Barchester Bloomfield Care Home

Salisbury Road, Paulton, Near Bath, Bristol BS39 7BD
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  • Barchester Bloomfield Care Home, Bristol
Ideally located, Bloomfield care home offers panoramic views of the Mendip Hills, whilst providing high-quality care in four small communities on the one site.

Residents benefit from a warm and cosy atmosphere whilst enjoying the perks of a friendly care home and living an active sociable life. Activities at Bloomfield are designed to enhance the residents' well-being, encourage social interaction, and support them with their existing hobbies and interests. Activities are wide ranging and personalised to residents' needs.

The long standing, experienced and well-trained team provide first-class, 24-hour nursing care alongside expert care for people with dementia in the Memory Lane community.

Care at Bloomfield is based on detailed assessments and care plans, which cover areas such as life history, likes and dislikes, spiritual and religious needs and all aspects of personal daily living needs.

All meals are cooked with fresh, seasonal ingredients by the in-house chef who can meet all dietary requirements.

Care Provided by Barchester Bloomfield Care Home

Primary Care Categories

  • Older Person Care
  • Dementia
  • Physical Disability

Length of Stay

  • Permanent Care
  • Respite Care

Care Types Provided

  • Residential Care
  • Nursing Care
  • Dementia Residential Care
  • Dementia Nursing Care
  • For a maximum of 102 Service Users

Other Care Provided

  • Parkinson's Disease
  • Stroke
  • Palliative / End of Life Care
  • Convalescent Care

Facilities

  • Own Furniture if required
  • Pet Friendly (or by arrangement)
  • Close to Local shops
  • Near Public Transport
  • Minibus or other transport
  • Lift
  • Wheelchair Access
  • Gardens
  • Bar/Café
  • Residents Kitchenette
  • Phone Point in own room
  • Television point in own room
  • Residents Internet Access

Funding & Fees

Weekly Charges per Person

  • Self-Funded Residential Care: from £1400

This Weekly Fee rate is an indication only of a typical standard fee rate for a resident living in a standard, comfortable room. A final Weekly Fee rate will be confirmed once we have carried out a pre-admission needs assessment. For nursing care, Weekly Fee rate will be dependent on personal needs.

These prices are only a guideline, please contact Barchester Bloomfield Care Home to find out the exact price for your requirements.

Funding Types Accepted

  • Self Funding (Private)
  • Local Authority with Top Up
  • Local Authority
  • NHS Continuing Healthcare (CHC)

Good to Know

Person in Charge

  • Jing Wen (General Manager)

Local Authority / Social Services

Admission Information

  • Ages 65+

Care Home Design/Build

  • Purpose Built: Yes
  • Last Refurbishment: 2018
  • Number of floors: 2

Room Information

  • Single Rooms (102)
  • Single Rooms with Ensuite Wet Room (41)

Visiting

  • All visitors are welcome to visit at any time.

Parking

  • The home has two car parks for visitors and staff.

Barchester Bloomfield Care Home Reviews (130)

9.9

Barchester Bloomfield Care Home has a Review Score of 9.9 (9.881) out of 10, based on 35 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Barchester Bloomfield Care Home has 130 reviews.

