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The devoted team is committed to providing an unparalleled experience, ensuring residents feel at ease from their first moments at the home. Specialised training equips staff to support residents living with dementia, exemplifying their dedication to personalised care.
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Care Provided by Magdalen House Residential Home
Primary Care Categories
- Older Person Care
- Dementia
Length of Stay
- Permanent Care
- Respite Care
Care Types Provided
- Residential Care
- Dementia Residential Care
- For a maximum of 30 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
Facilities
- Own Furniture if required
- Close to Local shops
- Near Public Transport
- Minibus or other transport
- Lift
- Wheelchair Access
- Gardens
- Bar/Café
- Phone Point in own room
- Television point in own room
- Residents Internet Access
Funding & Fees
Weekly Charges per Person
The above is based on residents occupying a standard room. Some rooms carry an additional premium depending upon size and location within home.
The price(s) shown are provided by the care home. Contact Magdalen House Residential Home for full pricing details and T&Cs.
Contact Magdalen House Residential 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
- Gloucester Charities Trust
- Voluntary / Not for Profit Owned
Person in charge
- Kate Stevens (Registered Manager)
Local Authority / Social Services
Admission Information
- Ages 60+
Care Home Design/Build
- Purpose Built: Yes
- Year Purpose Built: 1993
- Last Refurbishment: 2024
- Number of floors: 2
Room Information
- Single Rooms (28)
- Couples/Companion Rooms (1)
- Single Rooms with ensuite Wet Room (1)
Parking
- There is plenty of onsite parking available
Magdalen House Residential Home Reviews (18)
Magdalen House Residential Home has a Review Score of 9.3 (9.283) out of 10, based on 5 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Magdalen House Residential Home has 18 reviews.
Magdalen House is a truly exceptional care home; the staff are some of the kindest and most dedicated people you could ever hope to meet. They cared for my friend with compassion and dignity throughout his stay. Nothing ever seemed too much trouble, the food was well balanced and of excellent quality, and a full activities schedule to keep everyone entertained. When you walk into Magdalen, it's like a hotel; it is always spotlessly clean, and a relaxed family feel to it. I was very lucky to have found this home and would wholeheartedly recommend it to anyone who was considering moving into full time residential care.
Mum was well cared for. She particularly enjoyed the days out in the minibus. All staff were approachable, professional and caring. Living away from Gloucester, it was important to me that there was good communication between the staff and me.
I am very happy with the care that my Dad receives at Magdalen House. The staff are supportive, kind and caring. From day one, they have treated him with respect and made him feel welcome. They encourage him to participate in the organised activities, and capture his involvement by taking photographs. I am so pleased that he is able to enjoy himself at the care home. I visit regularly, so I see first hand how the staff interact with him and the other residents. They are friendly, patient and thoughtful. Magdalen House is very modern and feels like you are in a hotel! The communal areas as well as the bedrooms, are beautifully decorated and kept clean and tidy. Many family members have visited Dad in the care home, and they always comment on how lovely the decor is. I feel very fortunate to have found this wonderful care home for him, where he is safe and receiving great care.
Thank you very much for your positive feedback. We will ensure the team is aware of your kind words. It is a pleasure being entrusted to care for Dad.
First time visiting the care home and the staff are absolutely beautiful and welcoming. The manager of the home also greeting me and introduced herself which I thought was lovely. Care staff made me a hot drink and offered snacks too. Overall. And beautiful and welcoming care home
Magdalen House Residential Home is a lovely residential home with very caring staff. My parents had a double room and were very well cared for. Sadly Magdalen House decided to de-register as a nursing home and my parents had to leave. However we will always be grateful for the eight weeks or so, that my parents were able to enjoy going out on trips and being well cared for. The nurse that cared for my father was second to none and brought him back to health long enough to settle my mother into her new nursing home (St Faiths) which is exceptional.
My Mum moved into Magdalen House in January this year. She has received the most excellent care. The staff are kind, patient and very respectful. There is an activity every day if the residents wish to join in. My mum is treated like a person in her own right, and not just a resident. I was so worried about my Mum going into a care home but she is so happy there and myself and my family are so happy we found an amazing home for my 96-year-old Mum, to live the rest of her life, with so much happiness and treated with dignity.
Thank you for your positive feedback Gayle, we are very appreciative of your comments.
I know that the home and staff have provided great service/care to my mum every day (for the last 10 years), but had never experienced the hands-on effect of this care. On this occasion, Mum had an incident, was unwell and was on the floor in her room; she is immobile and has to be hoisted everywhere - on this occasion, it was back into bed. The care, dignity, language, prompting and treatment the staff gave and showed Mum were amazing. I always say that Magdalen House is Mum's home and the staff are her 'family' - but on this occasion, I saw at first sight what this means to Mum (and me) - and - for that I am eternally grateful.
I would recommend Magdalen House as an excellent place for someone you care about who needs support to live - it has excellent staff and a wonderful atmosphere and relatives are made welcome whenever they visit.
Thank you for your support and positive feedback, I absolutely agree you Magdalen is Mum's home.
The care was excellent with attention to his own likes and dislikes.
As a family, we were treated with respect and compassion always ensuring we were comfortable. Nothing was too much trouble. I was welcomed to have meals with my husband and encouraged to join in activities.
All the staff were wonderful and deserved praise for their dedication.
Thanks so much to you all.
Thank you for your positive feedback, we really appreciate it.
My mother is well looked after and the staff make sure she is stimulated and entertained. They treat her extremely well. The facilities are excellent.
Thank you for your review Shaun, looking after Mum is a pleasure.
As a senior nurse visiting a care facility, I automatically cast an eye around. When my father needed extra care, I could not be happier with Magdalen House. I was so impressed with the care and service I and my family received. The care team are friendly and helpful, going above and beyond, ensuring all my father's care needs are met. The staff's positive attitude and willingness to go the extra mile for not just my dad but other clients and extended family. The staff act as a family and demonstrate excellent, professional, knowledgable, confident care. The whole property is clean and maintained to a high standard. I highly recommend.
Thank you for your lovely review, we really enjoy seeing all of you in the home.
