Windsor Street Care Centre

35-37 Windsor Street, Cheltenham GL52 2DG
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  • Windsor Street Care Centre, Cheltenham
Opened in 2013, this welcoming home is located on Windsor Street, an attractive residential road in north Cheltenham. Windsor Street Care Centre offers residential, dementia, nursing and respite care for up to 81 residents in modern, friendly and comfortable households with a beautiful garden and balcony space to enjoy.

To give you the support when you need it, a friendly, professionally trained team is on hand around the clock to support you, so that you can continue to enjoy a fulfilling and independent lifestyle.

This modern home has been designed with your comfort and wellbeing in mind. Relax in one of the cosy lounges, take advantage of the secure terraces on sunny days, or join in one of the social activities taking place daily. If you'd like a little more privacy, then your own spacious bed-sitting room, with en-suite shower facilities, offers a peaceful haven. The home also offers physiotherapy at an additional cost.

There is full programme of different activities and events organised by the Activity Co-ordinators around each person's requests, hobbies and interests.

Typical daily activities might include:

•        arts and crafts
•        coffee morning
•        trip to the local garden centre
•        visiting musicians
•        seated yoga

Home cooked meals are prepared by the talented cook and kitchen team. The freshly prepared, delicious dishes are carefully balanced to get the best nutritional value and take account of any individual dietary requirements or preferences.
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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 81 Service Users

Dementia Care Types

  • Mild Dementia
  • Moderate Dementia
  • Advanced/Complex Dementia

Other Care Provided

  • Palliative / End of Life Care
  • Day Care

Facilities

  • Pet Friendly (or by arrangement)
  • Close to Local shops
  • Near Public Transport
  • Minibus or other transport
  • Lift
  • Wheelchair Access
  • Gardens
  • Residents Kitchenette
  • Television point in own room
  • Residents Internet Access

Funding & Fees

Weekly Charges per Person

  • Self-Funded Residential Care: £1555 – £1660
  • Self-Funded Residential Dementia Care: £1660 – £1765
  • Self-Funded Nursing Care: £1963 – £1963
  • Self-Funded Nursing Dementia Care: £1963 – £1963
  • RESPITE Self-Funded Residential Care: £1745 – £1870
  • RESPITE Self-Funded Residential Dementia Care: £1865 – £1990
  • RESPITE Self-Funded Nursing Care: £2158 – £2158
  • RESPITE Self-Funded Nursing Dementia Care: £2158 – £2158

Your fees cover several areas while in their care.
These services are: Personal care, accommodation,
utilities, use of communal areas, meals, drinks and
snacks, laundry (excluding dry cleaning),
housekeeping, maintenance and activities run by the
home.


Services NOT included in price are: dentistry, chiropody,
physiotherapy, occupational therapy, opticians, hairdressing,
medications, toiletries, clothing, newspapers/magazines.
During your stay, you may need to purchase additional goods
and services. If they are able to provide such goods and
services, they will tell you how much these goods and services
will cost and they expect that you will pay for these goods and
services at the time you request them.
They can accompany loved ones to private appointments,
however the fee attached to this is £21 per hour. Where private taxi
services are used for transportation to appointments the cost should
be paid for by yourself.

These prices are only a guideline, please contact Windsor Street Care Centre 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

  • Helen Hews (Acting Home Manager)

Local Authority / Social Services

Admission Criteria

  • Ages 65+

Care Home Design/Build

  • Purpose Built: Yes

Room Information

  • Single Rooms (81)
  • Single Rooms with Ensuite Wet Room (81)

Visiting

  • Visitors welcome at any time.

Parking

  • Free parking is available outside the home. Two car parks on the right, one before the entrance and one just beyond.

Windsor Street Care Centre Reviews (112)

9.8

Windsor Street Care Centre has a Review Score of 9.8 (9.833) out of 10, based on 19 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Windsor Street Care Centre has 112 reviews.

