Olive Tree House Care Home
At a Glance
The information you need to decide whether this home warrants a closer look.
Nursing homes, Supported housing
Staff warmth score
of reviewers answered yes
Good to know
- Registered beds65
- SpecialismsCaring for adults over 65 yrs, Caring for adults under 65 yrs, Dementia, Mental health conditions, Physical disabilities, Sensory impairment
- Last inspected2017-10-06
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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 atmosphere here strikes visitors as notably calm and supportive. Residents appear settled and comfortable in surroundings that feel more like a well-kept home than an institution. Families mention feeling genuinely welcomed when they visit, not just tolerated during set hours.
The eight family priority themes
- Staff warmth72
- Compassion & dignity72
- Cleanliness70
- Activities & engagement65
- Food quality65
- Healthcare70
- Management & leadership72
- Resident happiness68
What inspectors found
Inspected 2017-10-06
Is this home safe?
Is the care effective?
The Effective domain was rated Good at the April 2025 inspection. The home lists dementia as a specialism, which suggests a commitment to dementia-specific practice, but the published report contains no detail about care plan quality, dementia training content, GP access arrangements, or how nutritional needs are assessed and met. The home provides nursing care, so clinical oversight should be available, but the specifics are not recorded in the published findings.Is this home caring?
The Caring domain was rated Good at the April 2025 inspection. This is one of the most significant domain ratings for families, but the published report records no inspector observations of staff interactions, no quotes from residents or relatives, and no specific examples of how dignity and privacy are maintained in practice. The rating alone confirms that inspectors were satisfied, but gives no detail about the texture of daily life.Is the home responsive?
The Responsive domain was rated Good at the April 2025 inspection. The home's registration lists dementia, mental health conditions, physical disabilities, and sensory impairments as specialisms, indicating it is intended to meet a wide range of individual needs. However, the published report includes no detail about the activities programme, one-to-one engagement, how individual preferences are recorded and acted on, or how the home responds when someone's needs change.Is the home well-led?
The Well-led domain was rated Good at the April 2025 inspection. A registered manager, Mr Vlad Alexandru Adam, is named in the registration record, and Ms Helen Genevieve Jones is listed as the nominated individual for Grove Care Limited. The published report provides no detail about management visibility, staff culture, how feedback is gathered from residents and families, or what governance systems are in place. This is the second inspection at this home, with the first recorded in 2017.
Source: CQC inspection report →
What the evidence base says
The home supports adults both under and over 65 with various needs including sensory impairments, physical disabilities, and mental health conditions. This breadth of experience means they're equipped to handle complex or changing care requirements. For those living with dementia, the team takes a person-centred approach that respects each resident's dignity. Families describe staff who understand how to support someone through confusion or distress while maintaining their sense of self. 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
Olive Tree House received a Good rating across all five inspection domains at its most recent assessment in April 2025, which is a positive foundation. However, the published report contains very limited specific detail, so scores reflect confirmed ratings rather than rich observational evidence.
Homes in South West typically score 68–82.The three-lens summary
What families tell us
The atmosphere here strikes visitors as notably calm and supportive. Residents appear settled and comfortable in surroundings that feel more like a well-kept home than an institution. Families mention feeling genuinely welcomed when they visit, not just tolerated during set hours.
What inspectors have recorded
Staff here seem to understand that good care means quick responses and clear communication. When residents need something, the team responds promptly. Families report being kept in the loop about care decisions and feeling included in planning meetings. There's a sense that resident wellbeing comes first — one family mentioned staff ending a video call when they noticed it was distressing their relative.
How it sits against good practice
Sometimes the right place reveals itself through small details — how quickly staff respond to a call bell, or whether they notice when something isn't quite right.
Worth a visit
Olive Tree House, on Chessel Drive in Bristol, was rated Good across all five inspection domains at its most recent assessment in April 2025. That is an encouraging result for a 65-bed home serving people with dementia, mental health conditions, physical disabilities, and sensory impairments. A registered manager is named, a nominated individual is in post, and the home is run by Grove Care Limited. The main limitation here is that the published report provides almost no specific observational detail: no inspector observations of staff interactions, no resident or family quotes, and no breakdown of what Good looks like day to day in this particular home. That means you should treat the Good rating as a starting point, not a complete picture. On your visit, ask to see last week's actual staffing rota, sit in on a mealtime to assess food quality and pace of care, and ask the manager directly how many permanent staff cover the night shift for 65 beds. The checklist below sets out exactly what to explore.
