How do we arrange a care needs assessment in Bath and North East Somerset?

Contact the adult social care team at Bath and North East Somerset Council and ask for an assessment of care and support needs. The request can come from the person themselves, a relative, a GP or a hospital team, and the assessment is free. A practitioner will look at daily living, mobility, medication and the clinical care required, then record which needs are eligible for support. A separate financial assessment decides contributions.

Can Bath and North East Somerset Council fund a nursing home placement?

It can, once an assessment has confirmed that nursing care in a registered home is the right way to meet someone's needs. A financial assessment then looks at income and capital and sets the council contribution towards the weekly fee. The health service pays a separate contribution towards registered nursing care straight to the home. If a family chooses a home above the rate the council will pay, a third party may be asked to meet the difference.

Which providers in Bath and North East Somerset offer nursing care?

Nineteen providers registered for nursing care appear on this page, each with a profile of its own. They include Bloomfield, Bridgemead, Cedar Park Nursing Home and Cranhill Nursing Home, along with the rest of the list. Every profile carries the current Care Quality Commission position and links through to the published report. Comparing them together is the quickest way to see which homes suit the care required.

What is the difference between a care home and a nursing home?

A care home provides a room, meals and help with personal care such as washing, dressing and prompting medication. A nursing home offers the same and also has registered nurses on duty at all times, so wound care, injections and complex medication are managed on site. All the providers on this page hold nursing registration. Where needs are mainly social rather than clinical, a residential placement is often more suitable and usually costs less.

How far in advance should we start looking at nursing homes?

Start as soon as nursing care looks likely rather than waiting for a ward to ask for a decision. A few weeks allows time to visit more than once, read the inspection reports and settle the funding position. If discharge is imminent, ask whether an interim placement is possible so the permanent choice is not made under pressure. Notes taken at early visits stay useful even when the move happens later.

What should we ask when visiting a nursing home in Bath and North East Somerset?

Ask how many registered nurses and carers are on duty by day and overnight, and how often agency staff cover shifts. Ask how care plans are written and reviewed, and how quickly families are told about a fall, an infection or a change in medication. Ask what training staff have in dementia care and in supporting someone at the end of life. Practical questions about visiting, belongings and laundry are worth asking everywhere.

Nursing Homes in Bath and North East Somerset

Bath and North East Somerset has 19 CQC registered nursing homes. 17 are rated Good, 1 Outstanding, 1 Requires improvement. 10 of the 19 were last inspected more than three years ago.

Source: Care Quality Commission register, kept up to date as ratings change.

Bath and North East Somerset at a glance

What the numbers say about care for older people in Bath and North East Somerset.

Bath and North East Somerset Council pays, residential care: £1,118 a week. Self-funders are typically asked £1,400 to £1,650, median £1,549
Care home beds filled across Bath and North East Somerset: 85%. The 12 month average is 86%.
Care home beds per 1,000 people aged 75+: 75
People aged 75 and over: 21,500. Rising to 24,900 by 2035, up 16%
Care homes, last 12 months: 1 opened, 0 closed. 1 changed owner, covering 60 beds.
Who pays, across Bath and North East Somerset (estimate): 37% council, 45% self. The rest is NHS funded or other.
Living with dementia, aged 65 and over (estimate): 2,800. Rising to 3,500 by 2035, up 25%
People aged 85 and over: 6,100. Rising to 9,000 by 2035, up 47%

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Arranging and Funding Nursing Care in Bath and North East Somerset

Eligibility and budget together decide which homes are realistic, so both are worth resolving before visits begin. The assessment establishes what care is needed and the financial assessment establishes who pays for it.

Requesting a care needs assessment

Anyone who appears to need care and support can ask for an assessment, and a relative, a GP or a hospital discharge team may request one on their behalf. There is no charge, whatever the household income. Bath and North East Somerset Council Adult Social Care carries out that assessment and the financial assessment that follows, which decides how much of the weekly fee the council meets and how much the resident contributes.

Two funding systems, not one

A contribution towards care delivered by a registered nurse is paid by the health service directly to the home rather than to the resident. Where someone's primary need is a health need rather than a social one, a separate assessment can lead to the whole package being funded through the health service. Anything not met by either route is divided between the council and the resident, and the council pays only up to a set weekly rate.

