Little Heath Care & Support

Bristol · BS30 8AA

Care type
Nursing Home
Indicative weekly fees
From £1,295/week
Inspection rating
GoodRating published Mar 2023
Capacity
64 beds
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What the evidence shows

Little Heath Care & Support is listed as a nursing home. The published inspection rating is Good (Mar 2023). Family feedback highlights staff kindness and dedication.

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What stands out

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

Points to explore

  • Family feedback: occasional understaffing

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
  • How consistent staffing feels in person from shift to shift
More facility details
Registered provider
Brunelcare
Provider group
-
Local authority
South Gloucestershire
Purpose built
Yes
Ensuite rooms
100%
Floors
2
Opened
2020
Nursing cover
Registered nurse shown 24/7

Provider network: 7 homes; 100% rated Good or better (1 Outstanding, 6 Good).

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Little Heath Care & Support 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: Feb 2023

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Registered Manager
Krishnaprasad Mullekattu
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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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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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Behavioural Support Signals

Trained to help with

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

Additional Condition Support

Additional support for

Challenging Behaviour
Speech/Communication
End-of-Life Care

Staffing

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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
Krishnaprasad Mullekattu

Nursing Procedures

Catheter Care

Medication Support

Medication Administration
Controlled Substances
Regular Medication Reviews
Full Medication Management

Little Heath Care & Support: Weekly Fees & Funding Options

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Indicative weekly fees

From £1,295/week

From ≈ £5,631 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

Fee excludes hairdressing, chiropody and personal spending; additional fee may be required for complex needs.

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
£1,706/week
Dementia care
£1,706/week

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 Little Heath Care & Support, useful once you have already reviewed the main decision sections above.

Little Heath Care & Support is a care home with nursing in Bristol, South West, operated by Brunelcare since 2020. The home has 64 beds and is an inspection rating of Good. The home specialises in dementia care, including support for Alzheimer's, vascular dementia, Lewy body dementia. Qualified nursing staff are on-site 24 hours.

Gold Standards FrameworkDementia FriendlyInvestors in People

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 entrance
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Location & Neighbourhood

RightCareHome analysisNeighbourhood

Earlstone Crescent, Cadbury Heath, Bristol, BS30 8AA

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Nearby Amenities

Nearest GP
200m
Nearest Pharmacy
200m
Bus Stops (500m)
10 stops
Nearest Train Station
1.3 km

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

362m 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

Dietary Options

Halal
Kosher
Pureed
Soft Diet
Thickened Fluids
Diabetic
Low Sodium
Low Fat
Renal Diet
Vegetarian
Vegan
Gluten-Free
Dairy-Free
Nut-Free
Fortified
5/5
Food Hygiene Rating(inspected February 2026)
Food handling:Good
Premises condition:Very 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

Wheelchair Access
Lift
Hoists
Hospital Beds

Rooms

Ensuite
Single Rooms

Safety & Security

Nurse Call System
Secure Garden
Secure Unit
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Lifestyle & Amenities

Garden
TV Lounge
Hairdresser
Shop
Parking

Provider Records

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Next Steps

Is Little Heath Care & Support a good care home, and what should you do before deciding?

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Questions to Ask When Visiting Little Heath Care & Support

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  1. Ask about staff-to-resident ratios during busy periods.

  2. Observe cleanliness and odours in communal areas and rooms.

  3. Discuss how staff personalise routines for residents.

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 Little Heath Care & Support

What does the inspection rating for Little Heath Care & Support show?

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

Is Little Heath Care & Support 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 4.5 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 Little Heath Care & Support cost per week?

Indicative weekly fees at Little Heath Care & Support: From £1,295/week. Confirm your assessed quote, including care and extras, with the home.

Does Little Heath Care & Support accept NHS or local authority funding?

Little Heath Care & Support accepts local authority funded residents. For NHS Continuing Healthcare eligibility, refer to NHS guidelines.

Is Little Heath Care & Support a nursing home or a residential care home?

Little Heath Care & Support 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 Little Heath Care & Support provide dementia care?

Little Heath Care & Support 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 Little Heath Care & Support have?

Little Heath Care & Support has 64 registered beds. The home provides nursing care.

What do care home reviews say about Little Heath Care & Support?

Explore family feedback alongside the inspection findings. The combined public feedback rating is 4.5 out of 5.

Are Little Heath Care & Support's reviews enough to make a decision?

Little Heath Care & Support'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 Little Heath Care & Support safe?

The published inspection Safety rating for Little Heath Care & Support is "Good". No enforcement actions are currently recorded.

Who operates Little Heath Care & Support?

Little Heath Care & Support is operated by BRUNELCARE (Company registration number: 00601847).

Has Little Heath Care & Support had enforcement actions?

There are no current enforcement actions recorded against Little Heath Care & Support in the inspection history.

What do public company records show about Little Heath Care & Support's provider?

Little Heath Care & Support'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 Little Heath Care & Support?

Ask Little Heath Care & Support 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 Little Heath Care & Support?

Before choosing Little Heath Care & Support, 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 Little Heath Care & Support's inspection rating improving or declining?

The inspection history suggests Little Heath Care & Support's inspection position is improving. The inspection record was reviewed on 6 July 2023.

What is Little Heath Care & Support's food hygiene rating?

Little Heath Care & Support currently has a food hygiene hygiene rating of 5 out of 5. The food hygiene record is dated 25 February 2026.

What questions should I ask when visiting Little Heath Care & Support?

When visiting Little Heath Care & Support, 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 Little Heath Care & Support?

Our visit checklist for Little Heath Care & Support 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
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