What types of Care is Bridgemead Nursing Home registered for?

Older Person Care is the registered (by the Care Quality Commission) category of Care.

What are the Facilities & Services at Bridgemead Nursing Home?

Own Furniture if required, Smoking not permitted, Close to Local shops, Near Public Transport, Lift, Wheelchair Access, Gardens, Residents Kitchenette, Phone Point in own room, Television point in own room & Residents Internet Access are some of the Facilities & Services.

How far is Bridgemead Nursing Home to the centre of Bath?

0.6 mile(s) as the crow flies, distance by road may be significantly further.

Bridgemead Nursing Home, 81 St John's Road, Bathwick, Bath, Bath & North East Somerset BA2 6PZ

Review from Chuck E (Son of Resident) published on 6 March 2026 Submitted via Website • Report

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My dad has been a resident at Bridgemead Nursing Home for around 8 years, and more recently my mum has just spent three weeks there recuperating after a brief spell in hospital. Bridgemead has been abler to offer both my parents a fantastic amount of care, support and help in their later lives, and

I would recommend the home very highly indeed. I'm not sure there's ever been a single complaint in the eight years my dad has lived there, the staff have supported him, kept him very jolly, and treated him with dignity and respect. All the staff, in my experience, seem caring, friendly and very professional. You couldn't ask for a better home really. It's also worth noting that it's set on the river bank, and as such has lovely views of all the nature and wildlife that the river has to offer.

Reply from Elizabeth Goodsman, Business Manager at Bridgemead Nursing HomeThank you for your very kind and encouraging review. We have a great team at Bridgemead and are delighted to be caring for your Dad and having mum join us recently for respite was very lovely for them as a couple and also for us.

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Review from L H (Daughter of Resident) published on 30 December 2025 Submitted via Website • Report

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My Dad spent the last month of his life at Bridgemead when we were no longer able to care for him at home. We feel blessed that he was looked after by such kind and caring staff. He had a lovely bright room and we always felt welcome. The management and nurses were compassionate and supportive to the

whole family.

Reply from Elizabeth Goodsman, Business Manager at Bridgemead Nursing HomeThank you for your kind review. It was an honour and pleasure to know and care for your father, and to be there for your family at such a difficult and challenging time. God bless.

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Review from Lynda C (Daughter of Resident) published on 23 October 2025 Submitted via Website • Report

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Mum stayed at Bridgemead for 18 months. From the moment she arrived I was very impressed with the home. The staff and management are very friendly, kind and attentive. Mum was very happy during her time at Bridgemead. The food was excellent and there were a variety of activities to do. The room was

always clean and had a lovely view over the River Avon.

Reply from Elizabeth Goodsman, Business Manager at Bridgemead Nursing HomeThank you for your kind and encouraging review, it was a pleasure to look after your mum. We are so pleased that she was happy during her stay and to glad to hear about the quality of the service she received.

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Review from I M (Wife of Resident) published on 1 September 2025 Submitted via Website • Report

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My husband recently had a two week , respite care stay at Bridgemead. He was well looked after and needed nursing level of care. He had his dietary requirements and medical needs well catered for by the staff. His needs were assessed at home prior to his stay and I was confident that he would get the

right level of care and able to have a much needed break without worrying about him. The staff could not be more helpful and caring.

Reply from Elizabeth Goodsman, Business Manager at Bridgemead Nursing HomeThank you so much for your kind review. We always enjoy having family members stay with us for respite care and it was wonderful to have you husband with us this summer. We are delighted to hear that he received excellent care at Bridgemead and that you were able to take a much needed break for yourself.

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Review from R R (Daughter of Resident) published on 15 August 2025 Submitted via Website • Report

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A lovely home for my Mum, where the Christian ethos shines through, and the kind & friendly staff care holistically for the family members. My Mum enjoys the delicious meals, the daily devotions time, and afternoon activities that range from cheese tasting to piano concerts.
She has a very comfortable

room with beautiful views over the River Avon, where wildlife and a variety of passing watercraft provide added entertainment! Her medical needs are well-managed, and she receives excellent care in a timely manner from both day and night staff.
Bridgemead's managers and the building maintenance specialist were all really efficient, helpful and accommodating during my Mum's transition into residential care, ensuring that everything went smoothly, and that her room really feels like home, with her familiar pictures on the walls. She has access to a good WiFi signal to keep in contact easily with family and friends, and we ourselves also feel very welcomed by staff whenever we visit my Mum.