Understanding the fee

Ask every home for its fees in writing rather than accepting a figure on the telephone, and check what sits outside the weekly charge, such as hairdressing, chiropody, newspapers or escorted appointments. Ask how often fees are reviewed and how much notice precedes an increase. Ask what happens to the room during a hospital stay and what the home does when private savings fall to the level where council support begins.

Choosing the Right Nursing Home in Bath and North East Somerset

Reading the ratings

Seventeen homes on this list are rated Good and two are rated Requires Improvement. Where the picture is this settled, the reports are where the real differences appear, so look at what inspectors praised, how recently they visited and whether each home was strong on the things that matter most in your case. At the two marked down, ask the manager precisely what has changed and when.

Matching the home to the clinical need

Nursing covers a wide span, from wound and pressure care to diabetes management, catheter care, complex medication and end of life support. Ask what each home is equipped and experienced to handle, how many registered nurses are on duty overnight and how much agency cover is used. Ask what would happen if a resident's health declined and whether they could remain.

What a visit adds

Go when the home is busy rather than at a quiet hour. Watch how staff speak to residents who are not expecting a visitor, whether people are occupied and how quickly call bells are answered. Ask to see a room that is genuinely available and stay while a meal is served if the timing allows, since mealtimes show how staffing works in practice. A second visit at a different hour is worth more than one long tour, and asking whether a trial stay is possible is always reasonable.

