
I find the staff friendly and always willing to help with any concerns I have. Mum is happyJ G(Daughter of Resident/Service User)

A lovely home with kind, caring staff who look after the residents so well.I A(Great Great-Niece of Resident/Service User)

I immediately felt at ease when I dropped my husband off for respite care.Sally C(Wife of Resident/Service User)

I find the staff friendly and always willing to help with any concerns I have. Mum is happyJ G(Daughter of Resident/Service User)

A lovely home with kind, caring staff who look after the residents so well.I A(Great Great-Niece of Resident/Service User)

I immediately felt at ease when I dropped my husband off for respite care.Sally C(Wife of Resident/Service User)

Bamfield Lodge Care home is surrounded by parks and open spaces in South Bristol and is within easy access to local amenities and leisure facilities.
The home provides nursing, residential and dementia care both on a permanent, or respite basis. Residents also have access to a spacious back garden with a sun-trap, ideal for the summer months.
Activities at Bamfield are designed to enhance the residents' well-being, encourage social interaction, and...
Care Provided by Barchester Bamfield Lodge 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 60 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
Facilities
- Own Furniture if required
- Pet Friendly (or by arrangement)
- Smoking not permitted
- 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
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.
The price(s) shown are provided by the care home. Contact Barchester Bamfield Lodge Care Home for full pricing details and T&Cs.
Contact Barchester Bamfield Lodge Care Home 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
- Barchester Healthcare Ltd
- Private Owned
Person in charge
- Dorina Davey(Home Manager)
Local Authority / Social Services
Admission Information
- Mixed (no single-gender units)
- Ages 65+
Care Home Design/Build
- Purpose Built: Yes
- Last Refurbishment: 2024
- Number of floors: 3
Room Information
- Single Rooms (60)
- Single Rooms with ensuite Wet Room (60)
Barchester Bamfield Lodge Care Home Reviews (89)
Barchester Bamfield Lodge Care Home has a Review Score of 9.4 (9.434) out of 10, based on 15 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Barchester Bamfield Lodge Care Home has 89 reviews.
Pleased that relatives are invited to a meeting to express our views and concerns.
There are still some ongoing issues but hoping these will get resolved.
The food is lovely and there is always an option to stay and eat with your loved one if you wish. It helps to know Mum can have friends over to eat with her.
Thank you so much for your heartfelt feedback. We're incredibly touched to hear about your positive experience at Bamfield Lodge Care Home. Providing compassionate care and support is our top priority, and we're glad to hear that we've been able to make a difference for your family member. We...
I would like to go on trips out now the weather is better. I enjoyed the trip to the farm.
Thank you for your kind words! We are delighted that you enjoy your time at Bamfield Lodge Care Home and that our staff make you feel so well looked after. Our staff take great pride in providing wonderful care and creating a friendly atmosphere. We are glad you've made good friends and have fun...
As soon as you walk into Bamfield, you feel at ease. It is very welcoming, bright and airy. It is like a hotel but with professional care included. The manager is a very caring lady who listens to how the family are feeling. That is so important when very heart-breaking, stressful decisions are being made about your loved ones. Thank you for caring and being there for me when I needed a shoulder to weep on. The team are jolly, supportive and caring. I would recommend this care lodge for respite or full-time care.
Thank you so much for your heartfelt message. We deeply appreciate your kind words and are glad to hear that your experience at Bamfield has been positive. Providing a warm, welcoming environment and compassionate care for our residents and their families is our top priority. We're here for you...
Mum has been there since August 2023, she settled in very well and made friends quickly. The staff is very good and if I have a question or query about Mum they are always helpful and reassuring. I am very happy with Mum there and the level of care given to her.
Thank you for your review! We are thrilled to hear that your mum has settled in well and is enjoying her time at Bamfield Lodge Care Home. It is wonderful to know that you're happy with the level of care she is receiving and that the staff has been supportive and helpful. If you ever have any further questions or concerns, please don't hesitate to contact Bamfield Lodge Care Home.
My father has had 2 weeks of respite care in your care home at Bamfield Lodge, it's wonderful like a 4-star hotel. Clean, fresh and a positive supportive atmosphere. The care staff are very professional, caring and attentive. I would recommend any family if in need of this kind of home full-time or for repsite. My father was taken care of very well, he loved the food and all the staff.
I am delighted to hear about your positive experience with Bamfield Lodge Care Home! It's heartening to know that your father ''received excellent care in a clean and supportive environment, from our professional and attentive staff''. Your recommendation is truly appreciated, and it's wonderful...
I find the staff friendly and always willing to help with any concerns I have. Mum is happy most of the time but thinks the staff are sometimes too busy, and they need more help. Overall we are happy with the current support to come up the only thing that is of concern is that car parking is very limited, and we find it difficult to park some days.
Thank you for taking the time to share your thoughts with us. We sincerely apologize for any inconvenience caused by the limited parking spaces. We understand the importance of accessible parking for our residents and their families. On a positive note, we are grateful for your acknowledgement of...
The kitchen team are always asking residents to help plan the meals and menus.
