Beech House Care Home

Bristol · BS35 1EG

Care type
Nursing Home
Weekly fees
Fees not published
Rating history
OutstandingRating published Dec 2019
Capacity
55 beds
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What the evidence shows

Beech House Care Home is listed as a nursing home. The historical inspection rating, published before the current registration, is Outstanding (Dec 2019). Family feedback highlights staff kindness and attentiveness.

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What stands out

  • Family feedback highlights staff kindness and attentiveness
  • Dementia support
  • Public funding routes appear accepted

Points to explore

  • Family feedback: missed funeral attendance

What we cannot confirm

  • Dementia support is listed, but a secure unit and wandering support are not confirmed. Discuss wandering or distress support.

Checks for any home

  • Whether the latest public records still match day-to-day care
  • How the home feels in the evening and at weekends
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Registered provider
Bristol Care Homes Limited
Provider group
-
Local authority
South Gloucestershire
Purpose built
Yes
Ensuite rooms
100%
Floors
2
Opened
2000
Nursing cover
Registered nurse shown 24/7

Provider network: 4 homes; 100% rated Good or better (2 Outstanding, 2 Good).

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Beech House Care Home Inspection Rating & History

The rating history records Outstanding, published before the current registration. Review the dates and any findings below; a data review is not a new inspection.

This rating was published before the current registration. Read it alongside the registration and inspection history below.

Inspection Ratings by Category

Safe
Good · history
Effective
Outstanding · history
Caring
Outstanding · history
Responsive
Outstanding · history
Well-Led
Outstanding · history
Inspection record date
Inspection report published · Dec 2019
Registered Manager
Lucy Bolland
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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.
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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
Stroke
Multiple Sclerosis
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Additional Condition Support

Additional support for

Speech/Communication
Bariatric Care
End-of-Life 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 listed. Confirm the current on-site arrangements for individual needs.
Specialist Staff
Physiotherapist
Registered Manager
Lucy Bolland

Nursing Procedures

Catheter Care

Medication Support

Medication Administration
Full Medication Management

Beech House Care Home: Weekly Fees & Funding Options

Fees are not published here. Ask the home for an assessed weekly quote, including care and extras.

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Published fee notes

Standard weekly price £1,560. Self-funding nursing residents are charged FNC (£254.06) on top, which is refunded if FNC is approved.

Nursing care
From £1,560/week
Dementia care
From £1,560/week

How care at this home can be funded

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About this care homeProvider description, registration background and accreditations.

Background context

Home profile

Provider and registration context for Beech House Care Home, useful once you have already reviewed the main decision sections above.

Beech House Care Home is a care home with nursing in Bristol, South West, operated by Bristol Care Homes Limited since 2024. The home has 55 beds and is an inspection rating of Outstanding in its history, published before the current registration. The home specialises in dementia care, including support for Alzheimer's. Qualified nursing staff are on-site 24 hours.

Contact & location

Will regular visits and day-to-day logistics be practical?

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Practical Information

Visitor Accessibility

  • Wheelchair accessible parking
  • Wheelchair accessible seating
  • Wheelchair accessible entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible restroom
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Location & Neighbourhood

RightCareHome analysisNeighbourhood

11 Prowse Close, Thornbury, Bristol, BS35 1EG

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Nearby Amenities

Bus Stops (500m)
10 stops

Daily Life

Will daily life feel comfortable and meaningful?

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Dining & Nutrition

5 dining services listed

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Dining Services

Professional Chef On-Site
Freshly Cooked Meals
Choice of Menu
Special Occasion Meals
Communal Dining Room

Dietary Options

Soft Diet
5/5
Food Hygiene Rating(inspected November 2025)
Food handling:Good
Premises condition:Good
Food safety management:Very good
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Activities & Social Life

RightCareHome analysisDaily-life evidence

Social life, outings, and engagement programmes based on available information.

6 activities listed

Individual and group options available
Arts & Crafts
Music & Singing
Exercise Classes
Gardening
Reminiscence
Religious Services
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✓One-to-one activity sessions
✓Organised group activities

Facilities & Features

1 feature groups available

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Lifestyle & Amenities

Garden

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Next Steps

Is Beech House Care Home a good care home, and what should you do before deciding?

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Questions to Ask When Visiting Beech House Care Home

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  1. Ask how staff support residents with changing needs

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

  3. Check how families are kept informed about health and wellbeing

  4. Request examples of how dignity is maintained in daily routines

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?

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

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

Common Questions About Beech House Care Home

What does the inspection rating for Beech House Care Home show?

The rating history records Outstanding, published before the current registration. The inspection report was published on 28 December 2019.

Is Beech House Care Home a good care home?

The rating history records Outstanding, published before the current registration. The inspection report was published on 28 December 2019. Explore family feedback alongside the inspection findings. The combined public feedback rating is 4.8 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.

Are Beech House Care Home's care home fees published?

Nursing care: From £1,560/week. Dementia care: From £1,560/week. Ask Beech House Care Home for a written weekly quote covering the care required, what is included and any extras. Compare the quote with local care home fees in Bristol.

Does Beech House Care Home accept NHS or local authority funding?

Beech House Care Home accepts local authority funded residents. For NHS Continuing Healthcare eligibility, refer to NHS guidelines.

Is Beech House Care Home a nursing home or a residential care home?

Beech House Care Home is registered as a nursing home. This means the home provides nursing care alongside personal care support. Round-the-clock nurse cover is listed. Confirm the current on-site arrangements for individual needs.

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Does Beech House Care Home provide dementia care?

Beech House Care Home 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 Beech House Care Home have?

Beech House Care Home has 55 registered beds. The home provides nursing care.

What do care home reviews say about Beech House Care Home?

Explore family feedback alongside the inspection findings. The combined public feedback rating is 4.8 out of 5.

Are Beech House Care Home's reviews enough to make a decision?

Beech House Care Home'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 Beech House Care Home safe?

The published inspection Safety rating for Beech House Care Home is "Good". This rating history predates the current registration. No enforcement actions are currently recorded.

Who operates Beech House Care Home?

Beech House Care Home is operated by BRISTOL CARE HOMES LIMITED (Company registration number: 03037561).

Has Beech House Care Home had enforcement actions?

There are no current enforcement actions recorded against Beech House Care Home in the inspection history.

What do public company records show about Beech House Care Home's provider?

Beech House Care Home's provider public-record check is: Records reviewed. No material provider-record points to clarify were found in the public records reviewed. This is not a credit rating, solvency assessment or prediction about the home.

What continuity questions should families ask Beech House Care Home?

Ask Beech House Care Home 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 Beech House Care Home?

Before choosing Beech House Care Home, 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 Beech House Care Home's food hygiene rating?

Beech House Care Home currently has a food hygiene hygiene rating of 5 out of 5. The food hygiene record is dated 19 November 2025.

What questions should I ask when visiting Beech House Care Home?

When visiting Beech House Care Home, 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 Beech House Care Home?

Our visit checklist for Beech House Care Home 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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