19 nursing homes in Bath and North East Somerset

Bloomfield · Salisbury Road, Bath, Bath and North East Somerset, BS39 7BD
Nursing home · CQC Good · Nursing on site · Run by Barchester Healthcare Homes Limited
Bloomfield is a nursing home in Bath. We care for older people who need qualified nursing alongside everyday support, for residents living with dementia and for younger adults with nursing needs, and we offer respite stays, including for...
Specialisms: Older Person Care, Dementia Care, Younger Adults, Respite Care
Bridgemead · 81 St John's Road, Bath, Bath and North East Somerset, BA2 6PZ
Nursing home · CQC Requires improvement · Nursing on site · Run by Bridge Care Limited
Bridgemead is a nursing home in Bath. Qualified nurses are on duty here throughout the day and night. We care for older people whose health needs require nursing, and we take respite admissions as well as permanent residents. Our most...
Specialisms: Older Person Care, Respite Care
Cedar Park Nursing Home · 27-28 Oldfield Road, Bath, Bath and North East Somerset, BA2 3NG
Nursing home · CQC Good · Nursing on site · Run by Barker Care Limited
Cedar Park Nursing Home is a nursing home in Bath. We provide nursing care for older people and younger adults, we support people living with dementia and people with a physical disability, and we offer respite stays alongside permanent...
Specialisms: Older Person Care, Dementia Care, Physical Disability, Younger Adults, Respite Care
Cranhill Nursing Home · Weston Road, Bath, Bath and North East Somerset, BA1 2YA
Nursing home · CQC Good · Nursing on site · Run by Mr Charles Otter
We at Cranhill Nursing Home are proud to offer compassionate nursing care in the beautiful city of Bath, providing a warm and welcoming home for older people who need dedicated support. Nestled within Bath and North East Somerset, our...
Specialisms: Older Person Care, Respite Care
Culverhayes Nursing Home · Lymore Avenue, Bath, Bath and North East Somerset, BA2 1AY
Nursing home · CQC Good · Nursing on site · Run by Messrs A & M Desai - Desai Care Homes
Culverhayes Nursing Home is in Bath. We care for older people and younger adults with nursing needs, including people living with dementia and people managing mental health conditions, and we offer respite and short stays. Qualified nurses...
Specialisms: Older Person Care, Dementia Care, Mental Health, Younger Adults, Respite Care
Hallmark Midford Manor Luxury Care Home · Frome Road, Bath, Bath and North East Somerset, BA2 5RF
Nursing home · CQC Good · Nursing on site · Run by Hallmark Care Homes (Midford Manor) Limited
Hallmark Midford Manor is a nursing home in Bath, providing nursing and residential care to older adults and to some younger adults, with respite stays available. Having qualified nurses on duty at all hours means that changes in...
Specialisms: Older Person Care, Dementia Care, Physical Disability, Visual / Hearing Impairment, Younger Adults, Respite Care
Larkhall Springs Nursing Home · Swainswick Gardens, Bath, Bath and North East Somerset, BA1 6TL
Nursing home · CQC Good · Nursing on site · Run by Cedar Care Homes Limited
We at Larkhall Springs Nursing Home offer specialist nursing care in the historic city of Bath, providing a warm and welcoming home for older people, younger adults, and those living with dementia. Nestled within the Bath and North East...
Specialisms: Older Person Care, Dementia Care, Younger Adults, Respite Care
Rush Hill Mews · Clarks Way, Bath, Bath and North East Somerset, BA2 2TR
Nursing home · CQC Good · Nursing on site · Run by WT UK Opco 4 Limited
We at Rush Hill Mews are proud to offer compassionate nursing care in the historic city of Bath, providing a welcoming home for older people, younger adults, and those living with dementia or physical disabilities across Bath and North...
Specialisms: Older Person Care, Dementia Care, Physical Disability, Younger Adults, Respite Care
Shockerwick House Care Home · Shockerwick House, Bath, Bath and North East Somerset, BA1 7LL
Nursing home · CQC Good · Nursing on site · Run by Bupa Care Homes (CFChomes) Limited
Shockerwick House Care Home is a nursing home near Bath. We care for older people who need nursing support and for adults with a physical disability, including younger adults. Respite stays are available alongside permanent places. Having...
Specialisms: Older Person Care, Physical Disability, Younger Adults, Respite Care
St Teresa's Nursing Home · Corston Lane, Bath, Bath and North East Somerset, BA2 9AE
Nursing home · CQC Good · Nursing on site · Run by Barker Care Limited
St Teresa's Nursing Home is in Bath. We care for older people who need nursing support, including those living with dementia, and we also support some younger adults. Respite stays are available alongside permanent places. Having...
Specialisms: Older Person Care, Dementia Care, Younger Adults, Respite Care
The Orangery · Englishcombe Lane, Bath, Bath and North East Somerset, BA2 2EL
Nursing home · CQC Good · Nursing on site · Run by Cedar Care Homes Limited
The Orangery is a nursing home in Bath. We care for older people who need qualified nursing alongside day to day support, for adults living with dementia, and for younger adults whose conditions mean they need nursing care. We also take...
Specialisms: Older Person Care, Dementia Care, Younger Adults, Respite Care
Woodside Nursing Home · Bathwick Hill, Bath, Bath and North East Somerset, BA2 6EN
Nursing home · CQC Good · Nursing on site · Run by Cedar Care Homes Limited
We at Woodside Nursing Home offer compassionate nursing care in the historic city of Bath, providing a warm and welcoming home for older people, younger adults, and those living with dementia. Nestled within the Bath and North East...
Specialisms: Older Person Care, Dementia Care, Younger Adults, Respite Care
Charterhouse Care Home · The Chocolate Quarter, Bristol, Bath and North East Somerset, BS31 2GL
Nursing home · CQC Outstanding · Nursing on site · Run by The Council of St Monica Trust
Charterhouse Care Home is a nursing home in Bristol, caring for older people and younger adults whose needs go beyond what can be managed at home. Registered nurses work alongside our care staff, which means we can support people with...
Specialisms: Older Person Care, Dementia Care, Physical Disability, Younger Adults, Respite Care
Cholwell House Nursing Home · Main Road, Bristol, Bath and North East Somerset, BS39 5DJ
Nursing home · CQC Good · Nursing on site · Run by Cholwell House Nursing Home Limited
Cholwell House Nursing Home is a nursing home in Bristol, and we look after adults who need skilled clinical care alongside the ordinary comforts of a place to call home. Registered nurses are here around the clock, which means we can...
Specialisms: Older Person Care, Dementia Care, Mental Health, Physical Disability, Visual / Hearing Impairment, Younger Adults, Respite Care
Kingfisher Lodge · Chestnut Walk, Bristol, Bath and North East Somerset, BS31 3BG
Nursing home · CQC Good · Nursing on site · Run by Barchester Healthcare Homes Limited
Kingfisher Lodge is a nursing home near Bristol, with qualified nurses on duty day and night alongside our care team. We care for older people and younger adults, including many people living with dementia and people with physical...
Specialisms: Older Person Care, Dementia Care, Physical Disability, Younger Adults, Respite Care
Meryton Place Care Home · 213 Bath Road, Bristol, Bath and North East Somerset, BS31 1TN
Nursing home · CQC Good · Nursing on site · Run by Hamberley Care FV (Keynsham) Limited
Here at Meryton Place Care Home, we provide nursing care for older adults in the Bristol, Bath and North East Somerset area. We are a nursing home that takes real pride in knowing our residents well, understanding what matters to them day...
Specialisms: Older Person Care, Dementia Care, Respite Care
Stanton Court · Stanton Drew, Bristol, Bath and North East Somerset, BS39 4ER
Nursing home · CQC Good · Nursing on site · Run by Country Court Care Homes 10 Limited
Here at Stanton Court, we provide nursing home care for older adults in the Bristol, Bath and North East Somerset area. We are proud to have received a "Good" rating from the Care Quality Commission, which reflects the effort our whole...
Specialisms: Older Person Care, Dementia Care, Respite Care
Sunnymede · 4 Vandyck Avenue, Bristol, Bath and North East Somerset, BS31 2UH
Nursing home · CQC Good · Nursing on site · Run by Woodland Healthcare Limited
Sunnymede is a nursing home in Bristol, caring for older people whose health needs require qualified nursing alongside help with daily living. Registered nurses work with our care staff, which means we can look after people with health...
Specialisms: Older Person Care, Physical Disability, Respite Care
Westin Care Home · 95 Bristol Road, Bristol, Bath and North East Somerset, BS14 0PS
Nursing home · CQC Good · Nursing on site · Run by Westin Care Limited
We at Westin Care Home are proud to offer specialist nursing care in a warm and welcoming setting in Bristol, serving families across Bath and North East Somerset and the wider South West region. Choosing a nursing home for a loved one is...
Specialisms: Older Person Care, Dementia Care, Mental Health, Physical Disability, Visual / Hearing Impairment, Respite Care

