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There is a highly qualified and passionate team providing care 24-hours a day assisting with all everyday tasks required. Each individual has a person-centred and individualised care plan allowing flexibility and...
Care Provided by Cambrian Lodge
Primary Care Categories
- Older Person Care
- Dementia
- Physical Disability
- Visual / Hearing Impairment
- Younger Adults
Length of Stay
- Permanent Care
- Respite Care
Care Types Provided
- Residential Care
- Dementia Residential Care
- For a maximum of 28 Service Users
Dementia Care TypesMild Dementia
Someone living with our definition of "mild dementia" might experience some or all of the following:
- Memory problems such as misplacing items and not be able to recall recent events (however, in some forms of dementia a person's memory may be unchanged)
- Difficulties thinking through problems and planning, making decisions
- Language and communication issues such as finding it difficult to recall the appropriate word in a conversation or following a conversation
- Poor orientation, getting lost in areas previously familiar to them
- Difficulty judging distances (more falls than usual)
- Changes in their normal mood including anxiety and depression
- In certain types of dementia, personality and behaviour changes may be present alongside or instead of issues with memory or concentration.
Moderate Dementia
Someone living with our definition of "moderate dementia" might experience some or all of the following:
- Worsened memory problems. Not always recognising own family members and friends. Repeating the same questions over and over again
- Worsened language and communication issues, forgetting what they are saying mid-sentence. Not being able to understand what someone else is saying
- More frequent confusion, e.g. about the time of day or where they are, including their own home
- Apathy, depression and anxiety
- Believing things that aren't true (paranoia)
- Frequent hallucinations
- Lack of emotional control, quick to anger, fearfulness, sadness
- Loss of inhibition
- Difficulties sleeping or waking during the night and behaving as though it is daytime - loss of circadian rhythm.
Advanced Dementia
Someone living with our definition of "severe dementia" might experience some or all of the following:
- Severe memory problems. Not recognising family members and friends. Not being able to recall their own name
- Severe language and communication issues, not being able to understand what someone else is saying
- Severe confusion, e.g. about the time of day or where they are, including their own home
- Apathy, depression and anxiety
- Believing things that aren't true (paranoia)
- Frequent hallucinations
- Lack of emotional control, quick to anger, fearfulness, sadness
- Loss of inhibition
- Difficulties sleeping or waking during the night and behaving as though it is daytime - loss of circadian rhythm.
Verbally or physically aggressive behaviour
If your loved one displays this type of behaviour you may need a care home that has specially trained staff. Verbal/physical aggression is often defined:
- Consistent shouting and screaming
- Verbal abuse
- Physical abuse
How we define Dementia Care Types
Mild Dementia
Someone living with our definition of "mild dementia" might experience some or all of the following:
- Memory problems such as misplacing items and not be able to recall recent events (however, in some forms of dementia a person's memory may be unchanged)
- Difficulties thinking through problems and planning, making decisions
- Language and communication issues such as finding it difficult to recall the appropriate word in a conversation or following a conversation
- Poor orientation, getting lost in areas previously familiar to them
- Difficulty judging distances (more falls than usual)
- Changes in their normal mood including anxiety and depression
- In certain types of dementia, personality and behaviour changes may be present alongside or instead of issues with memory or concentration.
Moderate Dementia
Someone living with our definition of "moderate dementia" might experience some or all of the following:
- Worsened memory problems. Not always recognising own family members and friends. Repeating the same questions over and over again
- Worsened language and communication issues, forgetting what they are saying mid-sentence. Not being able to understand what someone else is saying
- More frequent confusion, e.g. about the time of day or where they are, including their own home
- Apathy, depression and anxiety
- Believing things that aren't true (paranoia)
- Frequent hallucinations
- Lack of emotional control, quick to anger, fearfulness, sadness
- Loss of inhibition
- Difficulties sleeping or waking during the night and behaving as though it is daytime - loss of circadian rhythm.
Advanced Dementia
Someone living with our definition of "severe dementia" might experience some or all of the following:
- Severe memory problems. Not recognising family members and friends. Not being able to recall their own name
- Severe language and communication issues, not being able to understand what someone else is saying
- Severe confusion, e.g. about the time of day or where they are, including their own home
- Apathy, depression and anxiety
- Believing things that aren't true (paranoia)
- Frequent hallucinations
- Lack of emotional control, quick to anger, fearfulness, sadness
- Loss of inhibition
- Difficulties sleeping or waking during the night and behaving as though it is daytime - loss of circadian rhythm.
