Kingfisher Lodge
Chestnut Walk, Saltford, Bristol, BS31 3BG
Nursing home · 60 beds · Barchester Healthcare

- Weekly fee
- Not published
- area typical £1,575
- CQC rating
- Good
- July 2022
- Beds
- 60
- with nursing
- Family reviews
- None yet
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About £81,900 a year
For a couple, two places: £3,150 a week
The typical live-in carer near Bath and North East Somerset, set by the carer
Staying at home could cost about £455 a week less, £23,660 over a year
A couple can share one carer, about £1,355 a week, £1,795 a week less than two places.
PrimeCarers runs this site. Carers on it are self-employed and set their own rates. Every carer has had an enhanced DBS check in the last 18 months, ID and right-to-work checks and an online interview. Their skills and training are for you to check with them.
About Kingfisher Lodge
Kingfisher Lodge is a nursing home in Bristol, in the Bath and North East Somerset council area, registered with the Care Quality Commission for up to 60 residents. It provides care for people living with dementia, older people, younger adults and people with a physical disability. It is run by Barchester Healthcare, which operates 237 care homes in England. The home has been registered since June 2012.
At its latest inspection, published July 2022, the CQC rated Kingfisher Lodge Good, which means the CQC found the service performing well and meeting its expectations. Ratings can change after a new inspection, so check the CQC report before you visit.
Kingfisher Lodge has not published its fees and has not yet told us what they are. Care homes in Bath and North East Somerset with a fee on record typically charge about £1,575 a week for residential care, so expect a figure in that range and ask the home for a written quote.
There are 55 registered care homes in Bath and North East Somerset. The nearest to Kingfisher Lodge include Kingfisher Lodge, Meryton Place Care Home and St Teresa's Nursing Home, 1 of which has a fee on record. A live-in carer at home, an alternative many families compare, typically costs about £1,120 a week across England.
Care provided
- Nursing care
- Dementia care
- Older people
- Younger adults
- Physical disabilities
Registration
- Brand
- Barchester Healthcare
- Registered with CQC
- June 2012
- Latest CQC rating
- Good (July 2022)
- Council area
- Bath and North East Somerset
- Town
- Bristol
- Safe?
- Good
- Are people protected from harm? Staffing, medicines, infection control, safeguarding.
- Effective?
- Good
- Does the care work? Training, consent, food and drink, working with GPs and nurses.
- Caring?
- Good
- Are people treated with kindness and dignity?
- Responsive?
- Good
- Is care built around the person? Care plans, activities, complaints.
- Well-led?
- Good
- Is the home run well? The manager, the culture, how problems get found and fixed.
Rated Good; inspectors found people were safe and the home was well-led, but medicines records and activities needed improvement.
We read the full inspection report and explain what inspectors praised, what concerned them, and what it means for your family. Read the CQC report explained →
Fees
Kingfisher Lodge has not published its fees and has not yet told us what they are. Care homes in Bath and North East Somerset typically charge about £1,575 a week for residential care. A live-in carer at home through PrimeCarers typically costs £1,120 a week, shown on each carer's profile.
Reviews
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Common questions about Kingfisher Lodge
How much does Kingfisher Lodge cost?
Kingfisher Lodge has not published its fees. Care homes in Bath and North East Somerset typically charge about £1,575 a week for residential care. Ask the home for a written quote.
What is the CQC rating for Kingfisher Lodge?
The Care Quality Commission rated Kingfisher Lodge Good in July 2022. The full inspection report is on the CQC website.
Does Kingfisher Lodge provide nursing care?
Yes. Kingfisher Lodge is registered as a care home with nursing, so registered nurses are on site. If you need nursing care the NHS pays a weekly contribution towards the nursing part of the fee.
Does Kingfisher Lodge offer dementia care?
Yes. Kingfisher Lodge is registered to care for people living with dementia.
How many residents does Kingfisher Lodge have?
Kingfisher Lodge is registered for up to 60 residents.
25 live-in carers within about an hour of Bath and North East Somerset
These are self-employed carers on PrimeCarers, the introductory agency that runs this directory. Each has a profile with their own rates and reviews from families, and you choose who to talk to.
Most charge £1,030 to £1,320 a week. 20 can care for a couple. 12 years' experience on average.
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