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Care homes in Fishponds offering residential care
Of the 27 care homes in Fishponds, 19 offer residential care, 245 beds in all; 14 different providers run them. The biggest provider here is The Worthies Residential Care Home Limited (2). CQC has rated 19 of them, and 95% are Good or Outstanding, compared with 84% for residential care across England. We estimate typical fees in Fishponds at about £1,450 a week for residential careestimated. 13 care homes have not been rated for more than four years. CQC's latest rating here went to 50 Vassall Road: Good, on 23 July 2026.
Updated 27 October 2026 from the CQC register (Open Government Licence)
Key points
- We check for new CQC ratings in Bristol, City of daily: see the latest changes.
- A care needs assessment from Bristol, City of council is free, and your savings do not affect it.
- 8 are registered with CQC to support people with dementia.
- 18 of the 19 rated care homes are Good or Outstanding, while 1 is rated Inadequate or Requires improvement.
Citation: "Care homes in Fishponds offering residential care", The Care Panel analysis of CQC register data, Oct 2026.
- 19care homes on the CQC register
- 95%Good or Outstanding, among those rated
- 8offer dementia support
- 4inspected or rated since October 2024
Ranked providers of residential care
Order: CQC rating first, then how recent that rating is, then distance. Our ranking method
- All 27
- Elderly care · 22
- Residential care · 19
- Care for adults under 65 · 17
- Learning disability care · 15
- Dementia care · 14
- Mental health care · 10
- Physical disability care · 9
- Nursing care · 8
- Sensory impairment care · 7
| # | Care home | Overall rating | Last rated | Registered beds | Nursing |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 50 Vassall Road | Jul 2026 | 6 | No | |
| 2 | Frenchay House | Apr 2026 | 30 | No | |
| 3 | Glebe Villa | Jan 2026 | 7 | No | |
| 4 | Whitelodge Care Home | Apr 2022 | 21 | No | |
| 5 | Overndale House | Feb 2023 | 8 | No | |
| 6 | Primrose Villa | Aug 2022 | 7 | No | |
| 7 | Rosemary Residential Care Home | Jun 2021 | 10 | No | |
| 8 | Manor Community Care Home | Sep 2019 | 10 | No | |
| 9 | St Mary's Residential Care Home | Jun 2020 | 4 | No | |
| 10 | Gordena Care Home | Feb 2023 | 8 | No | |
| 11 | Hillcrest Care Home | Sep 2018 | 4 | No | |
| 12 | The Worthies | Jun 2018 | 26 | No | |
| 13 | Penleigh House | Nov 2019 | 10 | No | |
| 14 | The Elms | May 2019 | 22 | No | |
| 15 | Cardell House | Oct 2018 | 12 | No | |
| 16 | The Old Vicarage | Aug 2019 | 10 | No | |
| 17 | Elysian Villas | Sep 2019 | 12 | No | |
| 18 | The Turrets Residential Care Home | Mar 2020 | 19 | No | |
| 19 | Edgecumbe Lodge Care Home | Feb 2026 | 19 | No |
This table lists each care home in Fishponds registered for residential care, highest CQC rating first, then the more recent rating.
Residential care in Fishponds: ratings, size and cost
CQC lists residential care for 19 of the 27 care homes in Fishponds, or 70%. Of those rated, 95% are Good or Outstanding: in line with the 96% for every care home here, and above the England figure of 84% for residential care.
50 Vassall Road, Frenchay House and Glebe Villa lead the list for residential care. The newest rating is from July 2026 and the oldest from June 2018; 4 fall within the last two years. Together they hold 245 registered beds.
Bristol, City of as a whole has 56 care homes registered for residential care; 98% of the rated ones are Good or Outstanding. Residential care is on 70% of registrations here and 63% across Bristol, City of.
Typical weekly fees in the South West: about £1,445 residential, £1,690 nursing. Request the price list from every home, as specialist care can cost more. How we estimate costs.
About residential care
Bed and board, personal care and staff available 24 hours a day: that is what a residential care home provides. There is no nursing on site (district nurses call in when needed), so it fits people who struggle to live at home yet need no regular nursing care.
Before you choose: questions on residential care
- How are fee increases worked out each year?
- How do district nurses and the GP visit?
- What happens if their needs increase and nursing care is needed?
- Can they bring their own furniture, and visit freely?
- What activities run during the week?
Helpline: Age UK Advice Line, 0800 678 1602. How to get assessed by Bristol, City of. What "Residential care home" means.
Residential care around Fishponds
| Place | How far | Care homes | Rated Good or Outstanding |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fishponds | – | 19 | 18 |
| Mangotsfield | 1.9 mi | 13 | 12 |
| Filton | 2.5 mi | 7 | 6 |
| Kingswood | 2.6 mi | 19 | 19 |
| Bristol | 3.0 mi | 23 | 22 |
| Patchway | 4.0 mi | 4 | 4 |
| Keynsham | 5.1 mi | 6 | 4 |
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Common questions about residential care in Fishponds
Which Fishponds care homes provide residential care?
The CQC register for Oct 2026 shows 19 of Fishponds's 27 care homes offering residential care. Well-rated choices include 50 Vassall Road, Frenchay House and Glebe Villa.
Are care homes in Fishponds well rated?
Good or Outstanding: 18 (95%) of the 19 rated. Rated Requires improvement or Inadequate: 1.
How much does a care home cost in Fishponds?
Average 2026 self-funder fees in South West: residential care home £1,445 a week; nursing home £1,690 a week. Self-funders usually pay more than councils do for the same room. Each average covers a broad range, driven by room, care level and nursing. Source: The Care Panel regional fee benchmarks, October 2026 (how we estimate). More in our cost guide.
Will I get help from Bristol, City of council with the cost of a care home?
It may. Bristol, City of council must offer a free care needs assessment (Care Act 2014). For a care home, the value of the home is usually included in the means test unless a partner or certain relatives still live there, and it is ignored for the first 12 weeks of a permanent stay; the upper limit in England is £23,250. NHS-funded nursing care can help with nursing costs. How to contact Bristol, City of council.
How should I compare care homes in Fishponds?
Start with the latest CQC report and its date: 4 of the 19 listed here were inspected or rated in the last two years; 15 have older reports. Then ask about continuity of staff, how they handle missed care, and the full price before you sign. Use our checklist.
How do nearby towns compare with Fishponds for residential care?
Counting residential care: Fishponds 19 (18 Good or Outstanding); Mangotsfield (1.9 miles): 13, 12 rated Good or Outstanding; Filton (2.5 miles): 7, 6 rated Good or Outstanding; Kingswood (2.6 miles): 19, 19 rated Good or Outstanding.
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Register information from CQC as at Oct 2026; Open Government Licence v3.0 applies. We do not deliver care ourselves.