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Review from Helen W (Daughter of Resident) published on 29 April 2021 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
I cannot fault the carers. They go beyond their duties on many occasions, especially during the pandemic where they have to do hairdressing and nails of residents as well as prepare and serve three meals a day, wash up and personal care for each resident, some needing two carers to hoist them; my mother
being one of them. I feel most strongly that carers are so busy, they do not have time to sit and talk to residents. It's disgraceful that carers are on minimum wage when non-trained cleaners can charge £15 an hour.
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Review from Clare C (Daughter of Resident) published on 30 March 2021 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 3.0 out of 5
My mother was discharged to Windsor Street Care Centre from hospital. Although I had been my mother's carer for five years, my older brother was put down as her next of kin, and they dealt only with him. I went to the care home yesterday and begged them to let me see my mother. I'd spoken to her on
Skype and could see she was failing. Due to covid, they refused to let me in - pleasantly, but firmly, despite 20 minutes of pleading. They told me she wasn't at "end of life".
At 9 am this morning, they called to tell me she'd passed away. My mother had dementia. She died thinking I couldn't be bothered to visit her. I was allowed to see her today. I am devastated that my mother died believing I didn't love her enough to visit her. This is something I will have to live with for the rest of my life. The carers who laid my mother out were lovely and allowed me to stay while they got her ready, but the management should have listened to my concerns.
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Review from G H (Daughter of Resident) published on 13 August 2020 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I would like to thank Windsor Street for the excellent care my mother received during her 5 years as a resident, with steadily increasing dementia. Residents are treated with respect and affection, and relatives are welcomed and supported. The carers are a wonderful team whose patience and professionalism
are so impressive for such a demanding job. The admin, domestic and catering staff are always helpful and there is excellent GP backup. Dementia is not an easy road for sufferers or families, but Windsor Street does its best to make it easier, and it comes across as a happy place.
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Review from P P (Cousin of Resident) published on 9 April 2020 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Everyone was friendly and helpful. What more could you ask for?
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Review from T M (Daughter of Resident) published on 25 February 2020 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Windsor Street Care Centre is a modern warm and welcoming home with staff who patently carte for the wellbeing of the residents as well as understanding the pressures on their families and responsibilities towards the family members of the resident. Staff always act in a professional manner and turnover
is hardly noticeable which adds to the settled environment for the resident at a difficult stage in their life.
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Review from C T (Wife of Resident) published on 7 February 2020 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
The staff were very welcoming and friendly and provided my husband with excellent care during the last three weeks of his life.
He was admitted at very short notice straight from the hospital, but nothing was too much trouble. It was like home from home, and I would recommend this Care Centre to anyone.
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Review from J P (Respite Resident) published on 11 December 2019 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
This was a most wonderful experience. The staff were kind and caring. The attention they gave to me was of the highest standard. I could not have been in a better place.
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Review from David H (Husband of Resident) published on 11 September 2019 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I can't praise this care home highly enough. Without exception, the staff wanted to work there, they looked after my wife better than I ever could have in her last weeks. I remember this care home being built- a custom-built care home with 'all mod cons'. It didn't take long for my wife to transfer
her allegiance from me to the carers.
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Review from C R (Regular Volunteer) published on 16 August 2019 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
The staff at Windsor Street are brilliant; kind, patient and gentle with residents. They work really hard but always make time for individual needs. The activities co-ordinators ensure that there is plenty going on and the activities are well thought out. Musical entertainment is very popular with the
residents; also the various creative activities such as painting and collage.
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Review from Carolyn C (Mother of Resident) published on 5 August 2019 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Everyone was so kind and caring - only for respite but may well be permanent soon. Thank you.
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Review from Frances J (Regular Volunteer) published on 31 July 2019 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I visit regularly and see many of the activities taking place here. The residents are catered for in many ways keeping them active, both in body and mind. The care and welfare of the residents is paramount. There is a very happy welcoming atmosphere.
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Review from Anna H (Daughter of Resident) published on 12 July 2019 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
I would like to thank the management, doctor and all staff for their dedication and thoughtful, kind care towards my mother. They all do a very professional job.
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Review from Rosanne R (Granddaughter of Resident) published on 12 July 2019 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My mother was admitted for two weeks respite care (which became three weeks of care). She received excellent care so that her condition was greatly alleviated and she regained her strength. They really did do their best for her and that was a remarkable achievement in such a short time. The staff were
always cheerful and friendly, kind, courteous and helpful and nothing was too much trouble, both for residents and their visitors. My mother was not the easiest of people but the nurses were infinitely patient and caring, taking time to fully explain.
I can't thank them enough.
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Review from Sarah B (Daughter of Resident) published on 12 June 2019 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My first impression of Windsor Street was that it is a friendly and homely environment.
The level of care for residents is so genuine and sincere and the dignity towards them is paramount.
As a relative, it is a 'fun' place to come and visit and always a lot going on.
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Review from David M (Husband of Resident) published on 11 June 2019 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
My wife has been at Windsor Street for 5 years. Overall the care has been good - care staff quality is excellent but shortages occur, I recognise that is generally so nationally.


