Whittington House Nursing Home

58 Whittingham Road, Benhall, Cheltenham GL51 6BL
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  • Whittington House Nursing Home, Cheltenham
Located in a peaceful woodland setting, on the outskirts of Cheltenham, Whittington House Nursing Home is an elegant and spacious home incorporating features that meet the changing needs of its residents. The home is locally recognised for providing high-quality, personalised care which combines a range of options to support your individual needs. With a warm, welcoming atmosphere, the home is designed to provide residential, nursing and dementia care for up to 66 residents, offering trial stays, short stays, convalescent care, long term care and end of life care for individuals or couples.

The exclusive Woodlands Suite at Whittington House was refurbished in July 2023 and offers beautiful garden rooms, inviting interiors, a spacious dining room and welcoming lounge. All of the ensuite bedrooms in Woodlands enjoy garden views and most have a private patio leading to the spacious gardens, which are a haven for birds and wildlife.

Whittington House’s dedicated and highly skilled staff provide 24-hour personalised care to ensure you get the best out of life every day. They work with residents and their families to create care plans that thoughtfully balance support alongside independent living. The service looks to maintain strong links throughout the local community and effective access to general practice as well as out of hours and urgent care services, to empower residents in the pursuit of a satisfying retirement.

At Whittington House, the Wellbeing Team encourages residents to be independent, enterprising and to never stop learning. Activities are aimed, through participation, at creating a sense of community, where new memories and friendships are also created. At the heart of their commitment is the desire to get to know what makes each and every one of their residents spark!

The team would be delighted to meet you, show you the home and discuss whether they are able to assist you or your loved one.
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Care Provided

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 66 Service Users

Dementia Care Types

  • Mild Dementia
  • Moderate Dementia
  • Advanced/Complex Dementia

Other Care Provided

  • Palliative / End of Life Care
  • Convalescent Care

Facilities

  • Gardens
  • Bar/Café

Funding & Fees

Weekly Charges per Person

  • Self-Funded Residential Care: from £1475
  • Self-Funded Residential Dementia Care: from £1568
  • Self-Funded Nursing Care: from £1632
  • Self-Funded Nursing Dementia Care: from £1696
  • RESPITE Self-Funded Residential Care: from £1575
  • RESPITE Self-Funded Residential Dementia Care: from £1668
  • RESPITE Self-Funded Nursing Care: from £1732
  • RESPITE Self-Funded Nursing Dementia Care: from £1796

These prices are only a guideline, please contact Whittington House Nursing Home to find out the exact price for your requirements.

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 £254.06 per week and is usually paid directly to the care home.

Good to Know

Person in charge

  • Kirsty Hopton (Home Manager)

Local Authority / Social Services

Admission Criteria

  • Ages 65+

Care Home Design/Build

  • Purpose Built: Yes
  • Last Refurbishment: 2014

Room Information

  • Single Rooms (66)
  • Single Rooms with Ensuite Wet Room (66)

Visiting

  • Family and friends able to visit loved ones at any time they choose. Offer 100% visiting time flexibility.

Parking

  • Car parking available on site and roadside parking also available very close by.

Whittington House Nursing Home Reviews (66)

9.3

Whittington House Nursing Home has a Review Score of 9.3 (9.332) out of 10, based on 20 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Whittington House Nursing Home has 66 reviews.

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Review from L F (Daughter of Resident) published on 10 September 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My Mum has been a resident at Whittington House for 6 months now and has settled in well, with the help of the kind, caring staff. We are generally very happy with Mum's care and also with the impressive range of meals that are on offer every day, but there are just a couple of niggling things that
I would like to mention. The website for Whittington is very striking and we were impressed with the furnishings however these are very sad and aged and the general maintenance is poor, dusty air vents, broken furniture, dingy paintwork in places and most annoying, curtains hanging off rails and even a cornflake and old tape on the ceiling of the day room which has been there for at least as long as Mum has been a resident. Carers can often be found in the Day Room sitting amongst residents, focused on their phones instead of making conversation and encouraging the residents to chat. I would ideally like to see more investment in the Home considering the above average monthly costs
Reply from Kirsty Hopton, Home Manager at Whittington House Nursing Home

Thank you for taking the time to leave us a review. We are so pleased to read your positive comments about the team and the range of food we offer. With regards to our team being on their phones, our team are not permitted to have personal devices with them when they're working, but we do use handsets, called PCS devices, to help us record and deliver care. These look very similar to mobile handsets and we are in the process of putting up some posters to explain this to families, but please do let us know if you have any questions about these or if there's anything else we can help with.

