Care Homes in BS10
The BS10 postcode district has 12 CQC-registered care homes with a combined 491 beds, falling under Bristol, City of council. 1 home is rated Outstanding by the Care Quality Commission and 10 are rated Good. 1 home has not yet been inspected.
About care in BS10
BS10 covers Henbury, Brentry, Southmead and the northern edge of Horfield in Bristol — a densely populated area centred close to Southmead Hospital, Bristol's principal acute trust. The 12 care homes provide 491 beds, making this one of the higher-capacity postcode areas in the city. Quality is strong: one home is Outstanding, ten are Good, and one is not yet rated — zero Requiring Improvement or Inadequate. For families needing care within reach of Southmead Hospital, BS10 offers a reliable cluster of well-rated providers with strong discharge coordination.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many care homes are in the BS10 postcode area?
There are 12 CQC-registered care homes in BS10, offering a combined 491 beds. These range from residential homes for older people through to specialist nursing and dementia care facilities.
What CQC ratings do care homes in BS10 have?
Of the 12 care homes in BS10: 1 home is rated Outstanding; 10 are rated Good; 0 require improvement; and 1 has not yet been inspected. Ratings are awarded by the Care Quality Commission following on-site inspections.
What is the highest-rated care home in BS10?
John Wills House is among the highest-rated care homes in BS10, holding a CQC rating of Outstanding with 80 beds. You can view its full inspection results and contact details on its profile page.
Which local authority covers the BS10 postcode?
The BS10 postcode area falls under Bristol, City of. Your local council's adult social care team can carry out a needs assessment and, if eligible, help fund or arrange care home placements within their area.
How do I choose a care home in BS10?
Start by checking each home's CQC rating and reading the latest inspection report, which you can access via the CQC website or each home's page on carehome.page. Consider visiting your shortlisted homes in person and asking about staffing ratios, activities programmes, and how the home manages residents' specific needs — whether that's dementia care, nursing support, or specialist conditions. If funding is a concern, contact Bristol, City of's adult social care team for a needs and financial assessment.
Data from the Care Quality Commission, last updated March 2026. How we use this data