The Heathers Nursing Home

Quarry Road, Chipping Sodbury, Bristol, Avon, BS37 6AX

01454326471

Care Type

Residential & Nursing Care

Inspection date

27 May 2021

Provider

Acacia Care Limited

Beds

30 beds

About The Heathers Nursing Home

The Heathers Nursing Home is in South Gloucestershire, offering both residential and nursing care. Details of the most recent CQC inspection are set out below.

The Heathers is a nursing home accommodating up to 30 people, with 24 residents at the time of inspection. The Georgian property spans three floors and includes two communal lounge and dining areas, with access to a courtyard garden.

Health and safety policies and fire safety measures were in place to protect people. Where improvements were needed, appropriate action had been taken to prevent recurrence and promote best practice. The home was progressing with its training update programme as Covid-19 restrictions decreased.

Source: CQC inspection report, 15 July 2021

Specialist Care

DementiaOlder peoplePhysical 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 with nursing
Registered capacity: 30 places — this is not a vacancy count
Registration checked: Registered · BS37 6AX

Registered care categories

Caring for adults over 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: Outstanding.

Rating report published 18 December 2018. Latest inspection date recorded: 27 May 2021.

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

Read The Heathers Nursing Home'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 Heathers Nursing Home, 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 Heathers Nursing Home, 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 Heathers Nursing Home'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