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Castleford House

Castleford Gardens, Tutshill, Chepstow, Gloucestershire NP16 7LF
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Castleford House, Chepstow

Castleford House nursing home is an attractive Victorian building, set in an idyllic location, near Chepstow. The interior boasts large rooms, high ceilings, massive fireplaces, all lovingly and sympathetically refurbished.

Castleford House offers stylish and comfortable accommodation for residents. There's a mixture of single and double rooms and the majority are ensuite, with a terrace or views onto gardens. Inside the house, residents enjoy bright and airy lounges as well...  

Care Provided by Castleford House

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 43 Service Users

Dementia Care Types

  • Mild Dementia
  • Moderate Dementia
  • Advanced/Complex Dementia

Other Care Provided

  • Parkinson's Disease
  • Stroke
  • Palliative / End of Life Care
  • COPD/Pulmonary Disease
  • Convalescent Care
  • Acquired Brain Injury (ABI)
  • Day Care

Facilities

  • Own Furniture if required
  • Pet Friendly (or by arrangement)
  • Smoking not permitted
  • Close to Local shops
  • Near Public Transport
  • Minibus or other transport
  • Lift
  • Stairlift
  • Wheelchair Access
  • Gardens
  • Phone Point in own room
  • Television point in own room
  • Residents Internet Access

Funding & Fees

Weekly Charges per Person

Type of carePermanentRespite
Residential CareFrom £1,550From £1,550
Residential Dementia CareFrom £1,550From £1,500
Nursing CareFrom £1,550From £1,500
Nursing Dementia CareFrom £1,550From £1,500

Please note that all fees are provided on a "cost of care" basis, with the cost of the room added on. Management cannot give an accurate cost without first assessing the person.

Fees provided exclude supplements such as hairdressing, chiropody, reflexology, mobility specialist and other items (these can be discussed prior to admission).

Contact Castleford House 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

Person in charge

  • Tracy Slim (Manager)

Local Authority / Social Services

Admission Information

  • Ages 65+

Care Home Design/Build

  • Purpose Built: No
  • Last Refurbishment: 2021
  • Number of floors: 3

Room Information

  • Single Rooms (41)
  • Couples/Companion Rooms (1)
  • Single Rooms with ensuite Wet Room (5)

Castleford House Reviews (105)

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9.5

Castleford House has a Review Score of 9.5 (9.536) out of 10, based on 12 reviews in the last 2 years. Over all time Castleford House has 105 reviews.

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Review from D A (Husband of Resident) published on 30 June 2026 Submitted via Postal Card
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I have been a regular visitor for six years. During this time, my wife has been immobile, i.e., in a wheelchair or bed. My view is that the home is not perfect but tries hard to be. My view is that the staff who care for her day to day needs, carers and nurses, all do their best for my wife. The kitchen, laundry and other 'backroom' staff all fit in to provide a quiet, efficient running of the home. I'm able to speak to management when I feel it necessary and am listened to.

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Review from Sonya B (Daughter of Resident) published on 2 March 2026 Submitted via Website
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My mother has been at Castleford for 18 months and the level and quality of care she receives is outstanding. The staff are undoubtedly the biggest asset in this home and I now think of them as my mums second family, all of them go out of their way to ensure all her needs are met in a professional yet compassionate manner. I feel she is surrounded by people who genuinely care about her and are reactive to any changes in her care needs. She is very well supported and extremely well fed as there is a great choice of food on offer. From a family perspective we are kept very well informed and they are very receptive to us visiting/calling when we want to. I am so glad we found Castleford as it has been an excellent choice for mum and I really don't know what we would have done without them.

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Review from Karen P (Daughter of Resident) published on 6 February 2026 Submitted via Postal Card
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Beautiful care home. Very attentive stay. Very helpful with a huge changed of environment and settling Dad in. Supportive to family and ensuring Dad's visits are enjoyable.
Dad loves his food, the meals are wonderful.

It is a huge relief to know Dad is receiving the very best of care.

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Review from Lesley B (Daughter of Resident) published on 20 January 2026 Submitted via Postal Card
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My father has been at Castleford House for approximately three months, and the different is very noticeable. He is mobile, enjoys his food and has a pleasant room. The staff go above and beyond to look after him, offering reassurance when he needs it. Very pleased with the care and how the home involve us as a family too.

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Review from Barrie H (Son of Resident) published on 27 October 2025 Submitted via Website
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Castleford is an excellent Nursing Home with very friendly, kind and compassionate staff. A highly professional all-round service is provided to all residents, who are treated with such dignity and respect by well-trained and experienced staff members. Communication is excellent, too. My mother has been a resident for 8 months now and is so much happier and content, compared to when she first arrived from hospital, thanks to all of the fantastic team at Castleford!

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Review from C M (Partner of Resident) published on 28 March 2025 Submitted via Postal Card
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My partner moved in to Castleford in Early Feb. We have been warmly welcomed, nothing seems too much trouble. Staff are kind, friendly, professional. Activities staff are keen to engage him in a variety of activities. So far, very happy.

