Arlington Grove

Woodside Drive, Almondsbury, Bristol, BS32 4AG

01179682097

Care Type

Nursing Care

CQC rating published

Not available

Provider

Barker Care Limited

Beds

64 beds

Costs and who runs this home

Run by Barker Care Limited, which runs 9 care homes in England: 6 rated Good, 1 Requires Improvement and 2 not yet rated.

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.

NHS-funded Nursing Care pays £267.68 a week to the home towards registered nursing care for eligible residents (2026/27). A quoted fee may already exclude it.
This home lists dementia care, which usually costs more than standard residential care. See dementia care home costs. NHS Continuing Healthcare may apply where someone's needs are primarily health needs.
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 Arlington Grove

Arlington Grove is a nursing care home operated by Barker Care Limited, located on Woodside Drive in Almondsbury, near Bristol. The home provides care for 64 residents across three main service areas: older people, younger adults, and those with dementia. As a nursing facility, it offers medical support alongside personal care.

The home is situated in South Gloucestershire, providing access to local services and amenities in the Almondsbury area. The facility has not yet received a CQC inspection rating. For detailed information about current staffing levels, facilities, activities, and admission requirements, contact the home directly or visit the provider's website.

Specialist Care

DementiaOlder peopleYounger adults

5 Questions to Ask on Your Visit

When visiting Arlington Grove, consider asking...

1.What specific dementia training do staff receive and how recently?
2.How do you support a resident who becomes distressed or confused?
3.How does the home keep a record of a resident's life history and personal preferences?
4.How do you involve families as dementia progresses and communication becomes harder?
5.What happens when a resident's dementia reaches an advanced stage?

5 Things to Look For on Your Visit

When you visit Arlington Grove, look out for...

1.Is the environment calm, uncluttered and easy to navigate?
2.Do staff speak to residents with patience and dignity, even if they repeat themselves?
3.Are there memory cues around the home -- photos, familiar objects, clear signage?
4.Do residents seem settled and safe, or agitated and unsupervised?
5.Is there meaningful activity happening, or are residents just sitting quietly with nothing to do?

Could the NHS fund Arlington Grove'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