Independent Ratings, Reviews and Recognition

Trust You Can Check Before You Visit

Esmere Gardens is a CQC-rated Good nursing home in Moreton-in-Marsh, with a 9.9 out of 10 independent review score and professional recognition for care and innovation. These are clear trust signals that families can verify for themselves.

“It looks like a first-class hotel but feels like home.”

Daughter of a resident · Independently submitted review
Life at Esmere Gardens

Because Nothing Matters More Than Their Happiness, Comfort and Safety

At Esmere Gardens care home in Moreton-in-Marsh, daily life is shaped around the individual—not a timetable. From favourite meals and familiar routines to creative activities, garden time and family visits, residents are supported to feel comfortable, connected and genuinely at home.

Independent Family Experiences

Real Family Reviews

Hear directly from residents and families who have experienced Esmere Gardens first-hand—from everyday care and communication to residential, nursing, dementia and respite support. Their independent experiences offer reassurance that no marketing promise can replace.

A welcoming communal living space at Esmere Gardens care home in Moreton-in-Marsh
A safe place to feel known and at home Personal care · Familiar routines · Meaningful days
About Esmere Gardens

A Care Home in Moreton-in-Marsh Where Every Person Is Known

Esmere Gardens is a welcoming residential, nursing, dementia and respite care home on Stow Road, Moreton-in-Marsh, Gloucestershire GL56 0DS. Care begins by understanding the person—their health, routines, preferences, relationships and life story—so support feels personal rather than institutional.

Located in the heart of the Cotswolds, our peaceful home is convenient for families visiting from Stow-on-the-Wold, Chipping Campden, Broadway, Blockley, Bourton-on-the-Water, Evesham and surrounding communities. Find Esmere Gardens on Google Maps →

Clearer, All-Inclusive Care

More reassurance, with fewer uncertainties

Our all-inclusive approach is designed to make both care and costs easier to understand. It brings assessed care, clinical support and everyday comforts into one clearer package, with current inclusions, exclusions and terms explained in writing before admission.

  • Clinical reassurance: nurses onsite 24 hours a day.
  • Dedicated GP support: familiar private medical oversight included.
  • Continuity of care: support reviewed as individual needs change.
  • Clarity from the start: current inclusions and exclusions explained before admission.
  • Fewer unexpected extras: agreed everyday care and services are brought together for greater peace of mind.
  • Everyday life included: freshly prepared meals, meaningful activities and daily comforts.

Planning ahead or needing care quickly? Our team will explain the available options clearly, kindly and without pressure.

Our Care Services

The Right Care for Today. Confidence for Tomorrow.

Every family’s circumstances are different. Esmere Gardens provides residential care, 24-hour nursing care, dementia care, short-term respite care and short-notice admissions within one welcoming nursing home in Moreton-in-Marsh, subject to individual assessment and availability.

Whether you are planning a long-term residential stay, need specialist support or are responding to an unexpected change, our team will explain the most appropriate next step clearly and without pressure. Where we can continue to meet a resident’s needs safely, their care can adapt while they remain close to familiar people, routines and surroundings.

Residential Care


Residential care is for people who need support with daily life, personal care, meals, routines and companionship. At Esmere Gardens, residents are encouraged to stay independent where possible, while knowing help is always close by.

Dementia Care


Our dementia care supports people living with memory loss, confusion or dementia-related changes. We focus on calm routines, familiar relationships, dignity, emotional reassurance and meaningful daily life.

Nursing Care


Our nursing care is for people with more complex health needs who require support from registered nurses. This may include clinical monitoring, medication support, mobility needs or care after illness or hospital discharge.

Respite Care


Respite care offers short-term support for recovery, family carer breaks, trial stays or temporary changes at home. It gives families time to rest, plan and feel reassured that their loved one is safe.

Emergency/Urgent Care


When circumstances change suddenly, we may be able to support urgent or unplanned admissions. Families can contact us directly to discuss current availability and care needs.

