The Garden House
The Garden House is a nursing home in Bristol with Good CQC rating and Dementia support. The main areas to verify are isolated negative end-of-life experience and Inspection is over two years old. This page helps you decide whether it is worth visiting now or worth verifying more deeply first.
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Should this home stay on your shortlist?
The Garden House may still be worth shortlisting, but not on the public picture alone.
Why shortlist
- Good CQC rating
- Dementia support
- Vacancies published
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- isolated negative end-of-life experience
- Inspection is over two years old
- Limited financial record
Best fit if you need
- Dementia support
- Nursing care
- 24/7 nurse cover
Quality
Rated Good · last inspected over two years ago
Costs
From £5,218 / month (estimate)
Availability
Vacancies currently available
Location
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About The Garden House
The Garden House is a care home with nursing in Bristol, South West, operated by The Council of St Monica Trust since 2011. The home has 102 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
Can this home safely meet your care needs?
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Care Capabilities
Service Types
What type of care is provided
Specialisms
Specialist experience with
Conditions
Can support people living with
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Behavioural Support
Trained to help with
Additional Conditions & Support
Additional support for
Care Fit at a Glance
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Likely a good fit if you need
- Dementia support
- Nursing care
- 24/7 nurse cover
- Wheelchair access
- Secure garden/area
- Palliative or end-of-life support
Important questions before deciding
- 1How do you tailor care plans in the first 2 weeks after move-in?
- 2How often are families updated, and who is the main contact?
Staffing
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Nursing Procedures
Medication Support
Daily Life
Will daily life feel comfortable and meaningful?
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Activities & Social Life
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5 activities listed
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Dining & Nutrition
3 dining services listed
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Dining Services
Dietary Options
Facilities & Features
5 feature groups available
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Accessibility
Rooms
Safety & Security
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Lifestyle & Amenities
Medical & Therapy
Safety & Quality
The Garden House: CQC Rating & Safety
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Quality Snapshot
Current inspection ratings and how they compare to previous assessments.
Inspection Ratings by Category
Financial Health
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Costs & Funding
The Garden House: Weekly Fees & Funding Options
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Costs & Funding
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.
How care at this home can be funded
You pay the full fee directly if assessable capital exceeds £23,250. Between £14,250 and £23,250, tariff income applies.
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
The Garden House Reviews — What Families Say
Focus on repeated patterns that indicate strengths and the questions worth asking on your visit.
Family Feviews
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Location & Practical
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
Accessibility
- Wheelchair accessible parking
- Wheelchair accessible entrance
Location & Neighbourhood
Only on RightCareHomeCote Lane, Westbury-on-Trym, Bristol, BS9 3TW
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Nearest green space
427m away
Local amenities
4/10
Next Steps
What should you do before making a final decision?
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Common Questions About The Garden House
Visit Checklist
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Questions this page raises about The Garden House
- 1Ask about staff continuity and turnover rates.
- 2What has changed since the last inspection, and what would look different if the home were inspected again now?
- 3Observe how staff interact with residents, especially those with complex needs.
- 4Check how quickly staff respond to call bells or requests.
Is the latest inspection report visible in reception?
Confirms transparency on current quality.
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.
May we speak with a current resident family member?
Gives an independent perspective before deciding.
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This home may still be worth shortlisting, but not on the public picture alone. The main areas to clarify are isolated negative end-of-life experience, Inspection is over two years old, and Limited financial record. Care Home Check gives you a more complete view of inspection context, finance, review patterns, staffing signals and home-specific questions before you decide.
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What this page cannot tell you
You have seen the public picture. Care Home Check explains what sits behind it: whether the company looks stable, what review patterns really suggest, and which questions this specific home gives you reason to ask.
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
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
What Care Home Check explains
Is this home financially sound?
We trace the operating company, accounts, and borrowing behind the home — the signals that can hint at pressure long before families feel it on the ground.
See whether the records suggest stability or pressure.
What do review patterns actually suggest?
We analyse family and staff feedback across platforms to surface repeated themes, contradictions, and concerns that a few snippets or star ratings will miss.
Understand the pattern, not just the average.
What should you ask on your visit?
Based on everything we find — inspections, reviews, finances, staffing — we write questions specific to this home, so your visit leads to real answers.
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