression is often defined:
- Consistent shouting and screaming
- Verbal abuse
- Physical abuse
How we define Dementia Care Types
Mild Dementia
Someone living with our definition of "mild dementia" might experience some or all of the following:
- Memory problems such as misplacing items and not be able to recall recent events (however, in some forms of dementia a person's memory may be unchanged)
- Difficulties thinking through problems and planning, making decisions
- Language and communication issues such as finding it difficult to recall the appropriate word in a conversation or following a conversation
- Poor orientation, getting lost in areas previously familiar to them
- Difficulty judging distances (more falls than usual)
- Changes in their normal mood including anxiety and depression
- In certain types of dementia, personality and behaviour changes may be present alongside or instead of issues with memory or concentration.
Moderate Dementia
Someone living with our definition of "moderate dementia" might experience some or all of the following:
- Worsened memory problems. Not always recognising own family members and friends. Repeating the same questions over and over again
- Worsened language and communication issues, forgetting what they are saying mid-sentence. Not being able to understand what someone else is saying
- More frequent confusion, e.g. about the time of day or where they are, including their own home
- Apathy, depression and anxiety
- Believing things that aren't true (paranoia)
- Frequent hallucinations
- Lack of emotional control, quick to anger, fearfulness, sadness
- Loss of inhibition
- Difficulties sleeping or waking during the night and behaving as though it is daytime - loss of circadian rhythm.
Advanced Dementia
Someone living with our definition of "severe dementia" might experience some or all of the following:
- Severe memory problems. Not recognising family members and friends. Not being able to recall their own name
- Severe language and communication issues, not being able to understand what someone else is saying
- Severe confusion, e.g. about the time of day or where they are, including their own home
- Apathy, depression and anxiety
- Believing things that aren't true (paranoia)
- Frequent hallucinations
- Lack of emotional control, quick to anger, fearfulness, sadness
- Loss of inhibition
- Difficulties sleeping or waking during the night and behaving as though it is daytime - loss of circadian rhythm.
Verbally or physically aggressive behaviour
If your loved one displays this type of behaviour you may need a care home that has specially trained staff. Verbal/physical aggression is often defined:
- Consistent shouting and screaming
- Verbal abuse
- Physical abuse
How we define Dementia Care Types
- Mild Dementia
- Moderate Dementia
- Advanced/Complex Dementia
Other Care Provided
- Parkinson's Disease
- Stroke
- Palliative / End of Life Care
- Bariatric Care/Obesity
- Convalescent Care
Facilities
- Own Furniture if required
- Pet Friendly (or by arrangement)
- Smoking not permitted
- Close to Local shops
- Near Public Transport
- Lift
- Wheelchair Access
- Gardens
- Phone Point in own room
- Television point in own room
- Residents Internet Access
Funding & Fees
Fees depends on individual level of care and support needs.
Contact The Knoll Care Home to confirm what's included and get a personalised quote:
Funding Types Accepted
- Self-Funding (Private)
- Local Authority with Top-up
- Local Authority
- NHS Continuing Healthcare (CHC)
Good to Know
Group / Owner
- Redwood Health Care
- Private Owned
Person in charge
- Reece Welsted (Home Manager)
Local Authority / Social Services
Admission Information
- Ages 55+
Care Home Design/Build
- Purpose Built: No
- Last Refurbishment: 2015
- Number of floors: 3
Room Information
- Single Rooms (24)
- Couples/Companion Rooms (5)
Visiting
- Offering both short and long-term care packages. The staff at The Knoll Care Home always happy and warm welcome to visitor and show people around the home. Visitors can come at any time without an appointment. The Knoll Care Home recognizes that choosing a care home may be a difficult and emotional time, and is here to help in any way possible. To meet with the manager or for private discussion, please phone to make an appointment. The Knoll Manager and staff are always happy to provide information regarding care and service at The Knoll. The manager is in the building most of the time as it is his passion to ensure members of staff provide person-centred care, to ensure service users are safe, healthy and cheerful.
Parking
- Large car park at the front of the home.