It's hard to let your loved one go into care. We met when we were 16 years old, 72 years together. Magdalen House was a gift, astounding. The staff helped us settle my husband. He settled quickly due to the care delivered. They all became part of the extended family, inviting me to events and activities put on by the staff. Lovely food, which I was invited to attend meal times. All staff are approachable, friendly and professional. I highly recommend this facility, the cleanliness, culinary excellence, skill and most importantly care and understanding with great communication.
Thank you for your lovely review, we really enjoy seeing all of you in the home.
Sadly he quietly passed away with his wonderful carers by his side, a great comfort knowing he was not alone - we were a few minutes late arriving to see him - my lasting memory is how peaceful he looked and his carers were still with him when we arrived.
I will always be grateful for the love and the care shown to my husband during his time at Magdalen House.
Thank you very much for your kind words, it was a privilege to be able to care for your husband he was a wonderful man. Please come and have a coffee with us soon, you are all missed by Team Magdalen.
Mum’s ensuite room is beautifully furnished and the whole home is spotlessly clean, warm and welcoming. There is a very friendly atmosphere with lots of fun and laughter. Every single member of the team is attentive and considerate and there is always someone on hand if Mum ever needs a little extra comfort and reassurance. They have taken time to get to know Mum’s preferences and she is encouraged to participate in the many and varied activities.
As a visitor I am always made to feel at home and any concerns are dealt with sympathetically. Now that Mum can no longer care for herself, I can relax in the knowledge that she is safe and being looked after with kindness and compassion. In Mum’s own words, “I really couldn’t be in a better place”.
Thank you so much for this lovely feedback, I am so pleased you and Mum are happy. It is our pleasure looking after Mum and we enjoy your visits to the home.
My father came here originally for respite care but it soon became obvious he needed full-time care and to go home really was not a safe option for him. The home helped and supported me as they agreed it would be a safeguarding issue if he was to go home and finally it has been agreed for him to stay permanently. The care and support my father has received has been excellent. He is so happy here as there are always activities they get him involved in along with trips out. They have been very quick to respond to queries and when unwell they have been very prompt in getting medical help. This has been such a relief to the family that he is being well taken care of.
Thank you for positive feedback, we are also very pleased that Dad is now living with us permanently.
My mother has been a resident at Magdalen House for over 10 years and during this period she has received kindness and support from all the staff who always do their very best to help and assist her. The home is well run and always welcoming which is particularly apparent following the recent extension renovations and changes to the decor. I have no reservations whatsoever in recommending Magdalen House as a safe, happy and enjoyable place to live where the standard of care is first class and the atmosphere is always friendly and convivial.
Thank you Nicola, for your lovely comments and positive feedback about the home. It is our pleasure looking after Mum.
My dear mother has been at Magdalen House for respite care for a number of weeks over the last few months. I can’t praise the staff enough, they have simply been outstanding and it shows in my mother's smile and comments about both the people and the place. I have complete peace of mind whenever my mother stays at Magdalen House and when the time comes when I can no longer look after her at home I hope she will become a permanent resident.
Thank you so much for your wonderful feedback; it is much appreciated. Our staff team will be delighted that you and your mum have been so complimentary about them and our beautiful home. We look forward to welcoming Mum back soon.
Excellent care home. Very professional and caring staff at all levels. Staff genuinely care for residents' needs and work hard get to know residents' likes and dislikes. One-to-one activities and group activities are good. Lovely welcoming atmosphere and the staff are chatty and smiley. Good quality and choice of food. Medical/nursing care is excellent. Decor and hygiene are good. Communication/updates with family are excellent. The only negative is could do with a designated visitor lounge/area inside as the room is a bit small.
Thank you for your review and the extremely positive comments you have made about our home and staff. I agree with your comment regarding a visitor lounge/area and we are seeking ways to improve the space we have in the home for the benefit of our residents.
I would like to thank all the staff at Magdalen House that looked after my mum over the past few months. Mum joined Magdalen House in March, settled down well, made friends and joined in all the activities, even taken a trip out on the bus when COVID restrictions were lifted. The staff were exemplary in their treatment of my mum with care and dignity being their priority, even at the time of Mum's passing from a short illness in August. I highly recommend Magdalen House for the care of a loved one.
Thank you for your wonderful review; it was our pleasure and a privilege to care for your mum. We are very proud of our home and the staff team who do such a fantastic job in caring for each and every resident we have.
Regulatory Rating
Care Quality Commission (CQC) Rating
Date: 29 June 2022Good
- 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
1 Bed Vacancy
Posted: 28 July 2026Are you or a loved one in search of a welcoming and comfortable residential home? Look no further than Magdalen House Nestled in the heart of Gloucester our beautifully refurbished care home offers a warm and inviting atmosphere where residents can feel right at home.We are excited to announce that we currently have rooms available for new residents. Our spacious and thoughtfully designed rooms provide a tranquil retreat, featuring modern amenities and personalised care to meet the unique needs of each individual.At Magdalen, we prioritize the well-being and happiness of our residents. Our dedicated team of caregivers are committed to providing compassionate support and assistance with daily activities, ensuring that every resident receives the care and attention they deserve.Newly refurbished accommodationsPersonalised care plans tailored to individual needs.On-site amenities, including beautiful new lounge, Restaurant style dining, Activities Room, Salon and beautiful groundsEngaging activities and social events to promote our vibrant communityNutritious meals prepared with fresh, locally sourced ingredients.Take the first step toward a fulfilling and enriching living experience. Contact us today to schedule a tour and see why Magdalen House is the perfect place to call home.
News (5) & Events (0)
- 05 Sep 2025
?? Big news from Magdalen House! ?? Today, Kate Stevens has officially received her CQC Registration ?? This is a fantastic achievement and a really positive step for GCT. A...
- 05 Sep 2025
?? Big news from Magdalen House! ?? Today, Kate Stevens has officially received her CQC Registration ?? This is a fantastic achievement and a really positive step for GCT. A...
- 25 Jul 2025
Working in care is one of the most meaningful things a person can do. But it’s also one of the most emotionally demanding. At GCT, we believe that caring for...
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Awards / Recognitions (4)
- 01 Feb 2024Recipient: Magdalen House Residential Home
- 01 Feb 2019Recipient: Magdalen House Residential Home
- 01 Feb 2019Recipient: Gloucester Charities Trust
Accreditations
There are no accreditations posted yet for Magdalen House Residential Home.
Meet the Team (6)

