Florence House

3 Manor Court, Beckspool Road, Frenchay, Bristol, Avon, BS16 1NT

01173026173

Care Type

Residential Care

CQC rating published

Not available

Provider

Care Futures

Beds

7 beds

Costs and who runs this home

Run by Care Futures, which runs 4 care homes in England: 3 rated Good and 1 not yet rated.

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 Florence House

Florence House is a small residential care home located in Frenchay, Bristol, providing care for seven residents. The home supports people with learning disabilities, physical disabilities, sensory impairments, and older people, as well as younger adults with care needs. Set within South Gloucestershire in the South West, it is operated by Care Futures.

As a smaller care setting, Florence House offers a more intimate environment compared to larger facilities. The home has not yet received a CQC inspection, so no rating is currently available. This may be relevant if you are comparing services that have existing inspection reports.

The home's varied specialism means it can accommodate individuals with different care requirements, though you may wish to confirm whether it can specifically meet your family member's particular needs and level of support.

Specialist Care

Learning disabilitiesOlder peoplePhysical disabilitiesSensory impairmentsYounger adults

5 Questions to Ask on Your Visit

When visiting Florence 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 Florence 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4.Do residents look comfortable and at ease, or anxious and withdrawn?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 Florence 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