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I know from first-hand experience how well managed and superb the facilities and care areMarion B(Friend of Resident/Service User)

The staff were exceptional, the room was most comfortable and the food - delicious.Ann B(Daughter of Resident/Service User)


I know from first-hand experience how well managed and superb the facilities and care areMarion B(Friend of Resident/Service User)

The staff were exceptional, the room was most comfortable and the food - delicious.Ann B(Daughter of Resident/Service User)


Bupa Cheltenham Care Home is located within Richmond Villages Cheltenham, a vibrant retirement community within attractive woodlands on the outskirts of Cheltenham.
At the heart of the village is the beautifully presented 60-bed Bupa care home, offering nursing and residential dementia care. The village offers a range of state-of-the-art facilities not always found in a care home, including restaurant, bar and café, library, activities studio, a wellness spa with treatment rooms,...
Care Provided by Richmond Villages Cheltenham
Primary Care Categories
- Older Person Care
- Dementia
- Mental Health Condition
- 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 60 Service Users
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
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
- Stroke
- Palliative / End of Life Care
- Convalescent Care
- Acquired Brain Injury (ABI)
Accreditations
- Adopt A Grandparent
Facilities
- Own Furniture if required
- Pet Friendly (or by arrangement)
- Smoking not permitted
- Close to Local shops
- Near Public Transport
- Minibus or other transport
- Lift
- Stairlift
- Wheelchair Access
- Gardens
- Bar/Café
- Phone Point in own room
- Television point in own room
- Residents Internet Access
Funding & Fees
Weekly Charges per Person
- Self-Funded Residential Care: from £1,595
- Self-Funded Residential Dementia Care: from £1,735
- Self-Funded Nursing Care: from £1,595
- Self-Funded Nursing Dementia Care: from £1,863
- RESPITE Self-Funded Residential Care: from £1,845
- RESPITE Self-Funded Residential Dementia Care: from £1,985
- RESPITE Self-Funded Nursing Care: from £1,845
- RESPITE Self-Funded Nursing Dementia Care: from £2,113
Contact Richmond Villages Cheltenham to confirm what's included and get a personalised quote:
Funding Types Accepted
- Self-Funding (Private)
- Local Authority with Top-up
- Local Authority
- NHS Continuing Healthcare (CHC)
Support you may be entitled to
- If you chose a care home based in England, you may be eligible for NHS Funded Nursing Care (FNC), which helps cover the cost of nursing. This is worth £267.68 per week and is usually paid directly to the care home.
Good to Know
Group/Owner
- Richmond Villages
- Private Owned
Person in charge
- Cara Wood (Village Manager)
Local Authority / Social Services
Admission Information
- Mixed (no single-gender units)
- Ages 60+
Care Home Design/Build
- Purpose Built: Yes
- Year Purpose Built: 2020
- Last Refurbishment: 2020
Room Information
- Single Rooms (60)
- Single Rooms with ensuite Wet Room (60)
Visiting
- Visitors welcome at any time. Please check-in and check-out at the reception desk.
Parking
- Free visitor parking is available on-site.
Richmond Villages Cheltenham Reviews (49)
Richmond Villages Cheltenham has a Review Score of 9.8 (9.837) out of 10, based on 18 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Richmond Villages Cheltenham has 49 reviews.
Stunning setting from inside and outside, very well presented with clean, modern, spacious rooms. With a beautiful dining room with a grand piano and bar. Lots of activities for the residents to take part in something for everyone! The staff and managers will go above and beyond to help with anything for you. You are treated with the most respect and consideration.
Thank you so much for your kind words and recognising the amazing facilities we have here, it is a pleasure to welcome you here and I will certainly pass on your lovely words. Thank you again. Best wishes, Village Manager.
I can thoroughly recommend Richmond Villages Cheltenham.
