Windmill House
Residential care home · Tockington
Alveston Road, Old Down, Tockington, BS32 4PH
Run by Windmill Care Limited
- GoodCQC · Dec 2019
- 8.0Our score
- Beds55
- Type of careResidential
- Phone01454 413818
Latest inspection
- Inspected on 18 December 2019
Inspected more than 4 years ago
What the inspectors rate
- SafeGood
- EffectiveGood
- CaringGood
- ResponsiveGood
- Well-ledGood
- Regulator
- Care Quality Commission
- Registered as
- Windmill House
- Status
- Registered in England
- Latest rating
- Good
- Register number
- 1-108969662
From the public register of the Care Quality Commission, checked on 2 November 2026.
About Windmill House
Windmill House provides residential and specialist dementia care for older people in a countryside setting at Old Down near Thornbury. The home combines comfortable rooms and rural views with support shaped around each resident’s routines, interests and independence.
Daily life includes trips, coffee in the café, classic film screenings, lounge activities and garden walks. Its Oaks and Acorns scheme brings residents together with children from a local playgroup for regular storytelling and play. The home also serves varied traditional and modern meals, with homemade cake and tea available for visitors. Windmill House is part of a family-run care group.
Care on offer
- Care homes
Compared with Tockington
Nearest
| Name | Distance | Official rating | Our score | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pinecroft and Bristol OutreachThornbury | 1.2 miles | Good | 8.0 | |
| 58 Crantock DriveBristol | 2.1 miles | Good | 8.0 | |
| Grace Care CentreBristol | 2.2 miles | Outstanding | 8.8 | |
| Glebe House Care HomeBristol | 2.2 miles | Outstanding | 9.6 | |
| Beech House Care HomeBristol | 2.5 miles | Outstanding | 9.6 |
Also run by Windmill Care Limited
| Name | Official rating | Our score | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Osbourne CourtBristol | Good | 8.0 |
What stands out
What stands out
- Oaks and Acorns intergenerational scheme
- Countryside setting near Thornbury
Suits: Older people wanting residential or specialist dementia care
Types of care
Also works on: residential
Location
Alveston Road, Old Down, Tockington, BS32 4PH
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Questions families ask
What types of care does Windmill House provide?
They provide residential support and specialist dementia care for older people, using a person-centred approach.
Does Windmill House offer activities with local children?
Yes. Its Oaks and Acorns scheme connects residents with children from a local playgroup for regular storytelling and play.
How does Windmill House personalise care?
They learn about each resident’s family, hobbies and life history to tailor support while balancing care with independence and wellbeing.
How much does Windmill House cost?
The CQC register does not list fees, so ask Windmill House for its weekly fee. As a guide, South Gloucestershire council paid on average £1,307 a week for a residential care place for people aged 65 and over in 2024-2025, against £982 across England (GOV.UK adult social care finance report). People who pay for their own care are usually charged more than councils pay.