England

The Garden HouseBristol, City of

Illustrative image. Photographs of this home have not yet been added.

Rated:GoodResidential & Nursing

The Garden House

Cote Lane, Westbury-on-Trym, Bristol, BS9 3TW

01179494017

Care Type

Residential & Nursing Care

Inspection date

12 June 2023

Provider

The Council of St Monica Trust

Beds

102 beds

How this home compares nearby

Of 46 care homes for older people within 5 miles, 3 are rated higher by CQC, 42 are the same and 1 is lower.

7 of these nearby homes have been inspected more recently than this one.

Based on CQC ratings, updated 21 October 2026. How we compare homes | See the nearby homes

Rating history

GoodJan 2015
GoodAug 2015
Requires ImprovementApr 2017
GoodMay 2018
GoodAug 2023

Improved from Requires Improvement to Good in 2018. CQC has rated this home 5 times 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 The Council of St Monica Trust, which runs 4 care homes in England: 2 rated Outstanding and 2 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 The Garden House

The Garden House is a residential care home in Bristol offering both nursing and dementia care across several units. Full details from the Care Quality Commission's most recent inspection are set out below.

This residential care home accommodates up to 102 people across four units: three nursing units (Cedars, Maples, and Oaks) and Sundials, which specializes in dementia care. At inspection, 94 people were using the service. Care plans contained important information about residents' mobility and support needs, ensuring personalized care delivery.

The service was staffed adequately, with staff reporting positive experiences and describing it as a nice place to work. Staff received regular training and supervision. The registered manager conducted daily walk-arounds and held resident and relative meetings, including open coffee mornings, to gather feedback and discuss any concerns or areas for improvement.

Source: CQC inspection report, 3 August 2023

Specialist Care

DementiaOlder peoplePhysical disabilitiesYounger adults

Practical details from the provider

Accommodation includes suites for two people with a kitchenette and single en-suite bedrooms.

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.

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: 102 places — this is not a vacancy count
Registration checked: Registered · BS9 3TW

Registered care categories

Caring for adults over 65 yrs; Caring for adults under 65 yrs; Dementia; Physical 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 3 August 2023. Latest inspection date recorded: 12 June 2023.

Safe: Good
Effective: Good
CaringPublished 4 May 2018: Good
ResponsivePublished 4 May 2018: Good
Well-led: Good

Read The Garden 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 The Garden House, 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 Garden House, 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 Garden 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