The Burren
Care home in Bristol, Bristol, City of
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About
The Burren is a newly built specialist care home in Bristol, South West England, with 78 registered beds. It cares for adults with complex neurological, physical and mental health conditions, and its listed client groups are mental health and older people aged 65 and over. Residents are placed in self-contained suites, each led by a senior nurse, in the suite that matches their assessed needs. Separate lodges provide different specialist care, including neuro-rehabilitation and complex dementia care.
Bedrooms are en-suite and residents are encouraged to personalise them. Communal living and dining rooms sit alongside quieter spaces for visitors or rest, and the gardens are open to residents, who can help look after them. The home works with Nordoff and Robbins on bespoke music therapy sessions and holds accreditation from the Brain Injury Group.
Specialist care
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.
What’s in the area
Outdoor Spaces
- AllotmentsPlentiful
- Play SpaceAmple
- Golf CourseLimited
- Public ParkPlentiful
- Tennis CourtLimited
- Bowling GreenAdequate
- Playing FieldPlentiful
Local Amenities
- Pubs & BarsSparse
- Restaurants & CafesAdequate
- Retail ShoppingAdequate
- SupermarketsPlentiful
- TakeawaysAmple
Local crime statistics
1,942 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 | — |
- 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
The Burren is backed by a local NHS health network. The nearest A&E is Bristol Royal Infirmary, 3.1 miles away. The local GP practice is HILLVIEW FAMILY PRACTICE, 0.5 miles away.
Nearest services from NHS ODS + postcodes.io + CQC, by straight-line distance.
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Information last reviewed October 2026.
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