Care homes in Bristol

Updated

Bristol has 92 care homes registered with the Care Quality Commission, 36 of them with nursing. Of the homes on this page, the CQC rates 3 Outstanding, 82 Good and 2 Requires improvement. 5 homes are not rated yet. Bristol, City of council paid on average £1,170 a week for a residential care place and £1,124 for a nursing place for people aged 65 and over in 2024-2025 (GOV.UK adult social care finance report).

Bristol at a glance

92on this list

Official rating
  • Outstanding3
  • Good82
  • Requires improvement2
  • Not yet rated5
  • 98% rated Good or Outstanding
  • Average score8.0 / 10
  • Types of care67% offer elderly care
How this list is ordered

Homes in Bristol are ordered by the MyCareCheck score, the average of the CQC's ratings for the five questions it asks at every inspection. Where two homes score the same, the better overall rating goes first.

Paying never changes a home's rating, score or place. Top places are only offered to homes rated Good or Outstanding and are always labelled.

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92 care homes in Bristol

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Horfield Lodge

Run by Methodist Homes

Kellaway Avenue, Horfield, Bristol, BS7 8SU
OutstandingCQC · Mar 2020

Inspected more than 4 years ago

  • Nursing
  • 75 beds
  • Dementia
  • Elderly care

Horfield Lodge provides residential, nursing, dementia and short-term respite care for older people in Bristol. Residents receive personalised care plans, 24-hour nursing support and help with everyday tasks, with palliative care also available.

The home offers en-suite rooms, communal lounges and dining areas, landscaped gardens, a hair salon and coffee shop.

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John Wills House

Run by The Council of St Monica Trust

Westbury Fields, Westbury-on-Trym, Bristol, BS10 6TU
OutstandingCQC · Jan 2020

Inspected more than 4 years ago

  • Nursing
  • 80 beds
  • Dementia
  • Elderly care
  • Physical disabilities

John Wills House provides nursing care, residential dementia care, respite care and end of life care for older people, people with dementia and people with physical disabilities. The home supports people with mild to moderate dementia and can review care plans as needs change over time.

Residents have access to 80 single rooms with en-suite wet rooms, while registered nurses and senior care assistants are trained in medication management.

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Ridgeway House

Run by Ridgeway House (Bristol) Limited

143 Highridge Green, Bristol, BS13 8AB
OutstandingCQC · Jan 2019

Inspected more than 4 years ago

  • Residential
  • 7 beds
  • Elderly care
  • Learning disabilities
  • Physical disabilities

Residential care home for 7 residents in Bristol, run by Ridgeway House (Bristol) Limited. Supports older people, learning disabilities, physical disabilities and younger adults.

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Alexandra House - Bristol

Run by Alexandra Homes (Bristol) Limited

250 Wells Road, Knowle, Bristol, BS4 2PN
GoodCQC · Apr 2023
  • Residential
  • 16 beds
  • Learning disabilities
  • Mental health
  • Younger adults

Specialist residential care at Alexandra House supports adults aged 18 to 65 with Asperger Syndrome and autistic spectrum disorders, including people who may have related conditions or behaviours that challenge. The service is registered for care relating to learning disabilities and mental health.

Following an accepted referral, Alexandra House completes a comprehensive assessment and plans an intervention programme with the resident, family,…

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Jonathan House

Run by Freeways

19 Bayswater Avenue, Westbury Park, Bristol, BS6 7NU
GoodCQC · Mar 2020

Inspected more than 4 years ago

  • Residential
  • 7 beds
  • Learning disabilities
  • Mental health

Accommodation-based support at Jonathan House is intended for adults with learning disabilities and mental health needs. The home forms part of Freeways, a registered charity supporting adults across Bristol, North Somerset, South Gloucestershire and Bath and North East Somerset.

Its wider service model includes residential services, supported living homes, community support and support from dedicated centres.

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Katherine House Rest Home

Run by The Cote Charity

Cote House Lane, Bristol, BS9 3UW
GoodCQC · Aug 2019

Inspected more than 4 years ago

  • Residential
  • 49 beds
  • Dementia
  • Elderly care

Katherine House provides 24-hour residential care for up to 41 residents in Westbury-on-Trym, while neighbouring Griffiths House offers specialist dementia care for up to eight residents.