All-Inclusive Care at Esmere Gardens

One Clear Weekly Fee. More Included. Less to Worry About.

Choosing a care home can already feel overwhelming without uncertainty about regular extras adding to the worry. Our all-inclusive care package brings accommodation, personal care, nursing support, everyday living and dedicated private GP access into one clearly explained weekly fee.

An Esmere Gardens care team member walking alongside and supporting a resident
The benefit families feel Less time managing care. More time simply being together.
What all-inclusive means for your family

Care That Remains Clear as Needs Change

All-inclusive care is about more than avoiding extra charges. It gives families a clearer understanding of the support their loved one will receive, reduces the number of separate services they need to organise and makes long-term care easier to plan.

Greater confidence for long-term care The weekly fee does not increase simply because your loved one’s assessed care needs change.

This provides valuable reassurance when planning a permanent residential or nursing home stay. Standard annual reviews, contractual terms and any clearly identified exclusions still apply and are explained before admission.

Accommodation and personal care

A comfortable home with support shaped around individual needs, preferences and familiar routines.

Nurses onsite 24 hours a day

Registered nursing support is available day and night when residents require clinical care.

Meals, drinks and refreshments

Freshly prepared food and drinks that support nutrition, comfort, choice and enjoyment.

Activities and daily wellbeing

Meaningful activities and social experiences shaped around residents’ interests and abilities.

Housekeeping and laundry

Everyday household services are managed, reducing the practical responsibilities carried by families.

Dedicated private GP support

Familiar medical oversight working alongside our nurses, NHS services and external professionals.

No vague promises: before admission, we explain the current weekly fee, standard inclusions, exclusions and relevant terms in writing—helping your family make an informed decision with clarity and confidence.

The real benefit for families

All-Inclusive Care Removes More Than Extra Charges

It removes more of the uncertainty, organisation and financial anxiety families can experience—so their attention can return to the person they love.

Fewer financial surprises

Greater clarity about regular care costs and fewer unexpected everyday additions.

Less for families to organise

Fewer separate services, routine arrangements and invoices to coordinate.

Confidence as needs change

Reassurance that changing assessed care needs do not automatically increase the weekly fee.

More time to be a family

Less time administering care and more meaningful time with the person you love.

Plus ten care is an innovative new healthcare platform which analyses people’s health data, in order to further our knowledge of illness prevention and early warning signs so that we may deliver better outcomes for all residents’.

Plus 10 care has been designed by and will be operated within Esmere Gardens. It is unique to our company and we hope to be able to share it with the wider care world in due course.

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Choosing a Care Home in Moreton-in-Marsh

From First Conversation to Feeling at Home

You do not need to have every answer before contacting Esmere Gardens. Whether you are planning long-term residential care or responding to an unexpected change, we will listen first, explain the available options clearly and help your family take the next step without pressure.

A resident enjoying a supported garden walk with an Esmere Gardens care team member
Come and experience Esmere Gardens See the home, meet the people and discover how care could feel for your loved one.

Four Clear, Supported Steps

  1. Tell Us What Has Changed

    We begin with your loved one—not forms or fees. We listen to what is happening, what matters most and what is worrying your family.

  2. Visit and Experience the Home

    Meet the team, explore Esmere Gardens and experience everyday life for yourself. Ask anything you need, privately and without pressure.

  3. Receive a Clear Care Assessment

    We assess whether we can safely meet residential, nursing, dementia or respite care needs and explain the recommended support and weekly fee clearly.

  4. Plan a Calm, Personal Welcome

    If Esmere Gardens is right, we plan the move around familiar routines, personal preferences, belongings, medication and the people who matter most.

Contact Us


Finding care can feel stressful, especially if you are making decisions quickly. Our team is here to listen, answer questions and help you understand your options without pressure.

If you are looking for a care home in Moreton-in-Marsh, a nursing home in the Cotswolds, dementia care in Gloucestershire or short-term respite care nearby, we would be happy to speak with you.

