Beech House Care Home

11 Prowse Close, Thornbury, Bristol, BS35 1EG

01454412266

Care Type

Nursing Care

CQC rating published

28 December 2019

Provider

Bristol Care Homes Limited

Beds

55 beds

How this home compares nearby

Of 53 care homes for older people within 10 miles, none are rated higher by CQC, 11 are the same and 42 are lower.

36 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

OutstandingJan 2017
OutstandingDec 2019

Rated Outstanding at every inspection since 2017.

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

Costs and who runs this home

Run by Bristol Care Homes Limited, which runs 4 care homes in England: 2 rated Outstanding and 2 Good.

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 Beech House Care Home

Beech House is a 55-bed nursing care home located in Thornbury, South Gloucestershire. The home is run by Bristol Care Homes Limited and provides care for older people, those living with dementia, people with physical disabilities, and individuals with sensory impairments. The home received an Outstanding CQC rating following its most recent inspection in December 2019.

As a nursing care home, it offers on-site medical support and skilled nursing care alongside accommodation and personal support. The Thornbury location provides access to local amenities while remaining within commuting distance of Bristol. The home's size and range of specialisms means it caters to residents with varying levels of care needs and complexity.

Specialist Care

DementiaOlder peoplePhysical disabilitiesSensory impairments

5 Questions to Ask on Your Visit

When visiting Beech House Care Home, 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 Beech House Care Home, 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 Beech House 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