Verbally or physically aggressive behaviour
If your loved one displays this type of behaviour you may need a care home that has specially trained staff. Verbal/physical aggression is often defined:
- Consistent shouting and screaming
- Verbal abuse
- Physical abuse
How we define Dementia Care Types
- Mild Dementia
- Moderate Dementia
Other Care Provided
- Parkinson's Disease
- Stroke
- Palliative / End of Life Care
- COPD/Pulmonary Disease
- Convalescent Care
- Acquired Brain Injury (ABI)
- Day Care
Facilities
- Own Furniture if required
- Pet Friendly (or by arrangement)
- Close to Local shops
- Near Public Transport
- Lift
- Stairlift
- Wheelchair Access
- Gardens
- Phone Point in own room
- Television point in own room
- Residents Internet Access
Funding & Fees
Weekly Charges per Person
Fees relate directly to the needs of the person, so please contact the manager who will be able to give you a exact cost for the placement
The price(s) shown are provided by the care home. Contact Cambrian Lodge for full pricing details and T&Cs.
Contact Cambrian Lodge to confirm what's included and get a personalised quote:
Funding Types Accepted
- Self-Funding (Private)
- Local Authority with Top-up
- Local Authority
- NHS Continuing Healthcare (CHC)
Good to Know
Group / Owner
- South West Care Homes Ltd
- Private Owned
Person in charge
- Marie Powell(Registered Manager)
Local Authority / Social Services
Admission Information
- Mixed (no single-gender units)
- Ages 60+
Care Home Design/Build
- Purpose Built: No
- Last Refurbishment: 2025
- Number of floors: 3
Room Information
- Single Rooms (24)
- Couples/Companion Rooms (2)
- Single Rooms with ensuite Wet Room (20)
Visiting
- Visitors welcome anytime.
Parking
- Car park to the front of the building or street parking outside
Cambrian Lodge Reviews (33)
Cambrian Lodge has a Review Score of 9.6 (9.594) out of 10, based on 12 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Cambrian Lodge has 33 reviews.
All the rooms are clean and comfortable.
Thankyou for your kind words, Activity provision is a crucial part of life at Cambrian Lodge and our Gardening club is enjoyed by many of our residents.
We worked so hard to keep my 97 year old mum independent. One week into her move to Cambrian Lodge we suddenly wondered why we had waited to make the move. Mum looks better in herself with regular meds, meals & company, and we can spend quality time with her rather than stressing about every day tasks. Mum feels respected & cared for and hasn't looked back once. Why did we put this off?
Thankyou so much for your comments , the Team at Cambrian work hard to ensure our residents feel valued and care for
The understanding and respect she has been given has made her transition into the care home so much more easy. She is very happy.
Thankyou for your kind words , The team acknowledge the transition into care is a huge change for individuals and strive to support our residents to feel settled and at home.
Mum's been there since August & I can't speak highly enough of ALL staff. They ALL treat the residents with great care, kindness, patience & compassion. They also extend that care to residents families.
We are kept informed of any changes medically and emotionally.
There's great, appropriate entertainment where everyone is encouraged, but not forced to join in.
There's a regular doctor, podiatrist & hairdresser who visit weekly.
Meals are homemade, delicious, nutritional & appropriately prepared for individual needs.
It's heartwarming how residents interact with each other as well as staff. Families are welcome & encouraged to visit any time .
It's a professionally run care home which genuinely is a caring home with wonderful staff who also bring joy & humour to the residents day. We're so lucky we found Cambrian lodge. Thank you to all of the staff.
Thankyou for such a lovely review of Cambrian lodge , all our team work hard to provide a warm and homely atmosphere and we are proud we provide such a positive experience
Mum has been a resident at Cambrian Lodge since August 2025. It's a great responsibility isn't it, finding a home for a relative and obviously you only want the very best for them
She has settled in extremely well. We were very impressed in that prior to mum's stay here, the home were keen to get to know her current needs, likes, dislikes and her background.
So when she did arrive, they did everything they could to reassure both mum and our family that she would be safe, well looked after and cared for and treated with respect and dignity.
The staff are all really lovely. They always have time to explain anything that might be causing concern. They are very positive and smiling. The GP comes in regularly and any health issues are followed up. There's regular entertainment and exercise for anyone who wants to join in. Visitors are made very welcome.
Thankyou for your kind review, we are happy that you feel welcomed as a family and our team take pride in delivering quality care to our residents.
