Care homes · Bristol, City of
Care homes in Long Ashton offering nursing care
3 out of 5 care homes in Long Ashton are registered for nursing care, holding 195 beds in total. We estimate typical fees in Long Ashton at about £1,690 for nursing careestimated. 2 care homes have a rating more than four years old and 2 registered with CQC within the past two years.
Source: CQC register · Updated 26 October 2026 · Open Government Licence
Key points
- Whatever your savings, Bristol, City of council will assess care needs for free.
- CQC rates 2 of the 2 care homes with a rating as Good or Outstanding; 1 is still waiting for a first rating.
- 1 are registered with CQC to support people with dementia, and 3 provide nursing.
- New and changed CQC ratings across Bristol, City of, updated every day.
Cite this: The Care Panel, "Care homes in Long Ashton offering nursing care", analysis of the CQC register, Oct 2026.
- 3care homes registered with CQC
- 100%of those rated are Good or Outstanding
- 1lists dementia as a specialism
- 0with a rating or inspection since October 2024
Ranked providers of nursing care
Sorted on CQC rating and its date, with distance used last. How we rank
| # | Care home | CQC rating | Last rated | Beds | Nursing |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Hartcliffe Nursing Home | Sep 2022 | 66 | Yes | |
| 2 | Bishopsmead Lodge | Aug 2022 | 51 | Yes | |
| 3 | The Burren | Not yet rated | – | 78 | Yes |
All care homes in Long Ashton with a CQC registration for nursing care. Order: rating, then how recent it is.
Nursing care in Long Ashton by the numbers
3 of the 5 care homes in Long Ashton are registered with CQC for nursing care (60%). 100% of those rated are Good or Outstanding, in line with the 100% for all care homes here and above the 80% for care homes registered for nursing care across England.
Leading on CQC ratings for nursing care: Hartcliffe Nursing Home and Bishopsmead Lodge. Ratings run from August 2022 to September 2022, and 0 are from the last two years. Registered beds across these homes: 195. Not yet rated: 1. That is usual for services registered recently.
Council-wide, 33 care homes in Bristol, City of list nursing care, and 100% of those with a rating are Good or Outstanding. Across Bristol, City of, 37% of care homes are registered for nursing care, against 60% here.
Nursing home fees in the South West are typically about £1,690 a week, around £245 more than residential care; NHS-funded nursing care pays part of the nursing cost for those who qualify. How we estimate costs.
About nursing care
Nursing homes always have a registered nurse on shift, day and night. They suit people with medical needs, for example wound care, a catheter, diabetes or a condition that needs clinical monitoring. For residents assessed as needing a registered nurse's care, the NHS pays the home a weekly sum directly: this is NHS-funded nursing care.
What to ask about nursing care
- How quickly can a GP or the community team visit?
- What happens if someone needs to go into hospital?
- Which specialist nurses or therapists visit?
- Do you help residents get assessed for NHS-funded nursing care?
- How do you manage pressure sores, catheters and diabetes?
Free advice: Age UK Advice Line, 0800 678 1602. Ask Bristol, City of for a care needs assessment. Glossary entry: Nursing home.
Nursing care around Long Ashton
| Place | How far | Care homes | Rated Good or Outstanding |
|---|---|---|---|
| Long Ashton | – | 3 | 2 |
| Pill | 3.5 mi | 3 | 3 |
| Bristol | 3.6 mi | 10 | 9 |
| Nailsea | 4.2 mi | 3 | 3 |
| Fishponds | 6.6 mi | 8 | 6 |
| Filton | 6.7 mi | 9 | 8 |
| Keynsham | 7.3 mi | 8 | 7 |
Council support
Bristol, City of
Bristol, City of council assesses care needs free of charge regardless of savings, and may contribute when savings are below £23,250.
Assessments, care funding and direct payments in Bristol, City of
Free · by email
Free care cost report for Long Ashton
- Typical local prices for care homes and nursing homes
- What the council and the NHS may pay, with the 2026/27 savings limits
- The best-rated services near you, from the CQC register
Questions families ask about nursing care in Long Ashton
How many care homes in Long Ashton offer nursing care?
Nursing care is offered by 3 of the 5 registered care homes in Long Ashton (CQC register, Oct 2026). Highly rated options include Hartcliffe Nursing Home and Bishopsmead Lodge.
How are care homes in Long Ashton rated by CQC?
CQC has rated 2. Of those, 2 (100%) are Good or Outstanding. Newly registered services often have no rating yet; 1 here is still unrated.
How much should I expect to pay for a care home in Long Ashton?
Self-funder fees in South West: 2026 averages: residential care home £1,349 a week; nursing home £1,546 a week. Averages hide a wide range: fees depend on the room, the level of care and whether nursing is needed. Councils usually pay less than self-funders for the same room. Source: Which?, self-funder fees (Lottie data, January 2026). Read the full cost guide.
Can Bristol, City of council help pay for a care home?
It can. Start with the needs assessment, which Bristol, City of council must offer free (Care Act 2014). England's upper capital limit is £23,250; the value of a home normally counts towards a care home means test, except where a partner or some relatives still occupy it, and not for the first 12 weeks of a permanent stay. Towards nursing costs, the NHS pays NHS-funded nursing care for residents who qualify. Getting in touch with Bristol, City of council.
How can I pick between care homes in Long Ashton?
Check how recent each CQC report is first: none of the 3 on this page were inspected or rated in the past two years. Older reports: 2. Next ask three things: will staff be consistent, what happens about missed care, and what is the full price? A checklist to help.
What about nursing care in towns near Long Ashton?
Long Ashton has 3, with 2 rated Good or Outstanding. Nearby: Pill (3.5 miles): 3, 3 rated Good or Outstanding; Bristol (3.6 miles): 10, 9 rated Good or Outstanding; Nailsea (4.2 miles): 3, 3 rated Good or Outstanding.
No time to call round? We can pass your request on.
Fill in a single request and up to 3 nearby providers that accept enquiries from us reply by email, straight to you.
Nearby: nursing care around Long Ashton
- Nursing care in Pill 3.5 mi
- Nursing care in Bristol 3.6 mi
- Nursing care in Nailsea 4.2 mi
- Nursing care in Portishead 5.8 mi
- Nursing care in Fishponds 6.6 mi
- Nursing care in Filton 6.7 mi
- Nursing care in Keynsham 7.3 mi
- Nursing care in Kingswood 7.4 mi
More for Long Ashton, plus guides
Found a few that look right? Ask them for prices and rooms.
Just two questions, free, and your details go to the providers you pick and no one else
Provider details from the Care Quality Commission register, updated Oct 2026. Contains CQC data licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. The Care Panel is not a care provider.