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Review from Peter W (Brother of Resident) published on 15 October 2018 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
My brother was in hospital and very ill.
He came out to Bloomfield for his final days where he was looked after with care and love.
Brilliant attention.
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Review from Sally C (Daughter of Resident) published on 15 October 2018 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
This home has done so much to make Mum at home here. I cannot fault the staff or the management. Everything is done to make my mother at home here. It is fabulous on how the staff have treated her. I am more than pleased. In fact, when asked, I do recommend Blooomfield to other people as it is fab.
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Review from Sylvia A (Friend of Resident) published on 15 October 2018 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I have been in and out of your home for many years visiting different residents and have always found the staff helpful and friendly. Everything is always clean and the food very good.
The facilities such as hairdressing and other activities are good and some of the staff have been there a long time
which means a happy workplace.
It seems a very well run home.
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Review from Stephen W (Son of Resident) published on 15 October 2018 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My mother had four weeks respite at Bloomfield. The care centre is more like a four-star hotel. The rooms were kept very clean and tidy. The food menu was very good and if required the cook would prepare what Mum wanted if possible. The activities were very good with good entertainment for the elderly.
All the staff were very good and treated Mum with dignity and care required. Anyone visiting would be offered refreshments. All in all a very good environment.
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Review from Jacqueline B (Niece of Resident) published on 3 October 2018 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Very caring, good to all people. Clean and fresh at all times.
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Review from L W (Daughter-in-law of Resident) published on 3 October 2018 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
The staff was welcoming from the start - ensured the patient was comfortable in her room.
The staff has helped her to be as independent as possible.
Everyone has been so friendly and kind, really going the extra mile!
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Review from R R (Son of Resident) published on 3 October 2018 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
Have found all carers friendly and helpful and senior nursing staff really good and listen to concerns.
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Review from M H (Son of Resident) published on 3 October 2018 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 3.0 out of 5
Staffing levels have been minimal over the past two months, seemingly due to staff retirements and resignations. The food quality at lunches and dinner has latterly declined significantly. Activities also seem less than formerly. Less emphasis on the new decorations and more on the above would redress
the balance in favour of the residents.
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Review from M H (Daughter-in-law of Resident) published on 2 October 2018 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
My mother-in-law seems content and looked after, comfortable and kind staff. Staff levels seem to have reduced, activities seem less at the moment.
Evening meal (tea) is very unpalatable, beige starchy and non-nutritious veg or fruit garnish (fresh) would boost its appeal. She has complained of boredom
recently.
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Review from J D (Respite Resident) published on 2 October 2018 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Wonderful care and staff.
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Review from Laney S (Friend of Resident) published on 2 October 2018 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
All the staff, at every level, are friendly, helpful and inclusive. The atmosphere is warm and the complimentary, self-service refreshments offered with a relaxed, comfortable setting are much appreciated. The food is varied and of a high standard and the care given is friendly, warm and personal, with
residents being treated more like family.
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Review from T W (Daughter of Resident) published on 2 October 2018 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My father was made to feel at home from the day he arrived.
All the staff are extremely friendly and nothing is too much trouble.
Residents can join the many activities that are on offer which are interesting and obviously give him the chance to meet others and sometimes learn things or new skills.
The
food is varied and there is plenty of choices and it always looks very tasty.
So, a lovely home for anyone to come and live.
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Review from Christine N (Sister-in-law of Resident) published on 4 September 2018 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
One week of respite.
Very warm and friendly staff throughout.
Excellent food with a good variety.
Choice of activities although not used on this visit.
Spotless - lovely decor.
Safe, well-kept gardens.
I like the touches such as tea/coffee/cakes/water available to all in the foyer. Linen tablecloths,
small lounges for family visits, outdoor furniture.
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Review from Ken R (Son-in-law of Resident) published on 7 August 2018 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Superb care from everyone, from entering the home, for both residents and family alike. Absolutely nothing was too much trouble and this commitment came from every member of staff and everyone made my mother in law's final weeks the very best they could have been. Care with compassion and dignity and
she loved it there, all while fully supporting both her and her family, with a level of care and compassion that was second to none. Nobody could do better!
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Review from Paula W (Daughter of Resident) published on 30 May 2018 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
The Improvement we have seen over the past couple of months has been fantastic to watch. The food has improved dramatically and level of care is very good. Mum has now joined Dad here and, although she has quite a high level of care needs, she has settled amazingly well and is being looked after brilliantly.
Thank you.
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Review from Jayne S (Daughter of Resident) published on 25 May 2018 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Recently refurbished under new management. Residents are treated as individuals and respected both by management and carers. Nothing is too much trouble for the carers and families are made welcome when visiting. Management and office staff are available when requested and are always welcoming and friendly
to all.
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Review from Hilary M (Daughter of Resident) published on 26 February 2018 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My mother has been in here for nearly 18 months her treatment from all the staff has been excellent, she is very happy at this home. My mother is allowed breakfast in bed if she wants to(which she does most days.) The staff are all very approachable from the carers to the nurses, admin to the manager,
cleaners to chefs.The staff are also excellent at dealing with internal family problems and differences of opinion within the family over the resident's care and needs. They are diplomatic, friendly, reassuring comforting, at this difficult time when tough decisions have to be made about our loved ones. My mother has become incontinent, she is never left in wet pads or clothes and even the chair covers are removed straight away so it never smells.
If this home is still run in the same way when my health fails and I am no longer able to be cared for at home I am booking myself a place here. It is also reassuring to the residents knowing that their loved ones are also supported when the need arises.
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Review from Jenny P (Daughter of Resident) published on 13 November 2017 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Great staff, both care and office. Lovely environment. Made dad very comfortable for his last few weeks.
Reply from Victoria Thorne, Management Team at Bloomfield at Barchester Bloomfield Care Home
Dear Jenny, we really appreciate your review, thank you so much. It was a real pleasure to meet you, and we are glad that we were able to help your dad and your family at such a hard time.
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Review from Jo P (Wife of Resident) published on 13 November 2017 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My husband had excellent care throughout his short stay. He was treated with dignity and kindness by a group of carers he came to know well. When he died the whole family were well treated.
Reply from Victoria Thorne, Management Team at Bloomfield at Barchester Bloomfield Care Home
Dear Jo, thank you so much for your review of Bloomfield. It has been such a pleasure to meet your husband, you and your family. I will ensure that the team here at Bloomfield hear your kind words.…read more
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Review from A P (Son of Resident) published on 22 September 2017 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
Good quality care from the staff. Although busy they try to take time out with the residents.


