Katherine House Rest Home

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About Us

Here at Katherine House Rest Home, we offer residential care for older people in a warm and welcoming setting in Bristol. Our team works hard every day to make sure that the people who live with us feel genuinely at home, valued, and well supported.

We specialise in older person care, residential care, dementia care, and respite care. This means we are well placed to support a range of needs, whether someone is moving in permanently, recovering after a hospital stay, or giving a family carer a much needed break. For those living with dementia, we take time to understand each person's history, preferences, and routines, so that the care we provide feels familiar and reassuring rather than clinical.

We are proud that our most recent inspection by the Care Quality Commission resulted in a rating of Good. That matters to us, not simply as a formal recognition, but because it reflects the way we try to do things every single day. We take feedback seriously and are always looking at how we can do better.

Life at Katherine House is shaped around the people who live here. We do our best to ensure that residents can continue doing the things they enjoy, maintain connections with family and friends, and have a real say in how their days are spent. Our team gets to know each resident properly, because good care comes from understanding someone as a whole person rather than just attending to their physical needs.

If you are exploring care options for yourself or for someone you love, we would be very happy to have a conversation or arrange a visit. Bristol is our community too, and we take real pride in being part of it. Please do get in touch.

Common questions about Katherine House Rest Home

Where is Katherine House Rest Home located?

Katherine House Rest Home is a residential care home in Bristol, Bristol, City of, BS9 3UW. You can view its exact location and get directions from the map on this page.

What type of care does Katherine House Rest Home provide?

Katherine House Rest Home is registered to provide residential personal care, with support that includes Older person care, Dementia care, Respite care. The full list of services is shown on this page.

What is Katherine House Rest Home's CQC rating?

Katherine House Rest Home is registered with and inspected by the Care Quality Commission (CQC). Its most recent overall rating is Good following its last inspection on 22 August 2019. You can read the full CQC report from the link on this page.

Does Katherine House Rest Home provide dementia care?

Yes. Katherine House Rest Home supports people living with dementia. We recommend contacting the home directly to discuss your individual situation.

Does Katherine House Rest Home offer respite or short-term care?

Yes. Katherine House Rest Home offers respite and short-term care. Availability changes regularly, so it is best to enquire directly.

Contact Katherine House Rest Home

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Care We Offer

  • Older Person Care: Support with daily living for older people, from companionship to help with washing, dressing and medication.
  • Dementia: Specialist support for people living with dementia, in a calm, familiar setting with trained staff.
  • Respite Care: Short stays that give family carers a break, or help someone recover after illness or a hospital stay.
  • Residential Care: Help with everyday living, meals and personal care in a supportive home setting.

Questions families ask about Katherine House Rest Home

Answered from the CQC register where we can. 5 of these the home has not told us yet, so ask when you call.

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

Yes. Katherine House Rest Home is registered for dementia care, so someone whose needs increase can usually stay rather than move. Ask how they support people in the later stages. Source: CQC register

Is there a nurse on site if health needs change?

No. Katherine House Rest Home 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. Source: CQC register

Can they try a short stay before deciding?

Yes. Katherine House Rest Home offers respite and short stays, which is a good way to see whether the home is the right fit. Source: CQC register

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. Use our funding calculator to check what you might pay.

Do they take younger adults as well as older people?

No. Katherine House Rest Home is registered for older people. Younger adults are not listed. Source: CQC register

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.

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Regulatory Rating

Care Quality Commission (CQC) Rating

  • Latest inspection: 22 August 2019
  • Report published: 22 August 2019

Overall: Good

  • Safe: Good
  • Effective: Good
  • Caring: Good
  • Responsive: Outstanding
  • Well-led: Good

Care Quality Commission is responsible for the registration and inspection of social care services in England.

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Ratings are as published by the CQC and may not reflect the current position of the service.

Typical weekly fees in the South West

Katherine House Rest Home 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 Katherine House Rest Home. Actual fees depend on the room, the level of care and how it is funded.

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