There are 7 extra care housing services registered with the Care Quality Commission (CQC) in South Gloucestershire, covering Bristol. Extra care housing gives older people their own flat with care available on site, as an alternative to a care home.
At a glance
- 7 registered extra care services in South Gloucestershire (South West).
- 4 of 4 rated by CQC are Good or Outstanding, including 2 Outstanding. Across England the figure is 90%.
- Services by type of operator: independent companies 6, charities and housing associations 1.
- Largest operators: Agincare UK Limited (2), Care Quality Services Limited (2), The ExtraCare Charitable Trust.
- South Gloucestershire council paid £28.90 an hour for home care in 2025/26, which is what council-funded care in extra care housing is usually based on.
Extra care housing services in South Gloucestershire
| Service | Town | Run by | CQC rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agincare UK Edward Jenner Court | Bristol | Agincare UK Limited | Outstanding |
| Cambrian Green Court | Bristol | Care Quality Services Limited | Outstanding |
| Badminton Gardens | Bristol | Agincare UK Limited | Good |
| Stoke Gifford Village | Bristol | The ExtraCare Charitable Trust | Good |
| Care Managers Ltd | Bristol | Care Managers Ltd | Not yet rated |
| Care Quality Services – Springfields Extra Care Scheme | Bristol | Care Quality Services Limited | Not yet rated |
| Olive Tree House | Bristol | Grove Care Limited | Not yet rated |
CQC registers the care service that works in each scheme. Some providers run care in several schemes from one registered office. Source: CQC register of active locations, October 2026.
How to get a place
- Through the council: ask South Gloucestershire council for a care needs assessment. Many extra care flats are allocated by the council or a housing association, often with priority for people with care needs.
- Directly: some schemes sell or rent flats privately. Contact the scheme or its landlord.
- Paying for it: rent and service charges can often be paid with Housing Benefit or Pension Credit. Care is charged separately and means-tested, but the home you leave is not counted for care at home. See paying for care in South Gloucestershire.
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