Residents have access to care day and night, medication assistance, personal care and liaison with health professionals. Communal gardens, lounges and dining rooms support everyday living, while activities, gentle exercise and an in-house salon add to the…

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Saffron Gardens - Prospect Place

Run by Brunelcare

Saffron Gardens, Bristol, BS5 9FF
GoodCQC · Jul 2022

Inspected more than 4 years ago

  • Nursing
  • 70 beds
  • Dementia
  • Elderly care
  • Physical disabilities

Saffron Gardens provides 24-hour nursing and dementia care for older people in a welcoming community setting in Bristol. The home is part of Brunelcare, a charity offering nursing, dementia, respite and palliative care alongside other support services. Its care is intended for residents who need ongoing nursing oversight and a settled home environment.

Residents benefit from designed living spaces, en-suite or wet-room accommodation and daily…

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Springbank

Run by Shaw Healthcare (Specialist Services) Limited

1 Charlton Lane, Brentry, Bristol, BS10 6SG
GoodCQC · Jul 2023
  • Residential
  • 11 beds
  • Learning disabilities

Springbank supports people with learning disabilities in a residential care setting, with care shaped around individual needs, preferences and daily routines. The home is part of Shaw, an employee-owned health and social care provider that also works with complex care, mental health, acquired brain injury and other specialist requirements across its services.

Individual care plans record the support each resident needs and help protect dignity,…

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Stokeleigh

Run by Hartford Care Limited

19 Stoke Hill, Stoke Bishop, Bristol, BS9 1JN
GoodCQC · Apr 2020

Inspected more than 4 years ago

  • Residential
  • 30 beds
  • Dementia
  • Elderly care
  • Younger adults

Stokeleigh provides residential and dementia care in Bristol across 28 en-suite rooms, with planned activities and events for residents. The home supports people who need day-to-day care in a residential setting, while its wider provider also offers respite, day and end-of-life care.

Residents are encouraged to maintain their lifestyles and personal choices. Dementia support is delivered day and night in familiar homes, with care shaped around…

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The Elms

Run by The Worthies Residential Care Home Limited

Park Road, Stapleton, Bristol, BS16 1AA
GoodCQC · May 2019

Inspected more than 4 years ago

  • Residential
  • 22 beds
  • Dementia
  • Elderly care
  • Mental health

Residential support in Stapleton, Bristol is available at The Elms for older people and people living with dementia or mental health needs. The home forms part of a family-owned and locally managed group of care homes with nursing across the South West.

The provider’s wider services include residential and nursing care, while its homes support people with differing levels of need.

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Urmston House

Run by Shaw Healthcare (Specialist Services) Limited

565 Hareclive Road, Bristol, BS13 0LU
GoodCQC · Jul 2018

Inspected more than 4 years ago

  • Residential
  • 6 beds
  • Learning disabilities
  • Sensory impairment

A six-bed residential home in Hartcliffe, Bristol, Urmston House supports people with learning disabilities and additional complex needs. The service offers modern, spacious and stimulating surroundings, with care shaped around each person’s likes, dislikes and life experiences.

Shaw also operates wider services across residential care, nursing and dementia support, but Urmston House’s own registration is without nursing.

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Woodhouse

Run by Shaw Healthcare (Specialist Services) Limited

Wigton Crescent, Bristol, BS10 6DA
GoodCQC · May 2023
  • Residential
  • 16 beds
  • Learning disabilities

Woodhouse supports adults with learning disabilities through residential care in a home registered without nursing. Care is centred on each resident’s preferences, life experiences and individual care plan, supporting independence, dignity and respect.

The home is part of Shaw, an employee-owned care provider with services spanning residential care, dementia care and specialist support.

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120 Furber Road

Run by Milestones Trust

St George, Bristol, BS5 8PT
GoodCQC · Mar 2026
  • Residential
  • 5 beds
  • Learning disabilities
  • Physical disabilities

Supporting adults with learning and physical disabilities, 120 Furber Road is a residential care home within Milestones Trust. The wider organisation also runs supported living and short-break services for people with learning disabilities, mental health needs and complex behavioural needs.