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Review from G G (Daughter of Resident) published on 3 September 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
Mum has been a full time resident at Whittington House for over a year having previously attended several times for respite care.
She is very settled and happy there. Her room is good with a huge window looking onto the surrounding trees which she likes. The staff are always happy to talk and take
time with her. I always feel welcome when visiting and have joined in with activities. It is lovely to know that she is well looked after and has plenty of company and activities to pass the days.
The office staff are very helpful and efficient too.
Reply from Kirsty Hopton, Home Manager at Whittington House Nursing Home

We would like to thank you for your words of kindness regarding your mother's care, and that you've found the team here helpful and efficient. All comments will be passed on to the team.

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Review from John E (Husband of Resident) published on 3 September 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I always receive a warm welcome when I visit my wife and all the carers know my name. All the staff do a good job. They keep me informed about my wife's wellbeing. I have no complaints or suggestions for improvement. Car parking can be an isssue at times as can gaining access to the building at weekends.
Reply from Kirsty Hopton, Home Manager at Whittington House Nursing Home

Thank you for taking the time to leave us a review. We are so pleased to read your positive comments about your wife's care and the team at Whittington House. Your feedback will be passed on.

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Review from Claire H (Daughter of Resident) published on 3 September 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
On admission we informed the staff present of mum's needs, but we have found that these are not always regularly carried out. We also feel that the room could be vacuumed more regularly. We have found all the staff very welcoming and caring.
Reply from Kirsty Hopton, Home Manager at Whittington House Nursing Home

Thank you for taking the time to leave us a review. We are so pleased to read your positive comments about the team, the care and services we deliver as a team to our residents and families is extremely important to us, we will reach out to you and discuss your concerns. Your feedback has been passed on.

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Review from T J (Husband of Resident) published on 2 September 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My wife who is resident and suffers from advanced Alzheimer's (she's non mobile and non verbal) was admitted to Whittington House Cheltenham in May 2024.
Whereas I'm somewhat resigned to her condition being unlikely to improve radically, I have been really encouraged by her response to the
excellent care she has received: she invariably greets staff and fellow residents with a smile and some staff appear to recognise some of the facial expressions she uses to communicate. I am able on a daily basis to take her to her room where I can try various means of eliciting responses/ recognition from her. Eg music (she was a professional musician), photos and familiar scenes/ images from her past. She is always clean and usually dressed appropriately. She appears to eat very well and any issues I've had are invariably answered/ dealt with promptly. All in all our joint experience at Whittington has been of a high standard.
Reply from Kirsty Hopton, Home Manager at Whittington House Nursing Home

Thank you for taking the time to leave us a review and for your kind words and recognition of the team at Whittington House. The care and services we deliver as a team to our residents and families is extremely important to us and your comments align fantastically with this. Your feedback will be shared with the team.

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Review from Debra T (Daughter of Resident) published on 2 September 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Always very communicative, Always let us know what's going on. Lovely care home and staff. Very reassuring to know mum is safe and well. We can visit when we like and are always very warmly welcomed by the member of staff on reception.
Reply from Kirsty Hopton, Home Manager at Whittington House Nursing Home

Thank you for taking the time to leave us a review. We are so pleased to read your positive comments about the care your mother is receiving and recognition of the team at Whittington House. Your feedback has been passed on.

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Review from Hilary M (Wife of Resident) published on 22 August 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
The environment is very pleasant, with lounge areas and dining rooms being smart for a care home. One has confidence in the staff who seem efficient, caring and who work as a team. My husband is bed-bound, and he is checked regularly. The food is good and varied. I visit almost daily, but I can be confident
that my husband is in safe hands if I go away for a few days.
Reply from Kirsty Hopton, Home Manager at Whittington House Nursing Home

Thank you for taking the time to leave us a review. We are so pleased to read your positive comments about the care your husband is receiving and the recognition of the facilities at Whittington House. Your feedback has been passed on to the team.

