Tramways

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Tramways is a nursing home in Bristol, Bristol, City of (BS4 3DS). It holds a CQC rating of Good.

About Tramways

Tramways is in Bristol, and we provide nursing care for adults living with mental ill health whose needs include physical health support. Respite stays are available as well. This is specialised work and the home is built around it. Registered nurses are on duty at all hours, so medication is managed closely, physical health needs are met on site, and a change in somebody's condition is noticed early by staff who know them rather than during a hurried appointment somewhere else. We work with GPs, district nurses, community mental health teams and hospital staff, and we keep pressing when a resident needs something that is slow to arrive. What we offer beyond that is stability. A team people come to know well, a shape to the week that holds, and a house that does not come apart when somebody has a difficult stretch. Mental health rarely moves in a straight line, and we plan for that rather than treating a bad fortnight as a failure on anybody's part. Support is agreed with the person and written in terms they recognise, and we take their own plans seriously, including plans to move on to something more independent in time. Work, study, hobbies, family and friendships all matter here. Our most recent overall rating from the Care Quality Commission is good. Families and professionals are welcome to visit and question us closely about how we work.

Care provided at Tramways

Read the full inspection report on the CQC website.

Common questions about Tramways

Where is Tramways located?

Tramways is a nursing home in Bristol, Bristol, City of, BS4 3DS. You can view its exact location and get directions from the map on this page.

What type of care does Tramways provide?

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

What is Tramways's CQC rating?

Tramways is registered with and inspected by the Care Quality Commission (CQC). Its most recent overall rating is Good following its last inspection on 29 August 2019. You can read the full CQC report from the link on this page.

Does Tramways offer respite or short-term care?

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

Questions families ask about Tramways

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

No. Tramways 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. Tramways is registered to provide nursing care, so registered nurses are part of the team.

Can they try a short stay before deciding?

Yes. Yes. Tramways 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

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

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