The Burren

Imperial Park, Wills Way, Bristol, BS13 7TJ

01174505921

Care Type

Nursing Care

CQC rating published

Not available

Provider

The Burren Limited

Beds

78 beds

Costs and who runs this home

This is the only care home The Burren Limited runs in England.

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 The Burren

The Burren is a nursing care home located in Imperial Park, Bristol, providing care for 78 residents. The home accepts older people, younger adults with physical disabilities, and individuals with dementia or mental health conditions, offering specialized support across these areas.

Situated in the BS13 postcode area of South Bristol, the home is operated by The Burren Limited. As a nursing facility, it provides medical care alongside residential support, with staff qualified to manage complex health needs.

The home has not yet received a CQC inspection, so no formal rating is currently available. Prospective residents and families should contact the home directly to discuss its current services, staffing qualifications, and facilities available.

Specialist Care

DementiaMental healthOlder peoplePhysical disabilitiesYounger adults

Photographs of the home

Practical details from the provider

The home has communal living and dining rooms, with additional quieter spaces.

Published on the provider's website, checked 2 October 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.

5 Questions to Ask on Your Visit

When visiting The Burren, 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 The Burren, 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 The Burren'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