Firgrove House

163 Station Road, Yate, Bristol, Avon, BS37 4AH

01454326584

Care Type

Residential Care

CQC rating published

23 January 2019

Provider

Improving Prospects Ltd

Beds

20 beds

How this home compares nearby

Of 12 care homes for older people within 5 miles, none are rated higher by CQC, 2 are the same and 10 are lower.

8 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

GoodMay 2016
GoodNov 2016
OutstandingJan 2019

Improved from Good to Outstanding in 2019.

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

Costs and who runs this home

Run by Improving Prospects Ltd, which runs 3 care homes in England: 1 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.

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 Firgrove House

Firgrove House is a 20-bed residential care home located on Station Road in Yate, South Gloucestershire. The home is operated by Improving Prospects Ltd and provides care for older people, younger adults, and individuals with dementia. Its most recent CQC inspection in January 2019 resulted in an Outstanding rating across all areas.

The home's smaller size allows for a more intimate setting compared to larger facilities in the area. Being situated in Yate places it within reasonable distance of Bristol while maintaining a suburban environment. The home's specialisation in dementia care alongside general residential provision means it serves a diverse resident population with varying support needs.

Families should note that the last inspection report dates from 2019, so current conditions may have evolved since that assessment.

Specialist Care

DementiaOlder peopleYounger adults

5 Questions to Ask on Your Visit

When visiting Firgrove House, 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 Firgrove House, 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 Firgrove 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