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Review from S B (Daughter of Resident) published on 14 August 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 1.0 out of 5
Whilst the staff are very pleasant the care is extremely variable at times, the room is not always clean and the cost each year increases by a large percentage leaving us with excessive monthly care bills. Would not recommend.
Reply from Kirsty Hopton, Home Manager at Whittington House Nursing Home

Thank you for taking the time to leave a review for Whittington House. We are always trying to improve the care and service for each resident that lives at the Home, so we will be in contact with you very soon to discuss the issues raised below to rectify them and how we can meet your expectations in the future.

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Review from Pauline J (Respite Resident) published on 30 July 2025 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I was here for 2 weeks to recover after a hip replacement op, and learning ti walk again. All the staff were very patient, cheerful and encouraging. The food was in abundance beautifully presented and appetising. My room was light and bright with a wet room ensuite. I chose this place as my neighbour
recommended it to me as she was here 2 years prior after the same hip replacement and I remember visiting her at the time.
Reply from Kirsty Hopton, Home Manager at Whittington House Nursing Home

Thank you for taking the time to leave us a review. We are so pleased to read your positive comments about the care that's been provided at Whittington House and it is lovely to hear that you've enjoyed the food on our menu. Your feedback will be passed on to the team who will be delighted with your 5* review.

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Review from N W (Son of Resident) published on 23 July 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
Excellent care from all staff. The home and the food were all good. Only slight criticism is that we didn't always receive updated information , but this is probably due to not being able to access relatives information online system as it was being shut down prior to changing systems.
Reply from Kirsty Hopton, Home Manager at Whittington House Nursing Home

Thank you for taking the time to leave us a review. We are pleased to read your positive comments about the care your relative is receiving, we're improving our systems to better support the communication between families and our home.

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Review from Talonne B (Daughter of Resident) published on 24 January 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Whittington House is amazing and I can't recommend enough! They have an holistic and person-centred approach towards their residents and I've noticed a real change in my mother's physical and mental health since arriving at Whittington. We have had hiccups or teething problems if you will, however,
the staff are all willing to listen and work with us as a family to resolve any issues. The manager is really lovely and very approachable, she genuinely listens to your concerns and quite clearly does her job with a passion. The nurses and care staff work in a very high standard and the food is very nutritional as my mother is finally putting on weight. The admin team and reception are only too happy to help with anything that might arise. I work in a nursing home myself and I genuinely can't recommend this nursing home enough. Thank you Whittington House and thank you to each and every person who works in the home.
Reply from Kirsty Hopton, Home Manager at Whittington House Nursing Home

Thank you for taking the time to leave us a review, Talonne. We are so pleased to read your positive comments about your mother's care at Whittington House and it is lovely to hear you've noticed a real difference since her arrival. It's also very appreciated when someone within the industry can recognise another care home where the team really put a lot of effort into the care of the residents, whilst highlighting the passion for care that we all have. Your feedback will be passed on to the team who will be delighted with your 5* review.

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Review from G B (Daughter of Resident) published on 23 October 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 1.0 out of 5
All residents' water should be changed daily, however, this isn't the case as on most occasions when we visit it is at least one or two days old on the sticker - or the sticker has been removed. We have complained on numerous occasions but unfortunately, the situation isn't resolved.
Reply from Kirsty Hopton, Home Manager at Whittington House Nursing Home

Thank you for taking the time to leave a review for Whittington House. I have recently reached out to you to address the concerns that were raised, and we're glad that both yourself and resident are happy with the changes we've made to improve the communication and ensure the resident's water is refilled daily. If you have any other questions or concerns please contact me at your earliest convenience.

