
To all of Hunters' staff, thank you so much for making my mother's last years comfortableNicholas T(Son of Resident/Service User)

The home is beautifully appointed and my parent's room is very comfy and modern.Carrie T(Daughter of Resident/Service User)

The staff are excellent we came for a two-week respite and feel so much better.Doreen F(Resident / Service User)

To all of Hunters' staff, thank you so much for making my mother's last years comfortableNicholas T(Son of Resident/Service User)

The home is beautifully appointed and my parent's room is very comfy and modern.Carrie T(Daughter of Resident/Service User)

The staff are excellent we came for a two-week respite and feel so much better.Doreen F(Resident / Service User)

Hunters Care Home, is a former country manor house in a stunning position on the Fosse Way, on the outskirts of Cirencester. The home is accessible from the M5 and M4. Residents can enjoy the local amenities of Cirencester and the surrounding Cotswolds countryside. They provide a range of accommodation and services from independent living to 24-hour nursing care.
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Care Provided by Barchester Hunters 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
- Nursing Care
- Dementia Residential Care
- Dementia Nursing Care
- For a maximum of 85 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
- Stroke
- Palliative / End of Life Care
- COPD/Pulmonary Disease
- Convalescent Care
Facilities
- Own Furniture if required
- Pet Friendly (or by arrangement)
- Close to Local shops
- Minibus or other transport
- Lift
- Wheelchair Access
- Gardens
- Bar/Café
- Residents Kitchenette
- Phone Point in own room
- Television point in own room
- Residents Internet Access
Funding & Fees
Weekly Charges per Person
This Weekly Fee rate is an indication only of a typical standard fee rate for a resident living in a standard, comfortable room. A final Weekly Fee rate will be confirmed once we have carried out a pre-admission needs assessment.
The price(s) shown are provided by the care home. Contact Barchester Hunters Care Home for full pricing details and T&Cs.
Contact Barchester Hunters 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
- Barchester Healthcare Ltd
- Private Owned
Person in charge
- Ciprian Groza(Senior General Manager)
Local Authority / Social Services
Admission Information
- Ages 55+
Care Home Design/Build
- Purpose Built: Yes
- Year Purpose Built: 1996
- Last Refurbishment: 2020
- Number of floors: 2
Room Information
- Single Rooms (75)
- Couples/Companion Rooms (5)
- Single Rooms with ensuite Wet Room (74)
- Couples/Companion Rooms with ensuite Wet Room (5)
Parking
- Large car park with easy access Trip hazard free and wheelchair friendly
Barchester Hunters Care Home Reviews (111)
Barchester Hunters Care Home has a Review Score of 9.7 (9.745) out of 10, based on 21 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Barchester Hunters Care Home has 111 reviews.
My first stay at Hunters was in 2004 related to respite care after a hip replacement op. It proved to be an excellent experience and therefore after a heart attack in June '26 I had no hesitation to return for an extended period of respite care. I can only highly recommend this care home to others.
I am pleased to see that you are enjoying your stay at Hunters Care Centre and that you are making a great recovery once again.
Very happy with the service, food and care. Always used my name, staff were kind and friendly.
Dear S H
Thank you so much for taking a few minutes to complete a review following your experience at Hunters Care Centre. We are so pleased to hear you was happy with the care provided by my team. It was also great to see your health improvement.
The care & comfort has been exceptional & I have benefitted from the staff's knowledge and expertise and kindness shown in every form. For example, I longed for fresh fruit & it was found. The outdoors always beckons me & so a bench was placed under a tree & this was accessible & within my mobility.
To have access to a hairdresser & receive foot care has been a bonus, so too the social amenities offered.
All this has benefitted to my speedy recovery.
It was a great pleasure to welcome you and care for you at Hunters Care Centre and thank you for the great feedback provided. We are so happy to hear you have had a great experience.
Kindest Regards,
Ciprian
On 8 April, my brother and I wanted to organise a birthday lunch for my father who is a resident. As it was a lovely sunny day we wanted to have the lunch outside, we also wanted to bring our own food. The head chef was really helpful in allowing us to do this, including keeping the food warm before we ate, rearranging the table location and being around to check all was ok. The waitering staff were similarly helpful and professional, through out, as was the person on reception. There is a general sense of nothing is too much trouble. Thank you to Ciprian, the Head chef and the whole team!
