OSJCT Grace Care Centre
At a Glance
The information you need to decide whether this home warrants a closer look.
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Staff warmth score
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Good to know
- Registered beds51
- SpecialismsCaring for adults over 65 yrs, Caring for adults under 65 yrs, Dementia, Physical disabilities, Sensory impairment
- Last inspected2019-02-21
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 warmth85
- Compassion & dignity92
- Cleanliness75
- Activities & engagement75
- Food quality70
- Healthcare75
- Management & leadership88
- Resident happiness80
What inspectors found
Inspected 2019-02-21
Is this home safe?
Is the care effective?
The home was rated Good for Effective at its November 2025 inspection. This domain covers training, care planning, healthcare access, nutrition, and hydration. A Good rating indicates inspectors were satisfied the home meets the required standard across these areas. The published text does not record specific detail about dementia training content, care plan quality, GP access arrangements, or what mealtimes look like in practice.Is this home caring?
Grace Care Centre received an Outstanding rating for Caring at its November 2025 assessment. This is the domain that covers staff warmth, compassion, dignity, respect, and support for independence. Outstanding is awarded only when inspectors find specific, direct evidence of exceptional practice, not merely compliance. The published report does not reproduce the detailed observations that would have underpinned this rating, but the grade itself is a strong signal. Staff warmth and compassion are the two highest-weighted themes in family satisfaction data.Is the home responsive?
Grace Care Centre was rated Good for Responsive at its November 2025 assessment. This domain covers how well the home tailors care to individual needs, the activity offer, how complaints are handled, and end-of-life care. A Good rating means inspectors were satisfied the home meets the required standard. The published report does not describe specific activities, how they are adapted for people with advanced dementia, or what the end-of-life care approach looks like in practice.Is the home well-led?
Grace Care Centre received an Outstanding rating for Well-led at its November 2025 assessment. This domain covers the quality of management, governance, learning from incidents, staff culture, and accountability. Outstanding requires inspectors to find a leadership team that actively drives improvement, supports staff to speak up, and uses data to understand and address risk. The registered manager is Mrs Karla Tutton and the nominated individual is Mr James Robson. The published report does not reproduce specific examples of governance practices or staff culture observations.
Source: CQC inspection report →
What the evidence base says
The team here works with adults both under and over 65, including those with physical disabilities and sensory impairments. They're experienced in dementia care and adapt their approach to meet each person's specific needs. For residents living with dementia, the care team brings specialist knowledge to support both the practical and emotional aspects of the condition. They work to maintain familiarity and routine while helping residents stay connected to the things that matter to them. 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
Grace Care Centre scores strongly overall, driven by an Outstanding rating for Caring and Well-led at its most recent inspection. The score is held back slightly because many specific details, such as food quality, night staffing, and activities, were not recorded in enough depth to verify with confidence.
Homes in South West typically score 68–82.Worth a visit
Grace Care Centre in Bristol was assessed in November 2025 and rated Good overall, with two domains rated Outstanding: Caring and Well-led. An Outstanding for Caring is awarded to fewer than five per cent of homes inspected nationally and means inspectors found specific, direct evidence that staff treat the people who live here with exceptional warmth, dignity, and respect. The Outstanding for Well-led indicates that the leadership team, registered manager Mrs Karla Tutton and nominated individual Mr James Robson, has built a culture that supports both staff and residents. The home cares for people living with dementia, physical disabilities, and sensory impairments across 51 beds. The main limitation of this report is that the published text is brief, so many of the specifics families most need to know, including night staffing ratios, agency staff usage, activity detail, and food quality, are not recorded. Before or during a visit, ask the manager to show you last week's actual staffing rota (not the planned template) so you can see how many permanent staff work nights on the dementia unit. Also ask how often your parent's care plan would be reviewed and whether you would be invited to take part. The Outstanding Caring rating is a genuinely positive signal, but a visit will tell you whether the warmth you read about here is something you can feel when you walk through the door.
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In Their Own Words
How OSJCT Grace Care Centre describes itself — collected from its own website. DCC has not edited or independently verified the content in this tab.
Specialist care in Bristol for complex needs across all ages
Grace – Expert Care in Bristol
Grace Care Centre in Bristol supports people with some of life's most challenging conditions — from younger adults with physical disabilities to those living with dementia. The home specialises in caring for people with sensory impairments too, creating an environment where residents with different needs can thrive together.
Who they care for
The team here works with adults both under and over 65, including those with physical disabilities and sensory impairments. They're experienced in dementia care and adapt their approach to meet each person's specific needs.
For residents living with dementia, the care team brings specialist knowledge to support both the practical and emotional aspects of the condition. They work to maintain familiarity and routine while helping residents stay connected to the things that matter to them.
“If you're looking for specialist support in Bristol, the team at Grace Care Centre would be happy to show you around and discuss how they could help your loved one.”
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
Grace Care Centre scores strongly overall, driven by an Outstanding rating for Caring and Well-led at its most recent inspection. The score is held back slightly because many specific details, such as food quality, night staffing, and activities, were not recorded in enough depth to verify with confidence.
Homes in South West typically score 68–82.Worth a visit
Grace Care Centre in Bristol was assessed in November 2025 and rated Good overall, with two domains rated Outstanding: Caring and Well-led. An Outstanding for Caring is awarded to fewer than five per cent of homes inspected nationally and means inspectors found specific, direct evidence that staff treat the people who live here with exceptional warmth, dignity, and respect. The Outstanding for Well-led indicates that the leadership team, registered manager Mrs Karla Tutton and nominated individual Mr James Robson, has built a culture that supports both staff and residents. The home cares for people living with dementia, physical disabilities, and sensory impairments across 51 beds. The main limitation of this report is that the published text is brief, so many of the specifics families most need to know, including night staffing ratios, agency staff usage, activity detail, and food quality, are not recorded. Before or during a visit, ask the manager to show you last week's actual staffing rota (not the planned template) so you can see how many permanent staff work nights on the dementia unit. Also ask how often your parent's care plan would be reviewed and whether you would be invited to take part. The Outstanding Caring rating is a genuinely positive signal, but a visit will tell you whether the warmth you read about here is something you can feel when you walk through the door.
The three questions to ask when you visitSave this home. Compare it against your shortlist.
Let our analysis show you how OSJCT Grace Care Centre measures up against the other homes you’re considering. Free account.
In Their Own Words
How OSJCT Grace Care Centre describes itself — collected from its own website. DCC has not edited or independently verified the content in this tab.
Specialist care in Bristol for complex needs across all ages
Grace – Expert Care in Bristol
Grace Care Centre in Bristol supports people with some of life's most challenging conditions — from younger adults with physical disabilities to those living with dementia. The home specialises in caring for people with sensory impairments too, creating an environment where residents with different needs can thrive together.
Who they care for
The team here works with adults both under and over 65, including those with physical disabilities and sensory impairments. They're experienced in dementia care and adapt their approach to meet each person's specific needs.
For residents living with dementia, the care team brings specialist knowledge to support both the practical and emotional aspects of the condition. They work to maintain familiarity and routine while helping residents stay connected to the things that matter to them.
“If you're looking for specialist support in Bristol, the team at Grace Care Centre would be happy to show you around and discuss how they could help your loved one.”
DCC does not edit or curate content in this tab. For independently curated information, see The Evidence and DCC Verdict.
