Bridge House
Bridge House is a nursing home in Abingdon, Oxfordshire (OX14 3UJ). It holds a CQC rating of Outstanding.
About Bridge House
Bridge House is a nursing home in Abingdon providing nursing care for older people, including people living with dementia and people with physical disabilities. We also offer planned respite stays. Qualified nurses are here at every hour, and that changes what is possible. Conditions can be managed as they change rather than in emergencies, medicines get proper review, and people who would otherwise move repeatedly between home and hospital can be looked after here by staff who know them. For people nearing the end of life, it means comfort and familiar faces instead of an ambulance and a ward. Clinical care alone would not make this a good place to live, so we work hard at the rest. Residents decide when to get up, what to wear and how to spend the day. Meals are meant to be enjoyed. Relatives are welcome whenever they want to come, and we would much rather somebody dropped in unannounced than felt they needed permission. For residents living with dementia we keep the day familiar and unhurried, and we work with what a person can still do. Our most recent overall rating from the Care Quality Commission is outstanding. That was a good day for us, and we treat it as something to keep earning rather than a settled fact, so we ask residents and families regularly what they think and we act when the answer is critical.
Care provided at Bridge House
- Older person care
- Dementia care
- Physical disability support
- Respite care
- Last CQC inspection: 18 January 2019
Read the full inspection report on the CQC website.
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Common questions about Bridge House
Where is Bridge House located?
Bridge House is a nursing home in Abingdon, Oxfordshire, OX14 3UJ. You can view its exact location and get directions from the map on this page.
What type of care does Bridge House provide?
Bridge House is registered to provide nursing and personal care, with support that includes Older person care, Dementia care, Physical disability support, Respite care. The full list of services is shown on this page.
What is Bridge House's CQC rating?
Bridge House is registered with and inspected by the Care Quality Commission (CQC). Its most recent overall rating is Outstanding following its last inspection on 18 January 2019. You can read the full CQC report from the link on this page.
Does Bridge House provide dementia care?
Yes. Bridge House supports people living with dementia. We recommend contacting the home directly to discuss your individual situation.
Does Bridge House offer respite or short-term care?
Yes. Bridge House offers respite and short-term care. Availability changes regularly, so it is best to enquire directly.
Questions families ask about Bridge House
Can Mum or Dad stay here if their dementia gets worse?
Yes. Bridge House 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. Bridge House is registered to provide nursing care, so registered nurses are part of the team.
Can they try a short stay before deciding?
Yes. Yes. Bridge House 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?
No. Bridge House is registered for older people. Younger adults are not listed.
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 East
Bridge House has not published its fees yet. These are typical weekly fees for the South East, so you know roughly what to expect before you call.
- Residential care: £1,100 to £1,450 per week per person, typical range
- Dementia care: £1,200 to £1,550 per week per person, typical range
- Nursing care: £1,350 to £1,750 per week per person, typical range
Indicative figures for the South East, not a quote from Bridge House. Actual fees depend on the room, the level of care and how it is funded.
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