Glebe House Care Home

Bristol · BS32 4DS

Care type
Nursing Home
Indicative weekly fees
From £1,700/week
Rating history
OutstandingRating published Jan 2020
Capacity
47 beds
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What the evidence shows

Glebe House Care Home is listed as a nursing home. The historical inspection rating, published before the current registration, is Outstanding (Jan 2020). Family feedback highlights staff kindness and dedication.

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What stands out

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

Points to explore

  • Family feedback: isolated concerns about oral hygiene routines

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
More facility details
Registered provider
Bristol Care Homes Limited
Provider group
-
Local authority
South Gloucestershire
Purpose built
No
Ensuite rooms
41%
Floors
3
Opened
2006
Nursing cover
Registered nurse shown 24/7

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

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Glebe 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 · Jan 2020
Registered Manager
Natalia Magdalena Wrzosek
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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

  • 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
Vascular Dementia
Lewy Body Dementia
Frontotemporal Dementia
Stroke
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Additional Condition Support

Additional support for

Autism Spectrum
Speech/Communication
Bariatric Care
End-of-Life Care
Bereavement Support

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
Speech Therapist
Occupational Therapist
Registered Manager
Natalia Magdalena Wrzosek

Nursing Procedures

Wound Management
PEG Tube Feeding

Medication Support

Medication Administration
Controlled Substances
Regular Medication Reviews
Full Medication Management

Glebe House Care Home: Weekly Fees & Funding Options

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Indicative weekly fees

From £1,700/week

From ≈ £7,392 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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Published fee notes

Nursing care from £1,490 per week. Rates based on self-funded fees. Local Authority with Top Up and NHS Continuing Healthcare (CHC) payments are accepted.

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

Nursing care
From £1,490/week
Dementia care
From £1,490/week

How care at this home can be funded

Self-Funding

You pay the full fee directly if assessable capital exceeds £23,250. Between £14,250 and £23,250, tariff income applies.

Local Authority

Your council contributes based on a financial assessment. You may still pay a contribution.

NHS Continuing Healthcare

The NHS pays the full cost if your primary need is health-related. Requires a formal assessment.

Family Top-Up

The council pays a set rate and your family pays the difference to cover a higher-cost home.

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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 Glebe House Care Home, useful once you have already reviewed the main decision sections above.

Glebe House Care Home is a care home with nursing in Bristol, South West, operated by Bristol Care Homes Limited since 2023. The home has 47 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, vascular dementia, Lewy body dementia. Qualified nursing staff are on-site 24 hours.

Dementia Friendly

Contact & location

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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

5 Sundays Hill, Almondsbury, Bristol, BS32 4DS

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Neighbourhood

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Nearest green space

0.5km away

Daily Life

Will daily life feel comfortable and meaningful?

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Dining & Nutrition

7 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
Hydration Monitoring
Nutritional Assessment
5/5
Food Hygiene Rating(inspected September 2025)
Food handling:Good
Premises condition:Good
Food safety management:Good
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Activities & Social Life

RightCareHome analysisDaily-life evidence

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

8 activities listed

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

Facilities & Features

4 feature groups available

Essential features shown first

Accessibility Features

Hoists

Rooms

Ensuite

Lifestyle & Amenities

Garden
TV Lounge
Library
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Medical & Therapy

Physiotherapy Room

Provider Records

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Next Steps

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

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Questions to Ask When Visiting Glebe House Care Home

Take this care home visit checklist with you when you call or visit.

  1. Ask about staff handover routines and how well staff know residents’ preferences.

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

  3. Observe meal times—are residents supported at their own pace?

  4. Check how quickly staff respond to call bells or requests.

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 Glebe House Care Home

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

The rating history records Outstanding, published before the current registration. The inspection report was published on 4 January 2020.

Is Glebe House Care Home a good care home?

The rating history records Outstanding, published before the current registration. The inspection report was published on 4 January 2020. Family feedback raises points to discuss with the home. 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 Glebe House Care Home cost per week?

Indicative weekly fees at Glebe House Care Home: From £1,700/week. Confirm your assessed quote, including care and extras, with the home.

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

Glebe House Care Home accepts self-funding, local authority funded, and NHS Continuing Healthcare residents. For NHS Continuing Healthcare eligibility, refer to NHS guidelines.

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

Glebe 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 Glebe House Care Home provide dementia care?

Glebe 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 Glebe House Care Home have?

Glebe House Care Home has 47 registered beds. The home provides nursing care.

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

Family feedback raises points to discuss with the home. The combined public feedback rating is 4.4 out of 5.

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

Glebe 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 Glebe House Care Home safe?

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

Who operates Glebe House Care Home?

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

Has Glebe House Care Home had enforcement actions?

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

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

Glebe 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 Glebe House Care Home?

Ask Glebe 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 Glebe House Care Home?

Before choosing Glebe 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 Glebe House Care Home's food hygiene rating?

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

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

When visiting Glebe 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 Glebe House Care Home?

Our visit checklist for Glebe 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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