Four Seasons Health Care

Bishopsmead Lodge Care Home

Nursing home in Bristol, Bristol, City of

Operated by Four Seasons Health Care

CQC Good51 bedsNursingResidential
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).
AddressVicarage Rd, Bishopsworth, Bristol, BS13 8ES
Beds51
Weekly feefrom £1,193 · 2026
En-suite92%
All-inclusiveNo

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About

Bishopsmead Lodge Care Home is a 51-bed residential and nursing care home in Bristol, operated by Four Seasons Health Care. The home provides residential care, nursing care and respite care for older people who need support with daily living or medical needs.

The Care Quality Commission rated Bishopsmead Lodge as Good overall. It was rated Good for safety, effectiveness, caring, responsiveness and leadership.

Care provided

Nursing
Residential
Respite

Facilities

Dining Area
Gardens
Lift
Own Furniture Allowed
Wifi

Activities

Arts & Crafts
Baking & Cooking
Dance & Music

Food hygiene rating

Very good

Food Standards Agency · inspected July 2025

What's nearby

GP surgery500 m
A&E: Bristol Royal Infirmary3.0 miles
Bus stop950 m
Train station1.5 miles
Shops500 m
Pub or bar0.8 miles
  • Set back from main road noise

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 SpaceAdequate
  • Golf CourseSparse
  • Public ParkAmple
  • Tennis CourtLimited
  • Bowling GreenAmple
  • Playing FieldAmple

Local Amenities

  • Pubs & BarsSparse
  • Restaurants & CafesSparse
  • 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

Fees and funding

Care typeWeekly feeSource
Residential carefrom £1,193
Published by the home, captured 2026
Published by the home, captured 2026
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 £73 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£1,193—

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

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Local health safety net

Bishopsmead Lodge Care Home is backed by a local NHS health network. The nearest A&E is Bristol Royal Infirmary, 3 miles away. The local GP practice is GRANGE ROAD SURGERY, 0.3 miles away, rated ‘Good’ by the CQC.

Nearest hospital · A&E
Bristol Royal Infirmary · 3 mi
Nearest GP · CQC Good
GRANGE ROAD SURGERY · 0.3 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 Bishopsmead Lodge?
This establishment is based in Bristol and is conveniently near to many local facilities.
How does the CQC evaluate Bishopsmead Lodge?
The Care Quality Commission (CQC) is the regulatory body for health and social care services in England. Bishopsmead Lodge has received a good rating, reflecting the standard of care and safety provided by the home.
What kinds of senior care does Bishopsmead Lodge offer?
This home provides various forms of senior care, including nursing, respite, and residential.
What is the total bed capacity of Bishopsmead Lodge?
At present, Bishopsmead Lodge can accommodate up to 51 residents.
Who is the proprietor of Bishopsmead Lodge?
Four Seasons Health Care is the owner and manager of this care home.
What sort of events and activities can one participate in at this care home?
Bishopsmead Lodge offers a wide range of health and wellness activities such as: Music and Dance, Culinary Activities like Baking and Cooking, and Creative Pursuits like Arts & Crafts.
How much does care at Bishopsmead Lodge cost?
The cost of care at Bishopsmead Lodge can differ based on the specific elderly care needs. The starting price for care at this home is £1,193 per week.

For a more accurate estimate tailored to your individual requirements, it is recommended to contact the home directly at 01174 630664.

Part of Four Seasons Health Care

Bishopsmead Lodge Care Home is one of 44 homes run by Four Seasons Health Care on AskBart. See how the group's homes are rated and where it operates.

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Information last reviewed October 2026.

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