
I could not have got a better care home for my mother. The staff was so caring and loving,Steve H(Son of Resident/Service User)

The nursing team have been incredibly skilled and patient. The management is also top-notch.Alan H(Nephew of Resident/Service User)

The manager is so loving and caring and nothing is ever too much trouble for herJ M(Niece of Resident/Service User)

I could not have got a better care home for my mother. The staff was so caring and loving,Steve H(Son of Resident/Service User)

The nursing team have been incredibly skilled and patient. The management is also top-notch.Alan H(Nephew of Resident/Service User)

The manager is so loving and caring and nothing is ever too much trouble for herJ M(Niece of Resident/Service User)

Set beside the beautiful Robinswood Hill Country Park, Brunswick House is a welcoming 1940s mock Tudor home offering tailored care and heartfelt support. Whether you're looking for residential, nursing, dementia, respite, day or palliative care, the experienced team is here to make every day that little bit easier – and a lot more joyful.
Care needs may change over time. That’s why Brunswick House offers both residential and nursing care, meaning...
Care Provided by Brunswick House Nursing Home
Primary Care Categories
- Older Person Care
- Dementia
- Learning Disability / Autism
- Mental Health Condition
- Physical Disability
Length of Stay
- Permanent Care
- Respite Care
Care Types Provided
- Residential Care
- Nursing Care
- Dementia Residential Care
- Dementia Nursing Care
- For a maximum of 46 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
- Convalescent Care
- Day 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
Weekly Charges per Person
The price(s) shown are provided by the care home. Contact Brunswick House Nursing Home for full pricing details and T&Cs.
Contact Brunswick House Nursing 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)
Support you may be entitled to
- If you chose a care home based in England, you may be eligible for NHS Funded Nursing Care (FNC), which helps cover the cost of nursing. This is worth £267.68 per week and is usually paid directly to the care home.
Good to Know
Group / Owner
- Buckland Care Ltd
- Private Owned
Person in charge
- Karen Shaw (Registered Manager)
Local Authority / Social Services
Admission Information
- Ages 60+
Care Home Design/Build
- Purpose Built: No
- Last Refurbishment: 2024
- Number of floors: 3
Room Information
- Single Rooms (42)
- Couples/Companion Rooms (2)
Brunswick House Nursing Home Reviews (67)
Brunswick House Nursing Home has a Review Score of 9.7 (9.658) out of 10, based on 19 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Brunswick House Nursing Home has 67 reviews.
My mum has been in residence at Brunswick House since November 202. She is happy, safe and very well looked after. The staff are very friendly and always happy to help. My mum really enjoys all the activities she joins in with.
Thank you so much for taking the time to provide your feedback! We are all so pleased that you feel Mum is being well looked after, and that we are making a difference. I will pass on your kind comments to our dedicated team.
My mother and my brother have both been at Brunswick House Nursing Home since early Covid-19. They are both settled and as a daughter and sister, I appreciate all the staff's hard work, professionalism and support to them and us as a family.
Thank you so much for your feedback and for taking the time to complete this review. We pride ourselves on family orientated care, and we are so glad to be meeting your expectations. I will pass on your kind comments to the dedicated team here at Brunswick House Nursing Home. Thank you again!
Brunswick House should be acknowledged for all the hard work and individual care given to each resident. The entire staff were caring, considerate and kind. The sometimes, spontaneous evidence of the care, was taking a selected group of residents to Gloucester Cathedral for a carol concert. My mother who had been close to the church all her life, derived much pleasure from this. The manager will move heaven and earth to accommodate the needs of the entire family, went out of her way to keep us informed and involved with sensitivity and respect. The clinical lead who was with my mother at the end of her life, showed care and compassion, which made it easier not being there in my mother’s last moments. I have absolutely no qualms in recommending Brunswick House and the entire staff.
Thank you, David, for taking the time to write this wonderful review of our home. As you know, we love all of our residents and we are all so pleased that you felt that. It is a privilege to have been a part of your parents' lives and yours. I will pass on your kind comments to the dedicated team. Thank you again, for your feedback.
Has seen as we walked in the front door at Brunswick House Nursing Home, we felt comfortable and welcome. The staff are so friendly and always smile when they see you even though they are busy. When visiting at meal times the food is amazing and if he doesn't like his meal they will make him something he wants. The manageress is lovely and always comes and chats with you. All the staff are amazing.