My husband has a very pleasant room on the lower ground floor. From the beginning of his stay, the staff were always caring and pleasant at all times. They are very patient and understanding. My husband is always bodily clean. Whenever I visit, I am offered a cup of coffee or tea, depending on the time of day. The same applies to family and friends. We are made to feel welcome, and my queries always answered.
Thankyou for your lovely feedback , we are proud of our team here at Cambrian Lodge and they continue to work hard to provide a caring environment for all our residents and family.
My dad who has dementia refers to Cambrian Lodge as a hotel.
The staff are very polite and helpful.
Thankyou so much for sharing your positive experience at Cambrian lodge. Our team work hard to provide a positive environment for the residents and will continue to maintain the high standards
My father spent the last two months of his life at Cambrian Lodge. It was a relief to know that Dad was safe and well cared for as he became increasingly frail. The staff are all professional, friendly, and caring. They kept us informed of Dad's health and treated him with dignity to the end. Cambrian Lodge was a good choice for Dad and for the family.
Thank you for your kind words. The Team at Cambrian pride themselves on delivering the highest quality care and support.
My mother is lucky enough to have a beautiful room at Cambrian Lodge. The room is newly painted, curtains washed and deep cleaned, new shelves put up on request, mum's pictures put up where she asked. A wonderful, loving, personal greeting from all the staff and a great cup of tea on arrival. Mum loves her room and is feeling settled. Her meals and requirements all taken note of. Personally, she feels safe. All visitors say the same thing when they exit the building - you don't want to leave. I feel that way. It is a home not a facility. Everyone is so kind - lucky mum to be there.
Beautiful words, thank you! We pride ourselves on a loving, caring, personal place to live and a special thank you must go to the staff team at Cambrian Lodge. We are glad you feel at home here and that our staff have made your experience so positive. It is truly rewarding to know our efforts are appreciated!
For four years my mother has resided here and we are all very happy with her care. The building is old-fashioned but comfortable and the caring staff attentive and friendly. This was the only care-home that asked us about mother and her interests before we signed up. Others spoke of money very early in our discussions.
Thank you for your kind words. The team at Cambrian are very proud of what they achieve.
The activities and entertainment are great at Cambrian Lodge. The activities are engaging and entertaining, from crosswords, quizzes, bell ringing or arts and crafts, there's always a full activity schedule that's enjoyed by all. There seems to be a personalised approach to ensure there's something for everyone and this along with the regular movement and exercise sessions create a really fun atmosphere. Also the events such as the summer fayre are well organised and enjoyed by all the residents. Not only is the care and support here great but the activities are fantastic.
Thank you for your very kind words and feedback. The team pride themselves on delivering quality activities that everyone can engage in.
We cannot recommend the manager and the whole team more. They showed care, compassion and respect at all stages and supported Dad and us to the very end going above and beyond. A well-run home which felt like a home for Dad and a welcoming place for us. Professionally kind. Thank you all - we are so grateful for your care and kindness and wish you all well- what an amazing group of people you are. We really appreciate and thank you for all you do for both the residents in your care and the families.
Thank you for such lovely words. We recognise how important family are, and how much more alive the home is when family and friends are in it. It is of much comfort to me and my team, to know that despite the sadness of the loss of a loved one, we were able to provide compassion and dignity for you all.
My Grandfather is a resident at Cambrian. All of the staff are wonderful and very caring! The staff have great communication and interpersonal skills and made sure to keep me updated regularly when my grandfather was deteriorating. Their care towards us and my family at such a difficult time has been very comforting! Thank you to all of the staff at Cambrian.
Thank you so much for your lovely review. Supporting people through the difficult part of life's journey end is about supporting not just the residents, but also their loved ones. It was a true pleasure to care for him, and we will miss seeing you all.
He spoke at length about how he was enjoying it and specifically about how comfortable his bed was which was great to hear. He also spoke about the camaraderie between fellow residents and how he was taking up new hobbies since moving in.
It was reassuring to see him so happy and settled and I would like to thank everyone at Cambrian Lodge for looking after him so well.
Thank you so much for your kind review. We have had lots of projects on the go recently, and have managed to encourage people with crafting and gardening who have never tried it before, so we are thrilled to be expanding people's hobbies and allowing them to thrive!
Ground floor room is suitable for Mum's needs unfortunately does not attend activities as she is quite frail.
