Care Homes in Bristol: compare residential care, nursing homes and dementia support
89% of homes here are rated Good or Outstanding. See provider-record context and where families report the best experience — so you can visit with clearer questions.
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What the Bristol care market looks like before you shortlist
A compact view of the local supply, CQC quality, costs, care types and provider-record coverage before the full directory list.
Homes analysed
187
Open care home records currently covered in Bristol.
CQC quality mix
88% Good+
16 Outstanding, 140 Good, 20 Requires Improvement and 1 Inadequate homes.
View evidenceWeekly cost range
£1,417 residential
£1,444 nursing average; compare home-level fees before shortlisting.
View evidenceProvider-record coverage
95% covered
178 homes have provider-record data; 81 have public-record questions to check.
View evidenceCare type split
121 residential
71 nursing homes and 91 dementia-care signals in the city evidence set.
Strongest local area
BS10
12 homes, 100% Good+, £1,748/week average.
View evidenceUse these signals to decide where to look first; always verify current fees, availability and care suitability with the individual home before committing.
Bristol Care Home Market
Key figures for the local care home market, drawn from regulatory, financial, and food safety data
Above the national average — most families here have strong options
Higher than the national median — our Care Home Cost Calculator shows the council top-up risk
What the local care home market looks like in Bristol
Across Bristol and surrounding areas
Higher than the national median — our Care Home Cost Calculator shows the council top-up risk
Homes trending upward based on recent official inspections
Based on public provider records found for 178 homes
182 homes currently lack a registered manager
Official Rating Breakdown
CQC Quality by Domain
Average scores across Bristol care homes
Bristol homes rate strongest on Responsive and weakest on Safe.
Inspection Freshness
How recently homes were inspected by the national regulator
95% of homes have ratings over 3 years old. Our reports verify against multiple data sources to give you a more current picture.
Provider Record Questions
Public company-record signals across company-backed care homes in Bristol. These are prompts to check, not financial ratings.
Based on public provider records · 178 homes analysed
Bristol Market Analysis 2025
Projected increase in over-65s by 2033.
Homes rated 'Good' or 'Outstanding' by CQC.
High demand, especially for nursing care.
Care Standards in Bristol
Specialist care coverage and food safety ratings across 187 homes
Overall quality
88%
Good or Outstanding
Largest specialist signal
182 homes
Alzheimer's support (98%)
Food hygiene
4.9/5
146 homes with FSA data
Provider records
95%
have provider-record data
Specialist Care Coverage
182 (98%)
Alzheimer's
178 (96%)
Stroke Recovery
91 (49%)
Dementia
73 (39%)
Physical Disability
71 (38%)
Palliative / End of Life
63 (34%)
Learning Disability
Food Hygiene
146 of Bristol homes assessed
Provider Records
178 of 187 homes with public records
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Care Homes by Bristol Area
Care homes across Bristol's neighbourhoods, analysed and organised by location
Bristol 012
Bristol 012 is a mid-market Bristol postcode district with 29 listed homes, including 4 nursing homes and a strong Good/Outstanding rating mix.
29 care homes available
BS15
BS15 is a mid-market Bristol postcode district with 18 listed homes, including 6 nursing homes and a strong Good/Outstanding rating mix.
18 care homes available
BS5
BS5 is a mid-market Bristol postcode district with 14 listed homes, including 5 nursing homes and a broadly positive CQC mix.
14 care homes available
BS10
BS10 is a higher-cost Bristol postcode district with 12 listed homes, including 4 nursing homes and a strong Good/Outstanding rating mix.
12 care homes available
BS30
BS30 is a mid-market Bristol postcode district with 11 listed homes, including 4 nursing homes and a broadly positive CQC mix.
11 care homes available
Bristol 009
Bristol 009 is a mid-market Bristol postcode district with 10 listed homes, including 6 nursing homes and a strong Good/Outstanding rating mix.
10 care homes available
All 187 Homes Analysed
Every care home in our Bristol database has been checked against CQC records, with current inspection reports and pricing information.
Why families in Bristol use RightCareHome
Why this is more useful than a directory when the decision is serious
Without independent analysis
- 187 homes to compare manually
- Outdated directory data from years ago
- Commission-driven recommendations
- Hidden quality and safety issues
With RightCareHome
- A clearer view of where quality, cost and risk differ before you check any one home
- Independent scoring built from regulatory, review and financial evidence
- 100% independent, zero commissions
- A better starting point before you verify or compare specific homes
Frequently Asked Questions About Care Homes in Bristol
Practical answers based on available local data and typical family concerns.
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Get a shortlist for BristolBased on official inspections, company accounts, and food hygiene records. Source update timings vary across inspection, pricing, and public records.
See Bristol inside the wider county market
Compare the city view with county-wide supply, pricing, quality and specialist care signals before narrowing your shortlist.
More Care Homes Near Bristol
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Care type, cost and postcode signals in Bristol
Use these local signals to compare nursing, residential and dementia care in Bristol, then narrow the directory to the homes that best match your family's needs.
Nursing homes in Bristol
Clinical nursing care is listed across 71 homes in Bristol.
Residential care homes in Bristol
Residential care is the broadest local comparison set, with 121 homes tracked.
Dementia care in Bristol
91 homes publish specialist dementia care signals in Bristol.
Where Bristol looks strongest
Strong CQC mix
88% Good+
177 rated homes are covered, including 16 Outstanding and 140 Good homes.
Care-type depth
121 residential · 71 nursing
91 homes also publish dementia care signals in the current Bristol dataset.
Care-type fee split
£1,417 / £1,444
Residential and nursing averages are available separately, so families can compare care-type cost differences before shortlisting.
Provider-record coverage
95% covered
178 homes have provider-record data; 81 have public-record questions to check.
Local evidence summary
CQC quality mix
88% Good+
16 Outstanding, 140 Good, 20 Requires Improvement, and 1 Inadequate homes in the current CQC mix.
Inspection freshness
0% recent
Average latest inspection age is 67 months, so older CQC results need extra checking.
Care home costs
£1,426/week
Residential averages £1,417/week; nursing averages £1,444/week.
Vacancy signal
176 homes
7 beds are marked available across homes with current vacancy data.
Provider records
95% checked
178 homes have provider-record data; 81 have public-record questions to check.
Strongest neighbourhood signals
Postcode and neighbourhood coverage
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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.
Bristol homes that look strongest on current public evidence
Not a sponsored listing. These homes rise to the top on current CQC, review, trend and provider-record signals.
Cleeve Lodge Care Home, Bristol
Firgrove House, Bristol
Horfield Lodge, Bristol
Beech House Care Home, Bristol
Glebe House Care Home, Bristol
John Wills House, Bristol
The Grove Residential Home, Bristol
The Heathers Nursing Home, Bristol
The Manor Cottage, Bristol
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185 homes across Bristol — from BS10 to BS15. See which ones suit your family.