Thank you for taking the time to write us a feedback.
We are glad to hear you have enjoyed the birthday lunch with your family.
Kindest Regards
Ciprian
I fell down whilst walking in the grounds and returned with some nasty grazes to my arms and nose. U was spotted on my return, and nurses met me in the office and cleaned me up, much to their pleasure!
Thank you for taking the time to write us a review. I am pleased to hear you have had a great experience whilst using our service and we are looking forward to see you again at the end of April for another respite experience.
Kindest Regards,
Ciprian
All staff go out of their way to be helpful, accommodating as well as flexible. They make a point of thinking about the individual's needs and do their best to accommodate them. Nothing seems like too much trouble and the friendship demonstrated by the staff looking after my father is so important to him and makes his life more rewarding and enjoyable. Definitely home from home!
Thank you so much for taking the time to write a review and for choosing us to look after your father.
It is our pleasure to support as always
Kindest Regards
Ciprian
Nothing was too much trouble from, kitchen, domestic, admin and nurses.
This I'm sure is being led by management who makes all new residents are welcomed and introduced.
Dear ChristineThank you for choosing us. It was great to see your improvement and being back on the feet and ready to return home safely.It was our pleasure to have you at Hunters Care Centre.
We are very pleased with Hunters Care home, my mother has settled in very well. The staff are very attentive and learn the likes and dislikes of their patients very quickly. The home is light and airy and very clean. Mum says the food is delicious.
Dear SamanthaThank you very much for taking the time to write us a review.It is our pleasure for our team to care for your mother and thank you for choosing us.
Overall we were very happy for Mum to be here as it had a homely feeling and the staff were jolly and caring. We were welcome to visit at any time and if we had an issue, the staff were mainly quick to respond. The light airy rooms and common areas made Memory Lane feel open and bright and it was great to be able to walk in the grounds for some fresh air.
Dear AWThank you for choosing us to care for your mother, it was our pleasure to care for her.We are pleased to hear you was very happy with the care which we have provided to your mother and thank you once again for taking the time to leave us a review.
I was only resident at Hunters for 2 weeks' respite whilst family were away on holiday. I was made very welcome by staff and residents. The food was good although a big meal again at 5:30 pm was too close to lunch, all the sandwiches were available. I enjoyed walking around the grounds (needing a bit of TLC). All the staff- day and night - attentive and helpful.
Dear M J,Thank you so much for taking your time to write us a review. It was our pleasure to care for you and thanks again for choosing our service.Kindest RegardsCiprian Groza
I spent a week in Hunters Care Home from 10.4.25. It is my second visit to Hunters and I can recommend it 100% The management and staff are all kind, caring and courteous. Hunters is kept spotless and the food is very good.
Dear BarbaraThank you once again for choosing Hunters Care Centre. It was our pleasure to be able to accommodate and see you again.Your feedback is so valuable and was nice to hear that you enjoyed your little holiday.Kindest Regards
My mother was very anxious initially about going in for respite care, this is the third time she has stayed and she is very settled and has made some lovely friends with other residents and staff. Everyone is so friendly, all the staff remembered her name when she arrived and they all made every effort to ensure she was well looked after, safe and comfortable. She will be back whenever we go away.
Dear LindseyThank you for writing a review about your mother's experience here at Hunters. We are so happy to hear she has had a great time and we look forward to welcoming her again.Kindest RegardsCiprian
When I first came after hospital care, with pneumonia and a damaged tendon and ligament I developed a heavy cold and being weak this went onto my chest. This had taken me into a very bad condition and with the help and encouragement from your staff, my family, and your physio, pulled me through from a zimmer frame and being very very weak to smiling and joking and walking with a stick. Building my strength and confidence back and having the ability to go back to my own home. Many thanks to all who helped me from a bad place to where I am today, big big big thanks. Will miss them all.
