Care Homes in Bath: compare residential care, nursing homes and dementia support
89% of homes here are rated Good or Outstanding. See which are financially stable and where families report the best experience — so you can visit with confidence.
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Bath Care Home Market
Key figures for the local care home market, drawn from regulatory, financial, and food safety data
Above the national average — most families here have strong options
Higher than the national median — our Care Home Cost Calculator shows the council top-up risk
What the local care home market looks like in Bath
Across Bath and surrounding areas
Higher than the national median — our Care Home Cost Calculator shows the council top-up risk
Homes trending upward based on recent official inspections
Based on public financial records found for 27 homes
30 homes currently lack a registered manager
Official Rating Breakdown
CQC Quality by Domain
Average scores across Bath care homes
Bath homes rate strongest on Caring and weakest on Safe.
Inspection Freshness
How recently homes were inspected by the national regulator
89% of homes have ratings over 3 years old. Our reports verify against multiple data sources to give you a more current picture.
Public Financial Risk
Public company filing signals across company-backed care homes in Bath
Based on public financial records · 27 homes analysed
Bath Care Market Analysis 2025
Homes rated Good or Outstanding by CQC, above the national average of 79%.
Bath's over-65 population has grown 28% faster than the national average over the past decade, driving sustained demand.
Bath care costs sit approximately 15% above the South West regional average, reflecting the city's desirability and Georgian property values.
Care Standards in Bath
Specialist care coverage and food safety ratings across 30 homes
Overall quality
89%
Good or Outstanding
Largest specialist signal
30 homes
Alzheimer's support (100%)
Food hygiene
4.8/5
26 homes with FSA data
Financial resilience
41%
show no financial risk indicators
Specialist Care Coverage
30 (100%)
Alzheimer's
29 (97%)
Stroke Recovery
17 (57%)
Dementia
14 (47%)
Physical Disability
14 (47%)
Palliative / End of Life
10 (33%)
Mental Health
Food Hygiene
26 of Bath homes assessed
Financial Health
27 of 30 homes assessed
Show low public financial risk
Care Homes by Bath Area
Care homes across Bath's neighbourhoods, analysed and organised by location
Bathwick
Elegant Georgian neighbourhood east of the city centre with premium care homes set in grand period properties, many offering views across the Avon valley and Bathwick Meadows.
8 care homes available
Widcombe
Charming hillside area south of the river with a village-like atmosphere, independent shops, and well-regarded care homes that benefit from the peaceful setting and scenic canal walks.
7 care homes available
Larkhall
Close-knit northern community with a thriving local high street, well-run smaller care homes, and easy access to the countryside walks of Solsbury Hill and the Lam Brook valley.
9 care homes available
Odd Down
Elevated southern suburb offering good-value care with spacious settings and panoramic views, well connected to the Royal United Hospital and the Two Tunnels cycle path.
10 care homes available
Combe Down
Historic hilltop village on Bath's southern edge with a strong sense of community, attractive stone-built care homes, and immediate access to the green spaces of Ralph Allen Park.
9 care homes available
Weston
Popular western suburb with a mix of traditional and purpose-built care homes, known for its friendly neighbourhood feel, mature gardens, and convenient access to Victoria Park.
9 care homes available
All 30 Homes Analysed
Every care home in our Bath database has been checked against CQC records, with current inspection reports and pricing information.
Why families in Bath use RightCareHome
Why this is more useful than a directory when the decision is serious
Without independent analysis
- 30 homes to compare manually
- Outdated directory data from years ago
- Commission-driven recommendations
- Hidden quality and safety issues
With RightCareHome
- A clearer view of where quality, cost and risk differ before you check any one home
- Independent scoring built from regulatory, review and financial evidence
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- A better starting point before you verify or compare specific homes
Frequently Asked Questions About Care Homes in Bath
Practical answers based on available local data and typical family concerns.
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Care type, cost and postcode signals in Bath
Use these local signals to compare nursing, residential and dementia care in Bath, then narrow the directory to the homes that best match your family's needs.
Nursing homes in Bath
Clinical nursing care is listed across 14 homes in Bath.
Residential care homes in Bath
Residential care is the broadest local comparison set, with 16 homes tracked.
Dementia care in Bath
17 homes publish specialist dementia care signals in Bath.
Local evidence summary
CQC quality mix
89% Good+
0 Outstanding, 25 Good, 3 Requires Improvement, and 0 Inadequate homes in the current CQC mix.
Inspection freshness
0% recent
Average latest inspection age is 72 months, so older CQC results need extra checking.
Care home costs
£1,572/week
Residential averages £1,452/week; nursing averages £1,710/week.
Funding gap
£454/week
Typical private fees sit above the council benchmark by about £23,608 per year.
Vacancy signal
28 homes
1 beds are marked available across homes with current vacancy data.
Financial resilience
41% low risk
27 homes have usable company-risk data; 16 show medium, high or critical risk signals.
Postcode and neighbourhood coverage
Useful directory views
RCH Score methodology
How we rank care homes in Bath
Score 0–10 · updated monthly
CQC inspections can be 2–4 years old. Our RCH Score combines the official inspection result with live signals — real reviews, quality trajectory, and financial stability — to surface homes that are performing well today, not just at the last inspection.
CQC inspection rating
40%The official Care Quality Commission rating — Outstanding, Good, Requires Improvement, or Inadequate. The primary quality signal, but can be up to 4 years old.
Online reviews
30%Average star rating from verified public reviews across the web, weighted by volume. Reflects the day-to-day experience of residents and families. Only counted when 10+ reviews exist.
CQC trend
15%Whether the home's rating has been improving, stable, or declining across its last three inspections. An improving trajectory can offset an older rating.
Financial stability
15%Operational risk derived from Companies House filings — profit/loss trend, debt levels, and director changes. Financially stressed homes face higher closure and quality risk.
Rankings are calculated from public data only. We do not accept referral fees or paid placements from care homes.
The RCH Score is a decision-support tool, not a definitive ranking. Always visit a home in person and ask for the latest CQC inspection report before making a decision.
Bath homes that look strongest on current public evidence
Not a sponsored listing. These homes rise to the top on current CQC, review, trend and financial signals.
Bridgemead, Bath
Ivybank House Care Home, Bath
St Teresa's Nursing Home, Bath
Cedar Park Nursing Home, Bath
Dimensions Newton House, Bath
Pondsmead Care Home, Bath
Dimensions Fountain House Innox Lane, Bath
Rush Hill Mews, Bath
Shockerwick House Care Home, Bath
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30 homes across Bath — from Bath and North East Somerset 007 to BA3. See which ones suit your family.