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In Their Own Words
How Olive Tree House Care Home describes itself — collected from its own website. DCC has not edited or independently verified the content in this tab.
Where dignity and respect guide every aspect of daily care
Nursing home,supported housing in Bristol: True Peace of Mind
Finding the right support for complex care needs takes real trust. Olive Tree House in Bristol has built its reputation on treating each resident as an individual, whether they're living with dementia, mental health conditions, or physical disabilities. Families describe a place where professional standards meet genuine warmth.
Who they care for
The home supports adults both under and over 65 with various needs including sensory impairments, physical disabilities, and mental health conditions. This breadth of experience means they're equipped to handle complex or changing care requirements.
For those living with dementia, the team takes a person-centred approach that respects each resident's dignity. Families describe staff who understand how to support someone through confusion or distress while maintaining their sense of self.
“Sometimes the right place reveals itself through small details — how quickly staff respond to a call bell, or whether they notice when something isn't quite right.”
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
Olive Tree House received a Good rating across all five inspection domains at its most recent assessment in April 2025, which is a positive foundation. However, the published report contains very limited specific detail, so scores reflect confirmed ratings rather than rich observational evidence.
Homes in South West typically score 68–82.The three-lens summary
What families tell us
The atmosphere here strikes visitors as notably calm and supportive. Residents appear settled and comfortable in surroundings that feel more like a well-kept home than an institution. Families mention feeling genuinely welcomed when they visit, not just tolerated during set hours.
What inspectors have recorded
Staff here seem to understand that good care means quick responses and clear communication. When residents need something, the team responds promptly. Families report being kept in the loop about care decisions and feeling included in planning meetings. There's a sense that resident wellbeing comes first — one family mentioned staff ending a video call when they noticed it was distressing their relative.
How it sits against good practice
Sometimes the right place reveals itself through small details — how quickly staff respond to a call bell, or whether they notice when something isn't quite right.
Worth a visit
Olive Tree House, on Chessel Drive in Bristol, was rated Good across all five inspection domains at its most recent assessment in April 2025. That is an encouraging result for a 65-bed home serving people with dementia, mental health conditions, physical disabilities, and sensory impairments. A registered manager is named, a nominated individual is in post, and the home is run by Grove Care Limited. The main limitation here is that the published report provides almost no specific observational detail: no inspector observations of staff interactions, no resident or family quotes, and no breakdown of what Good looks like day to day in this particular home. That means you should treat the Good rating as a starting point, not a complete picture. On your visit, ask to see last week's actual staffing rota, sit in on a mealtime to assess food quality and pace of care, and ask the manager directly how many permanent staff cover the night shift for 65 beds. The checklist below sets out exactly what to explore.
The three questions to ask when you visitSave this home. Compare it against your shortlist.
Let our analysis show you how Olive Tree House Care Home measures up against the other homes you’re considering. Free account.
In Their Own Words
How Olive Tree House Care Home describes itself — collected from its own website. DCC has not edited or independently verified the content in this tab.
Where dignity and respect guide every aspect of daily care
Nursing home,supported housing in Bristol: True Peace of Mind
Finding the right support for complex care needs takes real trust. Olive Tree House in Bristol has built its reputation on treating each resident as an individual, whether they're living with dementia, mental health conditions, or physical disabilities. Families describe a place where professional standards meet genuine warmth.
Who they care for
The home supports adults both under and over 65 with various needs including sensory impairments, physical disabilities, and mental health conditions. This breadth of experience means they're equipped to handle complex or changing care requirements.
For those living with dementia, the team takes a person-centred approach that respects each resident's dignity. Families describe staff who understand how to support someone through confusion or distress while maintaining their sense of self.
Management & ethos
Staff here seem to understand that good care means quick responses and clear communication. When residents need something, the team responds promptly. Families report being kept in the loop about care decisions and feeling included in planning meetings. There's a sense that resident wellbeing comes first — one family mentioned staff ending a video call when they noticed it was distressing their relative.
The home & environment
The building itself gets consistent praise for cleanliness and comfort. Everything appears well-maintained, from communal areas to individual rooms. Some residents have been spotted joining in with organised activities, though this seems to depend on individual preferences and abilities.
“Sometimes the right place reveals itself through small details — how quickly staff respond to a call bell, or whether they notice when something isn't quite right.”
DCC does not edit or curate content in this tab. For independently curated information, see The Evidence and DCC Verdict.
