Bishopsmead Lodge

Vicarage Road, Bishopsworth, Bristol, BS13 8ES

01179359414

Care Type

Nursing Care

CQC rating published

18 August 2022

Provider

Harbour Healthcare (North) Ltd

Beds

51 beds

About Bishopsmead Lodge

Bishopsmead Lodge is a nursing home with 51 beds located on Vicarage Road in Bishopsworth, Bristol. The home is operated by Harbour Healthcare (North) Ltd and provides care for older people requiring nursing support. It is situated in the south west of Bristol, within the City of Bristol authority area.

The home received a Good rating from the Care Quality Commission following an inspection in August 2022. As a nursing facility, it offers medical care alongside residential support for its residents.

Specialist Care

Older people

5 Questions to Ask on Your Visit

When visiting Bishopsmead Lodge, consider asking...

1.How many qualified nurses are on duty overnight and at weekends?
2.How do you manage a resident's relationship with their GP and hospital team?
3.What is your approach when a resident's condition deteriorates quickly?
4.What additional charges apply beyond the weekly fee?
5.How do you approach end of life care and involve families in those decisions?

5 Things to Look For on Your Visit

When you visit Bishopsmead Lodge, look out for...

1.Is the nursing station visible and staffed, or hard to find?
2.Do staff respond promptly when a resident needs attention?
3.Are call bells answered quickly or left ringing?
4.Does the home feel calm or rushed and understaffed?
5.Are residents' medical records and care plans visible and up to date?

Could the NHS fund Bishopsmead Lodge'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