Springbank

1 Charlton Lane, Brentry, Bristol, BS10 6SG

01179505220

Care Type

Residential Care

Inspection date

10 February 2023

Provider

Shaw Healthcare (Specialist Services) Limited

Beds

11 beds

Rating history

GoodSept 2015
GoodJan 2018
GoodJul 2023

Rated Good at every inspection 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 Shaw Healthcare (Specialist Services) Limited, which runs 4 care homes in England: 4 rated Good.

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 Springbank

Springbank is a residential care home in Bristol, providing accommodation and support for people with learning disabilities. Details of the most recent CQC findings are set out below.

Springbank provides accommodation and support for up to 11 people with learning disabilities. All 11 residents living there at the time of inspection had a learning disability. The home demonstrated its commitment to ensuring residents have choices, dignity, independence and good access to local communities.

Staff at the home worked to uphold principles supporting people with learning disabilities, helping them maintain their autonomy and participate in community activities.

Source: CQC inspection report, 21 July 2023

Specialist Care

Learning disabilities

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

Registered service: Care home service without nursing
Registered capacity: 11 places — this is not a vacancy count
Registration checked: Registered · BS10 6SG

Registered care categories

Learning disabilities.

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 21 July 2023. Latest inspection date recorded: 10 February 2023.

Safe: Good
EffectivePublished 10 January 2018: Good
CaringPublished 10 January 2018: Good
ResponsivePublished 10 January 2018: Outstanding
Well-led: Good

Read Springbank'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 Springbank, 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 Springbank, 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 Springbank'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