Westbury Nursing Home & Westbury Garden Suite
At a Glance
The information you need to decide whether this home warrants a closer look.
Nursing homes, Residential homes
Staff warmth score
of reviewers answered yes
Good to know
- Registered beds90
- SpecialismsCaring for adults over 65 yrs, Caring for adults under 65 yrs, Dementia, Physical disabilities, Sensory impairment
- Last inspected2022-11-09
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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
- Healthcare68
- Management & leadership70
- Resident happiness68
What inspectors found
Inspected 2022-11-09
Is this home safe?
Is the care effective?
The Effective domain was rated Good at the October 2022 inspection. This domain typically covers how well the home uses training, care plans, and healthcare access to meet individual needs. The published inspection text does not include specific detail about the content of care plans, the frequency of GP visits, the depth of dementia training, or how food and nutrition are managed for residents with complex needs. No concerns were raised.Is this home caring?
The Caring domain was rated Good at the October 2022 inspection. This is the domain that most directly reflects how staff treat your parent as a person, covering dignity, respect, privacy, and genuine warmth. The published inspection text does not include specific observations of staff interactions, descriptions of how residents are addressed, or quotes from residents or relatives about their experience of care. No concerns were raised.Is the home responsive?
The Responsive domain was rated Good at the October 2022 inspection. This domain covers how well the home tailors its care and activities to individuals, including how it handles complaints and end-of-life planning. The published inspection text does not include specific descriptions of the activity programme, examples of individual engagement, or information about how the home responds to residents who cannot participate in group activities. No concerns were raised.Is the home well-led?
The Well-led domain was rated Good at the October 2022 inspection. A named registered manager, Mrs Kirstie Leigh Barnes, was in post at the time of the inspection, and a nominated individual responsible for oversight is also identified. The published inspection text does not include specific information about management visibility on the floor, staff culture, governance processes, or how the home responds to feedback from residents and families. No concerns were raised.
Source: CQC inspection report →
What the evidence base says
The team here supports residents with sensory impairments, helping people stay connected despite sight or hearing challenges. They're also experienced in caring for adults with physical disabilities, whether someone's dealing with mobility issues or more complex conditions. For residents living with dementia, the nursing team brings specialist knowledge to help people feel secure and understood. They work to create an environment where confusion feels less overwhelming. 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 home received a Good rating across all five inspection domains at its October 2022 inspection, which is a solid foundation. However, the published inspection text provides limited specific detail, observations, or direct testimony, so scores reflect confirmed but generalised evidence rather than richly evidenced practice.
Homes in South West typically score 68–82.Worth a visit
Westbury Nursing Home and Westbury Garden Suite on Falcondale Road, Bristol, received a Good rating across all five inspection domains at its last inspection in October 2022. A monitoring review carried out in July 2023 found no evidence to change that rating. With 90 beds and registration covering dementia, physical disabilities, sensory impairment, and adults of various ages, this is a sizeable, broad-specialism home. A named registered manager was in post at the time of inspection, which is a positive sign of leadership continuity. The main limitation for families is that the published inspection text is brief and contains very few specific observations, quotes, or detailed findings. A Good rating tells you the home met the required standard, but it does not tell you what mealtimes feel like, whether the dementia unit is calm and well-staffed at night, or how staff respond when a resident becomes distressed. Before making a decision, visit at different times of day, ask to see the last two weeks of activity records, and ask the manager directly: how many permanent care staff are on the night shift across the 90-bed home, and how many of those shifts were covered by agency staff in the past month?
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In Their Own Words
How Westbury Nursing Home & Westbury Garden Suite describes itself — collected from its own website. DCC has not edited or independently verified the content in this tab.
Specialist nursing care for complex needs in Bristol
Westbury Nursing Home And Westbury Garden Suite – Expert Care in Bristol
When someone you love needs nursing care that goes beyond the everyday, finding the right place matters deeply. Westbury Nursing Home and Westbury Garden Suite in Bristol provides specialist support for people with complex physical disabilities, sensory impairments and dementia. The home welcomes both younger adults under 65 and older residents who need that extra level of skilled nursing care.
Who they care for
The team here supports residents with sensory impairments, helping people stay connected despite sight or hearing challenges. They're also experienced in caring for adults with physical disabilities, whether someone's dealing with mobility issues or more complex conditions.
For residents living with dementia, the nursing team brings specialist knowledge to help people feel secure and understood. They work to create an environment where confusion feels less overwhelming.
“With limited feedback available about daily life here, visiting Westbury yourself will give you the clearest picture of whether it could be the right choice.”
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 home received a Good rating across all five inspection domains at its October 2022 inspection, which is a solid foundation. However, the published inspection text provides limited specific detail, observations, or direct testimony, so scores reflect confirmed but generalised evidence rather than richly evidenced practice.
Homes in South West typically score 68–82.Worth a visit
Westbury Nursing Home and Westbury Garden Suite on Falcondale Road, Bristol, received a Good rating across all five inspection domains at its last inspection in October 2022. A monitoring review carried out in July 2023 found no evidence to change that rating. With 90 beds and registration covering dementia, physical disabilities, sensory impairment, and adults of various ages, this is a sizeable, broad-specialism home. A named registered manager was in post at the time of inspection, which is a positive sign of leadership continuity. The main limitation for families is that the published inspection text is brief and contains very few specific observations, quotes, or detailed findings. A Good rating tells you the home met the required standard, but it does not tell you what mealtimes feel like, whether the dementia unit is calm and well-staffed at night, or how staff respond when a resident becomes distressed. Before making a decision, visit at different times of day, ask to see the last two weeks of activity records, and ask the manager directly: how many permanent care staff are on the night shift across the 90-bed home, and how many of those shifts were covered by agency staff in the past month?
The three questions to ask when you visitSave this home. Compare it against your shortlist.
Let our analysis show you how Westbury Nursing Home & Westbury Garden Suite measures up against the other homes you’re considering. Free account.
In Their Own Words
How Westbury Nursing Home & Westbury Garden Suite describes itself — collected from its own website. DCC has not edited or independently verified the content in this tab.
Specialist nursing care for complex needs in Bristol
Westbury Nursing Home And Westbury Garden Suite – Expert Care in Bristol
When someone you love needs nursing care that goes beyond the everyday, finding the right place matters deeply. Westbury Nursing Home and Westbury Garden Suite in Bristol provides specialist support for people with complex physical disabilities, sensory impairments and dementia. The home welcomes both younger adults under 65 and older residents who need that extra level of skilled nursing care.
Who they care for
The team here supports residents with sensory impairments, helping people stay connected despite sight or hearing challenges. They're also experienced in caring for adults with physical disabilities, whether someone's dealing with mobility issues or more complex conditions.
For residents living with dementia, the nursing team brings specialist knowledge to help people feel secure and understood. They work to create an environment where confusion feels less overwhelming.
“With limited feedback available about daily life here, visiting Westbury yourself will give you the clearest picture of whether it could be the right choice.”
DCC does not edit or curate content in this tab. For independently curated information, see The Evidence and DCC Verdict.
