Argentum Lodge

Bristol · BS48 2DS

Care type
Nursing Home
Indicative weekly fees
From £1,457/week
Inspection rating
GoodRating published Oct 2019
Capacity
56 beds
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What the evidence shows

Argentum Lodge is listed as a nursing home. The published inspection rating is Good (Oct 2019). Family feedback highlights staff kindness and professionalism. This topic appears in family feedback. Ask the home to explain its approach and compare it with the inspection findings.

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What stands out

  • Good inspection rating
  • Family feedback highlights staff kindness and professionalism
  • Dementia support

Points to explore

  • Family feedback: unwitnessed falls and injury risk
  • Family experiences differ on value for money

What we cannot confirm

  • Dementia support is listed, but a secure unit and wandering support are not confirmed. Discuss wandering or distress support.
  • Nursing care is listed, but round-the-clock nurse cover is not confirmed. Discuss overnight clinical support.

Checks for any home

  • Whether the latest public records still match day-to-day care
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Registered provider
Argentum Lodge Limited
Provider group
-
Local authority
North Somerset
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Argentum Lodge Inspection Rating & History

The published overall inspection rating is Good. Review the dates and any findings below; a data review is not a new inspection.

Inspection Ratings by Category

Safe
Good
Effective
Good
Caring
Good
Responsive
Good
Well-Led
Good
Inspection record date
Inspection report published · Aug 2020
Registered Manager
Jessica Lauren Hawker
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Published care capabilities

Listed support includes dementia support, sight or hearing impairment support, physical disability support. Confirm the support and environment needed for the individual person.

  • Dementia support
  • Sight or hearing impairment support
  • Physical disability support
  • Nursing care
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Important limitations

  • Dementia support is listed, but a secure unit and wandering support are not confirmed. Discuss wandering or distress support.
  • Nursing care is listed, but round-the-clock nurse cover is not confirmed. Discuss overnight clinical support.
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Care Capabilities

Service Types

What type of care is provided

Nursing Home

Specialisms

Specialist experience with

Dementia
Sight or hearing impairment
Physical disability
Adults aged 65+

Conditions

Can support people living with

Alzheimer's
Vascular Dementia
Lewy Body Dementia
Frontotemporal Dementia
Parkinson's
Stroke
Brain Injury
Diabetes
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Heart Disease
Palliative Care

Staffing

RightCareHome analysisStaffing evidence

Available information about staffing arrangements. Family descriptions of staff appear in the family experiences section; they are not verified staffing levels.

Round-the-clock nurse cover is not confirmed. Discuss overnight clinical support.
Registered Manager
Jessica Lauren Hawker

Argentum Lodge: Weekly Fees & Funding Options

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Indicative weekly fees

From £1,457/week

From ≈ £6,335 per month (estimate)

Monthly estimate uses an average of 4.348 weeks per month.

You may pay less if council or NHS-funded care applies.

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Council-funded rate — background context

Reference period is unavailable. This is not a current private fee quote or a measure of care quality. Self-funded fees and included services may differ.

Council-rate context (North Somerset, nursing with dementia care): £995/wk

How care at this home can be funded

Local Authority

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Family Reviews

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About this care homeProvider description, registration background and accreditations.

Background context

Home profile

Provider and registration context for Argentum Lodge, useful once you have already reviewed the main decision sections above.

Argentum Lodge is a care home with nursing in Bristol, South West, operated by Argentum Lodge Limited since 2018. The home has 56 beds and is an inspection rating of Good. The home specialises in dementia care, including support for Alzheimer's, vascular dementia, Lewy body dementia.

Contact & location

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Practical Information

Visitor Accessibility

  • Wheelchair accessible parking
  • Wheelchair accessible seating
  • Wheelchair accessible entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible restroom

Contact & Directions

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Location & Neighbourhood

RightCareHome analysisNeighbourhood

81 Silver Street, Nailsea, Bristol, BS48 2DS

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Neighbourhood

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Nearest green space

254m away

Daily Life

Will daily life feel comfortable and meaningful?

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Dining & Nutrition

Nutrition details available

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5/5
Food Hygiene Rating(inspected July 2025)
Food handling:Very good
Premises condition:Very good
Food safety management:Very good
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Facilities & Features

5 feature groups available

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Accessibility Features

Wheelchair Access
Lift
Hoists

Rooms

Ensuite
Single Rooms
Double Rooms
Couples Rooms
Own Furniture
TV in Rooms

Safety & Security

Nurse Call System
Door Sensors
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Lifestyle & Amenities

Garden
WiFi
TV Lounge
Hairdresser
Cafe
Bar

Medical & Therapy

Physiotherapy Room

Provider Records

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Next Steps

Is Argentum Lodge a good care home, and what should you do before deciding?

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Questions to Ask When Visiting Argentum Lodge

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  1. Can you describe recent changes to fall prevention protocols?