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Review from K H (Daughter of Resident) published on 21 March 2025 Submitted via Postal Card
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My mum moved in Castleford House 4 months ago and I've been very pleased with the excellent care she's received. I live nearby, so already knew that Castleford was highly regarded, but it's lovely to see it in practice. My mum has advanced dementia but is still mobile, but this is not a problem at Castleford and it's good to see residents being allowed the freedom and dignity to move as they please around the main living rooms. Everytime I've called in to see my mum I've seen staff treat all residents with kindness and respect. Communication between the home and me is very good - they ring with any medical concerns and we have an essigned member of staff for my mum's overall care.

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Review from Sally G (Daughter of Resident) published on 15 January 2025 Submitted via Postal Card
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Very pleasant place to visit our mum - staff are always polite and welcoming each visit. My mum always has a smile on her face. Castleford House was the best place when faced with the traumatic decision - it really feels like a home from home.

Reply from Tracy Slim, Manager at Castleford House

Thank you for your kind words and I will pass this on to the staff. The staff are so kind and caring and always go the extra mile to support all of our lovely residents.

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Review from Mark B (Son of Resident) published on 13 January 2025 Submitted via Postal Card
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Mum has lived at Castleford for 4 and half years and I visit most days. It is really really hard to see mum face her challenges and there has been a few hiccups along the way.

Nevertheless, I take comfort from the face that mum is in the best available home and I know that, together, we are providing mum with the best possible quality of life.

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Review from Jacqui G (Daughter of Resident) published on 9 January 2025 Submitted via Postal Card
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Over the years, I have found all the staff so helpful, especially when times have been difficult with my dad.

The care that he has received is caring and always dignified. If there have been any problems, the staff are quick to help in any way they can. I couldn't wish for anywhere better for my dad.

Reply from Angela Hooper, Operations Director at Castleford House

Thank you for your kind words. I will pass them onto the team.

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Review from J E (Daughter of Resident) published on 3 January 2025 Submitted via Website
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Every single time we visit we are so pleased by the way the mum is being looked after. We are always overjoyed when we see mums smiling face via social media with all the activities. We often joke that she has a far better social life than we do. Just keep doing what you do we are forever in your debt.

Reply from Tracy Slim, Manager at Castleford House

That is lovely and we have a amazing lifestyle team who work hard daily to make a difference each day. Thank you for your kind words.

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Review from Gillian M (Daughter of Resident) published on 3 January 2025 Submitted via Postal Card
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My mother has been a resident at Castleford House for over 3 years. She has received good care that has adapted to her changing needs as required. The staff are friendly and professional and always take time out from their duties to chat when I visit. The home is warm and welcoming and my mother is happy and appears content.

Reply from Tracy Slim, Manager at Castleford House

Thank you for your lovely review and its so nice to hear. We always try our best to make a difference to each day. The staff are truly amazing.

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Review from Hannah S (Sister of Resident) published on 4 July 2024 Submitted via Website
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On the outside, Castleford appeared a wonderful place for my brother to reside. He was admitted under one Manager, and evicted by another when we complained about him being wet during the night. The food was great to start, and then was either stone cold or boiling hot. Activity staff were only interested when they could take pictures of my brother to showcase how wonderful they were, in reality, he was rarely involved in anything.

The room was acceptable, but the building was kept clean by a team of cleaners who never seemed to stop. Some staff seem overworked by other staff who don't appear to do a lot. We had high hopes for Castleford, which were dashed when the original manager left.

Reply from TRACY SLIM, Manager at Castleford House

Good Afternoon. I am the new manager and I can confirm I haven't given notice to anyone in the past two months whilst new to post, but I would confirm I take all complaints very seriously and will continue to do so. We have a new chef who has worked with all the residents to achieve home-cooked...  

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Review from K C (Cousin of Resident) published on 29 April 2024 Submitted via Website
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All staff are friendly and helpful. They show great compassion and empathy for the residents. The Home took my relative in despite many others turning her down due to some of her behavior, even though her characteristics are typical of dementia which many nursing homes say they provide service for.

I'd urge you to consider this lovely home, set in beautiful gardens if you are looking for a care home for your loved one.

Reply from Benjamin Miller, Manager at Castleford House

Thank you so much for your kind words, I have passed them on to our team.

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Review from L M (Daughter of Resident) published on 19 April 2024 Submitted via Website
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We are really happy with the care and consideration provided to our Mother during her 2 years as a resident. Communication, care, staff, and management are excellent. Access to visit our Mother is unrestricted and the atmosphere is very good whatever time we go in. Cannot recommend the manager and his team highly enough.

Reply from Benjamin Miller, Manager at Castleford House

Thank you so much for your incredible feedback, I will make sure this is passed on to our team.

