Methodist Homes
Horfield Lodge
Nursing home in Bristol, Bristol, City of
Operated by MHA (Methodist Homes)
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About
Horfield Lodge is a 75-bed care home in Bristol operated by Methodist Homes. It provides residential care, nursing care, and specialist dementia support, alongside palliative and short-stay respite options. The Care Quality Commission rated it Outstanding in 2020, with Outstanding grades for caring, responsiveness and leadership, and Good ratings for safety and effectiveness.
The home delivers 24-hour care in single en-suite bedrooms. It supports residents requiring long-term residential or nursing care, those living with dementia, and people seeking end-of-life or temporary respite provision.
What inspectors found
CQC: OutstandingReport published 6 March 2020 · Last inspected 21 November 2019
Inspectors found that people using this care home, which provides personal and nursing care for up to 75 people, and their relatives were highly satisfied with the care. Staff were described as kind, attentive and knowledgeable about each person's life history. The report also describes a well-maintained home that keeps a homely feel.
- Feedback from people and relatives was very positive about the kindness of staff and the quality of care.
- Safety arrangements were found to be effective, including risk assessments, staffing levels, pre-employment checks, medicines management and infection control.
- Staff said they felt supported and valued, and training was described as based on research and best practice.
- Care was personalised, with regular reviews leading to referrals and changes to support, a wide range of activities, and leadership that drove continuous improvement through regular audits.
Written by AI from the report text and checked against it. Not an official CQC statement. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Read the full report on CQC.
Care provided
Specialist care
Facilities
What's nearby
- 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 SpaceAmple
- Golf CourseLimited
- Public ParkPlentiful
- Tennis CourtPlentiful
- Bowling GreenAmple
- Playing FieldPlentiful
Local Amenities
- Pubs & BarsPlentiful
- Restaurants & CafesPlentiful
- Retail ShoppingAmple
- SupermarketsPlentiful
- TakeawaysPlentiful
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 | 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 Bristol council pays.
Care fee trajectory
| Year | Council rate (per week) |
|---|---|
| 2024 | £1,073 |
| 2025 | £1,120 |
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Local health safety net
Horfield Lodge is backed by a local NHS health network. The nearest A&E is Southmead Hospital, 0.6 miles away. The local GP practice is GLOUCESTER ROAD MEDICAL CENTRE, 0.2 miles away, rated ‘Good’ by the CQC.
Nearest services from NHS ODS + postcodes.io + CQC, by straight-line distance.
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Horfield Lodge is one of 100 homes run by MHA (Methodist Homes) on AskBart. See how the group's homes are rated and where it operates.
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