Learning disability care homes in Bristol

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Bristol has 35 learning disability care homes registered with the Care Quality Commission, 4 of them with nursing. Of the homes on this page, the CQC rates 1 Outstanding and 34 Good. 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

35on this list

Official rating
  • Outstanding1
  • Good34
  • 100% rated Good or Outstanding
  • Average score8.0 / 10
  • Types of care54% offer younger adults
How this list is ordered

This list includes every home in Bristol on the CQC register, whatever its rating. The highest scores come first and homes not yet inspected come last.

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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35 learning disability care homes in Bristol

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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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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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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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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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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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Bradbury House

Run by Lightsky Group Operations Limited

14 Fairway, Bristol, BS4 5DF
GoodCQC · May 2022

Inspected more than 4 years ago

  • Residential
  • 8 beds
  • Learning disabilities
  • Mental health
  • Younger adults

Residential care home for 8 residents in Bristol, run by Lightsky Group Operations Limited. Supports learning disabilities, mental health and younger adults.

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Brandon Trust - 261 Passage Road Care Home

Run by The Brandon Trust

261 Passage Road, Henbury, Bristol, BS10 7JA
GoodCQC · May 2026
  • Residential
  • 5 beds
  • Learning disabilities

Brandon Trust provides residential care and wider support for children, young people and adults with learning disabilities or autism. At 261 Passage Road Care Home, support is designed around individual needs, preferences and aspirations, with attention to complex needs and behaviour that can challenge the environment.

The organisation also delivers supported living, outreach, short breaks and employment opportunities.

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Cardell House

Run by Ritzi Care Homes Ltd

421-423 Speedwell Road, Kingswood, Bristol, BS15 1ER
GoodCQC · Oct 2018

Inspected more than 4 years ago

  • Residential
  • 12 beds
  • Learning disabilities

Cardell House supports people with learning disabilities in a residential setting staffed around the clock. Residents have access to single or double rooms, en-suite facilities and adapted bathrooms, with communal lounges and landscaped grounds providing options for shared or quieter time.

A dedicated activities co-ordinator arranges varied daily activities and outings.

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Cricklade House

Run by Autism Care Homes Limited

68 Strathearne Drive, Brentry, Bristol, BS10 6TJ
GoodCQC · Jan 2019

Inspected more than 4 years ago

  • Residential
  • 4 beds
  • Learning disabilities

Residential care home for 4 residents in Bristol, run by Autism Care Homes Limited. Supports learning disabilities.

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Elysian Villas

Run by Milestones Trust

21a King Street, St George, Bristol, BS15 1DL
GoodCQC · Sept 2019

Inspected more than 4 years ago

  • Residential
  • 12 beds
  • Learning disabilities

Elysian Villas supports adults with learning disabilities through Milestones Trust, an organisation also working with adults who have mental health or complex behavioural needs. Its wider services include residential care homes, supported living, short breaks and day opportunities.

The organisation aims to help people live fuller, more independent lives, with different settings available according to individual circumstances.

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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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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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Hyde Lodge

Run by Aurora LD Limited

Westbury Park, Bristol, BS6 7JE
GoodCQC · Sept 2024
  • Residential
  • 8 beds
  • Learning disabilities
  • Physical disabilities
  • Younger adults

Residential care home for 8 residents in Bristol, run by Aurora LD Limited. Supports learning disabilities, physical disabilities and younger adults.

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Overndale House

Run by Ocean Community Services Limited

192 Overndale Road, Bristol, BS16 2RH
GoodCQC · Feb 2023
  • Residential
  • 8 beds
  • Learning disabilities
  • Mental health
  • Younger adults

Residential care home for 8 residents in Bristol, run by Ocean Community Services Limited. Supports learning disabilities, mental health and younger adults.

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Primrose Villa

Run by Parkcare Homes (No.2) Limited

250 Fishponds Road, Eastville, Bristol, BS5 6PX
GoodCQC · Aug 2022

Inspected more than 4 years ago

  • Residential
  • 7 beds
  • Elderly care
  • Learning disabilities
  • Younger adults

Primrose Villa provides residential support for seven men and women who are autistic, have a learning disability or have mental health needs. The home also supports people with communication difficulties, epilepsy and non-epileptic attack disorder, giving families a clear specialist setting for complex support needs.

The service aims to help residents become as independent as possible while receiving the support they need.

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What to look for in learning disability care homes

  1. Communication methods matched to the person’s preferences

    Communication methods matched to the person’s preferences and needs.

  2. Support for independence

    Support for independence, relationships, work, education and community life.

  3. Positive behaviour support

    Positive behaviour support and clear safeguarding arrangements.

Questions families ask

What should learning disability care homes offer?

Good learning disability support should be person-centred, promote choice and help people maintain skills and community connections. Ask how communication and decision-making are adapted for each resident.

How many learning disability care homes are there in Bristol?

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

Which learning disability care homes in Bristol are rated Outstanding?

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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