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Foundation House

Foundation House is a care home with nursing in Gloucester, run by National Star Foundation. CQC rated it Good overall in October 2026 (last checked 11 March 2020). It has 12 beds. It is registered to support people with a physical disability, people with a sensory impairment, people with a learning disability or autism and younger adults.

  • Home care
  • Care home with nursing

Foundation House, National Star College, 14a St Michaels Square, Gloucester, Gloucestershire, GL1 1HX

What CQC says

Overall rating

Goodrated less than a month ago (5 October 2026)

The service is performing well and meeting expectations.

Down from Outstanding, 28 April 2020.

Last checked by CQC: 11 March 2020.

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The five key questions

CQC rates each service on five questions. Each has its own rating.

  • Is it safe?

    Goodrated less than a month ago (5 October 2026)
  • Is it effective?

    Goodrated less than a month ago (5 October 2026)
  • Is it caring?

    Goodrated less than a month ago (5 October 2026)
  • Is it responsive to people’s needs?

    Goodrated less than a month ago (5 October 2026)
  • Is it well-led?

    Goodrated less than a month ago (5 October 2026)

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Earlier ratings

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About this service

Type of care
Home care, Care home with nursing
Who it supports
Physical disability, Sensory impairment, Learning disability or autism, Younger adults
Number of beds
12
Nursing care
Yes, nurses are on hand
Registered since
8 September 2014
Local council area
Gloucestershire

Who runs it

Provider
National Star Foundation
Kind of provider
Company or organisation

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    Rating from December 2021 (more than 2 years ago)

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