Care Homes in Bristol, City of
The Bristol, City of local authority area in South West has 91 care homes registered with the CQC, with 2,785 beds available in total. 4 homes hold an Outstanding CQC rating — the highest grade — and 83 are rated Good, reflecting excellent overall care standards across the area. Nursing care is available at 34 homes across Bristol, City of, with specialist provision including dementia and learning disabilities.
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BS16 (11)
BS10 (11)
BS13 (5)
BS7 (5)
BS6 (9)
BS5 (15)
BS4 (8)
BS15 (4)
BS14 (5)
BS3 (3)
BS9 (10)
BS11 (4)
Choosing a Care Home in Bristol, City of
With 91 care homes across Bristol, City of, families have 87 well-rated options to consider.
We recommend shortlisting three to five homes, visiting each in person, and using our guide to choosing a care home to compare them systematically. Before committing, it is also worth understanding how care home fees are funded in Bristol, City of — the local authority may contribute towards costs depending on the level of assessed need and financial circumstances.
Bristol, City of has 4 Outstanding-rated homes — see the full comparison of best care homes in Bristol, City of.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Frequently Asked Questions
How many care homes are in Bristol, City of?
There are 91 CQC-registered care homes in Bristol, City of with a total of 2,785 beds. They span 13 postcode districts across the South West region.
What CQC ratings do care homes in Bristol, City of have?
Of the 91 care homes in Bristol, City of: 4 are rated Outstanding, 83 are rated Good, 0 Require Improvement, 0 are rated Inadequate, and 4 have not yet been rated by the Care Quality Commission.
Are there specialist care homes in Bristol, City of?
Yes — Bristol, City of has specialist care homes for: Dementia Care (38 homes), Learning Disability Care (36 homes), Mental Health Care (32 homes), Nursing Care (34 homes), Physical Disability Care (34 homes), Residential Care (57 homes), Sensory Impairment Care (14 homes).
How do I choose a care home in Bristol, City of?
Start by shortlisting three to five homes based on CQC rating, location, and specialist needs. Visit each in person and check the latest CQC inspection report on carehome.page. Contact Bristol, City of council to understand funding contributions — the local authority may cover part of the cost depending on financial assessment.
Data from the Care Quality Commission, last updated March 2026. How we use this data