Alexandra Way Residential Care Home

3 Alexandra Way, Thornbury, Gloucestershire, BS35 1LA

01454866172

Care Type

Residential Care

Inspection date

22 April 2021

Provider

South Gloucestershire Council

Beds

43 beds

How this home compares nearby

Of 49 care homes for older people within 10 miles, 12 are rated higher by CQC, 33 are the same and 4 are lower.

42 of these nearby homes have been inspected more recently than this one.

Based on CQC ratings, updated 22 October 2026. How we compare homes | See the nearby homes

Rating history

GoodMar 2016
GoodOct 2018

Rated Good at every inspection since 2016.

Source: CQC inspection reports. Contains CQC data licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.

Costs and who runs this home

This is the only care home South Gloucestershire Council runs in England.

Average care home fees in the South West: £1,170 a week for residential care and £1,472 for nursing care (2024-25 averages). Self-funders usually pay more. See our care home costs guide.

How to pay for a care home explains the council means test, what counts as capital and the funding you can ask to be assessed for.

About Alexandra Way Residential Care Home

Alexandra Way Residential Care Home brings a genuine sense of warmth and community to South Gloucestershire, offering residential care with a Good CQC rating that families can feel confident in. The team here takes real pride in creating a place where residents feel at home, supported by people who care deeply about the individuals in their charge. For families beginning the search for the right care home, Alexandra Way is well worth getting to know.

Alexandra Way provides accommodation and personal care for up to 43 people in single-storey accommodation. At inspection, 25 people were living in the home. The service had implemented clear Covid-19 safety procedures, including lateral flow testing for visitors, contact details collection for track and trace, and designated changing facilities where staff changed into clean uniforms at the start of each shift.

Visitors were guided via the most direct routes through the home. People continued to receive prompt medical attention when unwell, and relationships with health professionals remained strong. The vaccination programme for both residents and staff had been well received, with the registered manager providing support to staff members who had concerns about the vaccine.

Source: CQC inspection report, 7 May 2021

Specialist Care

Older peopleYounger adults

Fees and availability

We have not verified a current weekly fee for this home. Ask for a written quote based on the room and care needed, including any extra charges.

Check current vacancies, the admission assessment and visiting arrangements directly with the home.

Care and inspection details

Checked against the CQC register on 20 September 2026. This is a check of published information, not a visit to the home.

Registered service: Care home service without nursing
Registered capacity: 43 places — this is not a vacancy count
Registration checked: Registered · BS35 1LA

Registered care categories

Caring for adults over 65 yrs; Caring for adults under 65 yrs.

These describe the registration. The home must assess whether it can meet the individual person's needs and whether a place is available.

CQC ratings in more detail

Overall rating shown by CQC: Good.

Rating report published 31 October 2018. Latest inspection date recorded: 22 April 2021.

Safe: Good
Effective: Good
Caring: Good
Responsive: Good
Well-led: Good

Read Alexandra Way Residential Care Home's CQC record and reports.

Contains Care Quality Commission information under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Ratings and registration details can change after the date checked.

5 Questions to Ask on Your Visit

When visiting Alexandra Way Residential Care Home, consider asking...

1.What happens if my relative's care needs increase significantly -- will they have to move?
2.How do you handle concerns or complaints from families?
3.What does the monthly fee cover and what will cost extra?
4.How do you keep families informed about their relative's day-to-day wellbeing?
5.What happens if my relative is unhappy here?

5 Things to Look For on Your Visit

When you visit Alexandra Way Residential Care Home, look out for...

1.Do staff greet residents by name and stop to chat?
2.Are residents dressed, up and occupied, or sitting alone in front of a TV?
3.Does the home smell fresh and feel clean without being clinical?
4.Do residents look comfortable and at ease, or anxious and withdrawn?
5.Does the manager answer your questions openly or deflect?

Could the NHS fund Alexandra Way Residential Care Home's fees?

The average nursing home costs £1,535 per week. That's £79,820 a year. NHS Continuing Healthcare could cover all of it. No means test, no contribution from you.

Find out if the NHS could fund these fees