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Review from Claire W (Niece of Resident) published on 21 October 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I am constantly and consistently impressed with the offer at Whittington House. My relative has been here for about a year now and I wasn't sure how well they would settle having been incredibly independent before becoming resident. I didn't need to worry. Everything from the transition in to accommodating
personal items, including some furniture and a lovely room that was entirely appropriate to the current and changing needs. Accommodating of all visitors, made to feel welcome in person or if contacting over the phone. I feel that concerns or comments are taken very seriously and the care by the named nurse for my relative is very comforting. The amount and variety of activities on offer is incredible and I feel that residents are actively encouraged and supported to engage.
Reply from Kirsty Hopton, Home Manager at Whittington House Nursing Home

Thank you for taking the time to leave us a review, Claire. We really appreciate your comments regarding Whittington House, and we're glad your relative has settled in well with us. It's also great to hear our team has been reassuring with regards to any concerns you may have and that our activities have met your expectations. Your feedback will be passed on to the team who will be delighted with your 5* review.

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Review from Jane W (Daughter of Resident) published on 9 August 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My mum decided she could no longer look after herself at home, ordering shopping and cooking/preparing meals had started to overwhelm her.
We looked at a number of homes within the area, closer to her family.
Whittington House is purpose-built, with good-sized rooms, each having its own individual
character and view. Each floor, there are 4, has its own lounge and restaurant area, although residents if they are able, can use any floor.
There is a cinema room, and several different lounges, with activities each day for the residents to participate in.
It did take Mum a while to settle in, just getting used to new surroundings having been in her own flat for over 15 years. 6 months in Whittington House she is in her words 'very happy' and is delighted someone else now does the shopping and cooking. She is able to have a varied menu each day and can choose from 3 options for each meal.
I now have my mum-daughter relationship back where I can visit her for coffee and a meal.
Reply from Kirsty Hopton, Home Manager at Whittington House Nursing Home

Thank you for taking the time to leave us a review, Jane. We are so pleased to read your positive comments about the care your mum is receiving and that she is settling into the home well, as we know the transition can be a challenge. We're glad to have been able to remove the overwhelming feeling of organising the shopping and cooking, and it's lovely to hear that your mum-daughter relationship is back! Your feedback has been passed on to the team at Whittington House.

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Review from Anna N (Daughter of Resident) published on 30 May 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
Dad was at Whittington House for the last two years of his life and received very good care. The home is well-managed and has a great team of conscientious, caring staff who make it a happy place to be.
Dad had Alzheimer’s and was at constant risk of falling and so needed one-to-one care during the
daycare to keep him safe. He had some excellent carers who went above and beyond to look after Dad’s health and wellbeing, taking a genuine interest in him and making a real effort to entertain him with things that he enjoyed. He was always treated with dignity and respect and we could relax knowing that he was in good hands.
The building is a pleasant, clean and fresh environment. It has light and spacious rooms with big windows overlooking the woods, and the simple layout and wide corridors are easy for an older person to navigate. Big thanks to the Whittington team for everything.
Reply from Kirsty Hopton, Home Manager at Whittington House Nursing Home

Thank you, for leaving such a lovely review. We are sorry for your loss, and we are pleased that your Dad received the care that he deserved while he was staying with us. The care and services we deliver as a team to our residents and families is extremely important to us, and it's lovely to see your comments reflect this. Your feedback will be passed on to the team.

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Review from Lyn W (Daughter of Resident) published on 15 April 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 3.0 out of 5
Mum has been a resident for 6 months. The staff have been very kind and caring. There has been one incident during that period when the carer upset Mum. The environment is very nice, purpose-built, and modern. There are lots of activities (if residents wish to join in). The food has been variable, although
this is a matter of personal taste. Alternatives are available on request. On a daily basis, communication is satisfactory but it is sometimes difficult to obtain specific information.
Reply from Kirsty Hopton, Home Manager at Whittington House Nursing Home

Thank you for taking the time to leave a review for Whittington House Care Home and for your positive comments about our home and team. We continually strive to improve the care and service we provide and appreciate your feedback. If you would like to discuss this further, we would be happy to arrange a meeting with you. If this is something you'd like to do, please get in touch with us.