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Review from Richard N (Husband of Resident) published on 19 April 2024 Submitted via Website
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My experience with Castleford has been excellent. The staff have been professional, caring, informative, and communicative about my relative, making me feel like part of the team, and they are very alert to any changes. My relative can be difficult, and the staff cope with this and try to find ways around the problems. My relative chooses not to eat most of what is offered, but the staff give what is asked for, and monitor any weight changes.

Reply from Benjamin Miller, Manager at Castleford House

Thank you so much for your incredible feedback, I will make sure this is passed on to our team.

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Review from L F (Private Carer of Resident) published on 18 April 2024 Submitted via Website
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Over the past few weeks, I have noticed a visible decline in the dining experience and quality of food. Numerous staff members have raised concerns and to date, it seems to be worse than ever. I have raised concerns which seem to have been ignored by management. Bowls which are a safety issue with residents and staff as they’ve been in a very hot oven (lasagna or pies etc). The soup which is too hot or to the opposite extreme of being cold. The food coming out of the kitchen at the moment is way below standard and not the usual for Castleford sadly.

Reply from Benjamin Miller, Manager at Castleford House

Thank you for taking the time to leave a review. I have only received one concern from you, regarding the bowls being too hot, and that matter has been addressed. You also scored activities one star, but have not said why. I will arrange for our head chef and head of lifestyles to meet with you to...  

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Review from Dana C (Daughter of Resident) published on 15 April 2024 Submitted via Website
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My mother lived at Castleford for 18 months where she died. I and my family have always found the staff very kind, loving, and respectful toward her. The staff has always had an attitude that we were sharing the care with Mum, with the amount of consultation that we chose, and always sharing changes and issues. We are so grateful that we found Castleford and she could spend the last 18 months of her life there.
Every member of staff is kind and friendly, from the nursing staff to the carers, cleaners, kitchen staff, and maintenance. As soon as you walk in you sense that the important people are the residents, it is their home, and are treated with respect and dignity by staff, other residents, and visitors.
Mum loved the food and I had a delicious relatives' meal there!

These things all reflect the management of the home. The management style is open and friendly. The management team always listens and acts on any issue. The support and empathy from the staff has been invaluable.

Reply from Benjamin Miller, Manager at Castleford House

Thank you so much for your incredibly kind words. I have passed them on to the team, it was a pleasure to care for and get to know Mum and all her family.

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Review from F T (Daughter of Resident) published on 7 March 2024 Submitted via Postal Card
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Staff are friendly. Always say hello.
Caring for residents when I arrived, with dignity. My mother who is mainly bedbound was being fed when I arrived. Young carer was very nice and polite. Took good care of my mum's needs. She also fed her in the morning and washed her.

Mum's room was spotless and so is the care home, which also has a new foyer carpet.

Reply from Benjamin Miller, Manager at Castleford House

Thank you so much for your kind words - they will be passed onto the team.

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Review from S T (Power of Attorney of Resident) published on 8 January 2024 Submitted via Website
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Mum is happy and cared for and likes the staff that look after her and considers Castleford House as her home, which is really important to us as a family. Having to move her from her home, then entrust someone else with her twenty-four hour care, is a big decision.

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Regulatory Rating

Care Quality Commission (CQC) Rating

Date: 18 July 2024
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  • CaringGood
  • EffectiveGood
  • ResponsiveOutstanding
  • SafeGood
  • Well-ledOutstanding
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Meet the Team (2)

Chris Jones
Chris JonesJob Title:MaintenanceJoined: 2008

I previously worked as a heavy plant operator, a JCB driver, a boarding manager at Lafarge Plasterboard and was then manager at Critchcraft Tiles.

One of my favourite things about my role is seeing people smile after a job is done. I find that this role is different to the other jobs I've had, it's a bit of a challenge for me. I think the ability to learn and fix a variety of tasks, many being quite challenging, is one of my strengths.

I think that one of Castleford House's biggest achievements is getting the overall "Outstanding" CQC rating. When I'm stressed I tend to go clay pigeon shooting or blame the wife (and then buy her some flowers afterwards).

At Castleford there's always help at hand if you need it. Being part of the team allows me to achieve so many things in my role.

Tracy Slim
Tracy SlimJob Title:Registered ManagerJoined: 2024

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Frequently Asked Questions about Castleford House

What types of Care is Castleford House registered for?

Older Person Care, Dementia, Learning Disability / Autism, Mental Health Condition, Physical Disability are the registered (by the Care Quality Commission) categories of Care.

How many Rooms does Castleford House have?

There are 41 Single Rooms and 1 Couples/Companion Room.

What are the Facilities & Services at Castleford House?

Own Furniture if required, Pet Friendly (or by arrangement), Smoking not permitted, Close to Local shops, Near Public Transport, Minibus or other transport, Lift, Stairlift, 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 Castleford House to the centre of Chepstow?

0.6 mile(s) as the crow flies, distance by road may be significantly further.

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