Food is nourishing and varied with a good selection for diabetics.


Activities are available for those who wish to partake.

Reply from Management team at Bloomfield, Customer Relationship Manager at Barchester Bloomfield Care Home
Thank you for your positive feedback regarding our care staff and the care that they provide, I will ensure to pass this onto the teams. We are continually striving to ensure that we provide the best…read more
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Current Review Score: 9.9 (9.881)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 9.9 (9.881) out of 10 for Barchester Bloomfield Care Home is based on a) the Average Rating and b) the number of positive Reviews.

  1. The Average Rating is 4.9 out of 5 from 35 Reviews in the last 24 months.
  2. The score for the number of positive Reviews is 5.0 out of 5 from 35 positive Reviews in the last 24 months.

Detailed Breakdown of Review Score

The maximum Review Score for a Care Home is 10, which is made up from the Average Rating of Reviews (maximum of 5 points) and the Number of Reviews (maximum of 5 points) in the last 24 months:

  1. 5 Points are available for the Average Rating from all Reviews in the last 24 months. The Average Rating of 4.881 for Barchester Bloomfield Care Home is calculated as follows: ( (368 Excellents x 5) + (41 Goods x 4) + (4 Satisfactorys x 3) ) ÷ 413 Ratings = 4.881
  2. 5 Points are available for the number of Positive Reviews in the last 24 months. A Positive Review is defined as any Review with an 'Overall Experience' of '4' or '5' (out of a max rating '5'). The 5 Points relating to the number of positive Reviews for Barchester Bloomfield Care Home is based on 35 positive Reviews in the last 24 months and is calculated as per below:

    The 5 points available are broken down as follows:

    1. 4 points are available for the first 10 Positive Reviews in the last 24 months; 3 points for the first Positive Review, and then 0.125 Points for each of the next four Positive Reviews and then 0.1 Points for the next five Positive Reviews. (1st = 3.000, 2nd = 0.125, 3rd = 0.125, 4th = 0.125, 5th = 0.125, 6th = 0.100, 7th = 0.100, 8th = 0.100, 9th = 0.100, 10th = 0.100) 3 + 0.125 + 0.125 + 0.125 + 0.125 + 0.1 + 0.1 + 0.1 + 0.1 + 0.1 = 4
    2. 1 point is available for the number of Positive Reviews reaching 20% of the registered maximum number of service users in the last 24 months. If this number is partially reached, then that proportion of 1 point is given. eg a Care Home registered for a maximum of 50 service users has to reach 10 Positive Reviews to receive 1 point, if it has 7 reviews it will receive 0.7 points. 20% of the 102 registered maximum number of service users is 20.4, which has been reached with 35 Positive reviews. Points = 1
  3. When a Review is submitted by someone who has previously submitted a Review, only the latest Review will count towards the Review Score.
  4. If a Care Home does not have a review in the last 24 months, then it will not have a Review Score.

Regulatory Rating

Care Quality Commission (CQC) Rating

Date: 12 Aug 2023

Overall Good

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  • Responsive Good
  • Safe Good
  • Well-led Good
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Meet the Team (18)

Jing

Jing Wen

Job Title: General Manager Joined: 2021

I have been working in health and social care since 2005, I have a nursing background and achieved my Bachelor of Nursing in 2004. I love my job and find it extremely rewarding to work in a care home setting rather than a clinical hospital, I am privileged to have such a long-term involvement in someone's life and to make a difference in their day, putting a smile on their faces and helping them with any concerns they might have.


I am a mother to a lovely little girl, aged ten and the wife of a very supportive husband. We love spending precious time together and have many hobbies, such as playing the piano, singing, riding our bicycles and having friends around.

Katrina

Katrina O'hagan

Job Title: Deputy manager Joined: 2023

I have worked for Barchester Health Care since 2016 and joined the wonderful team at Bloomfield Care Centre as Deputy Manager at the beginning of 2023.


I originally started my nursing career supporting adults with Learning Disabilities, the transition to supporting older adults has been fantastic and I haven’t looked back since. I am passionate about my job and working alongside the team to help them provide high-quality person-centred care.


It’s a pleasure and a privilege to be able to get to know our residents, as well as their friends and family. Finding out and implementing what is important to them, as well as for them.