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Review from Bernard C (Resident) published on 12 March 2024 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
We are very well cared for. All of the staff work very hard to see that all our needs are met. The home is very well-cleaned daily. There are some very nice sheltered gardens which are ideal for residents to sit out in the summer. Food is adequate, though variety is limited.
Reply from Kirsty Hopton, Home Manager at Whittington House Nursing Home

Thank you for taking the time to leave a review for Whittington House and your positive comments about our home and team. We continually strive to improve the care and service we provide and appreciate your feedback, and we will pass this across to the team.

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Review from Wendy H (Daughter of Resident) published on 12 March 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My mother was in Whittington House for seven years. Her care was fantastic. Excellent food. Always gently encouraged to eat when she didn’t feel well. The home is always clean and well-kept. I was always contacted if there was a problem or the staff were worried about Mum. I cannot fault Whittington
House.
Reply from Kirsty Hopton, Home Manager at Whittington House Nursing Home

Thank you for taking the time to leave us a review and for your kind words and recognition of the team at Whittington House Care Home. The care and services we deliver as a team to our residents and families are extremely important to us, and it's lovely to see your comments reflect this. Your feedback will be shared with the team.

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Review from D I (Son of Resident) published on 19 February 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My mother had become in need of 24-hour care and therefore we had to search for a suitable care home. Having researched and visited several in a variety of counties we decided on her remaining in her home town and selected Whittington as our favourite.
The whole experience from the initial call to
arrange viewing and subsequently the prompt availability of a room for initial respite followed by the acceptance as a permanent resident was excellent. I can fully recommend the facility and staff.
Reply from Kirsty Hopton, Home Manager at Whittington House Nursing Home

Thank you for taking the time to leave us a review. We are so pleased to read the positive comments about you and your mother’s experience in choosing Whittington House, and we’re glad to have met your expectations. Your feedback will be passed on to the team who will be delighted with your review.

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Review from B J (Daughter of Resident) published on 15 September 2023 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
First of all, I must comment on the outstanding support and care that all at Whittington House provided for my late mum. They helped and supported us through this very difficult and sad time. Taking care of Dad and helping him adjust to Mum's passing and coming to terms with Mum no longer being there.
I am pleased to say that Mum and Dad, spent Mum's final few months together both being well looked after with all of their needs taken care of.
Dad came to Whittington House as respite care, but during this time, and being assessed, it became apparent he would not cope back at home. It was a big adjustment for him but Whittington House Staff once again helped him adjust, with care and attention to his needs. Dad now joins in the activities and can still do his art and gardening.
I cannot always be there, but I have no worries as I know Dad is being well looked after. The staff always keep me informed and are straight on the phone if Dad's not well.
Lastly, I look forward to going.
Reply from Angelika Ziomek, Home Manager at Whittington House Nursing Home

Thank you for your kind words and recognition of the team at Whittington House. We are so sorry for your loss and we hope we made your mum’s time with us was as comfortable and as peaceful as possible. We’re glad we’ve been able to help your dad and you during this time. We’re also encouraged that he’s adjusted well with us and started taking part in the activities that is offered. Your feedback will be passed on to the team.

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Current Review Score: 9.3 (9.332)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 9.3 (9.332) out of 10 for Whittington House Nursing Home is based on a) the Average Rating and b) the number of positive Reviews.

  1. The Average Rating is 4.3 out of 5 from 20 Reviews in the last 24 months.
  2. The score for the number of positive Reviews is 5.0 out of 5 from 17 positive Reviews in the last 24 months.

Detailed Breakdown of Review Score

The maximum Review Score for a Care Home is 10, which is made up from the Average Rating of Reviews (maximum of 5 points) and the Number of Reviews (maximum of 5 points) in the last 24 months:

  1. 5 Points are available for the Average Rating from all Reviews in the last 24 months. The Average Rating of 4.332 for Whittington House Nursing Home is calculated as follows: ( (140 Excellents x 5) + (52 Goods x 4) + (23 Satisfactorys x 3) + (11 Poors x 2) + (6 Very Poors x 1) ) ÷ 232 Ratings = 4.332
  2. 5 Points are available for the number of Positive Reviews in the last 24 months. A Positive Review is defined as any Review with an 'Overall Experience' of '4' or '5' (out of a max rating '5'). The 5 Points relating to the number of positive Reviews for Whittington House Nursing Home is based on 17 positive Reviews in the last 24 months and is calculated as per below:

