Bridgemead
Nursing home in Bath, Bath and North East Somerset
Operated by Pilgrims' Friend Society
What do these badges mean?
- High Retirement Community — An above-average share of residents are aged 65 and over (ONS Census) — often a sign of established later-life communities and services.
- 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).
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About
Bridgemead is a Christian residential care home with 32 beds in central Bath, providing residential, nursing and dementia care. A registered nurse is on duty at all times, and rooms are spread across four floors, with eight on each floor and en-suite facilities on three of them. Each floor has a communal dining and living room with a kitchenette. Bedrooms have no television or telephone.
Dementia care follows the "Feelings Matter Most" framework. Each resident has a dedicated key worker, and relatives are invited to take part in decisions. Daily life includes a quiet time at 11.45am, a Sunday service at 3.30pm led by volunteers, and afternoon activities such as quizzes, crafts and singing. The Care Quality Commission rates the home Requires Improvement overall. Its Safe and Well-led areas are also rated Requires Improvement, while Effective, Caring and Responsive are rated Good.
Care provided
Specialist care
Facilities
What's nearby
- Set back from main road noise
- Ambulance station about 100 m away
Straight-line distances. Road and rail noise from government strategic noise mapping (modelled, not measured). A&E departments from the NHS website. Locations © OpenStreetMap contributors.
What’s in the area
Outdoor Spaces
- AllotmentsPlentiful
- Play SpacePlentiful
- Golf CourseSparse
- Public ParkPlentiful
- Tennis CourtPlentiful
- Bowling GreenAdequate
- Playing FieldPlentiful
Local Amenities
- Pubs & BarsPlentiful
- Restaurants & CafesPlentiful
- Retail ShoppingPlentiful
- SupermarketsPlentiful
- TakeawaysPlentiful
Local crime statistics
550 recorded crimes in the local area (April 2026)
Top categories:
Source: data.police.uk · within 1 mile
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Fees and funding
| Care type | Weekly fee | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Residential care | Fees on request | — |
| Dementia care | Fees on request | — |
| Nursing care | Fees on request | — |
- Funding accepted
- Not stated
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 Bath and North East Somerset council pays.
Care fee trajectory
| Year | Council rate (per week) |
|---|---|
| 2024 | £1,078 |
| 2025 | £1,118 |
What Bath and North East Somerset council pays care homes, and whether it will help with fees
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Local health safety net
Bridgemead is backed by a local NHS health network. The nearest A&E is Royal United Hospitals, Bath, 1.5 miles away. The local GP practice is THE PULTENEY PRACTICE, 0.3 miles away, rated ‘Good’ by the CQC.
Nearest services from NHS ODS + postcodes.io + CQC, by straight-line distance.
Community & connection in Bath
Local clubs, charities and support groups that help older residents stay active and connected.
Age UK Bath and North East Somerset Limited
(a) Information & Advice: drop-ins/appointments/outreach/home visiting (b) Day Centres & activities: art group/lunch clubs/trips/school link-up/reminiscence work/minibus transport(c) Home…
Spa (Peggy Dodd) Bath
The provision of Day respite care for carers of those suffering from Alzheimers, dementia, memory loss and for the sufferers themselves.
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…
Colerne Luncheon Club
Provision of lunch Club facility for elderly people
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…
Maple Grove Community Day Centre
Community Day Centre for the Elderly
Part of Pilgrims' Friend Society
Bridgemead is one of 13 homes run by Pilgrims' Friend Society 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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