Activities put in lots of effort to make the activities person-centred.
Management is keen to act on any worries brought to her and to put actions in place quickly.
Thank you deeply for your kind words about the care received at our care home. We're honoured to have played a role in providing comfort and support. Our dedicated team is committed to ensuring a positive and nurturing environment for all residents. Your feedback means the world to us, and we look forward to continuing to provide compassionate care for your loved ones.
Nice enough looking care home. The room facilities are very good. The garden could be better. Food is not the greatest. Some very lovely staff individually. However, the greatest problem here is that there is dreadful communication. Lots of different staff covering various shift patterns and the Manager is always in a meeting, never seen her in 6 weeks of my Father being here. Yesterday my Father ordered his tea/supper. After 45 minutes of waiting, nothing arrived. They had forgotten him and he would have not eaten if we had not been there. Really is not the best value for money care home out there. I would not recommend it.
A lovely home with kind, caring staff who look after the residents so well.
Best wishes.
Spotlessly clean. Light and airy. Wonderful kind and friendly staff who listened to me.
Huge room with private shower room. Had TV and access to the garden
It was like a 5 star hotel
When I picked my husband up he said he'd had a lovely week. Great food. Entertainment.
Not like any residential home I'd ever been in for sure!
Thank you for your kind words, it was our pleasure to have him here. I will pass your kind comments on to the team who will be very pleased to hear them.
Best wishes
The staff were brilliant and very friendly and seen to all my needs.
Dear Paul, thank you for your kind words. We are pleased you enjoyed your stay with us and hope you are well. I will pass your feedback on to the team.
My mum is settling in slowly but surely. Carers have been wonderful and patient with Mum (and the family).
Thank you for your kind review, I will pass your comments on to the team.
I cannot fault the care and attention given to my brother in law when he was admitted into Barchester Bamfield Lodge Care Home in June 2022. He wouldn't walk, he didn't want to eat or drink - he was on end of life care. The carers really looked after him, spent time feeding him and getting him to drink. They talked to him and gradually he became confident with them. I would recommend this nursing home to anyone, absolutely superb.
Thank you for your lovely comments, I will read these to the team and I know they will really appreciate the feedback.
My mum has recently gone to Bamfield, I was nervous to put her in care but Bamfield has taken my nerves away, it is comfy and cosy with good staff who really care. I like her room and she has settled in nicely and made friends with the other ladies. I highly recommend it here. We watched the singers together here yesterday and she loved singing along with fantastic entertainment.
Thank you for your kind review - we are so pleased you are happy with Bamfield Lodge and we will pass your comments to the team.
My grandma could want for nothing being here, she is comfortable, looks tidy and the staff are always there. I like the food, it always looks nice and lots of activities she goes to like singers and days out. The home is clean and smells nice. The staff are really friendly and a good manager is there.
Thank you for your kind review - I will pass your comments to the team and I know they will be really pleased to hear how happy you and your grandma are.
This was a temporary placement for our son until a nursing home in the local area could be found. He was well looked after in the short time he was at Bamfield Lodge Care Home.
Dear Carolyn
Thank you for your kind words I will share them with the team; I hope he is well and settling into his new home closer to you.
On initial encounter, I felt some issues needed addressing, as I witnessed some rather alarming aspects to Mother's care. After informing the management, it was quickly nipped in the bud. After this everything ran smoothly with exceptional care/work from four carers in particular (x2 night, x2 day). I felt that my mum was treated with dignity and would like to thank the staff, especially 'the 4', for their assistance in Mum's final days. Thank you.
Dear Nick
Thank you for your kind words, I will share them with the team.
I have not seen my mother as happy as she is now. The staff are always there ready to assist and help her whenever she needs them. She really enjoys all the activities. As a family, the pressure has been lifted from us because we know she is being well cared for.
Thanks so much for your feedback, we're over the moon to hear that your mum is happy here with us and that we've been able to offer support to not only your mum but your family also.
Regulatory Rating
Care Quality Commission (CQC) Rating
Date: 29 July 2022Good
- CaringGood
- EffectiveGood
- ResponsiveGood
- SafeGood
- Well-ledGood
Inspection ratings
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- 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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News (4) & Events (0)
- 20 Jan 2026
The children from Perry Court visited our care home today and brought so much joy with their songs and dances. They helped residents with quizzes, shared conversations, and took the...
- 15 Jan 2026
We want to share a huge shout-out to the incredible Christopher Copeland! Chris is a familiar face here at Bamfield Lodge; when he isn’t visiting his lovely mum, Jenny, he...
- 15 Jan 2026
Today we celebrated The King’s birthday in true style! We were lucky enough to have the main man himself enter the building... aka the amazing Andy T! ?Andy delighted our...
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Awards / Recognitions (32)
- 09 Jun 2026Recipient: Barchester Healthcare Ltd
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- 15 Apr 2026Recipient: Barchester Healthcare Ltd
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Meet the Team (12)