Marvie

Marvie Tero

Job Title: Unit Manager

Hi, I am Marvie and I am from the Philippines, I joined Bloomfield in January 2021.


Caring for others is something that is very close to my heart, I am working hard to progress my career and learn new skills each day, the team here at Bloomfield is amazing and we support each other to be the best we can. In the short time I have been at Bloomfield I have already been made head of unit.


In my downtime, I like to listen to music, go for walks and enjoy the outdoors as much as I can.


With the help of the Barchester learning program I hope to continue to develop and move my career forward.

Anna

Anna Cacayan

Job Title: Unit Manager Joined: 2008

My name is Anna and I started my journey with Barchester in 2008.
I started out as a Nurse and then went on to be a Unit Manager, on the Memory Lane unit.
I am passionate about working with the elderly and I am focused on providing the best possible care for them. I do believe that my team is caring and providing the best possible person-centered care to our residents.

James

James Cortinas

Job Title: Unit Manager Joined: 2020

Hi, my name is James and I have am lucky to be a Unit Manager here at Bloomfield.


I have worked at Bloomfield as a nurse since 2023 and I am proud to have been promoted to Unit Manager responsible for our Beechwood community supporting those living with dementia. My team and I work hard every day to ensure our residents are able to live sociable and fulfilled lives.


We are always pleased to welcome new residents to our community and love discussing our care and activities with family members. I look forward to meeting you soon.

Julia

Julia Maphosa

Job Title: Unit Manager

I started working at Bloomfield as a bank Senior Carer in 2010. At the time I was doing my leadership and Management in the Health and Social Care for Young and Old People. Once this was completed I decided to become a permanent employee as I enjoyed working with people from different walks of life, especially dementia. Ensuring their well-being and having a meaningful life is like a goal achieved. Whilst at Bloomfield I studied as Care Practitioner and this is the role I am now in, supporting the trained nurses and the carers in their home. I love what I do.

Cathy

Cathy Jallow

Job Title: Activities Coordinator

Hello, My name is Cathy and i am the Activities coordinator here at Bloomfield care centre

Christine

Christine Barnes

Job Title: Activity assistant

Hello, My name is Christine and i am part of the activities team here at Bloomfield care centre.

Pawel

Pawel Kwaitkowski

Job Title: Head Chef Joined: 2011

I began my catering career at Bloomfield in January 2011, when I held the post of kitchen assistant, as time passed my love of cooking grew and I found myself experimenting with menu's as a second chef, a post I held for seven years before being promoted to head chef this year. I pride myself on the quality, taste and the presentation of my dishes for residents to enjoy.

Kacper

Kacper Palusinski

Job Title: Second Chef

Hello, My name is Kacper and I am the second chef here at Bloomfield care centre.

Emily

Emily Lamb

Job Title: Administrator

Hi, my name is Emily and I am the Home Administrator here at Bloomfield Care Centre. I have worked at Bloomfield since August 2020. My hobbies include watching my children play Rugby and looking after my very own birds of prey. 

Susan

Susan Corp

Job Title: Admin assistant

Hello, My name is Susan and i am one of the admin team here at Bloomfield care centre.

Claire

Claire Perry

Job Title: Receptionist Joined: 2016

My name is Claire, I've been working at Bloomfield for four years. I really enjoy spending time with residents and welcoming families and visitors into the home.
In my spare time, I look forward to holidays abroad and spending time with my daughter, especially shopping.

Robert

Robert Hudson

Job Title: Head of Maintenance

Hello, My name is Robert and i am head of maintenance here at Bloomfield care centre.

Emma

Emma Brown

Job Title: Senior Healthcare assistant

I first started at Bloomfield in 2005 as a weekend Receptionist. By 2007, I was a Senior Carer. In 2016, I was given an opportunity in a more senior role within a different care company. After 6 months there, I realised that I wanted to be in a more hands-on role, and was lucky enough to be taken on by Bloomfield again. I find working at Bloomfield to be very rewarding, and I am open to new challenges each day.

Alison

Alison Wilkinson

Job Title: Healthcare Assistant

I have worked at Bloomfield Care Centre for 8 years now. I love my role and the team I work with. Before joining the team here, I supported people in their own homes. I feel I have lots of experience in both fields. The most rewarding thing is making sure people are at ease and comfortable in their surroundings.

Ann

Ann Smith

Job Title: House keeper

Hello, My name is Ann and i am part of the house keeping team here at Bloomfield care centre.

Samantha

Samantha Kilburn

Job Title: Care assistant

Hello, My name is Samantha and I am part of the care team here at Bloomfield.

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