Thank you for taking the time to write a review. We are very pleased that we have been able to support you to improve your well-being and thank you for trusting and choosing us to care for you.
My father had a very challenging Christmas and New Year having been hospitalised with pneumonia. At very short notice the Hunters team were able to step in to support. The care they gave during his 4 weeks of recovery was excellent. They were friendly, supportive and knowledgeable and I really don't know how we would have coped without them. A huge thank you from my Dad and our family.
Thank you so much for the excellent review. We are so pleased that we were able to support and make a difference for your father. It was great to see him improving and regaining his independency. Kindest Regards.
Dad unfortunately had advanced dementia and the care he received in the Memory Lane community was absolutely outstanding.
My mum had a lovely room on the second floor within the main community. Both have sadly now passed. The care they received was of the very highest order. The manager leads an absolutely first-rate care team of wonderful people, I can honestly say my parents couldn't have had better care anywhere else. It was always a comfort knowing they were looked after round the clock, 24/7. Both my parents were very happy and comfortable at Hunters.
I can't recommend Hunters Cirencester highly enough, an excellent care home of the very highest order with wonderful staff.
Thank you so much for the feedback given. It was such a pleasure to have your parents here at Hunters and to see them enjoying, making friends and being comfortable. Thank you once again for trusting us to look after your loved ones. Kindest Regards.
The staff are lovely and caring, nothing is too much trouble. We always felt Dad was safe and cared for. Would recommend to anyone who is looking for care. The manager was exceptional and professional in every area. I must give a special shout-out to one of the nurses in charge, you knew if she was asked to do something it would be carried out and not forgotten.
Dear Lynn, thank you for sharing your feedback and we are so pleased to hear that during the short stay, your father and your family had a great experience.
It was such a relief to be admitted so quickly and efficiently to Barchester Hunters Care Home when I became too ill to look after myself at home. I felt safe and cared for and as I got better, started to enjoy the lovely ambience, facilities and pleasure of being in such a very pleasant environment.
Dear Rosemary, it was our pleasure to have you as a resident at Hunters Care Centre. We were so pleased to see your improvement and we are so happy that you have had a great experience whilst in our service. Kindest regards, Ciprian.
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Thank you so much for taking your time to leave us a review.We are so happy to hear that you have had a great experience and that you have enjoyed your time here at Hunters Care Home.
The staff are well trained and operate as a team. They are all good ambassadors for Barchester Hunters Care Home. Hugely efficient, kind, friendly and totally professional. It was a most agreeable experience here, beautiful surroundings and many rooms for gatherings and activities.
Your feedback is much appreciated. It was lovely to accommodate you at Hunters Care Centre together with your wife and it was great to see the improvement which you have made together with your wife. We are all so happy that you have managed to recover and continue to live life to full. Kindest regards, Ciprian.
Excellent, well-run care home.
Thank you very much for taking the time to leave us a review. We are working our best to ensure all the residents are happy. It is our pleasure to have you at Hunters Care Centre. Kindest regards, Ciprian.
Regulatory Rating
Care Quality Commission (CQC) Rating
Date: 17 July 2025Good
- CaringOutstanding
- EffectiveGood
- ResponsiveGood
- SafeGood
- Well-ledGood
Inspection ratings
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- 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 (107) & Events (3)
- 15 Jul 2026
Another Hunters Summer Fete done and dusted and wow, what a great day it was! Despite the heat, we all managed to find some shade and enjoyed great music, dancing,...
- 15 Jul 2026
Another lovely visit from our wonderful Pets As Therapy dog Lix and her owner Louise. Lix always brings joy and big smiles to everyone she meets and our residents can't...
- 02 Jul 2026
Flower Arranging always brightens our days. A cup of tea, beautiful flowers and a meaningful chat. Flowers bring joy to the communal areas for everyone to enjoy.
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Awards / Recognitions (17)
- 09 Jun 2026Recipient: Barchester Healthcare Ltd
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Meet the Team (11)

