The Elms

Park Road, Stapleton, Bristol, Avon, BS16 1AA

01179652171

Care Type

Residential Care

Inspection date

24 April 2019

Provider

The Worthies Residential Care Home Limited

Beds

22 beds

How this home compares nearby

Of 65 care homes for older people within 5 miles, 7 are rated higher by CQC, 57 are the same and 1 is lower.

55 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 ImprovementDec 2015
GoodDec 2016
GoodMay 2019

Improved from Requires Improvement to Good in 2016.

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

Costs and who runs this home

Run by The Worthies Residential Care Home Limited, which runs 2 care homes in England: 2 rated 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.

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 Elms

The Elms is a residential care home in Bristol, providing care without nursing for older people. Details of the CQC's most recent findings are set out below.

The Elms provides residential care without nursing for up to 22 older people, with 20 single and one shared bedroom. Risks to residents' health, safety and wellbeing are assessed and managed through tailored support plans. Staff have received training on safeguarding and demonstrate confidence in raising concerns to protect people from abuse.

The home implements thorough recruitment checks to ensure staff safety, alongside regular training, supervision and support for the care team. Care plans are informative and guide staff to provide consistent support that meets people's individual needs and preferences. Residents have access to other healthcare professionals when required, and their health needs are met through the care provided.

Source: CQC inspection report, 10 May 2019

Specialist Care

DementiaMental healthOlder people

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 without nursing
Registered capacity: 22 places — this is not a vacancy count
Registration checked: Registered · BS16 1AA

Registered care categories

Caring for adults over 65 yrs; Dementia; Mental health conditions.

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 10 May 2019. Latest inspection date recorded: 24 April 2019.

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

Read The Elms'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 The Elms, 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 Elms, 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 Elms'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