Gordena Care Home

16 Overnhill Road, Bristol, BS16 5DN

01179569473

Care Type

Residential Care

CQC rating published

21 February 2023

Provider

Ridgeway House (Bristol) Limited

Beds

8 beds

Rating history

GoodSept 2017
GoodFeb 2023

Rated Good 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 Ridgeway House (Bristol) Limited, 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 Gordena Care Home

Located on Overnhill Road in South Gloucestershire, this small residential care home provides accommodation for eight people. It is run by Ridgeway House (Bristol) Limited and holds a Good rating from the CQC, based on an inspection carried out in February 2023.

The home supports a diverse range of residents, including older people, younger adults, and those with dementia, learning disabilities, or mental health conditions. Its modest size means residents benefit from a more intimate setting compared to larger facilities. The home's ability to care for multiple specialist needs suggests flexibility in its approach to personalised support.

The South Gloucestershire location offers access to local amenities while maintaining a quieter residential area setting.

Specialist Care

DementiaLearning disabilitiesMental healthOlder peopleYounger adults

5 Questions to Ask on Your Visit

When visiting Gordena 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 Gordena 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 Gordena 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