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Whitelodge Care HomeBristol, City of

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Rated:GoodResidential

Whitelodge Care Home

101 Downend Road, Fishponds, Bristol, BS16 5BD

01179567109

Care Type

Residential Care

Inspection date

9 March 2022

Provider

R&F Care Ltd

Beds

21 beds

How this home compares nearby

Of 65 care homes for older people within 5 miles, 7 are rated higher by CQC, 56 are the same and 2 are lower.

37 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

GoodMay 2015
GoodJul 2017
GoodFeb 2020
GoodApr 2022

Rated Good at every inspection since 2015.

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

Costs and who runs this home

This is the only care home R&F Care Ltd 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.

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 Whitelodge Care Home

Whitelodge Care Home is a residential care home in Bristol, City of. Details of the most recent CQC inspection are set out below.

Whitelodge Care Home accommodates up to 21 people in a residential setting with communal lounges, dining areas, and garden access. At inspection, 18 people were living there. All staff demonstrated understanding of their safeguarding responsibilities and supported people to take positive risks where appropriate.

Individual risk assessments were in place with actions to mitigate identified risks. Staffing levels were adequate to provide safe care and support, with appropriate recruitment checks completed before staff commenced employment.

The home managed medicines well, with people receiving their prescriptions as directed. Staff received regular supervision and support to carry out their roles effectively. The service demonstrated effectiveness in meeting residents' care needs.

Source: CQC inspection report, 7 April 2022

Specialist Care

DementiaOlder peopleSensory impairments

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: 21 places — this is not a vacancy count
Registration checked: Registered · BS16 5BD

Registered care categories

Caring for adults over 65 yrs; Dementia; Sensory impairment.

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 7 April 2022. Latest inspection date recorded: 9 March 2022.

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

Read Whitelodge Care 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 Whitelodge Care 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 Whitelodge Care 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 Whitelodge Care 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