Elderly care homes in Bristol

Updated

Bristol has 62 elderly care homes registered with the Care Quality Commission, 33 of them with nursing. Of the homes on this page, the CQC rates 3 Outstanding, 53 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

62on this list

Official rating
  • Outstanding3
  • Good53
  • Requires improvement1
  • Not yet rated5
  • 98% rated Good or Outstanding
  • Average score8.0 / 10
  • Types of care68% offer younger adults
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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62 elderly 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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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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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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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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Bishopsmead Lodge

Run by Harbour Healthcare (North) Ltd

Vicarage Road, Bishopsworth, Bristol, BS13 8ES
GoodCQC · Aug 2022

Inspected more than 4 years ago

  • Nursing
  • 51 beds
  • Elderly care

Bishopsmead Lodge supports older people through nursing, residential and dementia care in a care-home setting. The home can accommodate up to 60 individuals and offers both long-term and respite periods, allowing families to consider different levels and durations of support.

Residents receive care centred on privacy, independence, dignity and choice. Meals are freshly prepared and nutritionally balanced, while an organised programme of monthly…

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Claro Homes

Run by The Lodge Rest Limited

11-16 Philip Street, Bedminster, Bristol, BS3 4EA
GoodCQC · Jan 2023
  • Nursing
  • 54 beds
  • Elderly care
  • Mental health
  • Younger adults

Claro Homes supports adults with complex needs through specialist mental health support and supported living in Bristol. The service is associated with recovery and community living pathways, while the wider care group provides other forms of care across the South West.

The Bedminster setting is close to shops, cafés, restaurants and entertainment, giving residents access to everyday local services.

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Cossham Gardens - Care Home with Nursing Physical Disabilities

Run by Leonard Cheshire Disability

Lodge Road, Kingswood, Bristol, BS15 1LE
GoodCQC · Aug 2026
  • Nursing
  • 22 beds
  • Elderly care
  • Physical disabilities
  • Younger adults

Cossham Gardens provides nursing care and accommodation for adults with physical disabilities and complex needs in Bristol. The modern, purpose-built home is registered for nursing care for older people, younger adults and people with physical disabilities.

Its close-knit setting is designed around person-centred support, independence and dignity. The service is part of Leonard Cheshire, a charity supporting disabled people to live, learn and…

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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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Druid Stoke Care Home

Run by Bupa Care Homes (ANS) Limited

31 Druid Stoke Avenue, Stoke Bishop, Bristol, BS9 1DE
GoodCQC · Mar 2023
  • Nursing
  • 54 beds
  • Elderly care
  • Physical disabilities
  • Younger adults

Care home with nursing for 54 residents in Bristol, run by Bupa Care Homes (ANS) Limited. Supports older people, physical disabilities and younger adults.

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Evergreen

Run by Treehome Limited

290 Passage Road, Brentry, Bristol, BS10 7HZ
GoodCQC · Aug 2023
  • Residential
  • 8 beds
  • Elderly care
  • Learning disabilities
  • Younger adults

Evergreen provides residential support for eight men and women who are autistic or have a learning disability. The service is based in Brentry, Bristol, and can also support people with mental health needs and other difficulties within its stated service approach.

The team focuses on communication, active listening and an open approach, while encouraging residents to take positive risks with the least restrictions necessary.

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Field House

Run by Bristol Care Homes Limited

Blakeney Road, Horfield, Bristol, BS7 0DL
GoodCQC · Jun 2023
  • Nursing
  • 55 beds
  • Elderly care

Field House provides residential, nursing and dementia care for long-term and short-term residents. The home has 52 rooms and is intended for older people whose needs range from support with daily living to ongoing nursing care.

Its wider care offer includes respite care and access to a dedicated physiotherapist, who works with nursing, care and wellbeing staff to promote independence and participation.

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What to look for in elderly care homes

  1. Support with mobility

    Support with mobility, nutrition, medicines and day-to-day routines.

  2. Activities

    Activities and social contact that reflect residents’ interests.

  3. How the home involves residents

    How the home involves residents and families in care decisions.

Questions families ask

What should elderly care homes offer?

Older people may need different combinations of personal care, mobility support, medicines management and social activity. Compare what each home can support now and how it plans for needs that may change.

How many elderly care homes are there in Bristol?

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

Which elderly 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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