Expert Analysis of 75 Bristol Care Homes
97% of homes across Bristol are rated Good or Outstanding. Bristol currently stands out on quality, while county pricing still varies meaningfully by town.
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Bristol 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
What the local care home market looks like in Bristol
Across Bristol and surrounding areas
Homes trending upward based on recent official inspections
73 homes currently lack a registered manager
Official Rating Breakdown
CQC Quality by Domain
Average scores across Bristol care homes
Bristol homes rate strongest on Responsive and weakest on Effective.
Inspection Freshness
How recently homes were inspected by the national regulator
94% of homes have ratings over 3 years old. Our reports verify against multiple data sources to give you a more current picture.
Care market across Bristol
97% of 75 homes there are rated Good or Outstanding.
Town-level pricing is comparatively tight across the county dataset.
28 homes (37%) currently offer this specialist support.
75 homes sit in the county's biggest local-authority cluster.
Care Standards in Bristol
Specialist care coverage and food safety ratings across 75 homes
Overall quality
97%
Good or Outstanding
Largest specialist signal
28 homes
Dementia support (37%)
Specialist Care Coverage
This is the clearest specialist category currently reaching meaningful scale in the public county dataset.
28 (37%)
Dementia
Families looking for this type of support have a meaningful county-wide shortlist here, even if other specialist categories are less visible in current public records.
Major towns in Bristol
Compare how care quality, pricing, and nursing supply vary across the main towns and local care markets in Bristol.
Bristol
Bristol, City of
Bristol is one of the key care markets in Bristol, with 75 homes in the current dataset. This is a broad care market with both nursing and dementia provision. Prices here sit close to the county average.
Which towns are easiest to visit and support in Bristol?
These town-level signals use the homes we already track across the county: transport access, healthcare proximity, green space, and practical features such as parking, lifts, and Wi-Fi.
Easiest for repeat family visits
Bristol
Bristol currently looks like the easiest town in this county for repeat visits, based on how accessible homes appear by transport and basic arrival logistics.
- Avg train station distance 0.9km
- 8 bus stops nearby
- 29% of homes show parking
- 39% of homes show lift access
Why families in Bristol use RightCareHome
Why this is more useful than a directory when the decision is serious
Without independent analysis
- 75 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
- 100% independent, zero commissions
- A better starting point before you verify or compare specific homes
Frequently Asked Questions About Care Homes in Bristol
Practical answers based on available local data and typical family concerns.
How many care homes are in Bristol?
Bristol has 75 registered care homes in our dataset, including 28 nursing homes and 51 residential homes across the county.
What does care cost across Bristol?
Weekly care costs in Bristol range from £920 to £2,064, with an average of £1,383. Bristol is one of the county's larger care markets, while Bristol currently sits at the lower end of the pricing range.
Which towns have the biggest care markets in Bristol?
Bristol currently account for some of the largest care markets in Bristol. At local authority level, Bristol, City of stand out for care home supply.
Which part of Bristol currently looks strongest on care quality?
Bristol currently stands out in our county dataset, with 97% of its 75 homes rated Good or Outstanding.
How much dementia care is available in Bristol?
28 homes in Bristol offer specialist dementia care, representing 37% of the county market.
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More county care markets near Bristol
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RCH Score methodology
How we rank care homes in Bristol
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.
Bristol homes worth shortlisting first
A county-wide starting shortlist drawn from the live directory. We prioritise current CQC rating first, then show the other public signals available on each home card.
50 Vassall Road, Bristol
From ≈ £7,283 / mo
from £1,675 / wk
Horfield Lodge, Bristol
≈ £6,496–£8,975 / mo
£1,494–£2,064 / wk
John Wills House, Bristol
From ≈ £7,609 / mo
from £1,750 / wk
120 Furber Road, Bristol
From ≈ £5,870 / mo
from £1,350 / wk
218 Kingsway, Bristol
From ≈ £5,870 / mo
from £1,350 / wk
35 Cranbrook Road, Bristol
From ≈ £4,348 / mo
from £1,000 / wk
6 Northumberland Road, Bristol
From ≈ £4,348 / mo
from £1,000 / wk
Alexandra House - Bristol, Bristol
From ≈ £5,218 / mo
from £1,200 / wk
Ann Coleman Centre, Bristol
From ≈ £4,631 / mo
from £1,065 / wk
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75 homes across Bristol, each analysed for quality, cost, and stability.