Residential care homes in Bristol
Compare residential care homes in Bristol using public CQC ratings, fee signals, review evidence and financial indicators for daily living support and personal care.
114
Residential care homes
25
CQC rated
25
Price or financial signal
Residential care homes decision signals in Bristol
Use these local residential care homes signals before comparing individual homes in Bristol. We only show sections where the underlying public data is strong enough to help a family compare homes.
Residential homes
114
114 matching homes in Bristol; the decision signals below use the currently visible listed homes.
CQC quality mix
100% Good+
25 visible listed homes have a current published CQC rating in this care-type set.
View evidenceWeekly fee range
£1,000-£1,700
28 visible fee signals are available; room type and assessed needs can change the final quote.
View evidenceProvider records
100% covered
25 visible listed homes have provider-record data; 3 have public-record questions to check.
View evidencePostcode clusters
4
Local postcode clusters have enough matching homes to support area-level comparison.
Starting shortlist
3 homes
A compact starting set is available for home-level comparison below.
Where Bristol looks stronger
What to verify before shortlisting
Postcode starting points
Strongest residential evidence matches in Bristol
These are not paid placements or ranked recommendations. They highlight residential homes with stronger public evidence for shortlisting.
CQC profile
Strongest CQC profile
The Manor Cottage
Outstanding
Published CQC rating is the lead signal here; still check the latest inspection detail before deciding.
Provider records
Provider records reviewed
Firgrove House
Records reviewed
This home combines reviewed provider-record data with usable quality evidence.
Review coverage
Strongest review coverage
Avon Valley Care Home
149 review signals
This home has deeper public feedback coverage for visit questions and shortlist checks.
Value range
Strongest value-range signal
The Grove Residential Home
from £1,200/week
This combines a visible lower weekly fee signal with usable public quality evidence.
Why this residential page is open
We only open residential pages where the city has enough non-nursing residential inventory and enough public evidence to avoid a thin page. Bristol passes the current gate.
114 residential care homes
25 CQC-rated homes
25 price or provider-record signals
25 homes available for comparison
Usable parent city guide
No broken home detail links
RCH Score methodology
How we rank care homes in Bristol
Score 0–10 · updated monthly
CQC inspections can be 2–4 years old. Our RCH Score combines the official inspection result with live signals — real reviews, quality trajectory, and provider-record context — to surface homes that are worth a closer look today, not just at the last inspection.
CQC inspection rating
40%The official Care Quality Commission rating — Outstanding, Good, Requires Improvement, or Inadequate. The primary quality signal, but can be up to 4 years old.
Online reviews
30%Average star rating from verified public reviews across the web, weighted by volume. Reflects the day-to-day experience of residents and families. Only counted when 10+ reviews exist.
CQC trend
15%Whether the home's rating has been improving, stable, or declining across its last three inspections. An improving trajectory can offset an older rating.
Provider records
15%Dated public provider records, where available. We show useful questions and information gaps, not a credit rating or prediction.
Rankings are calculated from public data only. We do not accept referral fees or paid placements from care homes.
The RCH Score is a decision-support tool, not a definitive ranking. Always visit a home in person and ask for the latest CQC inspection report before making a decision.
When one Bristol home stands out, verify it properly
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Full care home dataset for Bristol (25)
Use the full dataset when you want to browse every analysed home in Bristol. If you want the strongest starting point first, review the ranked homes and market analysis above.
Cleeve Lodge Care Home, Bristol
Provider public records
1 point worth clarifying
Useful before a visit
A public-record point is worth asking about.
Ask this: What working-capital and continuity arrangements support the home if short-term costs rise?
+ 4 more public-record points in Care Home Check
See evidence in Care Home Check
The Manor Cottage, Bristol
Provider public records
Records reviewed
Useful before a visit
No material provider-record points found in the records reviewed.
Ask this: Can you explain the provider’s current trading position and financial support arrangements?
+ 4 more public-record points in Care Home Check
See evidence in Care Home Check
50 Vassall Road, Bristol
Small, intimate home
Provider public records
Records reviewed
Useful before a visit
No material provider-record points found in the records reviewed.
Ask this: Can you explain the provider’s current trading position and financial support arrangements?
+ 4 more public-record points in Care Home Check
See evidence in Care Home Check
The Manor House - Frenchay, Bristol
Specialist dementia care
Provider public records
1 point worth clarifying
Useful before a visit
A public-record point is worth asking about.
Ask this: Who is currently accountable for provider-level decisions, and has local management changed?
+ 3 more public-record points in Care Home Check
See evidence in Care Home Check
Beck House, Bristol
Specialist dementia care
Provider public records
1 point worth clarifying
Useful before a visit
A public-record point is worth asking about.
Ask this: Who is currently accountable for provider-level decisions, and has local management changed?
+ 3 more public-record points in Care Home Check
See evidence in Care Home Check
Court View, Bristol
Small, intimate home
Provider public records
Records reviewed
Useful before a visit
No material provider-record points found in the records reviewed.
Ask this: Can you explain the provider’s current trading position and financial support arrangements?
+ 4 more public-record points in Care Home Check
See evidence in Care Home Check
Emerson House, Bristol
Small, intimate home
Provider public records
1 point worth clarifying
Useful before a visit
A public-record point is worth asking about.
Ask this: What working-capital and continuity arrangements support the home if short-term costs rise?
+ 4 more public-record points in Care Home Check
See evidence in Care Home Check
Gordena Care Home, Bristol
Specialist dementia care
Provider public records
Records reviewed
Useful before a visit
No material provider-record points found in the records reviewed.
Ask this: Can you explain the provider’s current trading position and financial support arrangements?
