Woodwell House

227-229 Nibley Road, Shirehampton, Bristol, BS11 9EQ

01179381942

Care Type

Residential Care

Inspection date

11 November 2020

Provider

Avon Autistic Foundation Limited

Beds

12 beds

Rating history

GoodMar 2015
Requires ImprovementApr 2017
GoodJun 2018

Improved from Requires Improvement to Good in 2018. CQC has rated this home 3 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 Avon Autistic Foundation Limited, which runs 2 care homes in England: 2 rated Good.

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 Woodwell House

Woodwell House is a residential care home in Bristol supporting people with learning disabilities and autistic spectrum disorders. Details of the CQC's most recent findings on the service are set out below.

Woodwell House accommodates 12 people with learning disabilities or autistic spectrum disorders, providing personal care tailored to their needs. The home maintains exceptionally clean premises with enhanced cleaning programmes and rigorous infection control measures. Staff receive training in infection prevention and control, wear appropriate personal protective equipment, and have access to sufficient supplies.

When introducing PPE, staff take time to explain changes to residents using easy-to-read, picture-based information to support their understanding. Hand washing guidance and infection prevention protocols are consistently followed to keep people safe.

Source: CQC inspection report, 4 December 2020

Specialist Care

Learning 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 without nursing
Registered capacity: 12 places — this is not a vacancy count
Registration checked: Registered · BS11 9EQ

Registered care categories

Learning 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 6 June 2018. Latest inspection date recorded: 11 November 2020.

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

Read Woodwell 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 Woodwell House, consider asking...

1.What happens if my relative's care needs increase significantly -- will they have to move?
2.How do you handle concerns or complaints from families?
3.What does the monthly fee cover and what will cost extra?
4.How do you keep families informed about their relative's day-to-day wellbeing?
5.What happens if my relative is unhappy here?

5 Things to Look For on Your Visit

When you visit Woodwell House, look out for...

1.Do staff greet residents by name and stop to chat?
2.Are residents dressed, up and occupied, or sitting alone in front of a TV?
3.Does the home smell fresh and feel clean without being clinical?
4.Do residents look comfortable and at ease, or anxious and withdrawn?
5.Does the manager answer your questions openly or deflect?

Could the NHS fund Woodwell 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