Brunelcare's Robinson House Care Home
At a Glance
The information you need to decide whether this home warrants a closer look.
Nursing homes
Staff warmth score
of reviewers answered yes
Good to know
- Registered beds70
- SpecialismsCaring for adults over 65 yrs, Dementia
- Last inspected2020-02-14
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The Evidence
What the review data, the inspection reports, and the dementia-care evidence base tell us about this home.
What families say
The eight family priority themes
- Staff warmth72
- Compassion & dignity72
- Cleanliness70
- Activities & engagement65
- Food quality65
- Healthcare70
- Management & leadership70
- Resident happiness68
What inspectors found
Inspected 2020-02-14
Is this home safe?
Is the care effective?
The home was rated Good for effectiveness at its January 2020 inspection. The published report does not describe specific findings about care plan quality, dementia training content, GP access, medication management, or food provision. The Good rating indicates that inspectors found the home to be meeting standards in this domain. No evidence was found at the July 2023 review to suggest this had changed.Is this home caring?
The home was rated Good for caring at its January 2020 inspection. The published report does not include direct observations of staff interactions, resident or relative quotes, or descriptions of how dignity and privacy are maintained in practice. The Good rating indicates no concerns were identified. No change was flagged at the July 2023 monitoring review.Is the home responsive?
The home was rated Good for responsiveness at its January 2020 inspection. The published report does not describe the activity programme, how individual preferences are identified, how complaints are handled, or what end-of-life care provision looks like. The Good rating indicates no significant concerns were found. The July 2023 monitoring review did not find evidence to alter this.Is the home well-led?
The home was rated Good for leadership at its January 2020 inspection. Robinson House is run by Brunelcare, a Bristol-based not-for-profit provider. The nominated individuals are named in the registration records. The published report does not describe the registered manager's tenure, how staff are supported, how governance functions in practice, or how the home responds to concerns. No change was identified at the July 2023 review.
Source: CQC inspection report →
What the evidence base says
The team at Robinson House specialises in caring for older adults, with particular experience supporting people living with dementia. They provide end-of-life care when needed, working closely with families during difficult times. The home welcomes residents with dementia, offering specialised care tailored to individual needs. Staff understand the importance of creating a supportive environment for those experiencing memory loss. All areas worth probing directly during a visit.
The DCC Verdict
Our editorial view, built from the three lenses: what families tell us, what inspectors record, and how the home sits against good dementia-care practice.
DCC Family Score
Robinson House Care Home received a Good rating across all five inspection domains in January 2020, but the published report contains very little specific detail, so scores reflect confirmed ratings rather than rich observed evidence. The family score of 72 reflects a solidly rated home where the detail needed to score higher simply was not available in the published findings.
Homes in South West typically score 68–82.Worth a visit
Robinson House Care Home, on Sturminster Road in Bristol, was rated Good across all five inspection domains at its last inspection in January 2020, with that rating confirmed as still current following a monitoring review in July 2023. The home is registered for 70 beds, specialises in nursing care and dementia, and is run by Brunelcare, a well-established not-for-profit provider in the Bristol area. A Good rating in every domain is a meaningful baseline, indicating that inspectors did not identify significant concerns about safety, staffing, care, or leadership at the time of the inspection. The main uncertainty here is that the published inspection report contains very little specific detail: no direct observations of care interactions, no resident or relative quotes, and no description of what inspectors actually saw on the day. This means the Good rating is confirmed but not explained in ways that would help you picture daily life for your parent. Before you make a decision, visit in person at an unscheduled time if possible, ask to see the staffing rota for the past week, and speak directly to residents and families you encounter. Pay particular attention to night staffing ratios, given that this is a 70-bed nursing home with a dementia specialism, because the Good Practice evidence base consistently identifies overnight staffing as the area where safety most often slips.
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In Their Own Words
How Brunelcare's Robinson House Care Home describes itself — collected from its own website. DCC has not edited or independently verified the content in this tab.
Dementia care for older adults in Bristol's welcoming environment
Compassionate Care in Bristol at Robinson House Care Home
Robinson House Care Home in Bristol provides residential care for people over 65, including those living with dementia. The home offers specialised support in a clean, friendly environment where families can feel welcomed during their visits.
Who they care for
The team at Robinson House specialises in caring for older adults, with particular experience supporting people living with dementia. They provide end-of-life care when needed, working closely with families during difficult times.
The home welcomes residents with dementia, offering specialised care tailored to individual needs. Staff understand the importance of creating a supportive environment for those experiencing memory loss.
“If you're considering care options for someone you love, visiting Robinson House could help you understand what they offer.”
DCC does not edit or curate content in this tab. For independently curated information, see The Evidence and DCC Verdict.
The DCC Verdict
Our editorial view, built from the three lenses: what families tell us, what inspectors record, and how the home sits against good dementia-care practice.
DCC Family Score
Robinson House Care Home received a Good rating across all five inspection domains in January 2020, but the published report contains very little specific detail, so scores reflect confirmed ratings rather than rich observed evidence. The family score of 72 reflects a solidly rated home where the detail needed to score higher simply was not available in the published findings.
Homes in South West typically score 68–82.Worth a visit
Robinson House Care Home, on Sturminster Road in Bristol, was rated Good across all five inspection domains at its last inspection in January 2020, with that rating confirmed as still current following a monitoring review in July 2023. The home is registered for 70 beds, specialises in nursing care and dementia, and is run by Brunelcare, a well-established not-for-profit provider in the Bristol area. A Good rating in every domain is a meaningful baseline, indicating that inspectors did not identify significant concerns about safety, staffing, care, or leadership at the time of the inspection. The main uncertainty here is that the published inspection report contains very little specific detail: no direct observations of care interactions, no resident or relative quotes, and no description of what inspectors actually saw on the day. This means the Good rating is confirmed but not explained in ways that would help you picture daily life for your parent. Before you make a decision, visit in person at an unscheduled time if possible, ask to see the staffing rota for the past week, and speak directly to residents and families you encounter. Pay particular attention to night staffing ratios, given that this is a 70-bed nursing home with a dementia specialism, because the Good Practice evidence base consistently identifies overnight staffing as the area where safety most often slips.
The three questions to ask when you visitSave this home. Compare it against your shortlist.
Let our analysis show you how Brunelcare's Robinson House Care Home measures up against the other homes you’re considering. Free account.
In Their Own Words
How Brunelcare's Robinson House Care Home describes itself — collected from its own website. DCC has not edited or independently verified the content in this tab.
Dementia care for older adults in Bristol's welcoming environment
Compassionate Care in Bristol at Robinson House Care Home
Robinson House Care Home in Bristol provides residential care for people over 65, including those living with dementia. The home offers specialised support in a clean, friendly environment where families can feel welcomed during their visits.
Who they care for
The team at Robinson House specialises in caring for older adults, with particular experience supporting people living with dementia. They provide end-of-life care when needed, working closely with families during difficult times.
The home welcomes residents with dementia, offering specialised care tailored to individual needs. Staff understand the importance of creating a supportive environment for those experiencing memory loss.
“If you're considering care options for someone you love, visiting Robinson House could help you understand what they offer.”
DCC does not edit or curate content in this tab. For independently curated information, see The Evidence and DCC Verdict.