Thank you for taking the time to write this wonderful review! We are all so pleased that you have been made to feel welcome and at home with us. I will pass on your kind comments to our dedicated staff team. Thank you again!
My Nan stayed at Brunswick for a number of years, over those years she made friends with fellow residents but also the nurses and carers. Over the course of those years, I witnessed some exceptional care from the carers and some of the nurses there. We as a family feel Brunswick let us down when we needed them to listen to us the most. When my Nan fell unwell it was us that noticed this before some of the nurses and it was us that had to ask for a doctor to see her. We feel as a family we were listened to or given the level of respect that we deserved at an already difficult time. This however only reflects on a few individuals as the majority of the workers in particular the carers was fantastic! In fact, most of the carers work very hard to keep the residents happy. We feel Brunswick could benefit from more staff, and we feel the carers, in particular, are the ones keeping this nursing home in general good shape. Improvements need to be made with management and some of the nurses.
Thank you for taking the time to review our service. I am sorry to hear that you did not have an entirely positive experience. We have made changes in the areas you have highlighted as needing improvements, and it is our hope that these changes will result in expectations being exceeded. I will pass on your comments to the team and again thank you for your feedback.
I enjoyed my 4-day residential care. No problems with staff at Brunswick House always very helpful. Thank you
Thank you for taking the time to review our service. We are so glad to hear that you enjoyed your short stay with us! I will pass on your kind words to the dedicated staff team.
My father was sent here after a long hospital stay for assessment. The staff from the start were helpful, friendly and nothing was too much trouble. When the time came for dad to slip away, the support from staff and management was exceptional. I am so glad dad was sent here for his end-of-life care, I felt comfortable and confident after each visit that he was being cared for very well. The building is light and clean with none of that horrible smell some nursing homes can have. The room my father was in was clean, light and airy. To all the staff and management at Brunswick, you know who you are, thank you from the bottom of my heart for your support, care and attention you gave my father (I know he wasn't easy at times) and the time and support you gave me at each visit and on that last day, I will be forever grateful. On another note, the homemade apple pies and cupcakes were divine thank you!
Thank you so much for your kind review and for taking the time to complete it, Tricia. We were all so fond of your father and your family. I will let the dedicated staff team know about your wonderful review.
Mum definitely enjoys the food and the generous flow of hot drinks.
The place is always notably clean and tidy.
My mother is 100-years-old and hoped to stay always in her own home, so we were a little worried when it no longer became possible, and she moved into Brunswick House. She has, however, been very happy and settled and looks on Brunswick House as a lovely place where she is well cared for, where she loves the staff and enjoys the company of other residents. As a family, we are happy to see how settled any receiving the best care, food and attention. We are extremely grateful to all the staff at Brunswick House who have made this home for her.
Thank you very much for your kind words, and so very pleased to hear of your excellent experience at Brunswick House and for taking the time to give a positive review. I will pass this on to the dedicated team here at Brunswick House.
From the very first contact to our final goodbye, all the staff at Brunswick House were professional, helpful, courteous and nothing was ever too much trouble. Our loved one was very reluctant to go into care, however, it didn't take him long to settle and feel safe, secure and at ease. He was always treated with respect and dignity by everyone who played a role in his care. As a family during the last stages of his life, the staff were incredibly sensitive to his and our needs and went out of their way to support us all.
Thank you very much for your kind words, and so very pleased to hear of your excellent experience at Brunswick House and taking the time to give a positive review. I will pass this on to the dedicated team here at Brunswick House.
My husband went into this home for 2 weeks respite. During his stay he got a bad UTI and rapid response came several times to support him. He finally stayed for three and a half weeks. He always said the food was very good and the staff very kind. I phoned regularly and always felt the staff cared, were friendly and very supportive. I visited once due to the pandemic and it felt very safe and secure.
