Dementia care homes in Bristol

Updated

Bristol has 43 dementia care homes registered with the Care Quality Commission, 25 of them with nursing. Of the homes on this page, the CQC rates 2 Outstanding, 35 Good and 1 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).

All care homes in Bristol (92)

Bristol at a glance

43on this list

Official rating
  • Outstanding2
  • Good35
  • Requires improvement1
  • Not yet rated5
  • 97% rated Good or Outstanding
  • Average score8.0 / 10
  • Types of care95% 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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43 dementia 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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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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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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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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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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Beaufort Grange

Run by Barchester Healthcare Homes Limited

Hatton Road, Cheswick Village, Bristol, BS16 1AH
GoodCQC · Nov 2024
  • Nursing
  • 74 beds
  • Dementia
  • Elderly care
  • Physical disabilities

Beaufort Grange provides nursing, residential, dementia and respite care in North Bristol, including services for people under 65. The home has 74 bedrooms and is designed with communal and outdoor spaces that support everyday comfort, safe navigation and independence.

Food is prepared on site by chefs using locally sourced meat and vegetables, with seasonal meals and modified-texture dishes available according to residents’ needs.

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Belvedere Lodge

Run by Ablecare Homes Limited

1 Belvedere Road, Westbury Park, Bristol, BS6 7JG
GoodCQC · Apr 2021

Inspected more than 4 years ago

  • Residential
  • 20 beds
  • Dementia
  • Elderly care

Belvedere Lodge provides residential and dementia care for older adults in Redland, Bristol, including support for people living with Alzheimer’s disease. The home also offers short breaks, day care and lunch clubs, with care built around the person rather than a fixed routine.

Residents can use two lounges, a restaurant overlooking the gardens and accommodation across three floors served by a chairlift.

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Bernash Care Home

Run by Young at Heart Care Homes Ltd

544-546 Wells Road, Whitchurch, Bristol, BS14 9BB
GoodCQC · Mar 2023
  • Residential
  • 23 beds
  • Dementia
  • Elderly care
  • Physical disabilities

Bernash Care Home offers residential, dementia, respite and day care in Bristol, with 24-hour support for older people. The home’s care assistants help with washing, dressing and daily living while encouraging residents to remain active and independent, and each resident has a personalised care plan.

Residents can choose when to bathe and where to eat, use the home and gardens safely, and continue existing hobbies or start new ones.

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Dearbourne Manor

Run by Cedar Care Homes Limited

575 - 579 Southmead Road, Westbury-on-trym, Bristol, BS10 5NL
GoodCQC · Aug 2023
  • Nursing
  • 62 beds
  • Dementia
  • Elderly care
  • Physical disabilities

Dearbourne Manor provides residential, nursing and dementia care for older people, including residents who need regular nursing assessment and monitoring. Its care model covers daily living support, health risks and ongoing involvement from relevant healthcare professionals where required.

The home is part of a family-run care provider and offers a setting intended to combine professional care with comfortable surroundings.

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Glebe Villa

Run by Aston Care Limited

26 Glebe Road, Bristol, BS5 8JH
GoodCQC · Jan 2026
  • Residential
  • 7 beds
  • Dementia
  • Elderly care
  • Learning disabilities

Residential care for adults aged 18 to 65 with complex needs is provided at Glebe Villa. The home forms part of Aston Care, a private family-run group supporting people with learning disabilities, autism and mental health conditions across its residential services.

Individual care plans and goals are shaped through assessment, with relatives and personal representatives involved whenever possible.

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Granville Lodge

Run by The Granville Care Home Limited

West Town Road, Shirehampton, Bristol, BS11 9NJ
GoodCQC · Sept 2022

Inspected more than 4 years ago

  • Nursing
  • 81 beds
  • Dementia
  • Elderly care
  • Mental health

Nursing support at Granville Lodge covers older people in Shirehampton, Bristol, including residents living with dementia, physical disabilities, mental health needs or sensory impairment. The home is part of a family-owned group of care homes with nursing in the South West.

Residents have large single bedrooms with en-suite facilities, alongside access from Bristol and the M5.

