Barchester Healthcare

Kingfisher Lodge Care Home

Nursing home in Keynsham, Bath and North East Somerset

Operated by Barchester Healthcare

CQC Good60 bedsDementiaNursing
NeighbourhoodHigh Retirement Community
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.
AddressChestnut Walk, Saltford, Bristol BS31 3BG, UK
Beds60
Weekly feefrom £1,650 · 2026
En-suite100%
Opened2012
All-inclusiveNo

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About

Kingfisher Lodge Care Home is a 60-bed facility operated by Barchester Healthcare, located in Keynsham, Somerset. The home provides residential, nursing, respite and dementia care to older people and younger adults with physical disabilities.

Kingfisher Lodge Care Home is rated Good by the Care Quality Commission across all key questions: Safe, Effective, Caring, Responsive and Well-led.

Care provided

Dementia
Nursing
Residential
Respite

Facilities

Activity Room
Bar
Cafe or Restaurant
Dining Area
Gardens
Hair & Beauty Salon
Lift
Own Furniture Allowed
Pets Allowed
Private Dining Area

Activities

Arts & Crafts
Baking & Cooking
Beer, Cocktails & Wine
Birthday & Holiday Celebrations
Book and Poetry
Dance & Music
Exercise & Fitness
Gardening & Flower Arranging
Hair & Beauty Treatments
Visits from Children

What's nearby

GP surgery2.1 miles
A&E: Royal United Hospitals, Bath2.9 miles
Bus stop650 m
Train station500 m
Shops500 m
Pub or bar200 m
  • 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. Locations © OpenStreetMap contributors.

What’s in the area

Outdoor Spaces

  • AllotmentsSparse
  • Play SpaceSparse
  • Golf CourseSparse
  • Public ParkSparse
  • Tennis CourtAdequate
  • Bowling GreenLimited
  • Playing FieldAdequate

Local Amenities

  • Pubs & BarsSparse
  • Restaurants & CafesSparse
  • Retail ShoppingLimited
  • SupermarketsLimited
  • TakeawaysLimited

Local crime statistics

153 recorded crimes in the local area (April 2026)

Top categories:

Violent crime42%
Anti-social behaviour19%
Public order10%
Criminal damage & arson8%

Source: data.police.uk · within 1 mile

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Fees and funding

Care typeWeekly feeSource
Residential carefrom £1,650
Published by the home, captured 2026
Published by the home, captured 2026
Dementia careFees on request—
Nursing careFees on request—
Respite (short stay)Fees on request—
Funding accepted
Not stated

Bath and North East Somerset usually pays £1,118 a week for residential care; families typically top up about £532 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 Bath and North East Somerset council pays.

Care fee trajectory

Indicative weekly fee by year, against what Bath and North East Somerset pays care homes.
YearThis home (per week)Council rate (per week)
2024—£1,078
2025—£1,118
2026£1,650—

What Bath and North East Somerset council pays care homes, and whether it will help with fees

Weighing up the options? Compare a care home with care at home, or check who pays with the means-test calculator.

Local health safety net

Kingfisher Lodge Care Home is backed by a local NHS health network. The nearest A&E is Royal United Hospitals, Bath, 2.9 miles away. The local GP practice is WEST VIEW SURGERY, 2.1 miles away, rated ‘Good’ by the CQC.

Nearest hospital · A&E
Royal United Hospitals, Bath · 2.9 mi
Nearest GP · CQC Good
WEST VIEW SURGERY · 2.1 mi

Nearest services from NHS ODS + postcodes.io + CQC, by straight-line distance.

Community & connection in Keynsham

Local clubs, charities and support groups that help older residents stay active and connected.

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…

0.3 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…

2.2 miles away · Source: Charity Commission (1181589)
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…

5.0 miles away · Source: Charity Commission (1063226)
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…

5.2 miles away · Source: Charity Commission (1042548)
Charity

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…

6.2 miles away · Source: Charity Commission (1110455)
Charity

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.

7.8 miles away · Source: Charity Commission (1058294)

Frequently asked questions

What is the location of Kingfisher Lodge?
This facility is based in Bristol and is conveniently near to many local attractions.
How does the CQC evaluate Kingfisher Lodge?
The Care Quality Commission (CQC) is the regulatory body for health and social care services in England. Kingfisher Lodge has received a good rating, reflecting the standard of care and safety provided by the home.
What kinds of senior care does Kingfisher Lodge provide?
This home offers a variety of senior care options, including nursing, respite, dementia, and residential care.
What is the bed capacity of Kingfisher Lodge?
At present, the facility accommodates 60 beds.
Who is the proprietor of Kingfisher Lodge?
Barchester Healthcare is the owner and manager of this care home.
What sort of events and activities can one participate in at this care home?
Kingfisher Lodge offers a diverse range of health and wellness activities such as: Literature and Poetry, Music and Dance, and Horticulture & Floral Design.
How much does care at Kingfisher Lodge cost?
The cost of care at Kingfisher Lodge can differ based on the specific elderly care needs. The starting price for care at this home is £1,650 per week.

For a more accurate estimate tailored to your individual requirements, it is recommended to contact the home directly at 01225 982381.

Part of Barchester Healthcare

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Information last reviewed October 2026.

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