SWCH Ltd
Cambrian Lodge
Residential care home in Portishead, North Somerset
Operated by Swch
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.
- Peaceful Neighbourhood — Among the lowest for recorded anti-social behaviour and public disorder of comparable areas (police-recorded crime).
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About
Cambrian Lodge is a residential home in the centre of Portishead, North Somerset, set in an elegant Victorian building that was originally built for the Wills tobacco family. The seafront is a short walk away. The home offers residential care, dementia care and respite breaks, with permanent and short-stay places available. It has 28 registered beds, including 24 single rooms and 2 companion rooms, and most bedrooms have an en-suite. Its operator is SWCH Ltd. Care is provided around the clock by a team, with individual person-centred care plans, and the chef offers a varied menu that residents help to shape.
Cambrian Lodge is rated Good by the Care Quality Commission, with Good grades across all five key questions: safe, effective, caring, responsive and well-led. The report was published in 2018.
Care provided
Specialist care
Facilities
What's nearby
- Set back from main road noise
- Fire station about 150 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
- AllotmentsAdequate
- Play SpaceAmple
- Golf CourseLimited
- Public ParkPlentiful
- Tennis CourtAdequate
- Bowling GreenAdequate
- Playing FieldAdequate
Local Amenities
- Pubs & BarsAdequate
- Restaurants & CafesAmple
- Retail ShoppingAdequate
- SupermarketsAmple
- TakeawaysAdequate
Local crime statistics
51 recorded crimes in the local area (April 2026)
Top categories:
Source: data.police.uk · within 1 mile
Fees and funding
| Care type | Weekly fee | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Residential care | Fees on request | — |
| Dementia care | Fees on request | — |
| Respite (short stay) | 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 North Somerset council pays.
Care fee trajectory
| Year | Council rate (per week) |
|---|---|
| 2024 | £683 |
| 2025 | £748 |
What North Somerset council pays care homes, and whether it will help with fees
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Local health safety net
Cambrian Lodge is backed by a local NHS health network. The nearest A&E is Southmead Hospital, 7.7 miles away. The local GP practice is PORTISHEAD MEDICAL GROUP, 0.3 miles away, rated ‘Good’ by the CQC.
Nearest services from NHS ODS + postcodes.io + CQC, by straight-line distance.
Community & connection in Portishead
Local clubs, charities and support groups that help older residents stay active and connected.
Rock Community Project
A Community centre based around social activities with specific reference to the elderly and disabled of all ages including lunch club, indoor bowls, tea dance, gentle exercise etc
Congresbury Community Transport
Provide relief and help to the people of Congresbury village and surrounding area, especially those who have need because of age, mental or physical disability, poverty or social isolation by…
Part of Swch
Cambrian Lodge is one of 10 homes run by Swch 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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