As a self-financer, the payment of high fees is problematic, particularly as a significant proportion goes to subsidise

underfunded social services. The total lack of financial support by the government is scandalous.
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Review from Alison P (Daughter of Resident) published on 8 May 2019 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My mother arrived at Windsor Street at short notice and at a crisis point. She remained there longer than expected as the care got her through that crisis and for 5 weeks I was able to feel confident that she was safe. All the staff were kind, caring and supportive and I was able to be with my mother
at her peaceful end. I could not have wished for better.
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Review from Gill C (Daughter of Resident) published on 23 April 2019 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My mother has been a resident since September 2018. I had struggled with her having to go into permanent care but I need not have worried. The care she has received has been nothing short of exemplary. Each member of staff has treated her with kindness, respect and dignity. She has been treated with
great patience and never as if she is a nuisance. Although she has advanced dementia, she is respected as a person and member of her little community. I couldn’t have wished for better care for her.


The standard of cleanliness is a credit to the domestic staff and the quality of food is also very good.

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Review from Shara S (Stepdaughter of Resident) published on 28 January 2019 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
In Dec 2016 my step-mother became a resident and she was regularly visited by me, my father and friends. In Nov 2018 my father became a resident due to health changes, but fortunately, he is familiar with the care centre. Both are in safe hands and receiving excellent care.
All the carers and staff
show compassion, respect, dignity and are familiar with their backgrounds so treat them as individuals. They welcome all visitors and keep me fully informed on the well-being of my parents.
Their medical, dietary, emotional needs are met. A dedicated Doctor visits weekly as well as ad-hoc when required.
Dementia trained staff and Admiral Nurses are always available to answer any questions and concerns.
A regular and varied activity program, including 1-1, group and trips, is successfully run by the Activities team.
All this is managed by the General Manager and her team who I want to thank all for their care, professionalism and dedication.
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Review from Barbara F (Daughter of Resident) published on 18 January 2019 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
We have been made to feel like family here. Mum has been treated with love, respect and dignity. Nothing has been too much trouble and we as carers have been supported too. I am full of gratitude for the wonderful staff who have made the last two months so lovely for us all.
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Review from Sonia C (Daughter of Resident) published on 11 October 2018 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
The care extended to both of my parents whilst at Windsor Street has been excellent. Although bed bound for the past two and a half years, my mother does not suffer from bed sores at all and her skin is beautifully pink and soft (better than mine!). My father's care too has been excellent, particularly
in the past few weeks when he has been declared at end of life stage. Attending the resident/relative meetings really gives you a proper feel for all that goes on in the home and how hard the staff work to motivate/entertain and re-assure patients. It was undoubtedly the very best choice for my parents and probably the best facility in Cheltenham.
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Current Review Score: 9.8 (9.833)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 9.8 (9.833) out of 10 for Windsor Street Care Centre is based on a) the Average Rating and b) the number of positive Reviews.

  1. The Average Rating is 4.8 out of 5 from 19 Reviews in the last 24 months.
  2. The score for the number of positive Reviews is 5.0 out of 5 from 19 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 4.833 for Windsor Street Care Centre is calculated as follows: ( (187 Excellents x 5) + (31 Goods x 4) + (3 Satisfactorys x 3) ) ÷ 221 Ratings = 4.833
  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 Windsor Street Care Centre is based on 19 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 81 registered maximum number of service users is 16.2, which has been reached with 19 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: 16 May 2018

Overall Good

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  • Responsive Good
  • Safe Good
  • Well-led Good
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Meet the Team (1)

Beata

Beata Beevor

Job Title: Activities Coordinator Joined: 2019

Bea has been an Activity Coordinator at OSJCT since November 2019 and at Windsor Street since September 2022. She is passionate about her role, brings a person-centred approach to her work, and ensures that residents actively participate in community activities. She is also the Dementia and End of Life Champion at Windsor Street Care Centre, focusing on fostering independence among residents.


Her qualifications include being a Neuromuscular Massage Therapist, holding a Diploma in Care RQF - Adult Care - Activity Coordinator path, and achieving Principles of End-of-Life Care Level 2 and Level 3. Bea has also completed courses in Grief and Bereavement Counselling Diploma and Dementia Care Level 2. Beyond her professional commitments, Bea leads a Bereavement Cafe and an End-of-Life Cafe, connecting Windsor Street with the Cornerstone Centre Community Hub.


In her free time, Bea finds joy in regular seaside visits with her husband and dog Olav, indulging in her passion for body boarding, especially during the winter months.

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