The Worthies
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 beds26
- SpecialismsCaring for adults over 65 yrs, Dementia
- Last inspected2018-06-07
The Evidence
What the review data, the inspection reports, and the dementia-care evidence base tell us about this home.
What families say
Visitors describe a warm atmosphere where residents feel comfortable and engaged. There's a genuine sense of connection between staff and those they care for, with team members taking time to understand what makes each person feel most at home.
The eight family priority themes
- Staff warmth55
- Compassion & dignity55
- Cleanliness55
- Activities & engagement50
- Food quality50
- Healthcare50
- Management & leadership60
- Resident happiness55
What inspectors found
Inspected 2018-06-07
Is this home safe?
Is the care effective?
The home was rated Good for effectiveness at its January 2022 inspection. This domain covers training, care planning, nutrition, healthcare access, and whether care meets each person's individual needs. The published text does not record specific detail about dementia training content, GP visit frequency, or how care plans are written and reviewed. Inspectors were satisfied enough to award a Good rating, but the specifics are not available in the published findings.Is this home caring?
The home was rated Good for caring at its January 2022 inspection. This domain covers staff warmth, dignity, respect, and whether residents are supported to remain as independent as possible. The published text does not include inspector observations of staff interactions, resident testimony, or specific examples of how dignity is maintained day to day. The Good rating tells you inspectors were satisfied, but the texture of daily care is not described in the available findings.Is the home responsive?
The home was rated Good for responsiveness at its January 2022 inspection. This domain covers activities, individual engagement, how the home responds to complaints, and end-of-life care planning. The published text does not describe the activities programme, record any examples of individual tailoring, or mention how the home supports residents who cannot participate in group activities. Inspectors were satisfied enough to rate this Good, but no supporting detail is available.Is the home well-led?
The home was rated Good for well-led at its January 2022 inspection. A named Registered Manager and a named Nominated Individual are identified in the published report. This represents an improvement from the previous Requires Improvement rating, suggesting that leadership has strengthened. The published text does not describe the manager's visibility, staff culture, governance systems, or how the home handles feedback and complaints in any specific detail.
Source: CQC inspection report →
What the evidence base says
The Worthies provides specialist dementia care alongside general support for adults over 65. For those living with dementia, the team's attention to familiar routines and individual preferences helps maintain a sense of continuity and comfort. 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
The Worthies holds a Good rating across all five domains, which is a genuine positive, but the published inspection text contains very little specific detail about day-to-day life for your parent. Scores reflect the Good rating without the depth of evidence needed to push them higher.
Homes in South West typically score 68–82.The three-lens summary
What families tell us
Visitors describe a warm atmosphere where residents feel comfortable and engaged. There's a genuine sense of connection between staff and those they care for, with team members taking time to understand what makes each person feel most at home.
What inspectors have recorded
The care team shows consistent dedication to understanding residents as individuals. Staff demonstrate real knowledge of personal preferences and routines, creating an environment where people feel known and valued.
How it sits against good practice
Understanding what matters to your loved one matters here too.
Worth a visit
The Worthies, at 79 Park Road, Bristol, was rated Good across all five domains at its last inspection in January 2022. This is a genuine improvement from a previous Requires Improvement rating, which tells you the home has moved in the right direction. The home cares for up to 26 people, including those living with dementia, and has a named Registered Manager and a Nominated Individual in post. The main limitation here is that the published inspection text contains very little specific detail about what daily life actually looks like for your parent. A Good rating is meaningful, but it is not a substitute for visiting in person. The inspection is now over two years old (a monitoring review in July 2023 found no reason to change the rating, but this is not a full re-inspection). When you visit, focus your questions on night staffing numbers, how the team supports residents who are distressed, and what one-to-one activities are available for people living with more advanced dementia.
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In Their Own Words
How The Worthies describes itself — collected from its own website. DCC has not edited or independently verified the content in this tab.
Where individual preferences shape each day's care
The Worthies – Expert Care in Bristol
When families visit The Worthies in Bristol, they often notice how staff remember the small details that matter. Whether it's knowing exactly how someone likes their morning tea or which chair they prefer by the window, this care home focuses on maintaining familiar routines for each resident.
Who they care for
The Worthies provides specialist dementia care alongside general support for adults over 65.
For those living with dementia, the team's attention to familiar routines and individual preferences helps maintain a sense of continuity and comfort.
“Understanding what matters to your loved one matters here too.”
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
The Worthies holds a Good rating across all five domains, which is a genuine positive, but the published inspection text contains very little specific detail about day-to-day life for your parent. Scores reflect the Good rating without the depth of evidence needed to push them higher.
Homes in South West typically score 68–82.The three-lens summary
What families tell us
Visitors describe a warm atmosphere where residents feel comfortable and engaged. There's a genuine sense of connection between staff and those they care for, with team members taking time to understand what makes each person feel most at home.
What inspectors have recorded
The care team shows consistent dedication to understanding residents as individuals. Staff demonstrate real knowledge of personal preferences and routines, creating an environment where people feel known and valued.
How it sits against good practice
Understanding what matters to your loved one matters here too.
Worth a visit
The Worthies, at 79 Park Road, Bristol, was rated Good across all five domains at its last inspection in January 2022. This is a genuine improvement from a previous Requires Improvement rating, which tells you the home has moved in the right direction. The home cares for up to 26 people, including those living with dementia, and has a named Registered Manager and a Nominated Individual in post. The main limitation here is that the published inspection text contains very little specific detail about what daily life actually looks like for your parent. A Good rating is meaningful, but it is not a substitute for visiting in person. The inspection is now over two years old (a monitoring review in July 2023 found no reason to change the rating, but this is not a full re-inspection). When you visit, focus your questions on night staffing numbers, how the team supports residents who are distressed, and what one-to-one activities are available for people living with more advanced dementia.
The three questions to ask when you visitSave this home. Compare it against your shortlist.
Let our analysis show you how The Worthies measures up against the other homes you’re considering. Free account.
In Their Own Words
How The Worthies describes itself — collected from its own website. DCC has not edited or independently verified the content in this tab.
Where individual preferences shape each day's care
The Worthies – Expert Care in Bristol
When families visit The Worthies in Bristol, they often notice how staff remember the small details that matter. Whether it's knowing exactly how someone likes their morning tea or which chair they prefer by the window, this care home focuses on maintaining familiar routines for each resident.
Who they care for
The Worthies provides specialist dementia care alongside general support for adults over 65.
For those living with dementia, the team's attention to familiar routines and individual preferences helps maintain a sense of continuity and comfort.
Management & ethos
The care team shows consistent dedication to understanding residents as individuals. Staff demonstrate real knowledge of personal preferences and routines, creating an environment where people feel known and valued.
“Understanding what matters to your loved one matters here too.”
DCC does not edit or curate content in this tab. For independently curated information, see The Evidence and DCC Verdict.
