Bishopsmead Lodge

Bishopsmead Lodge is a nursing home in Bristol, Bristol, City of (BS13 8ES). It holds a CQC rating of Good.

About Bishopsmead Lodge

Bishopsmead Lodge is a nursing home in Bristol. We care for older people with nursing needs and we offer respite and short stays. Qualified nurses are on duty at all hours. That means complex health needs, medication, wound and continence care and care at the end of life are looked after here rather than through repeated journeys to hospital, and it means somebody notices early when a resident is becoming unwell rather than once it is obvious. We do one thing and we try to do it well. There is no specialist wing here and no attempt to be all things to everybody. What we offer is careful nursing care for older people in a place where they are known, and days that are theirs rather than the rota's. That means food worth eating, time for a proper conversation, a garden to sit in, familiar music, and staff who are not too busy to sit down with somebody. It also means asking at the outset how a person has always liked their day to run and then working that way, rather than fitting them to a routine that suits us. Where a resident is nearing the end of life we plan openly with them and their family, keep them comfortable and make room for relatives to stay as long as they want. Our most recent overall rating from the Care Quality Commission is good. Visitors are welcome through the day and need not arrange it in advance.

Care provided at Bishopsmead Lodge

Read the full inspection report on the CQC website.

Common questions about Bishopsmead Lodge

Where is Bishopsmead Lodge located?

Bishopsmead Lodge is a nursing home in Bristol, Bristol, City of, BS13 8ES. You can view its exact location and get directions from the map on this page.

What type of care does Bishopsmead Lodge provide?

Bishopsmead Lodge is registered to provide nursing and personal care, with support that includes Older person care, Respite care. The full list of services is shown on this page.

What is Bishopsmead Lodge's CQC rating?

Bishopsmead Lodge is registered with and inspected by the Care Quality Commission (CQC). Its most recent overall rating is Good following its last inspection on 18 August 2022. You can read the full CQC report from the link on this page.

Does Bishopsmead Lodge offer respite or short-term care?

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

Questions families ask about Bishopsmead Lodge

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

No. Bishopsmead Lodge 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?

Yes. Yes. Bishopsmead Lodge is registered to provide nursing care, so registered nurses are part of the team.

Can they try a short stay before deciding?

Yes. Yes. Bishopsmead Lodge 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?

No. Bishopsmead Lodge is registered for older people. Younger adults are not listed.

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

Bishopsmead Lodge 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 Bishopsmead Lodge. Actual fees depend on the room, the level of care and how it is funded.

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