Apply for a home?
If you are over the age of 55, live in Gloucester or have a local connection, and would like to apply for a home, please call us on 01452 875 000 or email admin.stoswalds@extracare.org.uk.

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More information?
For quick information view the Village Factfile below, or you can view the Village Brochure and Plans to see the spacious homes and extensive facilities.

Or if you want to find out more about the application process, moving to the Village, care and lifestyle, why not have a look at our comprehensive Your Questions Answered newsletter.

Want to get involved?
St Oswald's Village is a thriving residential community set around a social hub which includes a restaurant, bar, fitness gym, greenhouse amongst 18 social, health and leisure facilities. The Village has a host of activities, classes, social events, many organised and supported by residents themselves. Community involvement, either as a volunteer, village Friend or gym member is welcome.

Care Quality Commission (CQC) Rating
The CQC is the national health and social care regulator: St Oswald's Village rating and CQC reports

Tell us how we're doing
Download a copy of our Tell Us How We're Doing form to say thanks or raise any concerns you may have. Also, see our Compliments and Complaints page.

ExtraCare's Resident Survey
See the results of ExtraCare's resident survey. Get more information about resident surveys.

St Oswald's Village - Factfile

Our Homes
We have 166 one and two bedroom apartments and bungalows, each with:
Hallway
Living room
Kitchen
Shower room
The majority of homes have their own balcony or shared patio areas

Our Facilities
Enriched Opportunities Suite (to support residents with dementia)
Cafe Bar
Chinese Resource Centre (to support Gloucester's older Chinese community)
Communal Parking Areas
Craft Room
Fitness Suite with Gym, Spa Pool and Steam Room
Freeman's Quiet Lounge
Greenhouse
IT Suite
Guest Suite
Hairdressing and Beauty Salon
Landscaped Garden Area with Bowling Green
Laundry
Library
Reception Area and Main Street (with communal seating areas)
Restaurant
Village Hall
Village Shop
Well-being Suite and Well-being Bathroom
Woodwork Area

Our Care
Approximately a third of residents within the Village receive help with their care. Dependent on individual circumstances we can support residents with significant assessed care needs, including dementia. Residents without current care requirements are also very welcome.

Tenancy
Our properties are available for rent, part purchase and purchase.

Our Capacity
We have capacity for over 200 residents and over 60 staff working in the Village.

Our Housing Partner
Rooftop Housing Group

In a Nutshell
Stephen Griffin (Manager): "It's such a privilege to be part of village life where there are activities, interest groups and support for everyone. A real community!"

Peggy Derbyshire (resident), who cut the ribbon and opened the Village to its first residents, says: "This Village is taking me back to my younger days."

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