Hartcliffe Nursing Home

Bristol · BS13 9JS

Care type
Nursing Home
Indicative weekly fees
From £1,300/week
Inspection rating
GoodRating published Sept 2022
Capacity
66 beds
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What the evidence shows

Hartcliffe Nursing Home is listed as a nursing home. The published inspection rating is Good (Sept 2022). Family feedback highlights food and meals. This topic appears in family feedback. Ask the home to explain its approach and compare it with the inspection findings.

Confirm individual care needs, today’s fees and availability with the home. Positive findings do not guarantee a personal fit.

What stands out

  • Good inspection rating
  • Family feedback highlights food and meals
  • Physical disability support

Points to explore

  • Family feedback: unresponsive management
  • Short-term balance-sheet position

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
Methodist Homes
Provider group
BRAND Methodist Homes
Local authority
Bristol, City of
Purpose built
Yes

Provider network: 71 homes; 90% rated Good or better (7 Outstanding, 57 Good, 7 Requires Improvement).

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Hartcliffe Nursing Home 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: Aug 2022

A data review is not a new inspection.

Registered Manager
Sara Cryer
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Published care capabilities

Listed support includes physical disability support, nursing care, palliative or end-of-life support. Confirm the support and environment needed for the individual person.

  • Physical disability support
  • Nursing care
  • Palliative or end-of-life support
  • Wheelchair access
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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

Physical disability
Adults aged 65+

Conditions

Can support people living with

Alzheimer's
Parkinson's
Stroke
Multiple Sclerosis
Diabetes
Heart Disease
Palliative Care
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Additional Condition Support

Additional support for

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 not confirmed. Discuss overnight clinical support.
Registered Manager
Sara Cryer

Hartcliffe Nursing Home: Weekly Fees & Funding Options

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Indicative weekly fees

From £1,300/week

From ≈ £5,653 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

lists care from £1,376.70 per week and marks the service as not all-inclusive. The page does not provide separate dementia or nursing fee ranges; MHA says to call to discuss suitability, what's included and next steps.

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 Hartcliffe Nursing Home, useful once you have already reviewed the main decision sections above.

Hartcliffe Nursing Home is a care home with nursing in Bristol, South West, operated by Methodist Homes since 2010. The home has 66 beds and is an inspection rating of Good.

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

RightCareHome analysisNeighbourhood

15 Murford Avenue, Hartcliffe, Bristol, BS13 9JS

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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

410m away

Daily Life

Will daily life feel comfortable and meaningful?

Review activities, food quality, and facilities that most affect your relative's everyday wellbeing.

Dining & Nutrition

3 dining services listed

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Dining Services

Freshly Cooked Meals
Special Occasion Meals
Communal Dining Room

Dietary Options

Diabetic
5/5
Food Hygiene Rating(inspected March 2025)
Food handling:Very good
Premises condition:Very 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.

7 activities listed

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

Facilities & Features

5 feature groups available

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Accessibility Features

Wheelchair Access
Lift
Stairlift

Rooms

Ensuite
Single Rooms
Own Furniture
TV in Rooms

Safety & Security

Nurse Call System
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Lifestyle & Amenities

Garden
WiFi
TV Lounge
Library
Hairdresser
Cafe
Bar
Cinema
Parking
Minibus
Pets Allowed

Medical & Therapy

Physiotherapy Room

Provider Records

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Next Steps

Is Hartcliffe Nursing Home a good care home, and what should you do before deciding?

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Questions to Ask When Visiting Hartcliffe Nursing Home

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

  1. Ask how safeguarding concerns are handled and what recent improvements have been made.

    Ask who you should contact if you are worried about a resident.

  2. Who provides overnight clinical cover if needs escalate?

  3. Request examples of how families are involved in care planning and feedback.

    Ask for a written breakdown of regular fees and optional extras.

  4. Observe staff interactions with residents for warmth and attentiveness.

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 Hartcliffe Nursing Home

What does the inspection rating for Hartcliffe Nursing Home show?

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

Is Hartcliffe Nursing Home a good care home?

The published overall inspection rating is Good. The inspection record was reviewed on 6 July 2023. Family feedback raises points to discuss with the home. The combined public feedback rating is 3.8 out of 5. No current enforcement actions are recorded. Provider records: At the latest filed period, current liabilities exceeded current assets by £13,135,000. The current ratio was 0.79. The safest next step is to compare these signals with your visit questions and care needs.

How much does Hartcliffe Nursing Home cost per week?

Indicative weekly fees at Hartcliffe Nursing Home: From £1,300/week. Confirm your assessed quote, including care and extras, with the home.

Does Hartcliffe Nursing Home accept NHS or local authority funding?

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

Is Hartcliffe Nursing Home a nursing home or a residential care home?

Hartcliffe Nursing Home 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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How many beds does Hartcliffe Nursing Home have?

Hartcliffe Nursing Home has 66 registered beds. The home provides nursing care.

What do care home reviews say about Hartcliffe Nursing Home?

Family feedback raises points to discuss with the home. The combined public feedback rating is 3.8 out of 5.

Are Hartcliffe Nursing Home's reviews enough to make a decision?

Hartcliffe Nursing 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 Hartcliffe Nursing Home safe?

The published inspection Safety rating for Hartcliffe Nursing Home is "Good". No enforcement actions are currently recorded.

Who operates Hartcliffe Nursing Home?

Hartcliffe Nursing Home is operated by METHODIST HOMES (Company registration number: 04043124).

Has Hartcliffe Nursing Home had enforcement actions?

There are no current enforcement actions recorded against Hartcliffe Nursing Home in the inspection history.

What do public company records show about Hartcliffe Nursing Home's provider?

Hartcliffe Nursing Home's provider public-record check is: 2 points worth clarifying. This public-record detail may be useful to discuss with the provider before you decide. 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 Hartcliffe Nursing Home?

Ask Hartcliffe Nursing 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 Hartcliffe Nursing Home?

Before choosing Hartcliffe Nursing 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.

Is Hartcliffe Nursing Home's inspection rating improving or declining?

The inspection history for Hartcliffe Nursing Home looks stable rather than clearly improving or declining. The inspection record was reviewed on 6 July 2023.

What is Hartcliffe Nursing Home's food hygiene rating?

Hartcliffe Nursing Home currently has a food hygiene hygiene rating of 5 out of 5. The food hygiene record is dated 12 March 2025.

What questions should I ask when visiting Hartcliffe Nursing Home?

When visiting Hartcliffe Nursing 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 Hartcliffe Nursing Home?

Our visit checklist for Hartcliffe Nursing 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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  • 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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