Saffron Gardens - Prospect Place

Saffron Gardens, Bristol, Avon, BS5 9FF

01179396681

Care Type

Nursing Care

Inspection date

30 June 2022

Provider

Brunelcare

Beds

70 beds

How this home compares nearby

Of 71 care homes for older people within 5 miles, 7 are rated higher by CQC, 62 are the same and 2 are lower.

37 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

GoodDec 2018
GoodJul 2022

Rated Good at every inspection since 2018.

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

Costs and who runs this home

Run by Brunelcare, which runs 7 care homes in England: 1 rated Outstanding and 6 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 Saffron Gardens - Prospect Place

Saffron Gardens - Prospect Place is a nursing care home in Bristol. Details of the Care Quality Commission's most recent findings are set out below.

Saffron Gardens provides residential and nursing care for up to 70 people across five units, with 62 residents at the time of inspection. Staff demonstrate a kind, caring, and patient approach, with residents responding positively through smiles and laughter during daily interactions. Meals are delivered in a calm, unhurried manner with staff providing support when needed.

The home maintains sufficient staffing levels to ensure people's safety, successfully managing challenges during the pandemic through the use of regular staff who build continuity in residents' care. This approach has minimized disruption to the quality of support residents receive.

Source: CQC inspection report, 30 July 2022

Specialist Care

DementiaOlder peoplePhysical disabilitiesSensory impairmentsYounger 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 21 September 2026. This is a check of published information, not a visit to the home.

Registered service: Care home service with nursing
Registered capacity: 70 places — this is not a vacancy count
Registration checked: Registered · BS5 9FF

Registered care categories

Caring for adults over 65 yrs; Caring for adults under 65 yrs; Dementia; Physical disabilities; Sensory impairment.

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 30 July 2022. Latest inspection date recorded: 30 June 2022.

Safe: Good
Effective: Good
CaringPublished 4 December 2018: Good
ResponsivePublished 4 December 2018: Outstanding
Well-led: Good

Read Saffron Gardens - Prospect Place'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 Saffron Gardens - Prospect Place, 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 Saffron Gardens - Prospect Place, 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 Saffron Gardens - Prospect Place'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