  2. How do you support residents who wander or become distressed in practice?

  3. What is the current average response time to family queries?

  4. Ask about fall prevention measures and monitoring at night.

Also ask about everyday care

  1. What actions followed the inspection report, and can you show examples?

  2. What are staffing levels on day and night shifts?

    Ask whether these numbers include agency staff.

  3. How are families updated when needs change?

  4. How often is the care plan reviewed, and who is involved?

  5. May we speak with a current resident family member?

Common Questions About Argentum Lodge

What does the inspection rating for Argentum Lodge show?

The published overall inspection rating is Good. The inspection report was published on 29 August 2020.

Is Argentum Lodge a good care home?

The published overall inspection rating is Good. The inspection report was published on 29 August 2020. Family feedback raises points to discuss with the home. The combined public feedback rating is 4.9 out of 5. No current enforcement actions are recorded. The safest next step is to compare these signals with your visit questions and care needs.

How much does Argentum Lodge cost per week?

Indicative weekly fees at Argentum Lodge: From £1,457/week. Confirm your assessed quote, including care and extras, with the home.

Does Argentum Lodge accept NHS or local authority funding?

Argentum Lodge accepts local authority funded residents. For NHS Continuing Healthcare eligibility, refer to NHS guidelines.

Is Argentum Lodge a nursing home or a residential care home?

Argentum Lodge is registered as a nursing home. This means the home provides nursing care alongside personal care support. Round-the-clock nurse cover is not confirmed. Discuss overnight clinical support.

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Does Argentum Lodge provide dementia care?

Argentum Lodge specialises in dementia care. This includes Alzheimer's disease support. The home is registered for this specialism.

How do we score dementia-specialist homes differently?

We do not treat the phrase 'dementia care' on its own as proof of quality. On RightCareHome, dementia-specialist homes are checked more carefully for dementia-specific fit signals such as whether dementia care is registered, whether secure or wandering support is clearly published, whether nursing cover is available when needs are more complex, and whether inspection or family feedback supports that positioning. If wandering support is not clear in the public data, that becomes a follow-up question rather than a positive signal.

How many beds does Argentum Lodge have?

Argentum Lodge has 56 registered beds. The home provides nursing care.

What do care home reviews say about Argentum Lodge?

Family feedback raises points to discuss with the home. The combined public feedback rating is 4.9 out of 5.

Are Argentum Lodge's reviews enough to make a decision?

Argentum Lodge's public feedback assessment is useful, but it should not be the only reason to choose the home. Treat it as one evidence layer, then compare it with the inspection rating, safety and well-led domains, weekly fees, funding fit, and provider-record questions. Reviews are strongest when they confirm the same strengths or concerns that appear in inspection evidence and your visit questions.

Is Argentum Lodge safe?

The published inspection Safety rating for Argentum Lodge is "Good". No enforcement actions are currently recorded.

Who operates Argentum Lodge?

Argentum Lodge is operated by ARGENTUM LODGE LIMITED (Company registration number: 11534336). Ownership type: independent.

Has Argentum Lodge had enforcement actions?

There are no current enforcement actions recorded against Argentum Lodge in the inspection history.

What do public company records show about Argentum Lodge's provider?

Argentum Lodge's provider public-record check is: Records reviewed. No material provider-record points to clarify were found in the public records reviewed. The company accounts record is dated 31 March 2025. This is not a credit rating, solvency assessment or prediction about the home.

What continuity questions should families ask Argentum Lodge?

Ask Argentum Lodge how care is kept consistent when staffing or residents' needs change, how families are informed about management changes, and what the contract says about notice periods and deposits. Discuss these points with the manager during your visit and ask for key commitments in writing.

What should I compare before choosing Argentum Lodge?

Before choosing Argentum Lodge, compare published inspection overall, Safe, and Well-Led ratings with their inspection history, family review volume and repeated themes, published weekly fees and what is included, funding routes accepted by the home, and the operator’s public company records. Compare these points with other care homes in Bristol to find the best fit for your relative’s care needs, budget and visiting arrangements.

What is Argentum Lodge's food hygiene rating?

Argentum Lodge currently has a food hygiene hygiene rating of 5 out of 5. The food hygiene record is dated 15 July 2025.

What questions should I ask when visiting Argentum Lodge?

When visiting Argentum Lodge, start by asking the team to ask to see the latest inspection report and what has changed since it, ask how staffing levels work on day and night shifts, ask how families are updated when needs change, and ask who provides overnight clinical cover if nursing needs escalate. These questions help you test whether the public picture on this page still matches day-to-day reality inside the home.

What does our visit checklist include for Argentum Lodge?

Our visit checklist for Argentum Lodge starts with the basics families often miss: the latest inspection report, staffing levels across day and night shifts, how the team updates relatives when needs change, and how care plans are reviewed in practice. On RightCareHome, the page-level checklist is then extended with personalised follow-up questions based on the home’s inspection, review, provider-record and practical signals.

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