The Garden House
Nursing home · Bristol
Cote Lane, Westbury-on-Trym, Bristol, BS9 3TW
Run by The Council of St Monica Trust
- GoodCQC · Aug 2023
- 8.0Our score
- Beds102
- Type of careNursing
- Phone0117 949 4017
Latest inspection
- Inspected on 3 August 2023
What the inspectors rate
- SafeGood
- EffectiveGood
- CaringGood
- ResponsiveGood
- Well-ledGood
- Regulator
- Care Quality Commission
- Registered as
- The Garden House
- Status
- Registered in England
- Latest rating
- Good
- Register number
- 1-126473558
From the public register of the Care Quality Commission, checked on 2 November 2026.
About The Garden House
The Garden House provides nursing care, residential care, dementia care and end of life care for older people, people with dementia and people with physical disabilities. Its specialised Sundials unit supports people with mild to advanced or complex dementia, while the general units care for residents with a wider range of conditions and age-related frailty.
The home offers 94 single rooms with en-suite wet rooms and four couples or companion rooms. Personalised care plans are built around individual needs, with medication managed by registered nurses or trained senior carers. Residents can also access respite care and physiotherapy support within the wider charitable care setting.
Care on offer
- Care homes
Compared with Bristol
Nearest
| Name | Distance | Official rating | Our score | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Katherine House Rest HomeBristol | 0.1 miles | Good | 8.4 | |
| Rosewood HouseBristol | 0.2 miles | Good | 8.0 | |
| Stokeleigh LodgeBristol | 0.3 miles | Good | 8.0 | |
| Patron HouseBristol | 0.4 miles | Good | 8.0 | |
| Saville Manor Nursing HomeBristol | 0.5 miles | Good | 8.0 |
Also run by The Council of St Monica Trust
| Name | Official rating | Our score | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| John Wills HouseBristol | Outstanding | 9.2 | |
| Charterhouse Care HomeBristol | Outstanding | 8.8 | |
| The RussetsSandford | Good | 8.0 |
What stands out
What stands out
- Specialised Sundials dementia unit
- Couples and companion rooms available
Ask about
- Admission is normally for people aged 65 and over
Suits: Older people needing dementia or nursing care
Types of care
Also works on: nursing
Location
Cote Lane, Westbury-on-Trym, Bristol, BS9 3TW
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Questions families ask
What age can someone be admitted to the care home?
Admission is normally for people aged 65 and over, although they may accommodate younger people depending on their needs.
What types of care does the home provide?
They provide nursing care, residential care, nursing and residential dementia care, and end of life care.
Can they care for people with advanced dementia?
Yes. Their specialist Sundials unit supports older people with mild to advanced or complex dementia, while general units support various medical conditions and frailty.
How is medication managed at the care home?
Medication is kept in lockable room cabinets and administered according to each resident’s needs by a registered nurse or competent carer. Some residents self-administer after a risk assessment.
How many rooms does the care home have?
It provides 94 single rooms with ensuite wet rooms and four couples’ or companion rooms.
Is Wi-Fi available for residents?
Yes. Free Wi-Fi is available throughout the home, and IT colleagues support residents with maintaining their equipment.