What is the CQC rating for Stanshawes Care Home?

Stanshawes Care Home is rated Good by the Care Quality Commission (CQC), England's independent regulator of health and social care. The most recent inspection was on 6 September 2023. Source: CQC inspection report (https://www.cqc.org.uk/location/1-12035503872).

How much does Stanshawes Care Home cost per week?

Weekly fees at Stanshawes Care Home start from £1,200. Costs may vary depending on the level of care required.

Does Stanshawes Care Home accept NHS or local authority funding?

Stanshawes Care Home accepts local authority funded residents. For NHS Continuing Healthcare eligibility, refer to NHS guidelines (https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/social-care-and-support-guide/money-work-and-benefits/nhs-continuing-healthcare/).

Does Stanshawes Care Home provide dementia care?

Stanshawes Care Home specialises in dementia care. This includes Alzheimer's disease support. The home is CQC-registered for this specialism (https://www.cqc.org.uk/location/1-12035503872).

How many beds does Stanshawes Care Home have?

Stanshawes Care Home has 48 registered beds. The home provides nursing care. Source: CQC registration data (https://www.cqc.org.uk/location/1-12035503872).

What do residents say about Stanshawes Care Home?

Stanshawes Care Home has a 4.8 out of 5 rating based on 5 independent reviews.

Is Stanshawes Care Home safe?

Stanshawes Care Home is rated "Good" for Safety by the Care Quality Commission (CQC). No enforcement actions are currently recorded. Source: CQC inspection report (https://www.cqc.org.uk/location/1-12035503872).

Who owns Stanshawes Care Home?

Stanshawes Care Home is operated by WELFORD HEALTHCARE STH LIMITED (Companies House number: 13693721). Ownership type: independent.

Has Stanshawes Care Home had enforcement actions?

There are no current enforcement actions recorded against Stanshawes Care Home by the CQC. Source: CQC registration data (https://www.cqc.org.uk/location/1-12035503872).

Stanshawes Care Home

Stanshawes Care Home is a nursing home in Bristol with Good CQC rating and Low public financial risk. The main areas to verify are Inspection is over two years old. This page helps you decide whether it is worth visiting now or worth verifying more deeply first.

Rated: GoodNursing Home · 48 beds

4.8Public review patterns across multiple sources

Inspection is over two years oldLow public financial riskThin public review coverageDementia supportVacancies published

Page refreshed June 2026 · inspection, finance, and review sources update on different schedules

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by Welford Healthcare STH LimitedPart of -

Registered Mar 2022

Beds48

TypeNursing Home

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Local AuthoritySouth Gloucestershire

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Should this home stay on your shortlist?

Stanshawes Care Home may still be worth shortlisting, but not on the public picture alone.

Why shortlist

Good CQC rating
Low public financial risk
Dementia support

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Inspection is over two years old
Clarify overnight clinical cover
Thin public review coverage

Best fit if you need

Dementia support
Nursing care
Palliative support

Quality

Rated Good · last inspected over two years ago

Costs

From £5,218 / month (estimate)

Availability

Vacancies currently available

Location

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Financial Watchlist

Low public financial risk in the latest company records

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About Stanshawes Care Home

Stanshawes Care Home is a care home with nursing in Bristol, South West, operated by Welford Healthcare STH Limited since 2022. The home has 48 beds and is rated Good by the national care regulator. The home specialises in dementia care, including support for Alzheimer's, vascular dementia, Lewy body dementia. Qualified nursing staff are on-site 24 hours.

Care & Medical

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Care Capabilities

Service Types

What type of care is provided

Nursing Home

Specialisms

Specialist experience with

Dementia

Physical Disability

Sight or hearing impairment

Adults 65+

Conditions

Can support people living with

Alzheimer's

Vascular Dementia

Lewy Body Dementia

Frontotemporal Dementia

Stroke

Multiple Sclerosis

Palliative Care

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Behavioural Support

Trained to help with

Wandering and leaving the building

Aggression or challenging behaviour

Agitation and restlessness

Evening confusion (sundowning)

Exit-Seeking

Behavioural Support

Trained to help with

Wandering and leaving the building

Aggression or challenging behaviour

Agitation and restlessness

Evening confusion (sundowning)

Exit-Seeking

Understanding dementia care: what to look for→Nursing vs residential care: what's the difference→Understanding palliative and end-of-life care→Care home funding: NHS, council, and self-funding explained→

Care Fit at a Glance

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How well this home matches common care needs — based on registration data and services offered.