Wow thank you so much for such lovely comments and appreciation of all the fabulous facilities we have on offer. We absolutely loved having you stay with us and we can not wait to welcome you back. On behalf of us all here at Richmond Village Cheltenham - Thank you. Best wishes (Village Manager)
My mother was struggling with all aspects of life very confused and I hate to say, a burden to us. She finally accepted that everyone needed a break. We put Mum into Richmond for three weeks. We spent many hours researching different care homes. Mum went in with the attitude that she wanted to rest and be alone. The staff respected this but within days she was mixing in walking on her own (which she was unable to do at home) and a much happier and level-minded person. On visiting Mum in the home we could see her improving and enjoying herself and the activities. Three weeks later we brought Mum home to a clean and more user-friendly home and she is back to her old self. I can't thank the staff who Mum now considers friends enough. I am also going to be recommending to her that she has another 2 or 3 week break there so that we can all recharge and refresh.
Thank you so much for your kind comments, it was an absolute pleasure supporting your mother here with us and we are delighted that she will return again soon. We will certainly pass on your Thank you to all the entire staffing team and are certainly grateful for your recommendations. Best wishes Cara
My father has settled in well. The care home is like a 5-star hotel. The care that he gets is also 5-star so we as a family have made the decision he is now a permanent resident. Can’t fault this care home.
Thank you so much for your kind words, it is an absolute pleasure supporting your father and we are delighted he is now permanent. We certainly will pass your comments on to the amazing team. Best wishes.
Patchy - some very good.
Thank you very much for taking the time to review your stay with us, it was an absolute pleasure to have you here and we would love to see you again in the future, we certainly will pass on your scores to the staffing team. Best wishes, Cara.
The level of care shown to my mum is exemplary. Without exception, all staff show compassion, have empathy and are totally professional, in addition to being affectionate. We could not wish for more, in terms of caring for our mum's needs.
Thank you so much for your kind words, this feedback goes a long way to show appreciation to our team here at Richmond Villages Cheltenham. We are so glad the affection and empathy from the staffing team is highlighted in the wonderful words you have written. A Thank you from all here at Richmond Villages Cheltenham.
My husband was very comfortable during his stay for respite at Richmond Villages Cheltenham. He enjoyed and appreciated all the attentive care. His room, though a little small to accommodate his wheelchair and walking frame, was bright, comfortable and clean. The only criticism would be that his conveen catheter was a mystery to all, even though I had assurance that all staff were well-versed in fitting it; going back to pads was a retrograde step. Apart from that, the nursing care was irreproachable.
Thank you so much for your kind words and thank you for including some feedback. We are always happy and willing to learn and wish to imbed improvements to provide an outstanding service. We would love to welcome your husband back again soon. Thank you again from all the team at Richmond Villages Cheltenham (Village Manager).
I visited with my mother for a trail stay to see what the facilities had to offer and was most impressed with everything. The staff were exceptional, the room was most comfortable and the food - delicious. We loved the atrium and had the most delicious tea on the rooftop area. All in all an excellent stay.
Thank you so much for your kind words, they will certainly be passed on to the whole team - we are glad you enjoy our lovely facilities and the exceptional food. We thoroughly enjoy supporting our residents to have a wonderful stay with us. Thank you again from all of us at Richmond Villages Cheltenham.
A fabulous environment with a team who really care. Very many individuals really go above and beyond, always making sure that those in their care are at the centre of everything they do. The team work tirelessly to bring new and highly enjoyable experiences (eg Caribbean music and cocktails) to the Village which are really enjoyed by the residents. I wouldn’t want my mum (dementia floor) or my stepfather (assisted living) living anywhere else and it’s a wonderfully friendly place to visit too. Very highly recommended.
Village manager.
My wife and I have stayed for a two-week trial and five days more recently. We have been treated extremely well by all the staff who are diligent, charming and supportive. The brief instances of staff shortage were swiftly remedied by other team members. (We have not seen the nursing section).
Thank you very much for your kind comments, we are so pleased that you both enjoyed all the wonderful amenities we have here at Richmond Villages Cheltenham - all our residents, who reside with us, are able to use all the facilities and are supported by all the wonderful staffing team - we are so grateful of the recognition to our staff. Thank you from all at team Cheltenham.