Hello, I am Ciprian the General Manager of Hunters Care Centre. I joined Barchester in 2018 as a Clinical Lead, progressing to Deputy Manager and then General Manager of Hunters in 2019. I have built a strong and dedicated team and our focus is to provide person-centred care for all residents where they are treated with respect and dignity. I am committed to not only maintaining the highest standards of care but also ensuring residents are living fulfilling lives.
I began my career in nursing over 10 years ago working in A&E. I enjoy working in a care home as I can build relationships with the residents and their families. For anyone considering care for themselves or a loved one, our doors are open for you to visit and meet the team.

Hello, I am Julia, the Deputy Manager at Hunters. I started working at Hunters in 2016 as Clinical Lead, progressing to Deputy Manager. I qualified as a nurse in 2008, moving to the UK in 2013 to advance my career in nursing in elderly care. I oversee the clinical standards at Hunters ensuring that the care and nursing team deliver excellent person-centred care with dignity and respect as its core values.

Hello, I am Aneta and I started working at Hunters in 2020 as the Clinical Lead for our General Community. I started nursing in 1996 in hospitals in Poland and I love working with the elderly. I aim to provide a warm and caring environment for all of the residents.

Hello, I am Hayley and I have worked at Hunters for over fifteen years. I initially worked as a carer before taking a break to obtain my nursing qualifications. I have only ever worked on Memory Lane and could not imagine working anywhere else. I work with the residents and the care team to provide a safe and stimulating environment for everyone to live and work in whilst promoting the values of dignity and respect for all.

Hello, I am Ana and I am the Community Manager for General Care. I have been a nurse for over twenty years specialising in elderly care. I am passionate about person-centred care and leading by example, I aim to provide the best possible care and environment for the residents at Hunters.

“Hello I am Brincy and I am the manager for the general Community at Hunters. My goal is to provide personalised care to all of my residents in a way that puts them at the centre of everything I do. I have transitioned from working in hospitals to care homes as I find that I am able to interact with the residents more and put a smile on their faces.”

Hello, I am Ben and I am the Activities Coordinator at Hunters. I started working at Hunters over three years ago as part of the hospitality team and when the vacancy came up on the activities team I jumped at the opportunity. I have seen how important a varied activities programme is to all our residents and I have an absolute commitment to ensuring we are offering something for everyone including some favourite regular past times as well as new ideas.
Barchester's Life Enrichment Programme focuses on mind, body and soul and this will be the team's aim in all that we offer our residents in terms of regular activities as well as special events.

Hello, I am Michelle and I am one of the activities assistants at Hunters. I very much enjoy working with the residents and adapting all we do so everyone can join in. I am a trained singer so love a good sing-along session and seeing how music makes everyone smile. I also enjoy celebrations and making events special including the residents' birthdays, I look after present purchases!

Hello, I am Darren and I am the Head of Maintenance at Hunters. I joined Hunters with a background in hospitality as a Maintenance Supervisor, planning and running projects.
Before this, I spent three years as an electrician. I am also the primary carer for my son, who has Autism, which has given me an insight into the care sector. I am committed to providing residents, their families, staff and visitors a safe and welcoming home in which to live, visit and work.

I am committed to providing the very best quality food always using the freshest of ingredients. I believe that each resident should be treated as an individual and I work with each resident to ensure their dietary needs are met, not only nutritionally but also by promoting a quality dining experience to make meal times enjoyable.

Hello, I am Jenny the administration assistant and receptionist at Hunters. I have worked in the care sector for over 12 years, including as a carer at Hunters several years ago. I was delighted to return last year to work as part of the administration team.
Frequently Asked Questions about Barchester Hunters Care Home
What types of Care is Barchester Hunters 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 Barchester Hunters Care Home have?
There are 75 Single Rooms and 5 Couples/Companion Rooms.
What are the Facilities & Services at Barchester Hunters Care Home?
Own Furniture if required, Pet Friendly (or by arrangement), Close to Local shops, Minibus or other transport, Lift, Wheelchair Access, Gardens, Bar/Café, Residents Kitchenette, Phone Point in own room, Television point in own room, Residents Internet Access are some of the Facilities & Services.
How far is Barchester Hunters Care Home to the centre of Cirencester?
1.3 mile(s) as the crow flies, distance by road may be significantly further.
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