Families visit us from Moreton-in-Marsh, Chipping Campden, Stow-on-the-Wold, Broadway, Blockley, Evesham, Bourton-on-the-Water, Kingham, Bledington and surrounding Cotswold villages

Areas Nearby: Moreton-in-Marsh, Evesham, Chipping Campden, Broad Campden, Charingworth, Tidmington, Draycott, Blockley, Cherington, Batsford, Snowshill, Long Compton, Sezincote, Little Rollright, Evenlode, Stow-on-the-Wold, Daylesford, Upper Slaughter, Kingham, Bledington



    Esmere Gardens is the fourth home in the Taylor & Taylor group.
    Delivering person-centered elderly care for over two decades.

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    Esmere Gardens is the fourth home in the Taylor & Taylor group.
    Delivering person-centered elderly care for over two decades.

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    Questions Families Ask

    Clear Answers About Care at Esmere Gardens

    Straightforward answers for families considering permanent residential care, 24-hour nursing care, dementia care, respite care or a short-notice admission in Moreton-in-Marsh.

    Is Esmere Gardens a nursing home, and what care does it provide?

    Yes. Esmere Gardens is a nursing and care home in Moreton-in-Marsh, Gloucestershire. We provide residential care, 24-hour nursing care, dementia care, respite care and short-notice admissions, subject to individual assessment and availability.

    Does Esmere Gardens offer permanent long-term care?

    Yes. Esmere Gardens supports permanent residential, nursing and dementia care placements. Before admission, we assess the person’s health, mobility, cognition, medication, routines and preferences to confirm that we can meet their needs safely and provide the right long-term support.

    Can care adapt if my loved one’s needs increase?

    Yes. Each resident’s care is reviewed as their needs change. Because Esmere Gardens provides residential, nursing and dementia care within one familiar home, many residents can receive additional support without another move. Continued suitability always depends on individual assessment and our ability to meet those needs safely.

    How does Esmere Gardens support someone living with dementia?

    Dementia care at Esmere Gardens is shaped around familiarity, dignity, calm communication, meaningful routines and emotional reassurance. Support reflects the resident’s life history, preferences, abilities and assessed health needs. Explore our dementia care.

    Can Esmere Gardens help after hospital discharge or in an urgent situation?

    Subject to assessment and availability, Esmere Gardens may be able to provide respite care, recovery support or a short-notice admission following hospital discharge, a sudden change in health or a family care crisis. Read about short-notice care.

    What does all-inclusive care mean at Esmere Gardens?

    Our all-inclusive care package brings accommodation, personalised care, meals, drinks, activities, housekeeping, laundry and dedicated private GP support into one clearly explained weekly fee. Before admission, families receive written information about the current fee, standard inclusions, exclusions and relevant terms. See what is included.

    Does every resident receive dedicated private GP support?

    Yes. Dedicated private GP support is included for every resident as part of our all-inclusive approach. It provides an additional layer of familiar medical oversight alongside our registered nurses, NHS services and external healthcare professionals.

    How much does care at Esmere Gardens cost?

    The starting arrangement depends on the room selected and the individual care assessment. The weekly fee does not increase simply because a resident’s assessed care needs change. Standard annual reviews, contractual terms and clearly identified exclusions still apply and are explained in writing before admission. Read our paying-for-care guide.

    Where is Esmere Gardens, and which local areas does it serve?

    Esmere Gardens is on Stow Road, Moreton-in-Marsh, Gloucestershire GL56 0DS. Families visit from across the North Cotswolds, including Chipping Campden, Stow-on-the-Wold, Broadway, Blockley, Evesham, Bourton-on-the-Water, Kingham and nearby villages. Open Google Maps.

    How do I arrange a private visit to Esmere Gardens?

    Call 01608 692222 or send an enquiry. During a private visit, you can see the bedrooms and shared spaces, meet members of the care team and ask about care needs, availability, fees and the assessment process without pressure to decide on the day.