The Knoll Care Home Reviews (59)
The Knoll Care Home has a Review Score of 9.4 (9.428) out of 10, based on 17 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time The Knoll Care Home has 59 reviews.
We were very happy with her care at The Knoll, where she was treated with kindness, care and respect.
She was very happy at the Knoll and regarded those around her as her family and friends.
She also thoroughly enjoyed the activities, hairdresser and observing the wildlife in the beautiful garden.
Reece has brought a breath of fresh air and along with Cara, Hiral we have been able to keep in touch via the odd video call, for birthdays and special occasions,
as we live intermittantly abroad and in the east of England.
We value the benefits a smaller home brings, the entire staff team are known to the residents, which brings an added layer of richness to the lives of the residents.
Tim the maintenance man is a star, and makes time for a bit of banter with the residents, which they all enjoy.
If you are faced with the difficult decision of finding a Care Home for your loved one then we heartily recommend.
Thank you for your kind review and for sharing your experience of The Knoll.
We are honoured to have cared for your mum and are pleased to hear that she felt happy, valued, and at home with us. It is wonderful to know that she enjoyed the activities, friendships, and time spent in the...
We very quickly felt at home and I felt that a huge weight has been lifted off my shoulders.
It is early days for me to properly complete the ratings but our experience so far has been excellent, professional but caring and supportive - thank you.
Thank you for sharing your experience. We are pleased that we could help make such an important transition a positive one for you and your husband. Your kind words about our teams professionalism, care, and support are greatly appreciated. Thank you for placing your trust in us
I really can't fault this care home. From the moment you walk in, it's bright and airy, and the main area where everyone sits and meets has such a warm, welcoming feel to it. The staff are genuinely caring and hopeful - you can tell they're on the ball and really pay attention to the little things. The bedrooms have everything residents need, and it's clear a lot of thought has gone into making people feel comfortable and looked after. Couldn't recommend it more.
Thank you for your lovely review. We are delighted that you found The Knoll welcoming, comfortable, and homely. Your kind comments about our teams care and attention mean a great deal to us.
As always staff always listen and very attentive. Manager and 2nd in command are great communicators and really show they care. Given that I live in the US relying on the home is vital for me there is no one else to look after my Dad so this home is a god send.
Thank you for your kind review. We are delighted to hear that you feel supported by our team and that our communication gives you reassurance despite the distance. Your comments mean a great deal to us, and we will continue to provide the highest standard of care for your Dad. Thank you for placing your trust in us.
The staff are very friendly, approachable and helpful at The Knoll. It has been a big thing to transfer care of my beloved grandmother, but I can see her needs are being met well and she's benefitting from The Knoll's services, facilities and staff.
Thank you for your lovely feedback. We are pleased to hear that your grandmother is settling well and benefiting from the care and support provided at The Knoll. Your kind words will be shared with the team.
My wife has been at the knoll for approximately 2 & half year I'm so grateful to the staff for being so caring and passionate with the care they are giving my wife nothing too much trouble and Cara is amazing the new manger has had such a positive approach and made thing even better it feels like a family for me
Thank you for your review, I am proud that the staff continue to support your wife and you feel that the family feeling is present, as the new manager i will continue to support the staff and the residents, as well as yourself , thank you
I have found the service good/satisfactory. One point is the regularity with which the manager changes. I am not happy with the fact that my mother has been kept in her room for several years now. I know that she is no longer able to socialise but I feel she has been bed bound longer than necessary.
In respect of your mum's care this is due to medical needs and we are more than happy for you to meet with the medical support to discuss this further
My lovely mum-in-law reached the point where she needed 24-hour care, which isn't an easy thing for any family. However, my wife had been given a good report about The Knoll and luckily, there was a room available, so Mum moved there in September and settled in pretty quickly. We have been impressed with the level of care provided and the kindness and patience of the staff and management, always ensuring that any health issues that arise are dealt with promptly. Mum has been much better in herself since moving to The Knoll - she is eating better and is happier having more company than she did living on her own. She was offered the opportunity to move into a bigger room recently, which has a wonderful view over the lovely gardens at the rear, where mum loves to watch the wildlife, including deer, hares and rabbits. I am so pleased that, due to the confidence my wife has in the staff at The Knoll, the stress she was under is no longer an issue, thanks to Reece and his brilliant staff.