Reply from Elizabeth Goodsman, Business Manager at Bridgemead Nursing HomeThank you so much for taking time to leave such an encouraging and detailed review about Bridgemead. It is always a pleasure to welcome new family members to Bridgemead and the whole team work hard to make sure that everyone is welcomed and helped to feel at home. It's a joy for us to get to know your mum and to care for her, and I'm pleased that the move has been a positive experience. We are blessed with lovely views of the river and it's wonderful to know that our Christian ethos shines through as this is central to all that we do.

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Review from Jenny S (Daughter of Resident) published on 22 May 2025 Submitted via Website • Report

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My 92 year old mother moved into Bridgemead just under a year ago. She has been very disabled having had a stoke 5 years ago now. My 93 year old father had been looking after her with the help of carers at home but it was becoming increasingly difficult. Mum did try Bridgemead for a week of respite

care before moving in permanently last July. As a small care home she quickly got to know the staff and other residents. She is confined to a wheelchair so it is very important that she feels part of the community as she cannot move around independently. She appreciates the activities, communal mealtimes and also seems get much comfort from the spiritual support offered.
As a family we are always warmly welcomed and any concerns are listened to. My father attends for Sunday lunch every week and appreciates the good standard of food!
I would not hesitate to recommend this care home for it's friendly care and support.

Reply from Elizabeth Goodsman, Business Manager at Bridgemead Nursing HomeThank you so much for taking the time to write a review and for your kind words. It is a pleasure to provide care for your mother, she is a much loved member of the family here at Bridgemead. We are delighted to receive your feedback and support.

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Review from D M (Nephew of Resident) published on 3 April 2025 Submitted via Postal Card • Report

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My aunt who is 102 years old gave up her independence when she broke her hip in a fall. She moved to Bridgemead originally in semi permanent residence. She would have been unable to cater for herself and Bridgemead offered her a routine of being cared for in all domestic ways. The staff have been very

accommodating to her wishes. It took her time to understand her condition and is now very happy to consider Bridgemead as a permant home.

Reply from Elizabeth Goodsman, Business Manager at Bridgemead Nursing HomeThank you for your review and comments. We are so pleased that your aunt is happy at Bridgemead and we are delighted to have her living with us.

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Review from Anna E (Daughter of Resident) published on 9 October 2024 Submitted via Website • Report

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My 91-year-old mum broke her leg back in April 2024 and after a 12-day stay in hospital, she was able to be transferred to Bridgemead to recover until she was strong enough to get home. Our whole family were so grateful that there was a place for her and she was very warmly welcomed there. The staff

were very kind and friendly. Lovely atmosphere, great food and a very pleasant aspect towards the river. Although there were plenty of activities that my mum could have joined in with, it was too soon after her accident to make use of them. After 6 weeks she was strong enough to come home. I very much appreciate and recommend Bridgemead.

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Review from Philip D (Son of Resident) published on 5 March 2024 Submitted via Website • Report

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Mum went into Bridgemead in 2020 after a serious accident. Unfortunately at the time the Covid 19 pandemic was at its height and visiting was understandably restricted to screens and outside communication.
As Covid subsided and we moved into 2021/2022 things got much better and Mum became much more

settled and enjoyed the care and attention she was given by the very kind, considerate, and professional team that runs Bridgemead. Mum's room had a very nice view out to the river and the banks where the boats pass by. Mum liked it there and thought everyone was very kind, the food was excellent along with the entertainment team, who sought to give fun and games for all along with visits out on the bus.
Sadly Mum passed away in November 2023, the home was very supportive and kind. Staff also came to her funeral to pay their last respects, we were so glad to see them. We will go back and see them to take some doughnuts once again.

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Review from A H (Daughter of Resident) published on 5 March 2024 Submitted via Website • Report

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My mother was very happy at Bridgemead. She loved her room looking over the river, which afforded her endless amusement with passing boats and ducks, etc. She loved the staff and above all she loved the food. Walks in the garden, while she could still walk, were a great pleasure and she enjoyed the

outings and activities. For myself, I found the manager and his team approachable and welcoming and always ready to listen to my concerns. Whatever time of day I showed up there was always a cheerful welcome from the nursing, caring, entertainment, kitchen and housekeeping staff. It was a great relief to find somewhere that my mother felt safe, cared for and so contented. It was the ideal final home for someone of her age and frailty.

