Cricklade House

68 Strathearne Drive, Brentry, Bristol, BS10 6TJ

01179688000

Care Type

Residential Care

Inspection date

1 April 2021

Provider

Autism Care Homes Limited

Beds

4 beds

Rating history

GoodJun 2016
GoodJan 2019

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 Autism Care Homes Limited runs in England.

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 Cricklade House

Cricklade House is a residential care home in Bristol, providing support to people with learning disabilities and autism. Further details on the findings of its most recent CQC inspection are set out below.

Cricklade House accommodates up to four people with learning disabilities and autism in a residential area. At the time of inspection, four people were living there. Visits were carefully planned with procedures to consider individual needs and keep people safe.

On arrival, visitors had temperature checks, used personal protective equipment, and regularly sanitised or washed their hands.

Relatives were kept up to date about risks and how people were staying safe at the home. The service demonstrated good practice in managing safety protocols and maintaining communication with families about residents' wellbeing and protection measures.

Source: CQC inspection report, 27 April 2021

Specialist Care

Learning disabilities

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: 4 places — this is not a vacancy count
Registration checked: Registered · BS10 6TJ

Registered care categories

Learning disabilities.

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 9 January 2019. Latest inspection date recorded: 1 April 2021.

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

Read Cricklade 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 Cricklade 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 Cricklade 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 Cricklade 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