Glebe House Care Home

5 Sundays Hill, Almondsbury, Bristol, BS32 4DS

07968446880

Care Type

Nursing Care

CQC rating published

4 January 2020

Provider

Bristol Care Homes Limited

Beds

47 beds

How this home compares nearby

Of 27 care homes for older people within 5 miles, none are rated higher by CQC, 6 are the same and 21 are lower.

18 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

OutstandingFeb 2017
OutstandingJan 2020

Rated Outstanding at every inspection since 2017.

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

Costs and who runs this home

Run by Bristol Care Homes Limited, which runs 4 care homes in England: 2 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.

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 Glebe House Care Home

Glebe House is a 47-bed nursing home located in Almondsbury, South Gloucestershire, providing care for older people, those with dementia, physical disabilities, and sensory impairments. The home is operated by Bristol Care Homes Limited and achieved an Outstanding CQC rating following its most recent inspection in January 2020. As a nursing facility, it offers on-site medical support alongside personal care.

The home's specialisation in dementia care and support for sensory impairments means staff have specific training in these areas. Its position on Sundays Hill places it within the South West region, accessible from central Bristol and surrounding areas.

Specialist Care

DementiaOlder peoplePhysical disabilitiesSensory impairments

Photographs of the home

Practical details from the provider

The provider describes 46 bedrooms, most with en-suite facilities, and lounges overlooking the grounds and Severn Estuary.

Published on the provider's website, checked 20 September 2026. Confirm arrangements with the home before deciding.

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.

5 Questions to Ask on Your Visit

When visiting Glebe House Care 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 Glebe House Care 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 Glebe House Care 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