Your appreciation of our staff and management means a great deal to us, and we're...
all the team are so kind and caring
Reece the manager kept us updated at all times
I would recommend The Knoll Care Home to anyone
You know your family member well be safe
Thank you very much for your kind words and review Kevin, it is greatly appreciated
First time visiting and first impressions are good. Everywhere was clean and tidy. The staff were all very friendly. Came when a xmas event was going on and it looked like all the residents were enjoying themselves. It was well organised from what I saw. Look forward to visiting again.
Thank you Very much for your review, We are very happy to know that yourself and the residents looked like they had a good time. and the event was a success We hope you continue to enjoy your future visits and your thoughts are always welcome
First time visiting, staff lovely and caring nice and clean. Residents was enjoying the event what was going on and spoke to some of the residents who were lovely.
Thank you Very much for your review, We are very happy to know that yourself and the residents looked like they had a good time. We hope you continue to enjoy your future visits
My mum has been a resident for nearly 18 months and I am so pleased with the care, support and welfare being provided. I feel so much better in myself knowing she is happy safe, and secure in this wonderful care home. She enjoys all the activities and she has a brilliant rapport with the staff. Thanks to the care home for giving my mum a wonderful lease of life.
Thank you for your lovely comments and review Lisa, this means the world to the staff and it is greatly appreciated
My friend moved in to The Knoll at the end of July at first was very unsure but now has settled and has nothing but praise for the staff and food. Also has started to mix in the dining room and take part in activities. Always made welcome when visiting.
Thank you for the kind words. We at The Knoll thrive on ensuring our residents receive the best care, and we like to ensure all relatives are a part of this process
This is a place I would send my worst enemy. Totally mis advertised and misleading website. It hardly does anything that it advertises. Ive never seen a written menu in a folder to choose from, and as for a wine menu??!!!!! never seen a bottle of wine there.! The care is not up to standard at all. Breakfast meals constantly missed with various residents, clothing going missing and misplaced, cleanliness an issue. Twice in the last months my mother was there, residents saying 'if i pretend to be dead, maybe they will notice me' soul destroying to be around.
I am so sorry that you feel that the care your mother received was below the level you expected however I am unable to comment further regarding your allegations whilst we are in the process of investigating these concerns. Please rest assured that we take all concerns seriously and use these to improve our services.
Excellent staff who are caring and empathetic. Generally good facilities only marked down slightly by rooms not being en suite. I think in this day and age all care facilities should have at least some en suite rooms for guest able to use them unattended to maintain individual dignity. I accept this facility probably does not have the infrastructure to support this. I only have respect and gratitude to a caring staff and carers.
Staff are very friendly and keep you informed about any actions or problems that may arise. Good activities which unfortunately my mother will not participate in but thats not without the staff trying.
Everyone is very kind and very helpful and very committed to all residents and visitors.
Thank you for the kind words. We at The Knoll thrive on ensuring our residents receive the best care, and we like to ensure all relatives are a part of the growth of the home.
We visited The Knoll in Gloucester to see my grandad and the home had a party, a lady was one hundred years old and another couple had been married sixty years. The manager and staff did a fantastic job decorating and cooking the lovely food. My grandad was not well, so was asleep and did not get to enjoy the party. The singer was good and sang lots of songs the residents liked.
The Knoll Care Home is a wonderful place. My mum was there for two years before she passed away. I would recommend The Knoll Care Home 100%. All staff are lovely and care for the residents as their own family.
Thank you again hope to see you soon.
If you are looking for somewhere that doesn’t just meet your loved one's physical needs but gets to know them as an individual and does their utmost to cater for that - this should be your choice. Thank you to every member of the staff.
Thank you again for your kind words and feedback that always make us go extra miles.