    The 5 points available are broken down as follows:

    1. 4 points are available for the first 10 Positive Reviews in the last 24 months; 3 points for the first Positive Review, and then 0.125 Points for each of the next four Positive Reviews and then 0.1 Points for the next five Positive Reviews. (1st = 3.000, 2nd = 0.125, 3rd = 0.125, 4th = 0.125, 5th = 0.125, 6th = 0.100, 7th = 0.100, 8th = 0.100, 9th = 0.100, 10th = 0.100) 3 + 0.125 + 0.125 + 0.125 + 0.125 + 0.1 + 0.1 + 0.1 + 0.1 + 0.1 = 4
    2. 1 point is available for the number of Positive Reviews reaching 20% of the registered maximum number of service users in the last 24 months. If this number is partially reached, then that proportion of 1 point is given. eg a Care Home registered for a maximum of 50 service users has to reach 10 Positive Reviews to receive 1 point, if it has 7 reviews it will receive 0.7 points. 20% of the 66 registered maximum number of service users is 13.2, which has been reached with 17 Positive reviews. Points = 1
  3. When a Review is submitted by someone who has previously submitted a Review, only the latest Review will count towards the Review Score.
  4. If a Care Home does not have a review in the last 24 months, then it will not have a Review Score.

Regulatory Rating

Care Quality Commission (CQC) Rating

Date: 11 Nov 2022

Overall Good

  • Caring Good
  • Effective Good
  • Responsive Outstanding
  • Safe Good
  • Well-led Good
Care Quality Commission is responsible for the registration and inspection of social care services in England. View Latest Report

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Awards / Recognitions (12)

Meet the Team (4)

Kirsty

Kirsty Hopton

Job Title: Home Manager Joined: 2024

Kirsty is a passionate Home Manager and Registered Nurse at Whittington House Care Home and is dedicated to enriching the lives of residents through compassionate, dignified care.


She fosters a supportive environment for residents, their families and the care team, striving for the highest standards of care and well-being. Outside of work, Kirsty enjoys gardening, theatre, reading and DIY projects.

Lisa

Lisa Smith

Job Title: Deputy Manager

Lisa is a Registered Adult Nurse who graduated in Norway in 2006, with extensive experience in Orthopaedics, and A&E and was one of seven nurses to establish Norway’s first Nurse-driven Fracture Clinic in 2016.


She moved to England in 2017 to join her British partner and pursue new professional challenges, with a passion for supporting older adults in maintaining their independence, dignity and individuality.

Bruce

Bruce Matanda

Job Title: Registered Nurse

Bruce is a Registered Adult Nurse who completed a Diploma in 2013, with experience in medical wards, surgical wards and high-dependency units. He also volunteered during the Cyclone Idai disaster.


He is dedicated to providing person-centred care, ensuring residents receive the best possible care in the most appropriate setting tailored to their individual needs.

Danni

Danni Barnard

Job Title: Well-being Lead

Danni is a dedicated Wellbeing Lead with 7 years in the care sector. Passionate about supporting people with dementia, she serves as a dementia champion at Whittington House.


Danni uses her teaching degree and love for art to organise interactive, person-centred activities. Her extended family of rescued pets includes tarantulas, snakes, and ferrets.

Frequently Asked Questions about Whittington House Nursing Home

What types of Care is Whittington House Nursing 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 Whittington House Nursing Home have?

There are 66 Single Rooms.

What are the Facilities & Services at Whittington House Nursing Home?

Gardens & Bar/Café are some of the Facilities & Services.

How far is Whittington House Nursing Home to the centre of Cheltenham?

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

Information on this page is displayed without responsibility for its accuracy on the part of carehome.co.uk. Please contact Whittington House Nursing Home to verify any information. View our terms and conditions. Whittington House Nursing Home has an Enhanced Service - more info.