My door is always open to anyone considering care for themselves or for a loved one. Please do not hesitate to contact our home, and I will do my utmost to assist you in whatever way I can.
My passion is to ensure that our residents are provided with the very best of care, dignity, respect and support to enable them to live a healthy and happy life in our home.
I look forward to welcoming you to our home.

Hello, my name is Attila and I am the Clinical Deputy Manager here at Bamfield Lodge. I have over a decade of experience in the care sector, I bring not only my expertise as a Registered Nurse but also experience from various senior roles that I have fulfilled across a number of care settings including being a General Manager, Deputy Manager and Clinical Lead.
I thoroughly enjoy supporting residents at Bamfield and working alongside a wonderful team.

My name is Elias and I have dedicated to providing compassionate care .
I am passionate about this role as it allows me to utilize my skills to make a meaningful impact on our residents' health and well-being. At Bamfield Lodge, we foster a nurturing environment where our residents feel like part of a big family. I am committed to enhancing their quality of life and ensuring they receive the highest standard of care.

Lavinia enjoys getting to know our residents and families and likes the strong community feel of our home.
My absolute goal is to make sure myself and the team make our residents happy, provide them with all they need all along with the highest standards of care. Making a difference to our residents is extremely important to me.

I have worked in the care sector for many years, working with various people who are on different stages of their dementia journey. I am passionate about giving my resident the best care possible. I have been working for Bamfield lodge since 2022 as a senior carer, and was promoted to head of unit in 2023.

Amy joined the team in 2022 as a care assistant, she loves spending time with the residents, joining in with activities and ensuring that our residents have a great experience every day. Amy is our training champion to ensure good quality in the home supporting all of the staff with their training to maintain our high standards of care for our residents.

Daniela has worked in Barchester homes for a number of years, and leads the way for junior care assistants. Daniela has very high standards and she ensures that residents are having a good day - every day! We are very lucky to have Daniela with our team.

Sue joined Bamfield Lodge in September 2024.
Sue has a prestigious background, Sue is highly organized and detail-oriented, and she manages schedules, and resources efficiently, demonstrating strong problem-solving abilities when faced with challenges.

I have join Bamfield Lodge this year I enjoy working here, staff are friendly and have lots of laughs with the residents.
I lived in South Africa for 6 years where I trained to be a hairdresser.
I decided to join Barchester to broaden my experience in the caring sector because I have a genuine passion for helping and caring for others.

Hi, I'm Pete, the Maintenance Manager at Bamfield Lodge.
I've been part of this amazing team recently, and I absolutely love working here! I've been in the maintenance industry for almost 20 years, but my experience at Bamfield Lodge is unlike any other. I really enjoy interacting with the residents and find it extremely fulfilling to help out wherever I can.

Hi, I'm Kinga, I'm the Home Administrator.
I have been working as an administrator for many years and I was proud to join the Barchester team here at Bamfield Lodge.
As a strong believer in positive thinking in workplace, I bring in my years of experience and it is my pride and joy to work with such an excellent, passionate and thriving team in a beautiful home.
My role at Bamfield Lodge involves supporting with the finance, recruitment, and administration of the home.If you ever need any help regarding the above, my door is always open.

I am Jose and I have worked within the healthcare sector for over 10 years. My background is supporting those living with dementia. My passion is providing extraordinary care with a person-centred approach. My ultimate aim is to ensure our residents feel safe, comfortable and their wishes and choices are respected.
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