218 Kingsway

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218 Kingsway is a residential care home in Bristol, Bristol, City of (BS5 8NS). It holds a CQC rating of Good.

About 218 Kingsway

218 Kingsway is a small residential care home in Bristol, supporting adults living with a mental health condition. We also offer respite care for planned short stays. This is somewhere people live rather than somewhere they are treated. Residents have their own room and their own belongings, decide how they want to spend the day, and are supported to take on more for themselves as and when they feel ready. Recovery does not run to a timetable, and we would far rather move at somebody's pace than push them along to suit ours. Being small is a real advantage. It means the people who live here are known properly by a settled team, the house stays calm, and support can be shaped around individuals rather than around a rota. It also means somebody notices when a resident is not quite themselves, which does more good than any amount of paperwork. What support looks like varies. For one person it is a settled routine, regular meals and a quiet house. For another it is help with medication and appointments, support with money and shopping, and encouragement to get back into study, work or seeing people again. We agree the plan with the resident, write it plainly and revisit it honestly rather than letting it run on unchanged. We work closely with community mental health teams, GPs and social workers, and we keep families involved as far as the resident wants them to be. If you are looking into a place or a short stay in Bristol, please contact us.

Care provided at 218 Kingsway

Read the full inspection report on the CQC website.

Common questions about 218 Kingsway

Where is 218 Kingsway located?

218 Kingsway is a residential care home in Bristol, Bristol, City of, BS5 8NS. You can view its exact location and get directions from the map on this page.

What type of care does 218 Kingsway provide?

218 Kingsway is registered to provide residential personal care, with support that includes Mental health care, Respite care. The full list of services is shown on this page.

What is 218 Kingsway's CQC rating?

218 Kingsway is registered with and inspected by the Care Quality Commission (CQC). Its most recent overall rating is Good following its last inspection on 28 February 2020. You can read the full CQC report from the link on this page.

Does 218 Kingsway offer respite or short-term care?

Yes. 218 Kingsway offers respite and short-term care. Availability changes regularly, so it is best to enquire directly.

Questions families ask about 218 Kingsway

Can Mum or Dad stay here if their dementia gets worse?

No. 218 Kingsway is not listed for dementia care on the CQC register. If dementia is likely, choose a home that is, so a second move is not needed later.

Is there a nurse on site if health needs change?

No. 218 Kingsway is a residential care home without on-site nursing. District nurses and GPs visit, but someone who needs daily nursing may have to move to a nursing home.

Can they try a short stay before deciding?

Yes. Yes. 218 Kingsway offers respite and short stays, which is a good way to see whether the home is the right fit.

Will they support end of life care, so there is no move at the hardest time?

Ask the home. End of life care is not listed on the register. Ask the manager whether residents can remain in the home with hospice or district nurse support.

Can she bring her cat or dog?

Ask the home. The home has not told us its pet policy yet. Ask directly; some homes allow small pets in residents' rooms or welcome visiting dogs.

Can a couple stay together?

Ask the home. We do not know whether the home has rooms for couples. Ask about shared or adjoining rooms if this matters.

Will the council help pay, or is it self funded only?

Ask the home. The home has not told us which funding it accepts. Most homes take both council funded and self funded residents; ask about council rates and any top up.

Do they take younger adults as well as older people?

Ask the home. The register does not say which age groups the home supports. Ask the home.

Can I visit before deciding, and are there visiting hours?

Ask the home. Every home should welcome a visit. Call to arrange one, ideally at a mealtime or during an activity, and ask about visiting hours for family.

Typical weekly fees in the South West

218 Kingsway has not published its fees yet. These are typical weekly fees for the South West, so you know roughly what to expect before you call.

Indicative figures for the South West, not a quote from 218 Kingsway. Actual fees depend on the room, the level of care and how it is funded.

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