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Hengrove Lodge

Run by Ablecare Homes Limited

29 Petherton Road, Hengrove, Bristol, BS14 9BX
GoodCQC · May 2022

Inspected more than 4 years ago

  • Residential
  • 15 beds
  • Dementia
  • Elderly care

Short breaks, day care and lunch clubs sit alongside residential care at Hengrove Lodge for older people in Bristol. The home also supports people with dementia and younger individuals needing more intensive support towards independent living.

Care is built around each person rather than a fixed routine, with regular activities and entertainment.

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Meadowcare Home

Run by Meadow Care Homes Ltd

2-3 Belvedere Road, Redland, Bristol, BS6 7JG
GoodCQC · Oct 2021

Inspected more than 4 years ago

  • Nursing
  • 34 beds
  • Dementia
  • Elderly care
  • Mental health

Meadowcare Home supports people needing nursing care in Bristol, including residents with dementia, mental health needs, physical disabilities or sensory impairment. Before admission, the home completes a free pre-admission assessment and prepares an individual care plan with the resident and family.

Residents have sole-occupancy en-suite rooms with profiling beds, nurse call systems and practical furniture.

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Oakhill Mansions

Run by Cedar Care Homes Limited

College Park Drive, Westbury-On-Trym, Bristol, BS10 7QD
GoodCQC · Mar 2023
  • Nursing
  • 90 beds
  • Dementia
  • Elderly care
  • Mental health

Residential and nursing care are available at Oakhill Mansions within Cedar Care’s family-run network. The home’s registered scope includes dementia care, mental health support and care for younger adults, while the wider provider operates across Bristol and Bath.

Residential support can include help with daily living, meals and social connections. Nursing care is for people needing regular assessment and monitoring, with involvement from health…

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Orchard Grove Reablement Centre

Run by Brunelcare

Devon Road, Whitehall, Bristol, BS5 9AD
GoodCQC · Jul 2018

Inspected more than 4 years ago

  • Nursing
  • 24 beds
  • Dementia
  • Elderly care
  • Younger adults

Orchard Grove Reablement Centre supports people leaving hospital to regain independence through reablement, physiotherapy, engaging activities and dedicated care. It is suited to older people who need focused help rebuilding confidence and ability before returning home or moving towards a more independent routine.

The centre is also registered as a care home with nursing, with support covering dementia, older people and younger adults.

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Osborne Court

Run by Westin Care Limited

183 West Street, Bedminster, Bristol, BS3 3PX
GoodCQC · May 2022

Inspected more than 4 years ago

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

Care home with nursing for 58 residents in Bristol, run by Westin Care Limited. Supports dementia, older people, physical disabilities and sensory impairment.

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Patron House

Run by Ablecare Homes Limited

212 Stoke Lane, Westbury-on-Trym, Bristol, BS9 3RU
GoodCQC · Jul 2025
  • Residential
  • 12 beds
  • Dementia
  • Elderly care

Patron House forms part of a family-run provider offering residential care for older people in Bristol. Its wider services include dementia care and respite care, while the approach is built around the individual rather than a fixed routine.

Meals are prepared in-house, with vegetarian and diabetic dietary requirements catered for, and residents may eat in the dining room or their own accommodation.

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What to look for in dementia care homes

  1. Staff training

    Staff training and experience with the person’s type and stage of dementia.

  2. A calm

    A calm, understandable and secure environment that supports independence.

  3. Personalised care planning

    Personalised care planning, meaningful activity and communication with families.

Questions families ask

What should dementia care homes offer?

Dementia care should adapt to the person’s history, routines, communication and changing needs. A CQC rating is useful evidence, but it does not by itself show whether a home is the right environment for a particular person. Some dementia care homes are residential homes, others also provide 24-hour nursing care for people with clinical needs, so confirm that the home can support the person’s diagnosis, communication, mobility, medicines and likely future needs.

How many dementia care homes are there in Bristol?

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

Which dementia care homes in Bristol are rated Outstanding?

Horfield Lodge and John Wills 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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