Best Care Homes in South Gloucestershire (2026)
83 care homes compared by CQC rating, type, beds, and specialisms.
Care Home Comparison Table
| Care Home | Rating | Type | Beds |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ash View House | Outstanding | Residential | 17 |
| Deerhurst Care Home | Outstanding | Nursing | 66 |
| Mayo House | Outstanding | Residential | 7 |
| The Grove Residential Home | Outstanding | Residential | 36 |
| Firgrove House | Outstanding | Residential | 20 |
| Cleeve Lodge Care Home | Outstanding | Residential | 33 |
| The Heathers Nursing Home | Outstanding | Nursing | 30 |
| The Manor Cottage | Outstanding | Residential | 27 |
| Beech House Care Home | Outstanding | Nursing | 55 |
| Glebe House Care Home | Outstanding | Nursing | 47 |
| Bridge House | Good | Residential | 16 |
| Kenver House Limited | Good | Residential | 30 |
| Windmill House | Good | Residential | 55 |
| Osbourne Court | Good | Residential | 58 |
| The Gables Residential Home Limited | Good | Residential | 20 |
| Beaufort House | Good | Residential | 28 |
| Little Heath Reablement & Support Centre | Good | Nursing | 24 |
| 2a Court Road | Good | Residential | 15 |
| 58 Crantock Drive | Good | Residential | 8 |
| Fairburn | Good | Nursing | 7 |
| 80-82 London Road | Good | Residential | 8 |
| 121 Watleys End Road | Good | Nursing | 14 |
| The Chestnuts | Good | Residential | 8 |
| Greengates | Good | Nursing | 15 |
| 25-27 Teewell Avenue | Good | Residential | 7 |
| Stanshawes Care Home | Good | Nursing | 48 |
| Edgemont View Nursing Home | Good | Nursing | 21 |
| Penleigh House | Good | Residential | 10 |
| The Manor House - Frenchay | Good | Residential | 23 |
| Kendall House | Good | Residential | 8 |
| Gracefields Nursing Home | Good | Nursing | 50 |
| Fairview Court Care Home | Good | Nursing | 81 |
| Badgers House Care Home | Good | Residential | 6 |
| Cherry Tree House | Good | Residential | 11 |
| Warmley House Care Home | Good | Nursing | 58 |
| Edgemont House | Good | Residential | 14 |
| Crossley House | Good | Residential | 17 |
| Pinecroft and Bristol Outreach | Good | Residential | 4 |
| Alexandra Way Residential Care Home | Good | Residential | 43 |
| Warmley Court | Good | Residential | 10 |
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Choosing a Care Home in South Gloucestershire
With 83 care homes in South Gloucestershire, families have 72 well-rated options to choose from. 4 homes currently require improvement — always check the latest CQC inspection report before visiting. The area has 28 nursing homes for people with complex medical needs, alongside 55 residential homes.
We recommend shortlisting 3–5 homes, visiting each in person, and using our choosing guide to compare them systematically. Pay attention to staffing levels, the atmosphere on the day, and how staff interact with residents. Understanding how care home fees are funded — including local authority support and NHS Continuing Healthcare — is also essential before making a decision.
South Gloucestershire care homes offer specialist support for residential care, dementia care, physical disability care, learning disability care and more. Use the links below to filter homes by care type.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many care homes are in South Gloucestershire?
South Gloucestershire has 83 CQC-registered care homes with a combined 2,522 beds across the area.
How many Outstanding care homes are in South Gloucestershire?
South Gloucestershire has 10 Outstanding-rated care homes and 62 Good-rated care homes. Outstanding is the highest possible CQC grade and means inspectors found exceptional, person-centred care.
What types of care are available in South Gloucestershire?
South Gloucestershire has 28 nursing care homes and 55 residential homes, including 44 specialising in dementia care. Other specialisms include residential care, dementia care, physical disability care.
What should I look for when choosing a care home in South Gloucestershire?
Start with the CQC rating — Outstanding and Good-rated homes have passed independent inspections. Then visit in person: speak with staff and current residents' families, ask about staffing levels, activities, and how they handle changing health needs. Our choosing guide walks you through each step.
How are care home fees funded in South Gloucestershire?
South Gloucestershire Council will carry out a care needs and financial assessment for those seeking local authority funding. Anyone with assets above £23,250 typically funds their own care. NHS Continuing Healthcare is available for complex medical needs. See our funding guide for full details.