John Cabot House

167 Talbot Road, Brislington, Bristol, Avon, BS4 2NZ

01173009984

Care Type

Residential Care

Inspection date

22 August 2018

Provider

Voyage 1 Limited

Beds

8 beds

How this home compares nearby

Of 62 care homes for older people within 5 miles, 5 are rated higher by CQC, 55 are the same and 2 are lower.

56 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 ImprovementJul 2016
Requires ImprovementAug 2017
GoodOct 2018

Improved from Requires Improvement to Good in 2018.

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

Costs and who runs this home

Run by Voyage 1 Limited, which runs 244 care homes in England: 11 rated Outstanding, 207 Good, 22 Requires Improvement and 4 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 John Cabot House

John Cabot House is a residential care home in Bristol, providing accommodation and personal care for people with acquired brain injuries. Details of the most recent CQC inspection findings are set out below.

John Cabot House provides accommodation and personal care for eight people with acquired brain injuries. The home comprises one adapted building with six en-suite bedrooms in the main house and two self-contained flats. The service specializes in supporting people with acquired brain injury, offering a combination of residential accommodation and personal care under one contractual arrangement.

During the inspection, inspectors found that staffing levels remained a concern, with insufficient skilled and experienced staff available to consistently provide appropriate support to residents. Previously identified issues with the property, including non-functioning lighting in one resident's apartment, had not been adequately addressed by the provider within a reasonable timeframe.

Source: CQC inspection report, 4 October 2018

Specialist Care

Mental healthOlder peoplePhysical disabilitiesYounger adults

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.

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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 without nursing; Domiciliary care service
Registered capacity: 8 places — this is not a vacancy count
Registration checked: Registered · BS4 2NZ

Registered care categories

Caring for adults over 65 yrs; Caring for adults under 65 yrs; Mental health conditions; Physical disabilities; Substance misuse problems.

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: Good.

Rating report published 4 October 2018. Latest inspection date recorded: 22 August 2018.

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

Read John Cabot House'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 John Cabot 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 John Cabot 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 John Cabot 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