Hillcrest Care Home

2 Upper Station Road, Bristol, BS16 4LY

01179574966

Care Type

Residential Care

CQC rating published

22 September 2018

Provider

Ridgeway House (Bristol) Limited

Beds

4 beds

About Hillcrest Care Home

Hillcrest Care Home is a small four-bed residential care facility located on Upper Station Road in Bristol's South Gloucestershire area. The home is run by Ridgeway House (Bristol) Limited and provides care for older people, younger adults, and individuals with dementia, learning disabilities, or mental health support needs.

The intimate size allows for personalised care approaches suited to residents' individual requirements. Its South West location offers access to local Bristol amenities whilst maintaining a quieter residential setting. The home received a Good rating from the Care Quality Commission following its last inspection in September 2018.

As a small care home serving multiple care needs, Hillcrest may suit those seeking a domestic-scale environment with specialist support across several conditions.

Specialist Care

DementiaLearning disabilitiesMental healthOlder peopleYounger adults

5 Questions to Ask on Your Visit

When visiting Hillcrest 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 Hillcrest 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 Hillcrest 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