Badminton Place

Badminton Place is a nursing home in Bristol, South Gloucestershire (BS10 7TQ). It holds a CQC rating of Good.

About Badminton Place

Here at Badminton Place, we provide nursing home care for people in Bristol, South Gloucestershire, and we take genuine pride in the environment we have created for our residents and their families. We support a wide range of needs under one roof. Our team is experienced in older person care, nursing care, and dementia care, and we also work with younger adults and people living with physical disabilities or visual and hearing impairments. For those who need a shorter stay, we offer respite care, giving families and carers some breathing space while knowing their loved one is being looked after properly. Our most recent Care Quality Commission inspection rated us as Good, which reflects the everyday work our staff put in to make this a place where people feel safe, comfortable and genuinely at home. We do not take that rating for granted, and we continue to look at how we can do things better. We understand that choosing a nursing home is one of the most significant decisions a family can face. It is rarely straightforward, and it often comes at a difficult time. We try to make the process as open and honest as possible, welcoming visits, answering questions properly, and giving people the time they need to feel sure about their decision. Life at Badminton Place is built around the individual. We get to know each resident as a person, understanding their routines, preferences, and what matters most to them day to day. Whether someone needs a high level of nursing support or simply values companionship and a calm, familiar environment, we work to provide that in a way that respects their dignity and independence. If you would like to find out more or arrange a visit, we would be very happy to hear from you.

Care provided at Badminton Place

Read the full inspection report on the CQC website.

Common questions about Badminton Place

Where is Badminton Place located?

Badminton Place is a nursing home in Bristol, South Gloucestershire, BS10 7TQ. You can view its exact location and get directions from the map on this page.

What type of care does Badminton Place provide?

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

What is Badminton Place's CQC rating?

Badminton Place is registered with and inspected by the Care Quality Commission (CQC). Its most recent overall rating is Good following its last inspection on 29 April 2022. You can read the full CQC report from the link on this page.

Does Badminton Place provide dementia care?

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

Does Badminton Place offer respite or short-term care?

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

Questions families ask about Badminton Place

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

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

Can they try a short stay before deciding?

Yes. Yes. Badminton Place 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. Badminton Place 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

Badminton Place 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 Badminton Place. Actual fees depend on the room, the level of care and how it is funded.

More about the care at Badminton Place

Respite Care at Badminton Place

A short stay in a nursing home often follows a hospital discharge, or gives a family carer a planned fortnight off, and either way the room needs booking ahead. Badminton Place is registered to provide respite care. Pack clothes for the full stay, toiletries, and medication exactly as it was dispensed. Families frequently find a trial stay settles the question of permanent care more honestly than repeated visits.

Nursing Care at Badminton Place

A nursing home differs from a residential one in a single decisive way, in that registered nurses are on duty at every hour of the day and night. Badminton Place in Bristol holds a nursing registration. People who need it typically have wounds requiring dressing, a feeding tube, unstable diabetes, advanced neurological conditions or end of life needs. Where that nursing need is agreed, the NHS pays a Funded Nursing Care contribution of about £235 a week straight to the home, which comes off a self funding family's bill. Inspectors rated the home good in April 2022. Ask who carries out the assessment for that contribution and how it is shown on the account.

Dementia Care at Badminton Place

Good dementia care is largely a matter of removing surprises, through steady routines, staff who know the person, and a building that is easy to read. Dementia care sits within the registration held by Badminton Place. Walk the route from bedroom to lounge to lavatory and see whether a confused person could manage it unaided. Ask how staff respond to distress and to someone trying to leave, and how those episodes are logged. The presence of nurses means physical complications of advanced dementia can be managed on site. Ask what happens as the illness progresses and whether a resident would ever be asked to move.

Older Person Care at Badminton Place

Help at the beginning and end of the day, meals that arrive without effort, medication handed over on time and someone to talk to in between make up the shape of care for most older residents. Badminton Place is registered for older person care. Because this is a nursing home, there is clinical oversight alongside that everyday support. Weekly fees in the South West can reach £1250 to £1600 at this end of the market, while South Gloucestershire Council usually pays between £900 and £1100 for placements it funds. Ask how many staff work overnight, how many are registered nurses, and how quickly a call bell is answered. It is also worth asking how a resident's preferences are recorded and kept current.

Visual and Hearing Impairment at Badminton Place

Strong even light, bold signage, contrast on handrails and doorframes, and a loop system that is tested rather than merely installed all matter where sight or hearing is failing. Badminton Place is registered to support visual and hearing impairment. Families should ask who maintains hearing aids, and how staff learn each resident's preferred way of being spoken to.

Younger Adults at Badminton Place

For an adult under 65 in a nursing home, the clinical care may be right while the social side is entirely wrong, unless the home has thought about it. Younger adults are part of what Badminton Place is registered to cover. Ask how many residents are currently under 65, how their week is organised, and how easily friends can visit.

Physical Disability at Badminton Place

Ceiling tracks, wide doorways, adjustable beds and a bathroom that takes a wheelchair are what make daily life workable for a physically disabled resident. Physical disability is among the registrations held by Badminton Place. Check which rooms carry which equipment, who reviews moving and handling plans, and how residents are supported to do what they still can.

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