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Physical disability care at home in Bristol
144 out of 168 home care agencies covering Bristol are registered for physical disability care, run by 133 different providers. The largest is The Council of St Monica Trust, with 4. Among the 98 with a CQC rating, 95% are Good or Outstanding, next to 88% for physical disability care across England; 6 are Outstanding. Typical fees here come to about £33.50 an hour for visiting care and £1,610 a week for live-in careestimated. 51 home care agencies have a rating more than four years old and 20 registered with CQC within the past two years. On 6 October 2026, Rebound Healthcare Limited was rated Inadequate, the newest rating here.
Data: the CQC register, updated 27 October 2026, under the Open Government Licence
Key points
- 127 are registered with CQC to support people with dementia.
- You can ask Bristol, City of council for a free care needs assessment; savings make no difference.
- New and changed CQC ratings across Bristol, City of, updated every day.
- Among the 98 rated agencies, 93 hold a Good or Outstanding rating, 5 are rated Requires improvement or Inadequate. 46 are not rated yet.
Reference this page as: The Care Panel, "Physical disability care at home in Bristol", Oct 2026, based on the CQC register.
- 144registered agencies
- 95%Good or Outstanding, among those rated
- 127support people with dementia
- 24rated or inspected within two years
Physical disability care in Bristol: providers ranked
Highest CQC rating first; ties go to the more recent rating, then the nearer provider. How the list is ordered
- All 168
- Elderly care · 157
- Care for adults under 65 · 150
- Physical disability care · 144
- Dementia care · 131
- Sensory impairment care · 108
- Mental health care · 93
- Learning disability care · 84
- Supported living · 52
- Children's care · 35
- Substance misuse support · 25
- Eating disorder support · 20
This table lists each agency covering Bristol registered for physical disability care, highest CQC rating first, then the more recent rating, then distance from Bristol centre.
Physical disability care in Bristol by the numbers
Registered for physical disability care: 144 out of 168 agencies covering Bristol (86%). 95% of those rated are Good or Outstanding, in line with the 95% for all agencies here and above the 88% for agencies registered for physical disability care across England.
Leading on CQC ratings for physical disability care: Care and Support Service - Monica Wills House, Home Instead Senior Care and Miles Ahead Care. The newest rating is from October 2026 and the oldest from April 2018; 24 fall within the last two years. 40 have an office within 2 miles of Bristol centre. 46 still await a first CQC rating.
Physical disability care is on 86% of registrations here and 85% across Bristol, City of.
Visiting home care in the South West typically costs about £33.50 an hour on weekdays (more at evenings and weekends); live-in care is around £1,610 a week. Our cost method.
What to expect from physical disability care
Think of stroke, Parkinson's, arthritis, MS or a spinal injury: each can reduce movement or strength, and physical disability care is designed around needs like these. Safe moving and handling, often with a hoist, sits alongside personal care and help to remain independent and active.
Before you choose: questions on physical disability care
- How do you support independence rather than doing everything for the person?
- Who reviews the care plan when needs change?
- Can support fit around the person's own routine?
- How do you work with physiotherapists and occupational therapists?
- Are staff trained in moving and handling, including hoists and slings?
Support: Scope helpline, 0808 800 3333. Physical disability care across Bristol, City of.
Where else nearby offers physical disability care
| Nearby town | Distance | Total | Good or Outstanding |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bristol | – | 144 | 93 |
| Long Ashton | 3.6 mi | 93 | 60 |
| Kingswood | 4.2 mi | 101 | 58 |
| Pill | 4.3 mi | 96 | 63 |
| Mangotsfield | 4.9 mi | 114 | 67 |
| Patchway | 4.9 mi | 87 | 56 |
| Frampton Cotterell | 7.0 mi | 66 | 38 |
Council support
Bristol, City of
Savings under £23,250? Bristol, City of council may help with the cost, and its care needs assessment is free for everyone.
How to ask for an assessment, paying for care and direct payments in Bristol, City of
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- Typical local prices for home care, overnight and live-in care
- 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 physical disability care in Bristol
Which home care agencies in Bristol offer physical disability care?
144 of the 168 CQC-registered agencies that have an office within 7 miles of Bristol list physical disability care as a specialism (CQC register, Oct 2026). Among the highest rated are Care and Support Service - Monica Wills House, Home Instead Senior Care and Miles Ahead Care.
How are home care agencies in Bristol rated by CQC?
CQC has rated 98. Of those, 93 (95%) are Good or Outstanding, including 6 Outstanding, while 5 are rated below Good. 46 are awaiting a first rating, as is usual for new registrations.
How much should I expect to pay for home care in Bristol?
Prices typically seen across England in 2026: visiting care around £32–£34 an hour; live-in care around £1,540–£1,610 a week. The gap between agencies is bigger than the gap between regions. Ask for prices in writing, and check what weekends and bank holidays cost. Homecare Association figure for 2026/27: a sustainable council rate for home care in England starts at £34.42 an hour. Source: Lottie Care Index, Q3 2026. Our cost guide has more detail.
Can Bristol, City of council help pay for home care?
Possibly. Under the Care Act 2014, Bristol, City of council has a duty to assess, free of charge, anyone who seems to need care and support. After a means test, the council may pay towards care when savings and investments total less than £23,250, depending on income; your home's value is ignored for care at home. Attendance Allowance does not depend on savings or income. Contacting Bristol, City of council.
How can I pick between agencies in Bristol?
Check how recent each CQC report is first: 24 of the 144 on this page were inspected or rated in the past two years, while 74 have older reports. Next ask three things: will staff be consistent, what happens about missed visits, and what is the full price? Our checklist.
What about physical disability care in towns near Bristol?
Bristol has 144, with 93 rated Good or Outstanding. Nearby: Long Ashton (3.6 miles): 93, 60 rated Good or Outstanding; Kingswood (4.2 miles): 101, 58 rated Good or Outstanding; Pill (4.3 miles): 96, 63 rated Good or Outstanding.
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Other towns near Bristol
- Physical disability care in Long Ashton 3.6 mi
- Physical disability care in Kingswood 4.2 mi
- Physical disability care in Pill 4.3 mi
- Physical disability care in Mangotsfield 4.9 mi
- Physical disability care in Patchway 4.9 mi
- Physical disability care in Frampton Cotterell 7.0 mi
- Physical disability care in Coalpit Heath 7.1 mi
- Physical disability care in Backwell 7.2 mi
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