There are 88 CQC-registered care homes in Bristol listed on Docorix. 82 currently hold a CQC rating: 80 rated Good or Outstanding, 2 Requires improvement and 0 Inadequate. 6 have not yet been rated under their current registration. Together they are registered for 2,643 beds.
CQC register data updated 11 October 2026 · ratings link to each provider’s official CQC report
The local picture
Bristol, at a glance.
Service counts use the directory’s existing area coverage. Register data updated 11 October 2026.
Map shows the providers on the current results page.
Top 10 care homes in Bristol by CQC rating
How we rank: only by the official CQC rating – Outstanding first, then Good, most recently inspected first. Providers cannot pay to appear here. Services the CQC has not yet rated are listed further down the page.
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Horfield Lodge
Outstanding
BS7
Rated Outstanding for Caring, Responsive and Well-led. Rating published March 2020.
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John Wills House
Outstanding
BS10
Rated Outstanding for Caring, Responsive and Well-led. Rating published January 2020.
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Ridgeway House
Outstanding
BS13
Rated Outstanding for Responsive and Well-led. Rating published January 2019.
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Cossham Gardens – Care Home with Nursing Physical Disabilities
Good
BS15
Rated Good in all five areas the CQC inspects. Rating published August 2026.
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50 Vassall Road
Good
BS16
Rated Good in all five areas the CQC inspects. Rating published July 2026.
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Brandon Trust – 261 Passage Road Care Home
Good
BS10
Rated Good in all five areas the CQC inspects. Rating published May 2026.
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120 Furber Road
Good
BS5
Rated Good in all five areas the CQC inspects. Rating published March 2026.
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Glebe Villa
Good
BS5
Rated Good in all five areas the CQC inspects. Rating published January 2026.
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Patron House
Good
BS9
Rated Good in all five areas the CQC inspects. Rating published July 2025.
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Beaufort Grange
Good
BS16
Rated Good in all five areas the CQC inspects. Rating published November 2024.
Choosing care homes in Bristol
When comparing care homes, start with the CQC rating and the date it was published, then visit in person at different times of day. Ask how staff support people with needs like yours, what the fees include and how they change, and whether the home accepts local authority or NHS Continuing Healthcare funding. Homes with nursing care have registered nurses on site around the clock; residential homes provide personal care only.
Frequently asked questions
How many care homes are there in Bristol?
Docorix lists 88 CQC-registered care homes in Bristol, taken from the Care Quality Commission register (last updated 11 October 2026).
Which care homes in Bristol are rated Outstanding?
3 are currently rated Outstanding by the CQC: Horfield Lodge, John Wills House and Ridgeway House.
Where do these ratings come from?
Ratings are published by the Care Quality Commission, the independent regulator of health and adult social care in England. We show each provider’s current rating with its publication date and link to the full CQC report. Contains CQC data © Care Quality Commission.
