
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.
A team of highly-qualified and attentive staff really focus on the...
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 (112)
Barchester Hunters Care Home has a Review Score of 9.7 (9.718) out of 10, based on 19 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Barchester Hunters Care Home has 112 reviews.
The general manager has been a delight to deal with, nothing is too much trouble and he is immediately responsive. My mother was a very reluctant arrival but is settling well and engaging with everything. The home is beautifully appointed and my parent's room is very comfy and modern. Delicious food, which I am looking forward to sampling! Fantastic activities and a really active on social media so we can see our folks enjoying everything! Such a relief - thank you!
It is so lovely to read your review. Thank you so much for the kind words and for sharing your experience which you know is important to me and to my team.
We are all pleased to know your parents have settled in well and they are enjoying staying at Hunters Care Centre
Kindest Regards.
Restful break, nice to be spoilt, would strongly recommend.
Thank you for taking the time to write a review.
I am pleased that you have enjoyed the respite stay here at Hunters Care Centre. We are looking forward to seeing you again.
The family had already decided that aggressive treatment was futile in my father's case - so he remained in the nursing home receiving exemplary end-of-life care. We were made to feel welcome and were able to stay until he died.
It was our pleasure to look after your father and is lovely to hear that you have had a great experience here at Hunters Care Centre. Kindest Regards.
Cannot express how well we have been looked after. The staff are excellent we came for a two-week respite and feel so much better. Look forward to coming again. Thank you so much.
Dear Doreen,
Thank you for providing us with feedback. I am glad to hear you have enjoyed your stay at Hunters Care Centre and we are looking forward to seeing you again soon.
Kindest Regards,
From the beginning, all the staff were amazing caring and welcoming to my mother and us. It was good to know she was safe, warm and well-fed. Hunter's lodge is a very special place because of the wonderful staff. They cared so well for Mum and since her death, they have also cared for me.
Thank you very much for writing us this lovely review. As you already know, it was our team's pleasure to look after your mother and we are all so happy to hear that you are pleased with the way we cared for her.
Kindest Regards,
My Dad received so much love and respect from everyone, it will never be forgotten. Hunters became his home but you all became his second family, he loved you all as did we.
It takes somebody special to do the job that you all do. You can't learn it from a book, it's either in your heart or not. You are all amazing people and we will miss seeing you all. Thank you again for everything that you did for Dad and for your massive support and kindness when he passed away.
Dear Marie,
Thank you for taking the time to complete this review.As you already know, it was our pleasure to look after your father and I am happy to hear that he was comfortable and that you are pleased with the way the Hunters Care Centre team cared for him.
Kindest Regards,Ciprian Groza
We knew when organising a place for her it would be end-of-life care, and the home manager was so supportive and helpful in guiding me through the process.
They responded quickly to my mum's needs and went above and beyond to speed up her admission.
Once at Hunters, the staff were so caring and compassionate and were happy to respond to any requests.
They treated my mum with care and respect and made me feel comfortable in what was an incredibly difficult and emotional time.
I can’t thank the staff enough; they do an amazing job, and the management was so supportive and responsive. I would recommend them without hesitation.
I am happy to hear that you are pleased with the care and support given, and it was our pleasure to look after your mother.
Kindest Regards.
I had a wonderful time. Everything was "fine", but one is always glad to be in your own home. I cannot complain.
Kindest Regards.
The kindness, dignity and support that the staff at Hunters Care Home gave to my step mum was amazing and also to the family. We will forever be grateful to the amazing care she received. Above all, they gave time to her and us, and there was always someone to listen. Thank you.
Many thanks.
Kindest Regards
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The staff and management worked extremely hard to ensure my mum had a smooth transfer into the care home during a very difficult time when Covid-19 was causing so many problems. Solutions were found to all the complex problems done in a professional and extremely sensitive manner. Thank you so much for caring.
Thank you for your feedback. I am happy to hear that you are pleased with the service which we have been able to offer to your mother. I do hope she likes her new home and she is comfortable.
Kindest Regards,
The staff have looked after mum extremely well over the last few weeks. Mum feels comfortable and warm. She can't eat much but the nurses try to offer her various choices to tempt her. Mum has so enjoyed her baths and showers.
Thank you very much for taking the time to complete this review. I am pleased to hear that your mother had a comfortable time here and she enjoyed the care which she has received.
