Belvedere Lodge
At a Glance
The information you need to decide whether this home warrants a closer look.
Residential homes
Staff warmth score
of reviewers answered yes
Good to know
- Registered beds20
- SpecialismsCaring for adults over 65 yrs, Dementia
- Last inspected2021-04-15
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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 warmth55
- Compassion & dignity55
- Cleanliness55
- Activities & engagement50
- Food quality50
- Healthcare55
- Management & leadership60
- Resident happiness55
What inspectors found
Inspected 2021-04-15
Is this home safe?
Is the care effective?
Belvedere Lodge was rated Good for effectiveness at its February 2021 inspection. The home is registered to care for people living with dementia and for older adults over 65, suggesting staff should have relevant skills and training. The published inspection text does not describe the content or frequency of dementia training, how care plans are written or reviewed, or how the home works with GPs and other health professionals. Food quality, dietary support, and health monitoring are not mentioned in the available findings.Is this home caring?
Belvedere Lodge was rated Good for caring at its February 2021 inspection. No specific inspector observations about staff warmth, dignity, or resident interactions are recorded in the published text. No resident or relative quotes from this inspection are available. The Good rating indicates that inspectors did not identify concerns in this area, and the improvement from Requires Improvement suggests previous shortfalls in this domain may have been addressed.Is the home responsive?
Belvedere Lodge was rated Good for responsiveness at its February 2021 inspection. The home specialises in dementia care for older adults, which implies an expectation of person-centred, individually tailored support. The published inspection text does not describe the activities programme, how the home responds to individual preferences, or how end-of-life care is planned. No detail is provided about one-to-one engagement for residents who cannot participate in group activities.Is the home well-led?
Belvedere Lodge was rated Good for well-led at its February 2021 inspection, improving from a previous Requires Improvement rating. Mrs Samantha Hawker is named as the nominated individual for the registered provider, Ablecare Homes Limited. The published text does not describe the day-to-day manager's presence, staff culture, governance arrangements, or how the home responds to complaints and concerns. The improvement in this domain is significant because poor leadership is often the root cause of problems across all other domains.
Source: CQC inspection report →
What the evidence base says
The team at Belvedere Lodge specialises in dementia care, supporting residents through the different stages of their journey. They also provide residential care for people aged 65 and over. The home's dementia care focuses on creating a supportive environment where residents can maintain their independence for as long as possible. Staff work to understand each person's unique needs and preferences. 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
Belvedere Lodge improved from Requires Improvement to Good across all five domains, which is a meaningful positive step. However, the published inspection text contains very little specific detail, so most scores sit in the 50-60 range reflecting a genuine Good rating without the granular evidence needed to score higher.
Homes in South West typically score 68–82.Worth a visit
Belvedere Lodge, a 20-bed residential home in Bristol specialising in dementia and older adult care, was rated Good across all five inspection domains at its last inspection in February 2021. This rating represents a genuine improvement from a previous Requires Improvement rating, meaning inspectors were satisfied that earlier concerns had been resolved. The home is run by Ablecare Homes Limited, with Mrs Samantha Hawker listed as the nominated individual responsible for oversight. The main limitation of this report is that the published inspection text is very brief and contains almost no specific observations, quotes, or examples to support the Good ratings. That means this Family View cannot tell you much about what daily life actually looks like for your parent at Belvedere Lodge. The inspection also took place in February 2021, more than four years ago, and a great deal can change in a care home in that time. When you visit, focus on the questions in the checklist below, particularly around night staffing numbers, how dementia training is delivered, and what individual activities look like for someone who cannot join group sessions.
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In Their Own Words
How Belvedere Lodge describes itself — collected from its own website. DCC has not edited or independently verified the content in this tab.
Specialist dementia care for your loved one in Bristol
Belvedere Lodge – Your Trusted residential home
When dementia changes everything, finding the right care becomes crucial. Belvedere Lodge in Bristol provides specialist support for those living with dementia, alongside residential care for people over 65. The home offers dedicated dementia care services in a residential setting.
Who they care for
The team at Belvedere Lodge specialises in dementia care, supporting residents through the different stages of their journey. They also provide residential care for people aged 65 and over.
The home's dementia care focuses on creating a supportive environment where residents can maintain their independence for as long as possible. Staff work to understand each person's unique needs and preferences.
“Getting to know Belvedere Lodge in person helps you understand if it's the right place for your family member.”
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
Belvedere Lodge improved from Requires Improvement to Good across all five domains, which is a meaningful positive step. However, the published inspection text contains very little specific detail, so most scores sit in the 50-60 range reflecting a genuine Good rating without the granular evidence needed to score higher.
Homes in South West typically score 68–82.Worth a visit
Belvedere Lodge, a 20-bed residential home in Bristol specialising in dementia and older adult care, was rated Good across all five inspection domains at its last inspection in February 2021. This rating represents a genuine improvement from a previous Requires Improvement rating, meaning inspectors were satisfied that earlier concerns had been resolved. The home is run by Ablecare Homes Limited, with Mrs Samantha Hawker listed as the nominated individual responsible for oversight. The main limitation of this report is that the published inspection text is very brief and contains almost no specific observations, quotes, or examples to support the Good ratings. That means this Family View cannot tell you much about what daily life actually looks like for your parent at Belvedere Lodge. The inspection also took place in February 2021, more than four years ago, and a great deal can change in a care home in that time. When you visit, focus on the questions in the checklist below, particularly around night staffing numbers, how dementia training is delivered, and what individual activities look like for someone who cannot join group sessions.
The three questions to ask when you visitSave this home. Compare it against your shortlist.
Let our analysis show you how Belvedere Lodge measures up against the other homes you’re considering. Free account.
In Their Own Words
How Belvedere Lodge describes itself — collected from its own website. DCC has not edited or independently verified the content in this tab.
Specialist dementia care for your loved one in Bristol
Belvedere Lodge – Your Trusted residential home
When dementia changes everything, finding the right care becomes crucial. Belvedere Lodge in Bristol provides specialist support for those living with dementia, alongside residential care for people over 65. The home offers dedicated dementia care services in a residential setting.
Who they care for
The team at Belvedere Lodge specialises in dementia care, supporting residents through the different stages of their journey. They also provide residential care for people aged 65 and over.
The home's dementia care focuses on creating a supportive environment where residents can maintain their independence for as long as possible. Staff work to understand each person's unique needs and preferences.
“Getting to know Belvedere Lodge in person helps you understand if it's the right place for your family member.”
DCC does not edit or curate content in this tab. For independently curated information, see The Evidence and DCC Verdict.
