Kingfisher Lodge

Kingfisher Lodge is a nursing home in Bristol, Bath and North East Somerset (BS31 3BG). It holds a CQC rating of Good.

About Kingfisher Lodge

Kingfisher Lodge is a nursing home near Bristol, with qualified nurses on duty day and night alongside our care team. We care for older people and younger adults, including many people living with dementia and people with physical disabilities, and we offer respite stays. People usually come to us when health needs have grown beyond what care at home or a residential home can meet. Nursing here means consistent attention to the things that keep a person comfortable and well: medicines, mobility, nutrition and hydration, skin, continence and pain. We work with GPs, district nurses and specialists early rather than waiting for a problem to become urgent, and we talk things through with the person and their family instead of managing them quietly. Around that, ordinary life carries on. People rise when they wake, sit where they choose, keep their own furniture and photographs about them, and eat food that suits their taste as well as any clinical need. Where there is a physical disability we think hard about equipment, layout and timing, and help at the point of need rather than taking over. With dementia we rely on knowing somebody well, so we gather a person's history with their family and keep adding to it. When somebody is nearing the end of life we aim to be honest, present and unhurried. Our most recent inspection by the Care Quality Commission rated us good overall.

Care provided at Kingfisher Lodge

Read the full inspection report on the CQC website.

Common questions about Kingfisher Lodge

Where is Kingfisher Lodge located?

Kingfisher Lodge is a nursing home in Bristol, Bath and North East Somerset, BS31 3BG. You can view its exact location and get directions from the map on this page.

What type of care does Kingfisher Lodge provide?

Kingfisher Lodge is registered to provide nursing and personal care, with support that includes Older person care, Dementia care, Physical disability support, Younger adults care, Respite care. The full list of services is shown on this page.

What is Kingfisher Lodge's CQC rating?

Kingfisher Lodge is registered with and inspected by the Care Quality Commission (CQC). Its most recent overall rating is Good following its last inspection on 2 July 2022. You can read the full CQC report from the link on this page.

Does Kingfisher Lodge provide dementia care?

Yes. Kingfisher Lodge supports people living with dementia. We recommend contacting the home directly to discuss your individual situation.

Does Kingfisher Lodge offer respite or short-term care?

Yes. Kingfisher Lodge offers respite and short-term care. Availability changes regularly, so it is best to enquire directly.

Questions families ask about Kingfisher Lodge

Can Mum or Dad stay here if their dementia gets worse?

Yes. Kingfisher Lodge is registered for dementia care, so someone whose needs increase can usually stay rather than move.

Is there a nurse on site if health needs change?

Yes. Yes. Kingfisher Lodge is registered to provide nursing care, so registered nurses are part of the team.

Can they try a short stay before deciding?

Yes. Yes. Kingfisher Lodge offers respite and short stays, which is a good way to see whether the home is the right fit.

Will they support end of life care, so there is no move at the hardest time?

Ask the home. End of life care is not listed on the register. Ask the manager whether residents can remain in the home with hospice or district nurse support.

Can she bring her cat or dog?

Ask the home. The home has not told us its pet policy yet. Ask directly; some homes allow small pets in residents' rooms or welcome visiting dogs.

Can a couple stay together?

Ask the home. We do not know whether the home has rooms for couples. Ask about shared or adjoining rooms if this matters.

Will the council help pay, or is it self funded only?

Ask the home. The home has not told us which funding it accepts. Most homes take both council funded and self funded residents; ask about council rates and any top up.

Do they take younger adults as well as older people?

Yes. Yes. Kingfisher Lodge supports younger adults as well as older people.

Can I visit before deciding, and are there visiting hours?

Ask the home. Every home should welcome a visit. Call to arrange one, ideally at a mealtime or during an activity, and ask about visiting hours for family.

Typical weekly fees in the South West

Kingfisher Lodge has not published its fees yet. These are typical weekly fees for the South West, so you know roughly what to expect before you call.

Indicative figures for the South West, not a quote from Kingfisher Lodge. Actual fees depend on the room, the level of care and how it is funded.

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