I have worked in the health and social care sector for over 20 years. As a teenager, I worked in my local village nursing home on weekends in the laundry. I then worked in various roles in a care home, from Care assistant to unit manager and achieved my level 5 in leadership and management in 2015, where I became a Registered Manager. I have managed Nursing and Residential homes and predominantly supported people with Dementia. I have a passion for my career and ensuring that the residents we support get the best care and that the staff feel valued. I love people and being part of a team.
I have a very active 8-year-old son, and I spend most of my spare time standing on the sidelines of a football or rugby pitch. I have an English Bulldog called Harold.

My name is Helen, and I am the Deputy Manager of Magdalen House- you may know me from my former trust role of Dementia Care Lead at Guild House. I worked at Guild House for 12 years, and I am looking forward to the new role. I have a passion for looking after residents with dementia, and I also provide dementia training for the staff. I love getting to know the residents and their families, and making a difference in the care we provide to our residents
In my spare time, I like to spend time with family and friends. I enjoy holidays and going for walks with my dog.

Libby has worked as the Home Administrator for nearly 5 years, previously she was our Head Office Receptionist.
Libby has over 10 years of experience in administration. Libby enjoys going for walks and going on holiday around the Gower coast and abroad.

Adele has been our Head Housekeeper since 2013, She is also our onsite Hairdresser and also regularly helps out on the care team.
Adele enjoys spending time with her family, she has a cavapoochon called Rico who is a regular visitor to Magdalen House.

Jo has worked at Magdalen House for 30 years and has been in the catering profession for 38 years, starting as a waitress.
It is very rewarding to produce well-balanced home-cooked food for the residents. Jo enjoys reading, working out and spending time with her family.

Lorna has worked at Magdalen House since Dec 2018, Lorna started as a Care and Support Assistant and has worked up to Senior Care and Support Assistant. She enjoys taking care of our residents. In her spare time, she enjoys playing video games, watching Anime and attending comedies and concerts.
Frequently Asked Questions about Magdalen House Residential Home
What types of Care is Magdalen House Residential Home registered for?
Older Person Care, Dementia are the registered (by the Care Quality Commission) categories of Care.
How many Rooms does Magdalen House Residential Home have?
There are 28 Single Rooms and 1 Couples/Companion Room.
What are the Facilities & Services at Magdalen House Residential Home?
Own Furniture if required, Close to Local shops, Near Public Transport, Minibus or other transport, Lift, Wheelchair Access, Gardens, Bar/Café, Phone Point in own room, Television point in own room, Residents Internet Access are some of the Facilities & Services.
How far is Magdalen House Residential Home to the centre of Gloucester?
0.3 mile(s) as the crow flies, distance by road may be significantly further.
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