Likely a good fit if you need

Dementia support
Nursing care
Palliative or end-of-life support

Important questions before deciding

1How do you support residents who wander or become distressed?
2Who provides overnight clinical cover when needs escalate?
3How do you tailor care plans in the first 2 weeks after move-in?

Daily Life

Will daily life feel comfortable and meaningful?

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Dining & Nutrition

Nutrition details available

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Dietary Options

Diabetic

Low Sodium

Low Fat

Vegetarian

Vegan

5/5

Food Hygiene Rating(inspected November 2025)

Hygiene:5/5

Structural:5/5

Management:5/5

Facilities & Features

Headline signal shown, deeper context available in the report

Detailed facilities data for this home is still being verified. You can request a full facilities checklist in your shortlist report.

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Safety & Quality

Stanshawes Care Home: CQC Rating & Safety

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Quality Snapshot

Source: Official inspections · Last inspected over two years ago

Current inspection ratings and how they compare to previous assessments.

→ Stable trend

Good for 2 years

Inspection Ratings by Category

Safe— Are people protected from harm?

Good

Effective— Does care achieve good outcomes?

Good

Caring— Are staff kind and respectful?

Good

Responsive— Does care meet individual needs?

Good

Well-Led— Is the home well managed?

Good

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Last Inspection

Last inspected over two years ago

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Registered Manager

No manager registered

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Financial Health

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Source: Public financial records

Based on accounts filed Apr 2025

Financial Watchlist

Low Public Financial Risk

Public financial records found

Company status: Active

Latest accounts filed Apr 2025

Trading since 2021 (4 years)

Below area average

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Costs & Funding

Stanshawes Care Home: Weekly Fees & Funding Options

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Costs & Funding

Source: Registration records

Estimated fees and funding options based on registration records and regional benchmarks.

Typical monthly cost (estimate)

≈ £5,218 per month

From £1,200 per week

Estimate based on 52 weeks / 12 months.

You may pay less if council or NHS-funded care applies.

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How this compares to the area benchmark

Band A·Excellent Value

Council benchmark for this area: £1,488/wk

This home is priced at or below the council rate for this area.

How care at this home can be funded

Local Authority

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

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Costs & Funding

Source: Registration records

Estimated fees and funding options based on registration records and regional benchmarks.

Typical monthly cost (estimate)

≈ £5,218 per month

From £1,200 per week

Estimate based on 52 weeks / 12 months.

You may pay less if council or NHS-funded care applies.

Check funding routes →

How this compares to the area benchmark

Band A·Excellent Value

Council benchmark for this area: £1,488/wk

This home is priced at or below the council rate for this area.

How care at this home can be funded

Local Authority

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

Not sure how you'd pay for care?

This home accepts council and NHS funding. Our Funding Guide gives a screening indication for NHS-funded care, council support and Deferred Payment Agreements.

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Family Feviews

Stanshawes Care Home Reviews — What Families Say

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What Families Say

We read every public review families have left about this home — across Google, care directories, and independent platforms — to find the patterns a star rating cannot show.

Based on early family feedback — we recommend confirming these patterns on your visit.

4.8

Based on early family feedback — we recommend confirming these patterns on your visit

POSITIVE

Coverage: High

What Families Say

Families consistently mention strong day-to-day support, with a few practical points worth checking on your visit.

Staff Feedback

Positive

Staff mentioned in 4reviews — Families consistently praise the caring and attentive staff

How Families Rate This Home

Based on 617 detailed ratings across 11 aspects

Value for Money

4.11

Value for Money

4.1113 concerns

Food & Drink

4.30

Food & Drink

4.3010 concerns

Rooms

4.30

Rooms

4.307 concerns

Facilities

4.37

Facilities

4.376 concerns

Management

4.40

Management

4.407 concerns

Activities

4.45

Activities

4.455 concerns

Cleanliness

4.50

Cleanliness

4.505 concerns

Safety

4.54

Safety

4.54

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Families value most

Most frequent family priorities:

genuine kindness and empathy from staff (Medium impact · 28 mentions)
clear and regular family communication (Medium impact · 15 mentions)
personalised attention to residents' needs (Medium impact · 18 mentions)
clean, homely environment (Medium impact · 17 mentions)

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personalised attention to residents' needs (Medium impact · 18 mentions)
clean, homely environment (Medium impact · 17 mentions)

Questions to ask on your visit

Ask about staff levels at different times of day and week.
Check how individual care plans are updated and communicated to families.
Look at rooms for signs of recent refurbishment and comfort.