Richmond Villages Cheltenham is a first-class retirement complex. Before deciding to come here, I viewed eight similar places, either here in Cheltenham or in my home county Cheshire. This is way ahead of the others, I knew this as soon as I came through the doors.
Thank you very much for your kind words and recognising the Village as a first-class complex. It is an absolute pleasure to have you here. Thank you from all of us here at Richmond Villages Cheltenham.
The care and commitment shown to my mother when she was at end of life (and before) was excellent. As a family we were also looked after and cared for. A very distressing time became easier thanks to the care of the Richmond staff. We were able to crate a warm and loving environment for my mother to pass away.
Thank you for your kind words. We are sorry for your loss and it is good to hear that the care and support provided made this difficult time a little bit easier for you. Thank you again for taking the time to leave us a review.
The whole team care. The facilities are first class with beautiful serving areas inside and outside. The restaurant service is great and the quality and presentation of food is perfect. Thank you for helping my dad settle in. Nothing is too much bother. The Receptionist and Housekeeping staff are hard-working and smiling. Highly recommended.
We really appreciate you taking the time to leave us a review. We are happy that your dad has settled into life in the Village so quickly. Thank you for your recommendation.
The care is excellent and the staff are lovely, they genuinely know her needs and character.
The home itself is very relaxed and welcoming, it feels like a 5 star hotel that you live in.
They are also very accommodating with the residents specific needs and are very supportive with health and welfare requirements.
The home is slightly more expensive than your average home but, as they say, you get what you pay for.
Thank you for your lovely review and your kind words. It is always so nice to hear from family members feeling like their loved one is well cared for. Thank you again for your feedback.
Before deciding on Richmond I investigated most of the other care homes in Cheltenham and visited several of them. Richmond stood out. The facilities are fantastic and there is a really modern, light and airy feel about the place. In many respects, it seems like staying in a 5-star hotel.
As with all care homes the critical factor is the staff. At Richmond, without exception, they are fantastic. The level of care and attention they are providing to my mum is superb.
A very kind review. I will pass on your comments to the entire team. See you soon.
It is not just the fabulous layout, rooms, food, service and nursing care that makes Richmond Village very special - it is the staff who work tirelessly to provide a warm and welcoming atmosphere for every resident and all visitors. It is truly exceptional and each and every member of staff from top to toe goes out of their way to make living or staying at Richmond Village the best experience it can be. I cannot think of any improvements they could make to this wonderful retirement option. I commend them most highly - well done Richmond Villages.
Margot, it was our pleasure to have your sister stay with us at Richmond Villages Cheltenham, we are delighted that you were both so impressed with the service that our team provided. You are always welcome to call in again in the future. All the Best.
My mum moved to Richmond Village in March 2021 for palliative/end of life care. The care and support she received was second to none. My mum was treated with absolute dignity, professionalism and the highest standards of care. This was balanced with a genuinely caring approach and a sense of humour. As a family member, I was involved in decision making and made to feel exceptionally welcome and also supported by everyone at Richmond Village. Every member of the Richmond Village team contributes to the quality of care. I cannot recommend Richmond Village highly enough. My mum was exceptionally fortunate to spend her last few weeks at a Richmond Village.
Thank you for your lovely review and kind words. We are really pleased that you felt involved throughout and that your mother received the very best level of care.
Both my parents have made their home at Richmond Village, Cheltenham. From the very first day my family visited Richmond Village, the service has been excellent. The amazing team throughout the village are friendly, caring and always professional. I strongly recommend this beautiful village and it is the best decision we have made for our parents. Richmond Village, Cheltenham is outstanding.
Thank-you for your lovely review. We are pleased we are able to offer the flexibility of keeping your parents together with their differing levels of need. We are also delighted that you feel you have chosen the best home for the two of them and hope they will both continue to settle here at Richmond Cheltenham.
He now enjoys three nutritional meals a day in the restaurant and everything is taken care of for him including the cleaning of his apartment and the laundering of his clothes. We would recommend anyone who is looking to move into a retirement village to have a look around. We now have total peace of mind that our father is being looked after to the highest of standards in every way!