Its approach centres on helping adults live as independently as possible, with day opportunities, community support and assistive technology available across…

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218 Kingsway

Run by Milestones Trust

St George, Bristol, BS5 8NS
GoodCQC · Feb 2020

Inspected more than 4 years ago

  • Residential
  • 5 beds
  • Mental health

Residential support at 218 Kingsway is intended for adults with mental health needs. The home forms part of Milestones Trust, which supports adults with mental health needs, learning disabilities and complex behavioural needs across Bristol and surrounding areas.

Milestones Trust offers residential care homes, short breaks and supported living, alongside services designed to help people build independence and community connections.

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50 Vassall Road

Run by Milestones Trust

Fishponds, Bristol, BS16 2LW
GoodCQC · Jul 2026
  • Residential
  • 6 beds
  • Learning disabilities

Adults with learning disabilities can receive residential support through 50 Vassall Road, a Milestones Trust service. Milestones Trust also supports adults with mental health and complex behavioural needs across Bristol and the surrounding region, with services shaped around independence and everyday life.

The organisation’s approach centres on helping people move forward through small steps or larger personal goals.

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6 Northumberland Road

Run by Milestones Trust

Redland, Bristol, BS6 7AU
GoodCQC · Sept 2022

Inspected more than 4 years ago

  • Residential
  • 5 beds
  • Mental health

Adults with mental health needs can receive residential support at 6 Northumberland Road in Bristol. The home forms part of Milestones Trust, which supports adults with mental health needs, learning disabilities and complex behavioural needs through residential care and supported living.

The trust’s approach focuses on helping people live as independently as possible and move forward through achievable steps.

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Ann Coleman Centre

Run by Avon Autistic Foundation Limited

Ridingleaze, Lawrence Weston, Bristol, BS11 0QE
GoodCQC · Apr 2020

Inspected more than 4 years ago

  • Residential
  • 7 beds
  • Learning disabilities

Residential care home for 7 residents in Bristol, run by Avon Autistic Foundation Limited. Supports learning disabilities.

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Arbour Walk

Run by Barker Care Limited

7-21 Hungerford Road, Bristol, BS4 5HU
GoodCQC · Oct 2021

Inspected more than 4 years ago

  • Nursing
  • 83 beds
  • Dementia
  • Elderly care
  • Learning disabilities

Arbour Walk provides residential, nursing and dementia care in a family-run care home setting. Nursing care supports people with enduring or unstable physical conditions who need regular assessment, monitoring and help with daily living.

The home also offers dementia nursing care and rehabilitation support. Residents receive help with personal routines, homemade meals and social connection, while activities include physical games, adaptive…

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Avenue House - Bristol

Run by West of England Friends Housing Society Limited

Avenue House, 5 Cotham Park North, Bristol, BS6 6BH
GoodCQC · Apr 2024
  • Residential
  • 30 beds
  • Elderly care

Residential care home for 30 residents in Bristol, run by West of England Friends Housing Society Limited. Supports older people.

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Bamfield Lodge

Run by Bamfield Lodge Limited

1 Bamfield, Whitchurch, Bristol, BS14 0AU
GoodCQC · Jul 2022

Inspected more than 4 years ago

  • Nursing
  • 60 beds
  • Dementia
  • Elderly care
  • Physical disabilities

Bamfield Lodge supports older people through nursing, residential and dementia care, with respite care available for shorter stays. Its registration for nursing care allows qualified support alongside everyday assistance, including for people living with dementia.

The home provides activities, communal spaces and meals prepared on site using fresh ingredients.

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Questions families ask

How many care homes are there in Bristol?

92 care homes in Bristol are on the CQC register (data of 2 November 2026).

Which care homes in Bristol are rated Outstanding?

Horfield Lodge, John Wills House and Ridgeway House.

How much does a care home cost in Bristol?

Bristol, City of council paid on average £1,170 a week for residential care and £1,124 for nursing care for people aged 65 and over in 2024-2025. For adults aged 18 to 64 it paid £2,218 and £1,491. Across England the averages were £982 and £1,102 for people aged 65 and over. People who pay for their own care are often charged more, so ask each home for its weekly fee.

How are these care homes ordered?

Ordered by the MyCareCheck score: the average of the five CQC key-question ratings (safe, effective, caring, responsive and well-led) on a 0 to 10 scale, where Outstanding is 10, Good 8, Requires improvement 5 and Inadequate 2. Homes the CQC has not rated yet come last. No home is left out because of its rating.

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