Kindest Regards,
Ciprian
My 98-year-old mother needed to have respite care and took advantage of a three for two weeks offer. This was to give my 98-year-old father a break - it was pleasing to see strict adherence to Covid precautions, which did not waver. My mother was encouraged to join other residents at mealtimes and for activities, which she declined. She was well-fed, warm and cared for by everyone from the management, receptionist, care staff, cleaners, maintenance men, catering and hairdressers and, in fact, everyone she came into contact with. Although she was reluctant to come, I think she will be back sooner rather than later.
I am happy to hear that your mother has enjoyed her stay here at Hunters Care Centre, and she had a great experience. We are all keen to offer an excellent experience to the people coming at Hunters Care Centre and it is lovely to see when they leave happy after using our service.
Kindest Regards.
We were very impressed with the home. All of the staff were well led by the home manager. The home is in lovely surroundings and is clean and very homely. The food is excellent.
Overall we were very impressed and no doubt should the need arise will return.
I am pleased to hear that your mother-in-law had a nice experience here at Hunters Care Centre. We are passionate about what we are doing and it is nice to see that people are comfortable living here.
We are particularly grateful for the professional care that he received together with immense kindness of Hunter's team during the last few months.
Thank you very much for taking the time to give us this feedback. It was our pleasure to look after your brother and I am happy to hear that you are happy with the services which we have offered to him in order for him to stay safe and comfortable.
The staff are very helpful and friendly. Nothing is too much trouble. The level of care is amazing.
Thank you very much for taking the time to complete this review. We are glad to hear that you are happy with the service offered at Hunters Care Centre.
Kindest Regards,Ciprian
The care staff were very kind and attentive, and compassionate throughout my father's stay. He was very well looked after and I'm extremely glad we chose Hunters as his care centre after he has to leave his flat. I wouldn't hesitate to recommend Hunters to others who are looking for a high-quality personalised care service.
We are glad to hear that you are extremely happy with the care which our staff has offered to your father and we are happy to hear that he was comfortable here at Hunters Care Centre.
Kindest Regards,Ciprian
Weekend staff are good although not enough.
Dear David,
Thank you for taking the time to complete this review.We are sorry to hear that you felt that our service doesn't have enough staff during the weekend. Our staffing levels are flexed based on the dependecy of the clients and we are using a tool to calculate this. It is great to...
My Grandmother, at the age of ninety-eight, went to Barchester Hunters Care Centre from the hospital for respite and to get a “feel” of the care homes as she was finding it more difficult to live independently. She has been so welcomed by the staff and is always greeted when they pass her. There are lots of amenities and activities, but these are not pushed on residents, and if they prefer to stay in their room, that is respected. The grounds are kept beautifully, and the menu choices are amazing. I’m kept informed by Barchester Hunters Care Centre regularly, but most of all, my Grandmother feels safe, which gives me peace of mind.
I am happy to hear that you have peace of mind that your mother is safe and comfortable here at Hunters Care Centre.
Our residents are treated with respect, their choices will always be taken into consideration and they will always be our first priority.
Kindest Regards.
Hunters took Dad into its care during the pandemic, not the easiest time to move it. The staff made him feel welcome and recognised him from when he visited my mum - he also recognised and remembered them. He is now at end of life, and I feel well looked after and respected. I can' thank them enough.
I am happy to hear that you are happy with the care provided and with out facilities.
It has been difficult for everyone during the pandemic, and I am glad to hear that our input made your father more comfortable.
Kindest Regards.
The standard of care provided by the team at Hunters has been excellent. The staff treat my mother with great respect and have helped her maintain her dignity. They are always friendly, compassionate and totally professional.
The care home is well maintained, clean and comfortable. Activities are provided and the staff make great efforts to ensure that all residents are included and encouraged to join in.
I would not hesitate to recommend this wonderful team to anyone as they work tirelessly to provide an exemplary standard of care.
I would like to thank everyone at Hunters for the support, care and affection they have shown my mother throughout her stay. Their handling of the COVID crisis has also been excellent, keeping residents safe and family informed.
We are delighted to hear that you are happy with the care which we are offering to your mother.
As always, our residents are our priority always.
Kind 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.
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News (113) & Events (4)
- 10 Sep 2026
A wonderful afternoon of great music as we welcomed back Shelley from the Mini Concerts team with her tribute to The Carpenters. Shelley had us all singing along with songs...
- 10 Sep 2026
Wildlife spotting on a trip to one of our favourite destinations this week. We made the most of the last of the summer sun and headed to Dragonfly Café at...
- 10 Sep 2026
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Awards / Recognitions (17)
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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.
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