Thank you for your kind review. We are glad to have been able to offer your father what he needs in his current situation, and it is lovely to see him settling into his new home.
But before he could come to see for himself the excellent accommodation and facilities I had an emergency with my elderly neighbour whose gas boiler had burst and flooded his bungalow. At literally a couple of hours notice Cheltenham Richmond arranged for him to go straight into one of their beautiful rooms and stay until his home became habitable. He has enjoyed such great care from all the staff and is enjoying being in what is as good or even better than a five-star hotel with an added care package as well. I cannot recommend Richmond Cheltenham highly enough.
Thank you for your kind review. We are all so pleased that you felt a Richmond Village was the best place for your neighbour given the situation that he has found himself in. It is even more pleasing that you feel that Richmond Cheltenham has lived up to those standards! We all hope the emergency issue with his property is sorted soon for him.
Regulatory Rating
Care Quality Commission (CQC) Rating
Date: 19 May 2023- Caring Good
- Effective Good
- Responsive Good
- Safe Good
- Well-led Good
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
2 Bed Vacancies
Posted: 26 June 2026Residential, nursing and dementia care beds available with ensuite facilities.
News (7) & Events (0)
- Posted: Friday 15 May 2026Whether you're looking for short-term care for a friend or family member, or even a break for yourself, or if you're considering longer-term care but wish to trial a potentially...
- Posted: Thursday 07 May 2026A retirement village in Cheltenham recently hosted a special hands-on photography workshop for its residents, welcoming award-winning photographer, Lee Hawley, at its beautiful grounds for an afternoon of creativity and...
- Posted: Monday 13 Apr 2026A retirement village in Cheltenham has marked National Sibling Day [10th April 2026] by sharing the remarkable story of the unbreakable bond of two beloved residents - twin brothers Colin...
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Awards / Recognitions (7)
- Recipient: Richmond Villages CheltenhamDate: Tuesday 23 Sep 2025
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- Recipient: Richmond Villages CheltenhamDate: Friday 17 Nov 2023
Meet the Team (5)
Cara has over 20 years of experience within the Care Sector, from supporting individuals with learning and physical disabilities to dementia and end-of-life care. She studied at the University of Chester and holds a degree-level qualification in Counselling with a focused approach to individual health and well-being. Cara has also studied in various roles in the Health and Social Care Sector, gaining mandatory social care qualifications and managerial qualifications throughout my career.
Cara is focused on bringing person-centred care and activities into the care home, ensuring independence skills are continued and developed.
In her spare time, she enjoys spending time with her family. Her husband and two children keep Cara busy, from being the taxi driver to all the after-school activities such as The Scouts, Drama classes, Ju-Jitsu and Badminton, as well as going to school plays and dance recitals.
Zoe has worked in Restaurants and Hotels for 20 years, in the UK, America and Australia. While she was raising her two daughters, she made a move to work in education in a role which allowed her to work with students who had special education needs. Focusing on behavioural needs in secondary school students.
In July 2022, Zoe returned to Hospitality as Richmond Village's head of Hospitality in Richmond Village's Cheltenham.
Julia qualified as a nurse many moons ago and has had a career in and around the NHS and private healthcare for over 30 years, including leading an innovative development of NHS data to support quality improvement. Julia has worked for Richmond Villages for the last 5 years and thoroughly enjoys going back to her roots and supporting people to live as independently as possible and to be cared for like a family member.
As Head of Activities and Spa at Richmond Village Cheltenham, Glenda is passionate about creating a vibrant and enriching environment for our residents. With a deep understanding of the unique needs of older adults.
She plans, organises, and leads a variety of engaging activities from fitness classes and social gatherings to cultural events, aimed at promoting physical, mental, and emotional well-being.
Additionally, Glenda oversees the Spa services, ensuring that residents enjoy a space dedicated to relaxation, rejuvenation, and self-care.
Her goal is to foster a sense of community, well – being, and connection, helping each resident live their life to the fullest in a safe and supportive environment.
Sandra joined Richmond Villages Cheltenham as a senior village adviser in 2026.
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