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Culverhayes Nursing HomeBath and North East Somerset

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Rated:GoodNursing

Culverhayes Nursing Home

Lymore Avenue, Twerton, Bath, Somerset, BA2 1AY

01225448923

Care Type

Nursing Care

Inspection date

1 November 2023

Provider

Messrs A & M Desai - Desai Care Homes

Beds

65 beds

How this home compares nearby

Of 17 care homes for older people within 5 miles, none are rated higher by CQC, 15 are the same and 2 are lower.

7 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

GoodJan 2016
GoodJul 2018
GoodJun 2023
GoodDec 2023

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 Messrs A & M Desai - Desai Care Homes 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.

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 Culverhayes Nursing Home

Culverhayes Nursing Home is a nursing home in Bath and North East Somerset, providing care for older and younger adults with a range of needs. Details from the most recent CQC inspection are set out below.

This nursing home provides care to up to 65 people, including older and younger adults, people with dementia, and those with mental health needs. At the time of inspection, 62 people were using the service.

People were supported safely, with staff demonstrating good understanding of safeguarding and acting in people's best interests where necessary. Care plans provided clear guidance that staff followed to keep residents safe. The home had recruited staff appropriately and maintained sufficient staffing levels to enable person-centred care.

A range of activities were available to residents, including trips out and various indoor activities.

Source: CQC inspection report, 23 December 2023

Specialist Care

DementiaMental healthOlder peopleYounger adults

Facilities & Amenities

Dining RoomActivities ProgrammePhysiotherapyCommunal Lounge

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 with nursing
Registered capacity: 65 places — this is not a vacancy count
Registration checked: Registered · BA2 1AY

Registered care categories

Caring for adults over 65 yrs; Caring for adults under 65 yrs; Dementia; Mental health conditions.

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 23 December 2023. Latest inspection date recorded: 1 November 2023.

Safe: Good
EffectivePublished 6 July 2018: Good
CaringPublished 6 July 2018: Good
ResponsivePublished 6 July 2018: Good
Well-led: Good

Read Culverhayes Nursing Home'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 Culverhayes Nursing 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 Culverhayes Nursing 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 Culverhayes Nursing 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