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Look at rooms for signs of recent refurbishment and comfort.

Signals to review before deciding

Potential risk signals to validate during your visit:

occasional staff shortages (3 mentions)
Medium priority
food quality and variety concerns (4 mentions)
Medium priority
rooms needing refurbishment (2 mentions)
Medium priority
inconsistent attention to personal care details (2 mentions)
Medium priority

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rooms needing refurbishment (2 mentions)
Medium priority
inconsistent attention to personal care details (2 mentions)
Medium priority

What Families Are Saying

“The staff went above and beyond to make Mum feel welcome and safe.”

— Family member

“We get regular updates from the home and we are warmly welcomed when we visit.”

— Family member

Rating Trends Over Time

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Who this home may suit

Older adults needing nursing care in a friendly, supportive setting.
Residents who value regular activities and social engagement.
Families seeking clear communication and involvement in care decisions.

Decision gaps before shortlisting

How are staff shortages managed during busy periods?
Staffing affects response times and quality of care, especially for higher-needs residents.
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What is the process for updating care plans?
Regular reviews ensure care remains tailored as needs change.
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How are food preferences and dietary needs accommodated?
Food quality impacts health and satisfaction, especially for those with specific needs.
Discuss menu flexibility and feedback processes with the kitchen team.

Most-mentioned positives

Common positive phrases seen across family feedback:

friendly and caring staff · 29 mentions

welcoming atmosphere · 16 mentions

regular updates to families · 13 mentions

varied activities programme · 13 mentions

clean and comfortable rooms · 12 mentions

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clean and comfortable rooms · 12 mentions

Signals to check on visit

Repeated concern phrases and risk checks:

occasional staff shortages · 3 mentions

food quality and variety concerns · 4 mentions

rooms needing refurbishment · 2 mentions

inconsistent attention to personal care details · 2 mentions

In families' own words

“The staff went above and beyond to make Mum feel welcome and safe.”
Family review

“We get regular updates from the home and we are warmly welcomed when we visit.”
Family review

Staff perspective

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Family Feviews

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Location & Practical

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

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Practical Information

Accessibility

Wheelchair accessible parking
Wheelchair accessible seating
Wheelchair accessible entrance
Wheelchair accessible restroom

Contact & Directions

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Location & Neighbourhood

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11 Stanshawes Drive, Yate, Bristol, BS37 4ET

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Nearby Amenities

Nearest Pharmacy

500m

Bus Stops (500m)

10 stops

Nearest Train Station

900m

Neighbourhood

Overall Neighbourhood Score

71/100

Nearest green space

211m away

Transport access

8/10

Local amenities

8/10

Next Steps

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Questions this page raises about Stanshawes Care Home

1Have you noticed more consistent kindness and support from staff recently?
2What has changed since the last inspection, and what would look different if the home were inspected again now?
3Who provides overnight clinical cover if needs escalate?
4Has the menu changed or improved in the past year?

Is the latest inspection report visible in reception?
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What are staffing levels on day and night shifts?
Shows whether support is consistent around the clock.
How are families updated when needs change?
Communication is usually a top concern for relatives.
Can we see an example care plan review timeline?
Helps confirm how quickly the team adapts care.
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What this page cannot tell you

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Public warning signs are already visible

We can already see early warning signals in public data. The full report shows whether they are isolated issues or part of a wider pattern across finances, reviews, and operations.

What public data can confirm

Current CQC status: Good
Published weekly fee range
Public review pattern across available sources
Public financial risk signals from company records

What only a visit can reveal

Whether the public inspection picture is still fully up to date
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

What you can already see on this page

Inspection

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