Carers managed to wash/dress Mum and moved into lounge for birthday treats which was helpful and visitors accommodated. Very nice day. Regular staff always helpful and smiling.
Choice of food good and nicely cooked and prepared. She eats well.
Thank you for your kind review. We feel very strongly about celebrating birthdays, because as we get older, every milestone is a celebration of life! It is always lovely to see families gathering together and we are glad to facilitate
From the moment my son and I walked into the building I felt hope not knowing what to expect. We were met by the manager who put all my worries regarding my wife's care to rest. The home and staff could not have been nicer. I have been married to my wife for 65 years, yes I miss her but it gives me peace of mind knowing she is in a home that is simply just like home! Thank you.
This care home has a wonderful aura of care, calmness and family - it is always difficult experiencing a loved one entering a care home but the manager and her excellent team make that transition as good as it possibly can be. The staff are always happy, smiling and attentive treating everyone with love, affection and dignity. I came away from visiting Mum today with an easier conscience that she is in very good hands and everyone makes us so welcome whenever we visit. Keep up the fantastic work.
Wow! Thank you, what lovely words. We're so pleased your mum is settling in so well, and thrilled that you feel you can be rest assured that she is loved and cared for. We celebrate family here, and couldn't do that without support from family members and visitors.
It's always easy to communicate with the staff and the responses are always friendly and most important, very helpful.
These busy staffs don't simply respond to needs but continually engage with residents and the result is a palpable feeling of 'home'.
An excellent example of what a care home should be and I'm so glad my friend is being cared for at Cambrian Lodge.
It brings us such joy to hear your experience is a positive one. We are incredibly proud of the team and how they show dignity and passion every day. Thank you so much for an incredibly heartwarming review.
Maters are dealt with by management quickly.
I feel safe and settled in here and made lots of friends.
I am so glad to hear you are happy and settled at Cambrian Lodge and that you enjoy the biscuits!
Regulatory Rating
Care Quality Commission (CQC) Rating
Date: 11 December 2018Good
- CaringGood
- EffectiveGood
- ResponsiveGood
- SafeGood
- Well-ledGood
Inspection ratings
We rate most services according to how safe, effective, caring, responsive and well-led they are, using four levels:
- Outstanding - The service is performing exceptionally well.
- Good - The service is performing well and meeting our expectations.
- Requires Improvement - The service isn't performing as well as it should and we have told the service how it must improve.
- Inadequate - The service is performing badly and we've taken action against the person or organisation that runs it.
- Not rated - we have not yet rated this area of the service, this is normally because the assessments we have carried out have been focused on other key questions.
Bed Vacancies
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Awards / Recognitions (2)
- 18 Nov 2019Recipient: Cambrian Lodge
- 06 Apr 2017Recipient: Cambrian Lodge
Accreditations
There are no accreditations posted yet for Cambrian Lodge.
Meet the Team (1)

Meet Marie – a woman who's turned three decades of caring into an art form.
With over 30 years in health and social care, I've had the incredible privilege of supporting people across the spectrum – from elderly residents to adults with learning disabilities. But it's the past 11 years as a home manager, particularly specialising in dementia care, where I've really found my stride.
My qualifications include a Level 5 diploma in leadership and management, but honestly, some of my most valuable education has come from the residents and families I've worked with over the years. Every day teaches me something new.
When I'm not at Cambrian Lodge, I'm very much a family-focused person. You'll often find me in the kitchen creating celebration cakes (it's become quite the hobby!), planning our next travel adventure, or curled up somewhere quiet with a really good book.
I believe that care is about seeing the person behind the need – understanding their story, their preferences, and what makes them feel truly at home. That's what we strive for every single day at Cambrian Lodge.
Frequently Asked Questions about Cambrian Lodge
What types of Care is Cambrian Lodge registered for?
Older Person Care, Dementia, Physical Disability, Visual / Hearing Impairment, Younger Adults are the registered (by the Care Quality Commission) categories of Care.
How many Rooms does Cambrian Lodge have?
There are 24 Single Rooms and 2 Couples/Companion Rooms.
What are the Facilities & Services at Cambrian Lodge?
Own Furniture if required, Pet Friendly (or by arrangement), Close to Local shops, Near Public Transport, Lift, Stairlift, Wheelchair Access, Gardens, Phone Point in own room, Television point in own room, Residents Internet Access are some of the Facilities & Services.
How far is Cambrian Lodge to the centre of Bristol?
8.0 mile(s) as the crow flies, distance by road may be significantly further.
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