Care home

Rosewood House

Residential care home in Bristol, Bristol, City of

Rosewood House

Residential care home in Bristol, Bristol, City of

Operated by Ablecare Homes

CQC Good17 bedsResidential
NeighbourhoodCultural HubGreen SurroundingsWell Served
What do these badges mean?
  • 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).
Address55 Westbury Road, Westbury-on-Trym, Bristol, BS9 3AS
Beds17

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About

Rosewood House is a 17-bed residential care home for older people, located in Bristol in the South West of England. The home is part of AbleCare Homes, a family-run care operator established in 1983 with several homes across the region.

The Care Quality Commission rated Rosewood House as Good overall in 2018, with Good grades across all key questions: Safe, Effective, Caring, Responsive and Well-led.

Care provided

Residential

Specialist care

Older people (65+)

Food hygiene rating

Very good

Food Standards Agency · inspected January 2026

What's nearby

GP surgery500 m
A&E: Southmead Hospital1.2 miles
Pub or bar400 m
  • 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 SpaceAdequate
  • Golf CourseSparse
  • Public ParkAmple
  • Tennis CourtPlentiful
  • Bowling GreenAmple
  • Playing FieldPlentiful

Local Amenities

  • Pubs & BarsPlentiful
  • Restaurants & CafesPlentiful
  • Retail ShoppingAdequate
  • SupermarketsPlentiful
  • TakeawaysPlentiful

Local crime statistics

1,942 recorded crimes in the local area (April 2026)

Top categories:

Violent crime29%
Anti-social behaviour18%
Shoplifting9%
Public order9%

Source: data.police.uk · within 1 mile

Fees and funding

Care typeWeekly feeSource
Residential careFees 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

Indicative weekly fee by year, against what Bristol pays care homes.
YearCouncil rate (per week)
2024£1,073
2025£1,120

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Local health safety net

Rosewood House is backed by a local NHS health network. The nearest A&E is Southmead Hospital, 1.2 miles away. The local GP practice is FALLODON WAY MEDICAL CENTRE, 0.3 miles away, rated ‘Good’ by the CQC.

Nearest hospital · A&E
Southmead Hospital · 1.2 mi
Nearest GP · CQC Good
FALLODON WAY MEDICAL CENTRE · 0.3 mi

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

Community & connection in Bristol

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

Charity

Bristol Black Carers

Bristol Black Carers provides person centred, holistic services for young and adult carers which includes their cared-for, family and friends encompassing their cultural background. We focus on…

0.6 miles away · Source: Charity Commission (1084980)
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…

3.5 miles away · Source: Charity Commission (1042548)
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…

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

4.8 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…

6.8 miles away · Source: Charity Commission (1181589)
Charity

Four Towns and Vale Link Community Transport

Provision of community transport services for those who cannot access normal buses or are unable to access educational establishments due to rural isolation. Accessible vehicles providing…

6.9 miles away · Source: Charity Commission (1084874)
Support group

Alzheimer's Society - South Gloucestershire

Our dementia support service is here to give you personalised help and advice face to face. Depending on your needs, we can offer you information and signposting or ongoing support regardless of…

Source: Open Referral UK — Bristol City Council (78eefd3e-edc5-4a55-9d25-3cf426ad4eb0)
Support group

Autumna Ltd (Care Directory)

Autumna is the UK's largest and most detailed later-life living and elderly care directory with over 26,000 care providers to compare. Our care finding tool and team of expert advisors can help…

Source: Open Referral UK — Bristol City Council (bd241848-71f6-02bc-e192-a60f35eb2f9c)

Part of Ablecare Homes

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Information last reviewed October 2026.

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