What care costs in Bath and North East Somerset, per week

Type of care	What the council pays	What self-funders are typically asked
Residential care South West figure, because too few Bath and North East Somerset homes publish this price. 52 homes. Median £1,549.	£1,118	£1,400 to £1,650
Nursing care South West figure, because too few Bath and North East Somerset homes publish this price. 16 homes. Median £1,810.	£1,083	£1,599 to £1,983
Residential dementia care South West figure, because too few Bath and North East Somerset homes publish this price. 19 homes. Median £1,665.	Not published separately	£1,450 to £1,813
Nursing dementia care England figure, because too few Bath and North East Somerset homes publish this price. 75 homes. Median £2,050.	Not published separately	£1,890 to £2,221

Published prices are often starting prices, and come from homes that publish fees, so treat them as a guide. Ask the home for its own price. Powered by Orrery Intelligence.

Inspected most recently

Cranhill Nursing Home, 2 July 2026, Good
Charterhouse Care Home, 30 June 2026, Outstanding
Sunnymede, 24 June 2026, Good

Longest since a report

Shockerwick House Care Home, 29 December 2018, Good
Larkhall Springs Nursing Home, 16 January 2019, Good
The Orangery, 5 December 2019, Good

Frequently asked questions about nursing homes in Bath and North East Somerset

How many nursing homes are there in Bath and North East Somerset?

Bath and North East Somerset has 19 CQC registered nursing homes: 1 Outstanding, 17 Good, 1 Requires improvement. Counts come from the CQC register and are kept up to date as ratings change.

How much does a nursing home cost in Bath and North East Somerset?

Bath and North East Somerset Council pays an average of £1,118 a week for residential care. Self-funders are typically asked £1,400 to £1,650 a week. South West figure, because too few Bath and North East Somerset homes publish this price. 52 homes. Median £1,549. Published prices are often starting prices, and come from homes that publish fees, so treat them as a guide. Ask the home for its own price.

Which nursing homes in Bath and North East Somerset were inspected most recently?

Cranhill Nursing Home (2 July 2026), Charterhouse Care Home (30 June 2026) and Sunnymede (24 June 2026) have the most recent CQC reports.