The Burren

Wills Way, Bristol BS13 7TJ
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  • The Burren, Bristol
The Cornerstone team opened The Burren in June 2025 to provide care for adults of all ages, with complex neurological, physical and mental health conditions.

The building is split into discreet units which have been specifically designed using expert experience of caring for complex physical and neurological conditions.

The service focusses on maximising independence and enriching the lives of residents living at the home.
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Care Provided by The Burren

Primary Care Categories

  • Dementia
  • Mental Health Condition
  • Physical Disability
  • Younger Adults

Length of Stay

  • Permanent Care
  • Respite Care

Care Types Provided

  • Nursing Care
  • Dementia Nursing Care
  • For a maximum of 78 Service Users

Dementia Care Types

  • Advanced/Complex Dementia

Other Care Provided

  • Parkinson's Disease
  • Palliative / End of Life Care
  • Acquired Brain Injury (ABI)

Facilities

  • Own Furniture if required
  • Pet Friendly (or by arrangement)
  • Smoking not permitted
  • Close to Local shops
  • Near Public Transport
  • Lift
  • Wheelchair Access
  • Gardens
  • Television point in own room
  • Residents Internet Access

Funding & Fees What's included?

Contact The Burren to confirm what's included and get a personalised quote:

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Good to Know

Group/Owner

Person in Charge

  • Lesley Sturgeon (Manager)

Local Authority / Social Services

Admission Information

  • Ages 18+

Care Home Design/Build

  • Purpose Built: Yes
  • Year Purpose Built: 2025
  • Last Refurbishment: 2025
  • Number of floors: 3

Room Information

  • Single Rooms (78)
  • Single Rooms with Ensuite Wet Room (78)

Visiting

  • There is an open visitor’s policy but the care home asks that you are respectful of your relative/friend’s routine when choosing a time to visit. Please feel free to discuss this with staff supporting the individual.


    The reception is manned Monday to Friday from 9.00am to 5.00pm. At the front door, there is a doorbell which connects with reception who will let you in to the building. If there is no one at the reception desk, or you are visiting outside of office hours, please use the bell and one of the team will come to the door as soon as they are able to do so.

Parking

  • There is visitor parking available

The Burren Reviews (1)

8.1

The Burren has a Review Score of 8.1 (8.064) out of 10, based on 1 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time The Burren has 1 review.

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Review from Julie A (Mother of Resident) published on 16 January 2026 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My son was the first resident at the Burren . We have had different experiences in other care/hospital settings . My son has settled in with the help of the amazing staff .Every member of staff have been approachable and happy to answer any questions. They are caring and able to care for my son in
such a way that I can already see improvement .
He is well cared for with personal care and always looks clean and tidy compared to some previous experiences
He has a brain injury resulting in challenging behaviour and we have seen a huge improvement which I didn't expect
For the first time in four years I can leave my son and I don't have any worries
The senior nurses contact me with regular updates . The staff sometimes take him out to the shops
His room is always clean and the meals are fresh and varied
He feels safe and secure
I am so grateful that my 47 year old son is living his life in The Burren
Reply from Leanne Parmenter, Head of Business Development at The BurrenThank you so much for taking the time to share your experience. We are truly delighted to hear that your son has settled in well at The Burren and that you've noticed such positive improvements. Our team works hard to provide compassionate, person-centred care, and it means a lot to know that this has made a difference for both your son and your family.
We understand how important it is for families to feel confident and reassured, and we're so pleased that you feel comfortable leaving your son in our care. Your kind words about our staff, the cleanliness, and the quality of meals are greatly appreciated and will be shared with the team-they will be thrilled to know their efforts are making an impact.
Thank you again for your trust and support. If there's ever anything more we can do, please don't hesitate to reach out.
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Current Review Score: 8.1 (8.064)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 8.1 (8.064) out of 10 for The Burren is based on a) the Average Rating and b) the number of positive Reviews.

  1. The Average Rating is 5.0 out of 5 from 1 Reviews in the last 24 months.
  2. The score for the number of positive Reviews is 3.1 out of 5 from 1 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 5.000 for The Burren is calculated as follows: ( (12 Excellents x 5) ) ÷ 12 Ratings = 5
  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 3.064 Points relating to the number of positive Reviews for The Burren is based on 1 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 20 Positive Reviews in the last 24 months; 3 points for the first Positive Review, 0.125 Points for each of the next four Positive Reviews, 0.05 Points for the next five Positive Reviews, and finally 0.025 Points for the next ten Positive Reviews. (1st = 3.000, 2nd = 0.125, 3rd = 0.125, 4th = 0.125, 5th = 0.125, 6th = 0.050, 7th = 0.050, 8th = 0.050, 9th = 0.050, 10th = 0.050, 11th = 0.025, 12th = 0.025, 13th = 0.025, 14th = 0.025, 15th = 0.025, 16th = 0.025, 17th = 0.025, 18th = 0.025, 19th = 0.025, 20th = 0.025) 3 = 3
    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 78 registered maximum number of service users is 15.6. 1 Positive Reviews ÷ 15.6 = 0.064
  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.

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Frequently Asked Questions about The Burren

What types of Care is The Burren registered for?

Dementia, Mental Health Condition, Physical Disability & Younger Adults are the registered (by the Care Quality Commission) categories of Care.

How many Rooms does The Burren have?

There are 78 Single Rooms.

What are the Facilities & Services at The Burren?

Own Furniture if required, Pet Friendly (or by arrangement), Smoking not permitted, Close to Local shops, Near Public Transport, Lift, Wheelchair Access, Gardens, Television point in own room & Residents Internet Access are some of the Facilities & Services.

How far is The Burren to the centre of Bristol?

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

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