Blossom Fields

Bristol · BS36 1RB

Care type
Nursing Home
Indicative weekly fees
From £1,200/week
Inspection rating
GoodRating published Jun 2023
Capacity
43 beds
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RightCareHome analysisDecision snapshot

What the evidence shows

Blossom Fields is listed as a nursing home. The published inspection rating is Good (Jun 2023). Family feedback highlights staff consistency and approachability. Recent inspection history suggests a declining trend.

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What stands out

  • Good inspection rating
  • Family feedback highlights staff consistency and approachability
  • Dementia support

Points to explore

  • Declining inspection trend
  • Family feedback: periods of low interaction and supervision

What we cannot confirm

  • 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
  • How the home feels in the evening and at weekends
More facility details
Registered provider
Grove Care Limited
Provider group
-
Local authority
South Gloucestershire

Provider network: 4 homes; 100% rated Good or better (1 Outstanding, 3 Good).

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Blossom Fields 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.

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Inspection Ratings by Category

Safe
Good
Effective
Good
Caring
Good
Responsive
Good
Well-Led
Good
Inspection record date
Inspection record review · Jul 2023

Routine inspection: May 2023

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Registered Manager
Margaret Lisa Dance
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RightCareHome analysisCare fit

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

  • 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
Stroke
Multiple Sclerosis
Motor Neurone Disease
Huntington's
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Brain Injury
Palliative Care
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Behavioural Support Signals

Trained to help with

Wandering and leaving the building
Aggression or challenging behaviour
Agitation and restlessness
Evening confusion (sundowning)
Hoarding
Exit-Seeking

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
Margaret Lisa Dance

Blossom Fields: Weekly Fees & Funding Options

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Indicative weekly fees

From £1,200/week

From ≈ £5,218 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 (South Gloucestershire, nursing with dementia care): £1,488/wk

How care at this home can be funded

Local Authority

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About this care homeProvider description, registration background and accreditations.

Background context

Home profile

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

Blossom Fields is a care home with nursing in Bristol, South West, operated by Grove Care Limited since 2011. The home has 43 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

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

Travel time, nearby GP services, and neighbourhood safety — so the whole family can visit comfortably.

Practical Information

Visitor Accessibility

  • Wheelchair accessible parking
  • Wheelchair accessible entrance
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Location & Neighbourhood

RightCareHome analysisNeighbourhood

84 - 86 High Street, Winterbourne, Bristol, BS36 1RB

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Nearby Amenities

Nearest Pharmacy
600m

Neighbourhood

Distances and local context help you plan visits. They do not establish how suitable the setting is for an individual resident. Deprivation deciles describe the area: 1 is most deprived and 10 least deprived; they do not assess the home or its care.

Nearest green space

1.7km 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 August 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
Stairlift
Hoists
Hospital Beds

Rooms

Ensuite
Single Rooms

Safety & Security

Nurse Call System
Door Sensors
Secure Garden
Secure Unit
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Lifestyle & Amenities

Garden
Shop
Bar
Parking
Minibus

Medical & Therapy

Oxygen Supply

Provider Records

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Next Steps

Is Blossom Fields a good care home, and what should you do before deciding?

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Questions to Ask When Visiting Blossom Fields

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  1. Ask about staff turnover and use of agency staff.

  2. What have you changed recently around safety, staffing or leadership, and how are you checking those changes are working?

  3. Who provides overnight clinical cover if needs escalate?

  4. Observe how staff interact with residents, especially those less able to join activities.

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 Blossom Fields

What does the inspection rating for Blossom Fields show?

The published overall inspection rating is Good. The inspection record was reviewed on 6 July 2023.

Is Blossom Fields a good care home?

The published overall inspection rating is Good. The inspection record was reviewed on 6 July 2023. Explore family feedback alongside the inspection findings. The combined public feedback rating is 4.4 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 Blossom Fields cost per week?

Indicative weekly fees at Blossom Fields: From £1,200/week. Confirm your assessed quote, including care and extras, with the home.

Does Blossom Fields accept NHS or local authority funding?

Blossom Fields accepts local authority funded residents. For NHS Continuing Healthcare eligibility, refer to NHS guidelines.

Is Blossom Fields a nursing home or a residential care home?

Blossom Fields 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 Blossom Fields provide dementia care?

Blossom Fields 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.

How many beds does Blossom Fields have?

Blossom Fields has 43 registered beds. The home provides nursing care.

What do care home reviews say about Blossom Fields?

Explore family feedback alongside the inspection findings. The combined public feedback rating is 4.4 out of 5.

Are Blossom Fields's reviews enough to make a decision?

Blossom Fields'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 Blossom Fields safe?

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

Who operates Blossom Fields?

Blossom Fields is operated by GROVE CARE LIMITED (Company registration number: 04740781). Ownership type: private_equity.

Has Blossom Fields had enforcement actions?

There are no current enforcement actions recorded against Blossom Fields in the inspection history.

What do public company records show about Blossom Fields's provider?

Blossom Fields'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 December 2024. This is not a credit rating, solvency assessment or prediction about the home.

What continuity questions should families ask Blossom Fields?

Ask Blossom Fields 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 Blossom Fields?

Before choosing Blossom Fields, 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.

Is Blossom Fields's inspection rating improving or declining?

The inspection history suggests Blossom Fields's inspection position is declining. The inspection record was reviewed on 6 July 2023.

What is Blossom Fields's food hygiene rating?

Blossom Fields currently has a food hygiene hygiene rating of 5 out of 5. The food hygiene record is dated 19 August 2025.

What questions should I ask when visiting Blossom Fields?

When visiting Blossom Fields, 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 Blossom Fields?

Our visit checklist for Blossom Fields 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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  • How the home feels in the evening and at weekends
  • How quickly call bells are answered in practice
  • Whether staffing continuity feels stable on the floor

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