Wells Road

240 Wells Road, Bristol, BS4 2PJ

01179716679

Care Type

Residential Care

Inspection date

18 September 2020

Provider

Parkcare Homes (No.2) Limited

Beds

6 beds

About Wells Road

Wells Road is a residential care home in Bristol supporting people with mental health needs and learning disabilities. Details of the most recent CQC inspection are set out below.

Wells Road accommodates up to six people with mental health needs and learning disabilities. At the time of inspection, all six available places were occupied. The home promotes choice, control, and independence for residents, focusing on helping people develop new skills and become more independent.

Support is tailored to maximise opportunities for personal growth and inclusion.

Source: CQC inspection report, 29 October 2020

Specialist Care

DementiaLearning disabilitiesMental healthYounger adults

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: 6 places — this is not a vacancy count
Registration checked: Registered · BS4 2PJ

Registered care categories

Caring for adults under 65 yrs; Dementia; Learning disabilities; 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 8 March 2018. Latest inspection date recorded: 18 September 2020.

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

Read Wells Road'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 Wells Road, 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 Wells Road, 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 Wells Road'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