Regulatory Rating
Care Quality Commission (CQC) Rating
Date: 10 January 2020Good
- CaringGood
- EffectiveGood
- ResponsiveGood
- SafeGood
- Well-ledGood
Inspection ratings
We rate most services according to how safe, effective, caring, responsive and well-led they are, using four levels:
- Outstanding - The service is performing exceptionally well.
- Good - The service is performing well and meeting our expectations.
- Requires Improvement - The service isn't performing as well as it should and we have told the service how it must improve.
- Inadequate - The service is performing badly and we've taken action against the person or organisation that runs it.
- Not rated - we have not yet rated this area of the service, this is normally because the assessments we have carried out have been focused on other key questions.
Bed Vacancies
2 Bed Vacancies
Posted: 04 August 2026The Knoll is specialized residential dementia care home.We do have some bed vacancy.
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Awards / Recognitions (1)
- 31 Jan 2024Recipient: The Knoll Care Home
Accreditations
There are no accreditations posted yet for The Knoll Care Home.
Meet the Team (4)

Over the past eight years, I've gone from volunteering in a care home to becoming a Registered Manager, and it's been an amazing journey. Along the way, I completed my Level 5 in Leadership and Management for Adult Care, but the biggest achievement for me is being able to do a job that I genuinely love.
I'm so happy to now be the Registered Manager at The Knoll. Working alongside such a caring team and getting to spend every day with our wonderful residents is what makes this role so special. My passion has always been making sure every resident is well looked after, feels safe, and knows that The Knoll is their home—not just a place they live. I love getting to know our residents, sharing a laugh with them, and making sure every day is the best it can be. Seeing people happy and knowing we've made a difference is what makes it all worthwhile.

Hi, I'm the Deputy Manager at The Knoll, and I've been part of the team for 11 years (yes, I'm practically part of the furniture!). My biggest passion is making sure our residents receive the very best care while getting to know each of them as individuals. I want every family to have complete peace of mind, knowing their loved one is happy, safe, and genuinely cared for. The best part of my day is spending time with our wonderful residents—there's never a dull moment, and they certainly keep me on my toes! When I'm not at The Knoll, you'll usually find me spending time with my amazing grandmother and the rest of my family, making the most of every opportunity to create happy memories.

Hi, My name is Kelly, although I prefer to be called Kells or Kellbells, I have been head housekeeper for 5 years, I really enjoy my role and take great pride in knowing that I can make a difference to the care, cleanliness and comfort of our residents, whether they are staying with us on respite or long term, I am lucky to work alongside such a lovely team, who I enjoy working with everyday.
Outside of work, I love getting creative, especially wreath making, flower arranging and sometimes a bit of diamond art. When I am relaxing at home with my family, I like watching crime documentaries and programmes based on true-life events.

I've been the maintenance man at The Knoll since 2004, and no two days are ever the same! I love getting stuck into all sorts of jobs, learning new skills along the way, and finding creative solutions—I've always been pretty handy with my hands. Around The Knoll, I'm better known as the "Sweaty Man" because I'm always on the go, and I never miss the chance to hand out a chocolate treat to our residents each day. One of the best parts of my job is spending one-to-one time with the residents, having a chat, a laugh, and getting to know them. I've got a big heart, and making people smile is what it's all about.
When I'm not at work, you'll usually find me making memories with my grandchildren, who keep me busy, especially on our annual family day trips that I look forward to every year.
Frequently Asked Questions about The Knoll Care Home
What types of Care is The Knoll Care Home registered for?
Older Person Care, Dementia, Physical Disability, Visual / Hearing Impairment are the registered (by the Care Quality Commission) categories of Care.
How many Rooms does The Knoll Care Home have?
There are 24 Single Rooms and 5 Couples/Companion Rooms.
What are the Facilities & Services at The Knoll Care Home?
Own Furniture if required, Pet Friendly (or by arrangement), Smoking not permitted, Close to Local shops, Near Public Transport, Lift, Wheelchair Access, Gardens, Phone Point in own room, Television point in own room, Residents Internet Access are some of the Facilities & Services.
How far is The Knoll Care Home to the centre of Gloucester?
2.1 mile(s) as the crow flies, distance by road may be significantly further.
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