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Review from Paul W (Son of Resident) published on 29 February 2024 Submitted via Website • Report

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Mum arrived at Bridgemead well before the pandemic. The exemplary staff worked their socks off to ensure that none of the residents succumbed, a massive quality indicator for the kind of care that is so brilliantly provided. I suspect, that being run by a charity - not a profit-making company had a

big impact on this outcome.
Elderly folk, while in care, can be a “challenge”, but the staff only display love and not irritation. Witness the events and activities team led by a particular member of staff and supported by another who drives the bus for outings.
(Would you drive a bus full of elderly folk to give them a day out on the beach? No, I wouldn’t either.. so I salute them for doing that).
All the carers and nurses are jolly and very patient and sympathetic to individual needs and the food is great (you can even choose what everyone else is going to eat for lunch when it’s your birthday).
Overall, the Bridgemead team looked after my mum brilliantly and I can’t thank them enough for that.

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Review from Jane P (Daughter of Resident) published on 29 February 2024 Submitted via Website • Report

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My mother had Motor Neurone Disease and spent the last 11 months of her life at Bridgemead. She received excellent and kind care there, with the staff doing everything they could to learn how to care for someone with MND as the disease progressed, as it is different for each person. Her partner and

family were always made welcome at Bridgemead and the staff were always supportive and took time with us as well as with my mother. They were very good at asking my mother what she wanted and needed and listening to her and to us so her care was very personal. My mother’s end-of-life care at Bridgemead was excellent. I cannot thank the manager and all the staff at Bridgemead enough for everything they did.

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Review from D A (Daughter of Resident) published on 29 February 2024 Submitted via Website • Report

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My late mum was a resident at Bridgemead from October 2021 until December 2023.
Overall I feel she was well looked after.
However, I have only given 4 stars as there is room for improvement in some areas.
The food was always good but the laundry was very questionable not in its cleanliness but

in items going missing and other resident's clothing regularly put in my mum's wardrobe, very frustrating.
The majority of carers are good and very friendly but it was very easy to see who was in that position purely as a job and those who do it because they care and sadly those who care are the small minority.
In the 2 years my mum was a resident there became an obvious shift in staff becoming unhappy and not always working as a team and on a couple of occasions arguing between themselves which is something that should not have been aired in front of family members.
I feel management needs to use a firm hand to squash this behaviour and to hopefully rectify an unhappy workplace.

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Review from Valerie P (Niece of Resident) published on 29 February 2024 Submitted via Website • Report

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I can highly recommend Bridgemead from registering our interest in the home to the end of her time there, was totally professional. The staff were very kind and caring throughout what ended up being her last weeks of life. They showed compassion and empathy at all times and made her last time here comfortable

and dignified. Thank you for everything you did for my aunt and for the family.

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Review from Sarah Q (Daughter of Resident) published on 5 February 2024 Submitted via Website • Report

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Mum went into Bridgemead at the start of the Pandemic. Management and staff made every effort to keep everyone safe and facilitated communication between residents and families as best they could. The new manager has built up a strong team of permanent care and nursing staff which means that there is

less need for agency staff and therefore more continuity of care for residents which is very positive. Care staff are genuine and kind and pay attention to detail, and it is these personal touches which make our loved ones feel valued. Staff treat residents with respect and there is lots of capacity for fun with the wide range of daily entertainment run wonderfully by the activity staff. The food is freshly cooked and nutritious and there is a daily choice. Management are approachable, the manager is easy to chat to. Mum has a lovely room overlooking the river and enjoys meeting new friends at the weekly Day Club.

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Review from Nigel C (Son of Resident) published on 18 September 2023 Submitted via Postal Card • Report

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My mother has been a resident at Bridgemead Nursing Home for over one year. Throughout her whole term of residence, the care provided has been exemplary, the staff are unfailingly kind, supportive and efficient.
The food and drinks provided are plentiful and of high quality. There is a varied entertainment

program, numerous lounges and the opportunity for trips out at no cost.
The nursing home is thoroughly recommended.

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Review from Andrew T (Husband of Resident) published on 14 September 2023 Submitted via Website • Report

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My wife suffered a stroke 24 years ago and has vascular dementia. She was admitted to the care home, as a result of me having had an emergency operation for Angina to give me time to recover. I had been her full-time carer since the stroke, as she had lost the use of her right-hand side. It soon became

apparent that her physical and mental health needs were far greater than I could continue to give her in our home, as she required 24-hour care. The care home is a relatively small unit with great staff and a good management team. Being now bedridden, the staff cater for her needs 24/7 and have a superb caring attitude. Although bedridden, the staff try to ensure that she is not forgotten or isolated thereby making her feel included. The staff welcomed me every time I attended the home and kept me fully updated on all aspects of her care. I would not hesitate to recommend the home to anyone.