+ 3 more public-record points in Care Home Check
See evidence in Care Home Check
Gwendoline House, Bristol
Specialist dementia care
Provider public records
Records reviewed
Useful before a visit
No material provider-record points found in the records reviewed.
Ask this: Can you explain the provider’s current trading position and financial support arrangements?
+ 3 more public-record points in Care Home Check
See evidence in Care Home Check
Overndale House, Bristol
Small, intimate home
Provider public records
Records reviewed
Useful before a visit
No material provider-record points found in the records reviewed.
Ask this: Can you confirm fees, deposits and notice periods in writing?
+ 3 more public-record points in Care Home Check
See evidence in Care Home Check
Park Farm House, Bristol
Specialist dementia care
Provider public records
1 point worth clarifying
Useful before a visit
A public-record point is worth asking about.
Ask this: Can you explain this public-record point for this home?
+ 1 more public-record point in Care Home Check
See evidence in Care Home Check
The Elms, Bristol
Specialist dementia care
Provider public records
Records reviewed
Useful before a visit
No material provider-record points found in the records reviewed.
Ask this: Can you confirm fees, deposits and notice periods in writing?
+ 3 more public-record points in Care Home Check
See evidence in Care Home Check
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Specialist dementia care
Provider public records
Records reviewed
Useful before a visit
No material provider-record points found in the records reviewed.
Ask this: Can you confirm fees, deposits and notice periods in writing?
+ 3 more public-record points in Care Home Check
See evidence in Care Home Check
Whitelodge Care Home, Bristol
Specialist dementia care
Provider public records
1 point worth clarifying
Useful before a visit
A public-record point is worth asking about.
Ask this: Can you explain the provider-level security arrangement for this home?
+ 3 more public-record points in Care Home Check
See evidence in Care Home Check
16 Cleeve Hill, Bristol
Small, intimate home
Provider public records
Records reviewed
Useful before a visit
No material provider-record points found in the records reviewed.
Ask this: Can you explain the provider’s current trading position and financial support arrangements?
+ 4 more public-record points in Care Home Check
See evidence in Care Home Check
25-27 Teewell Avenue, Bristol
Small, intimate home
Provider public records
Records reviewed
Useful before a visit
No material provider-record points found in the records reviewed.
Ask this: Can you explain the provider’s current trading position and financial support arrangements?
+ 4 more public-record points in Care Home Check
See evidence in Care Home Check
Acorn, Bristol
Small, intimate home
Provider public records
Records reviewed
Useful before a visit
No material provider-record points found in the records reviewed.
Ask this: Can you explain the provider’s current trading position and financial support arrangements?
+ 3 more public-record points in Care Home Check
See evidence in Care Home Check
Charnhill Crescent, Bristol
Small, intimate home
Provider public records
Records reviewed
Useful before a visit
No material provider-record points found in the records reviewed.
Ask this: Can you explain the provider’s current trading position and financial support arrangements?
+ 4 more public-record points in Care Home Check
See evidence in Care Home Check
Hillcrest Care Home, Bristol
Specialist dementia care
Provider public records
Records reviewed
Useful before a visit
No material provider-record points found in the records reviewed.
Ask this: Can you explain the provider’s current trading position and financial support arrangements?
+ 3 more public-record points in Care Home Check
See evidence in Care Home Check
Manor Community Care Home, Bristol
Small, intimate home
Provider public records
Records reviewed
Useful before a visit
No material provider-record points found in the records reviewed.
Ask this: Can you confirm fees, deposits and notice periods in writing?
+ 3 more public-record points in Care Home Check
See evidence in Care Home Check
Penleigh House, Bristol
Small, intimate home
Provider public records
Records reviewed
Useful before a visit
No material provider-record points found in the records reviewed.
Ask this: Can you explain the provider’s current trading position and financial support arrangements?
+ 2 more public-record points in Care Home Check
See evidence in Care Home Check
Rosemary Residential Care Home, Bristol
Small, intimate home
Provider public records
Records reviewed
Useful before a visit
No material provider-record points found in the records reviewed.
Ask this: Can you confirm fees, deposits and notice periods in writing?
+ 3 more public-record points in Care Home Check
See evidence in Care Home Check
St Mary's Residential Care Home, Bristol
Small, intimate home
Provider public records
Records reviewed
Useful before a visit
No material provider-record points found in the records reviewed.
Ask this: Can you confirm fees, deposits and notice periods in writing?
+ 3 more public-record points in Care Home Check
See evidence in Care Home Check
Frenchay House, Bristol
Provider public records
Records reviewed
Useful before a visit
No material provider-record points found in the records reviewed.
Ask this: Can you confirm fees, deposits and notice periods in writing?
+ 2 more public-record points in Care Home Check
See evidence in Care Home Check
Edgecumbe Lodge Care Home, Bristol
Specialist dementia care
Provider public records
1 point worth clarifying
Useful before a visit
A public-record point is worth asking about.
Ask this: Can you explain this public-record point for this home?
+ 4 more public-record points in Care Home Check
See evidence in Care Home Check
Residential care questions in Bristol
How do I compare residential care homes in Bristol?
Start with homes that provide care home places without a registered nursing flag, then compare CQC ratings, inspection freshness, fees, review evidence and financial indicators before arranging visits.
How are residential care homes different from nursing homes in Bristol?
Residential care homes usually focus on accommodation, daily living support and personal care. Nursing homes add registered nursing care, so families should verify whether the person's health needs require nursing before shortlisting.
Does RightCareHome rank residential care homes in Bristol by sponsorship?
No. RightCareHome is funded by families, not care homes. The page uses public evidence such as CQC ratings, costs, review signals and provider records rather than paid placement.
Choose the right next step for care in Bristol
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