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Frenchay House Care Home
Residential care home in Bristol, South Gloucestershire
Operated by AbleCare
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- 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
The home features tastefully decorated bedrooms, some of which are furnished with ensuite bathrooms for added convenience. A warm and inviting communal lounge serves as the heart of the home, while the meticulously maintained gardens offer a tranquil retreat.
At Frenchay House, the dedicated team is committed to fostering a vibrant community spirit. They achieve this through a variety of activities and events, such as participation in the local flower show, and by encouraging residents to contribute to daily tasks around the home. This approach ensures that every resident feels valued, engaged, and part of a caring community.
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Food hygiene rating
Very good
Food Standards Agency · inspected February 2026
What's nearby
- 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. Locations © OpenStreetMap contributors.
What’s in the area
Outdoor Spaces
- AllotmentsPlentiful
- Play SpaceAmple
- Golf CourseSparse
- Public ParkAmple
- Tennis CourtAmple
- Bowling GreenSparse
- Playing FieldPlentiful
Local Amenities
- Pubs & BarsAmple
- Restaurants & CafesAmple
- Retail ShoppingAdequate
- SupermarketsSparse
- TakeawaysAmple
Local crime statistics
1,942 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 | from £1,100 Published by the home, captured 2026 | Published by the home, captured 2026 |
| 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 South Gloucestershire council pays.
Care fee trajectory
| Year | This home (per week) | Council rate (per week) |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | — | £1,253 |
| 2025 | — | £1,326 |
| 2026 | £1,100 | — |
What South Gloucestershire council pays care homes, and whether it will help with fees
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Local health safety net
Frenchay House Care Home is backed by a local NHS health network. The nearest A&E is Southmead Hospital, 3.1 miles away. The local GP practice is THE DOWNEND HEALTH GROUP, 1 miles away.
Nearest services from NHS ODS + postcodes.io + CQC, by straight-line distance.
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Part of AbleCare
Frenchay House Care Home is one of 6 homes run by AbleCare 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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