Bridge House

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Bridge House is a nursing home in Abingdon providing nursing care for older people, including people living with dementia and people with physical disabilities. We also offer planned respite stays.

Qualified nurses are here at every hour, and that changes what is possible. Conditions can be managed as they change rather than in emergencies, medicines get proper review, and people who would otherwise move repeatedly between home and hospital can be looked after here by staff who know them. For people nearing the end of life, it means comfort and familiar faces instead of an ambulance and a ward.

Clinical care alone would not make this a good place to live, so we work hard at the rest. Residents decide when to get up, what to wear and how to spend the day. Meals are meant to be enjoyed. Relatives are welcome whenever they want to come, and we would much rather somebody dropped in unannounced than felt they needed permission. For residents living with dementia we keep the day familiar and unhurried, and we work with what a person can still do.

Our most recent overall rating from the Care Quality Commission is outstanding. That was a good day for us, and we treat it as something to keep earning rather than a settled fact, so we ask residents and families regularly what they think and we act when the answer is critical.

Common questions about Bridge House

Where is Bridge House located?

Bridge House is a nursing home in Abingdon, Oxfordshire, OX14 3UJ. You can view its exact location and get directions from the map on this page.

What type of care does Bridge House provide?

Bridge House is registered to provide nursing and personal care, with support that includes Older person care, Dementia care, Physical disability support, Respite care. The full list of services is shown on this page.

What is Bridge House's CQC rating?

Bridge House is registered with and inspected by the Care Quality Commission (CQC). Its most recent overall rating is Outstanding following its last inspection on 18 January 2019. You can read the full CQC report from the link on this page.

Does Bridge House provide dementia care?

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

Does Bridge House offer respite or short-term care?

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

Contact Bridge House

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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.
  • Physical Disability: Accessible facilities and practical help with mobility, personal care and daily tasks.
  • Respite Care: Short stays that give family carers a break, or help someone recover after illness or a hospital stay.
  • Nursing Care: Round-the-clock care from qualified nurses for residents with medical or complex health needs.

Questions families ask about Bridge House

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. Bridge House 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?

Yes. Bridge House is registered to provide nursing care, so registered nurses are part of the team. Source: CQC register

Can they try a short stay before deciding?

Yes. Bridge House 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. Bridge House 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: 18 January 2019
  • Report published: 18 January 2019

Overall: Outstanding

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

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.

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Typical weekly fees in the South East

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

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

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