Barchester Healthcare

Bamfield Lodge Care Home

Nursing home in Bristol, Bristol, City of

Operated by Barchester Healthcare

CQC Good60 bedsDementiaNursing
NeighbourhoodCultural HubGreen SurroundingsWell Served
What do these badges mean?
  • Cultural Hub — An excellent range of libraries, museums, galleries, theatres and community venues within easy reach (OpenStreetMap).
  • Green Surroundings — Excellent access to parks, playing fields and other green space nearby (OpenStreetMap).
  • Well Served — Excellent everyday amenities nearby — shops, supermarkets, pharmacies, banks, post offices, cafés and places to eat (OpenStreetMap).
Address1 Bamfield, Whitchurch, Bristol, BS14 0AU
Beds60
Weekly feefrom £1,372 · 2026
En-suite100%
Opened2007
All-inclusiveNo

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About

Bamfield Lodge Care Home is a 60-bed care home in South Bristol operated by Barchester Healthcare. It provides residential, nursing, respite and dementia care. The home was rated Good overall by the Care Quality Commission, with Good grades across all five key questions: Safe, Effective, Caring, Responsive and Well-led.

The home is located in a residential area with access to parks and local amenities.

Care provided

Dementia
Nursing
Residential
Respite

Facilities

Activity Room
Dining Area
Gardens
Hair & Beauty Salon
Lift
Own Furniture Allowed
Pets Allowed
Quiet Area
Wifi

Activities

Arts & Crafts
Baking & Cooking
Beer, Cocktails & Wine
Birthday & Holiday Celebrations
Book and Poetry
Dance & Music
Exercise & Fitness
Gardening & Flower Arranging
Hair & Beauty Treatments
Visits from Children

What's nearby

GP surgery950 m
A&E: Bristol Royal Infirmary2.7 miles
Bus stop150 m
Train station2.4 miles
Shops0.8 miles
Pub or bar800 m
  • Near a main road

Straight-line distances. Road and rail noise from government strategic noise mapping (modelled, not measured). A&E departments from the NHS website.

What’s in the area

Outdoor Spaces

  • AllotmentsPlentiful
  • Play SpacePlentiful
  • Golf CourseSparse
  • Public ParkPlentiful
  • Tennis CourtAmple
  • Bowling GreenAdequate
  • Playing FieldPlentiful

Local Amenities

  • Pubs & BarsAdequate
  • Restaurants & CafesAdequate
  • Retail ShoppingAdequate
  • SupermarketsAmple
  • TakeawaysAmple

Local crime statistics

1,942 recorded crimes in the local area (April 2026)

Top categories:

Violent crime29%
Anti-social behaviour18%
Shoplifting9%
Public order9%

Source: data.police.uk · within 1 mile

Gallery

Fees and funding

Care typeWeekly feeSource
Residential carefrom £1,372
Published by the home, captured 2026
Published by the home, captured 2026
Dementia careFees on request—
Nursing careFees on request—
Respite (short stay)Fees on request—
Funding accepted
Not stated

Bristol usually pays £1,120 a week for residential care; families typically top up about £252 a week.

Fees depend on the room and the care needed, so ask the home for a written quote. Check who pays with the funding calculator, or see what Bristol council pays.

Care fee trajectory

Indicative weekly fee by year, against what Bristol pays care homes.
YearThis home (per week)Council rate (per week)
2024—£1,073
2025—£1,120
2026£1,372—

What Bristol council pays care homes, and whether it will help with fees

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Local health safety net

Bamfield Lodge Care Home is backed by a local NHS health network. The nearest A&E is Bristol Royal Infirmary, 2.7 miles away. The local GP practice is THE ARMADA FAMILY PRACTICE, 0.6 miles away.

Nearest hospital · A&E
Bristol Royal Infirmary · 2.7 mi
Nearest GP
THE ARMADA FAMILY PRACTICE · 0.6 mi

Nearest services from NHS ODS + postcodes.io + CQC, by straight-line distance.

Community & connection in Bristol

Local clubs, charities and support groups that help older residents stay active and connected.

Charity

Bristol Black Carers

Bristol Black Carers provides person centred, holistic services for young and adult carers which includes their cared-for, family and friends encompassing their cultural background. We focus on…

0.6 miles away · Source: Charity Commission (1084980)
Charity

Age UK Bristol

Age UK Bristol provides the following services for older people: Information and Advice, Day Services, Going Home from Hospital service, Friends Ageing Better for a range of services to enable…

3.5 miles away · Source: Charity Commission (1042548)
Charity

The Carers Centre (Bristol and South Gloucestershire)

To support adult and young carers residing in Bristol and South Gloucestershire who are, or werecarrying out a caring role for persons who are disabled, elderly or ill, by the provision of…

3.6 miles away · Source: Charity Commission (1063226)
Charity

Keynsham & District Dial-a-ride

Provides a community transport service for local residents who are elderly, sick or disabled or who are in poverty and who do not have access to adequate & safe public transport services.Operates…

4.8 miles away · Source: Charity Commission (1099197)
Charity

Keynsham and Saltford Dementia Action Alliance

Our strategic objective is to make the Keynsham and Saltford community more aware and supportive of people living with dementia and their families, friends and carers. Do do this we run Music for…

6.8 miles away · Source: Charity Commission (1181589)
Charity

Four Towns and Vale Link Community Transport

Provision of community transport services for those who cannot access normal buses or are unable to access educational establishments due to rural isolation. Accessible vehicles providing…

6.9 miles away · Source: Charity Commission (1084874)
Support group

Alzheimer's Society - South Gloucestershire

Our dementia support service is here to give you personalised help and advice face to face. Depending on your needs, we can offer you information and signposting or ongoing support regardless of…

Source: Open Referral UK — Bristol City Council (78eefd3e-edc5-4a55-9d25-3cf426ad4eb0)
Support group

Autumna Ltd (Care Directory)

Autumna is the UK's largest and most detailed later-life living and elderly care directory with over 26,000 care providers to compare. Our care finding tool and team of expert advisors can help…

Source: Open Referral UK — Bristol City Council (bd241848-71f6-02bc-e192-a60f35eb2f9c)

Frequently asked questions

What is the location of Bamfield Lodge?
This facility is based in Bristol and is conveniently near to many local conveniences.
How does the CQC evaluate Bamfield Lodge?
The Care Quality Commission (CQC) is the body responsible for overseeing health and social care services in England. Bamfield Lodge has received a good rating, reflecting the standard of care and safety provided at the facility.
What kinds of senior care does Bamfield Lodge offer?
Bamfield Lodge provides a range of senior care services, including nursing, respite, dementia, and residential care.
What is the bed capacity at Bamfield Lodge?
At present, the home can accommodate 60 residents.
Who is the proprietor of Bamfield Lodge?
Barchester Healthcare is the owner and manager of this care home.
What sort of events and activities can one participate in at this care home?
Bamfield Lodge offers a range of activities focused on health and wellness, such as: Physical Exercise & Fitness, Enjoyment of Beer, Cocktails & Wine, and Wellbeing Classes.
How much does care at Bamfield Lodge cost?
The cost of care at Bamfield Lodge can differ based on the specific elderly care needs. The starting price for care at this home is £1,372 per week.

For a more accurate estimate tailored to your individual requirements, it is recommended to contact the home directly at 01270 433381.

Part of Barchester Healthcare

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Information last reviewed October 2026.

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