England

Rated:OutstandingNursing

Horfield Lodge

Kellaway Avenue, Horfield, Bristol, BS7 8SU

01179166630

Care Type

Nursing Care

Inspection date

21 November 2019

Provider

Methodist Homes

Beds

75 beds

How this home compares nearby

Of 60 care homes for older people within 5 miles, none are rated higher by CQC, 6 are the same and 54 are lower.

42 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

Requires ImprovementFeb 2015
Requires ImprovementJul 2015
Requires ImprovementApr 2016
GoodApr 2017
OutstandingMar 2020

Improved from Good to Outstanding in 2020. CQC has rated this home 5 times since 2015.

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

Costs and who runs this home

Run by Methodist Homes, which runs 69 care homes in England: 6 rated Outstanding, 54 Good and 9 Requires Improvement.

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 Horfield Lodge

Horfield Lodge is a proud holder of an Outstanding CQC rating, bringing exceptional nursing care to the Bristol community. If you are exploring care options for someone you love, it can feel like an overwhelming journey, but finding a home like this one can offer real peace of mind. The team here has built a genuine reputation for warmth and dedication, making Horfield Lodge a place where both residents and their families feel truly supported.

Horfield Lodge provides personal and nursing care for up to 75 people across three floors. The top floor features care suites with lounge, kitchen, bedroom and bathroom facilities, while other floors offer bedrooms with en-suite bathrooms. At inspection, 71 people were living at the home.

Residents and families expressed unreserved satisfaction with the service and staff. Comments included: "You have all been absolutely outstanding and I really appreciate all your hard work and the loving care you provide," "The care mum received was exemplary," and "We found the standard of care and the commitment of staff to be first rate. " Family members noted that all staff care deeply about their residents.

Source: CQC inspection report, 6 March 2020

Specialist Care

DementiaOlder people

Photographs of the home

Practical details from the provider

The provider describes 75 en-suite bedrooms and suites for single or double occupancy.
Facilities include a coffee shop, sweet shop, hair and beauty salon, lounges and dining rooms, with a rooftop terrace and secure sensory garden outdoors.

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.

Care and inspection details

Checked against the CQC register on 20 September 2026. This is a check of published information, not a visit to the home.

Registered service: Care home service with nursing
Registered capacity: 75 places — this is not a vacancy count
Registration checked: Registered · BS7 8SU

Registered care categories

Caring for adults over 65 yrs; Dementia.

These describe the registration. The home must assess whether it can meet the individual person's needs and whether a place is available.

CQC ratings in more detail

Overall rating shown by CQC: Outstanding.

Rating report published 6 March 2020. Latest inspection date recorded: 21 November 2019.

Safe: Good
Effective: Good
Caring: Outstanding
Responsive: Outstanding
Well-led: Outstanding

Read Horfield Lodge's CQC record and reports.

Contains Care Quality Commission information under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Ratings and registration details can change after the date checked.

5 Questions to Ask on Your Visit

When visiting Horfield Lodge, 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 Horfield Lodge, 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 Horfield Lodge'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