Thank you very much for your kind words, and so very pleased to hear of your excellent experience at Brunswick House and taking the time to give a positive review. I will pass this on to the dedicated team here at Brunswick House.
Brunswick House really tried their best for my mum. They tried so hard to find food that Mum might be able to eat and were very caring towards her. Friendly and sincere staff, very understanding and accommodating, especially at difficult times with the lockdown rules.
Thank you very much for your kind words, and so very pleased to hear of your excellent experience at Brunswick House and taking the time to give a positive review. I will pass this on to the dedicated team here at Brunswick House.
Covid-19 has been challenging everywhere, I felt they took their responsibilities to making everyone safe seriously.
Thank you very much for your kind words, and so very pleased to hear of your excellent experience at Brunswick House and taking time to give a positive review. I will pass this on to the dedicated team here at Brunswick House.
From the start of last December (2019) when my mother was admitted, the staff have been extremely friendly, helpful and caring. It was a shock for it to come to this, but smooth transition helped. During the trying times of COVID-19, the home has done its utmost to keep us informed, updated and involved. It has been wonderful when it's such a distressing time.
Thank you for your kind words, regarding the dedicated Staff at Brunswick House.
Very difficult time with COVID-19 to deal with and I think the home is being challenged in many ways. I would like to thank all the staff for all their hard work and commitment during this stressful time. My only concern is lack of communication but understand this is due to staff shortage and being stretched to their limits.
Thank you for your kind words , we are all working hard keeping our residents safe.. You can contact at anytime for updates, face to face calls .
High-quality care. Treated with dignity. Mum is very settled and happy.
Thank you for your kind words; it is very much appreciated.
The care, compassion, and kindness shown have been incredible. Every member of the staff has been wonderful, we are so grateful. The staff took the time to get to know mum and provided such personal care. Every visit we made over 5 months was the same. We were welcomed and kept informed. Food, hygiene, and nursing care are all excellent. Thank you Brunswick House.
Thank you very much for your kind words, and so very pleased to hear of your excellent experience at Brunswick House and taking time to give a positive review. I will pass this on to the dedicated team here at Brunswick House.
She is unable to take part in any activities and is rarely out of the bed, but the staff care for her incredibly well and have an excellent understanding of her needs.
My mother has been a resident of Brunswick House for four and a half years now. I can honestly say the care, love and support both myself and my mother have had has been first-class. Anyone can surely see that the caring staff and in fact all the staff, have all of the residents and make the whole environment feel as if they are all living in their own homes. I am so pleased my mother is part of this amazing home and I would recommend to anyone.
I would highly recommend Brunswick House to anyone.
Thank you so much for taking the time to review our service.
Regulatory Rating
Care Quality Commission (CQC) Rating
Date: 10 March 2023Good
- 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
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News (15) & Events (0)
- 25 Aug 2026
Residents at Brunswick House Nursing & Residential Home near Gloucester are proving that boxing isn’t just for the young, with regular sessions helping to keep them active, engaged and having...
- 25 Aug 2026
Residents at Brunswick House Nursing & Residential Home near Gloucester are proving that boxing isn’t just for the young, with regular sessions helping to keep them active, engaged and having...
- 13 Aug 2026
A resident at Brunswick House Nursing & Residential Home in Gloucester has proved that patience, determination and a little teamwork can go a very long way after successfully building his...
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Awards / Recognitions (3)
- 30 Jan 2026Recipient: Buckland Care Ltd
- 31 Jan 2025Recipient: Buckland Care Ltd
- 31 Jan 2024Recipient: Buckland Care Ltd
Accreditations
There are no accreditations posted yet for Brunswick House Nursing Home.
Meet the Team (1)

Karen Shaw is the Home Manager at Brunswick House and has over 35 years’ experience in health and social care, including many years working within the NHS as a Registered Nurse.
Karen is passionate about providing compassionate, person-centred care and has a particular interest in palliative and end-of-life care. She believes every resident deserves to be treated with dignity, respect, comfort and compassion and is committed to the principle of “One Chance to Get it Right”, ensuring residents and their families feel supported throughout their journey.
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