Care Homes in Bristol: compare residential care, nursing homes and dementia support
88% of homes here are rated Good or Outstanding. See which are financially stable and where families report the best experience — so you can visit with confidence.
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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 financial records found for 178 homes
184 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.
Public Financial Risk
Public company filing signals across company-backed care homes in Bristol
Based on public financial 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
184 homes
Alzheimer's support (98%)
Food hygiene
4.9/5
148 homes with FSA data
Financial resilience
54%
show no financial risk indicators
Specialist Care Coverage
184 (98%)
Alzheimer's
180 (96%)
Stroke Recovery
91 (49%)
Dementia
73 (39%)
Physical Disability
71 (38%)
Palliative / End of Life
65 (35%)
Learning Disability
Food Hygiene
148 of Bristol homes assessed
Financial Health
178 of 187 homes assessed
Show low public financial risk
Care Homes by Bristol Area
Care homes across Bristol's neighbourhoods, analysed and organised by location
Clifton
Georgian elegance with premium care homes overlooking the Avon Gorge
10 care homes available
Westbury-on-Trym
Historic village within Bristol with excellent residential care provision
11 care homes available
Redland
Leafy inner suburb with a good mix of care options and local shops
8 care homes available
Henleaze
Quiet residential area known for high-quality care and family-run homes
9 care homes available
Long Ashton
Semi-rural setting on Bristol's western fringe with spacious care homes
7 care homes available
Stoke Bishop
Affluent neighbourhood bordering the Downs with premium care options
6 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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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.
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
178 homes
7 beds are marked available across homes with current vacancy data.
Financial resilience
54% low risk
178 homes have usable company-risk data; 81 show medium, high or critical risk signals.
Postcode and neighbourhood coverage
Useful directory views
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 financial stability — to surface homes that are performing well 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.
Financial stability
15%Operational risk derived from Companies House filings — profit/loss trend, debt levels, and director changes. Financially stressed homes face higher closure and quality risk.
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 financial signals.
Firgrove House, Bristol
Cleeve Lodge Care Home, Bristol
Glebe House Care Home, Bristol
The Manor Cottage, Bristol
The Heathers Nursing Home, Bristol
Beech House Care Home, Bristol
Horfield Lodge, Bristol
Badminton Place, Bristol
Avon Valley Care Home, Bristol
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187 homes across Bristol — from BS10 to BS15. See which ones suit your family.