Bridge House

31 Rectory Road, Frampton Cotterell, Bristol, BS36 2BN

01454772888

Care Type

Residential Care

Inspection date

25 November 2020

Provider

Bridge House (Residential Home) Limited

Beds

16 beds

How this home compares nearby

Of 33 care homes for older people within 5 miles, 7 are rated higher by CQC, 25 are the same and 1 is lower.

28 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

GoodJun 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 Bridge House (Residential Home) Limited 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 Bridge House

Bridge House is a residential care home in South Gloucestershire, providing personal care support. Further details from the Care Quality Commission's most recent inspection are set out below.

Bridge House accommodates up to 16 people and provides personal care support. The home has implemented robust infection control procedures, with cleaning schedules increased to ensure high-touch surfaces are regularly sanitised and maintained to high hygiene standards. Staff wear appropriate personal protective equipment with adequate supplies available, and all staff have received training in infection prevention and control measures.

A dedicated donning and doffing area near the entrance contains hand-washing facilities and clinical waste bins to support safe practices. Systems are in place to prevent visitors from catching and spreading infections, with information about COVID-19 displayed throughout the home.

Source: CQC inspection report, 9 December 2020

Specialist Care

Older people

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: 16 places — this is not a vacancy count
Registration checked: Registered · BS36 2BN

Registered care categories

Caring for adults over 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 27 October 2018. Latest inspection date recorded: 25 November 2020.

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

Read Bridge House'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 Bridge House, 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 Bridge House, 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 Bridge House'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