Independent Care Home

The Gables Care Home

Residential care home in Bristol, South Gloucestershire

Operated by Independent Care Home

CQC Good20 bedsDementiaResidential
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).
Address1A Sydenham Way, Hanham, Bristol BS15 3TG, UK
Beds20
Weekly feefrom £1,271 · 2026
En-suite100%
Opened1999
All-inclusiveNo

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About

The Gables Residential Home Limited is a 20-bed care home in Bristol, South West England. It provides residential care for older people, including day care, palliative and end-of-life care, respite care, and support for those with early-onset dementia and complex care needs.

The home was rated Good overall by the Care Quality Commission in 2023, with an Outstanding rating for Caring. It was rated Good across Safe, Effective, Responsive and Well-led.

Care provided

Dementia
Residential
Respite

Facilities

Activity Room
Dining Area
Family Room
Gardens
Hair & Beauty Salon
Own Furniture Allowed
Pets Allowed
Quiet Area
Terrace Area
Wifi

Activities

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

Food hygiene rating

Very good

Food Standards Agency · inspected June 2026

What's nearby

GP surgery800 m
A&E: Bristol Royal Infirmary3.7 miles
Bus stop500 m
Train station3.4 miles
Shops1.0 miles
Pub or bar250 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

  • AllotmentsPlentiful
  • Play SpaceAmple
  • Golf CourseSparse
  • Public ParkAdequate
  • Tennis CourtAmple
  • Bowling GreenLimited
  • Playing FieldPlentiful

Local Amenities

  • Pubs & BarsAdequate
  • Restaurants & CafesAdequate
  • Retail ShoppingAdequate
  • SupermarketsAmple
  • TakeawaysAmple

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

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Fees and funding

Care typeWeekly feeSource
Residential carefrom £1,271
Published by the home, captured 2026
Published by the home, captured 2026
Dementia careFees 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

Indicative weekly fee by year, against what South Gloucestershire pays care homes.
YearThis home (per week)Council rate (per week)
2024—£1,253
2025—£1,326
2026£1,271—

What South Gloucestershire council pays care homes, and whether it will help with fees

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Local health safety net

The Gables Care Home is backed by a local NHS health network. The nearest A&E is Bristol Royal Infirmary, 3.7 miles away. The local GP practice is HANHAM HEALTH, 0.5 miles away.

Nearest hospital · A&E
Bristol Royal Infirmary · 3.7 mi
Nearest GP
HANHAM HEALTH · 0.5 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)

Frequently asked questions

What is the location of The Gables?
The Gables is based in Bristol and is conveniently near to many local facilities.
How does The Gables fare in the CQC evaluation?
The Care Quality Commission (CQC) is the body that oversees health and social care services in England. The Gables has received a good rating, reflecting the standard of care and safety provided at the home.
What kinds of senior care does The Gables provide?
This home offers various forms of senior care such as respite, dementia, and residential.
What is the bed capacity of The Gables?
At present, The Gables can accommodate 20 residents.
Who is the proprietor of The Gables?
The Gables is under the ownership and management of Independent Care Home.
What sort of events and activities can one participate in at this care home?
The Gables offers a diverse range of health and wellness activities such as: Culinary Activities, Music & Dance Sessions, and Interaction with Children.
How much does care at The Gables cost?
The cost of care at The Gables can differ based on the specific elderly care needs. The starting price for care is £1,270.5 per week.

For a more accurate estimate tailored to your individual requirements, it is recommended to contact the home directly at 01174 565243.

Information last reviewed October 2026.

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