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There are 65 individual rooms here – each with access to satellite lounges, dining area and state-of-the-art en-suites. All living spaces are light, bright and beautifully decorated, with a warm, cosy ambience for a...
Care Provided by Quarry House
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
- Nursing Care
- Dementia Residential Care
- Dementia Nursing Care
- For a maximum of 65 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
- Advanced/Complex Dementia
Other Care Provided
- Palliative / End of Life Care
Facilities
- Own Furniture if required
- Close to Local shops
- Near Public Transport
- Minibus or other transport
- Lift
- Wheelchair Access
- Gardens
- Residents Kitchenette
- Phone Point in own room
- Television point in own room
- Residents Internet Access
Funding & Fees
Weekly Charges per Person
All self-funding residents admitted to a nursing room will be charged an amount equivalent to FNC (NHS-Funded Nursing Care) on top of the bed rate. This will be fully refunded following a successful FNC application.
We know how important it is to find the right care home for yourself or a loved one, and the fees and type of funding are a key part of this process. Therefore, for any questions you might have, please do not hesitate to contact our care home.
The price(s) shown are provided by the care home. Contact Quarry House for full pricing details and T&Cs.
Contact Quarry House 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)
Support you may be entitled to
- If you chose a care home based in England, you may be eligible for NHS Funded Nursing Care (FNC), which helps cover the cost of nursing. This is worth £267.68 per week and is usually paid directly to the care home.
Good to Know
Group / Owner
- Bristol Care Homes
- Private Owned
Person in charge
- Tina Curtis (Manager)
Local Authority / Social Services
Admission Information
- Mixed (no single-gender units)
- Ages 55+
Care Home Design/Build
- Purpose Built: Yes
Room Information
- Single Rooms (65)
- Single Rooms with ensuite Wet Room (65)
Quarry House Reviews (44)
Quarry House has a Review Score of 9.3 (9.338) out of 10, based on 13 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Quarry House has 44 reviews.
We live in an extra care apartment attached to Quarry House care home. We have food from the same kitchen, join in the activities and entertainment, which are provided for Quarry House residents and are able to use extra services, like cleaning, laundry and personal care, all of which are of a high standard. So we have been able to see for ourselves the high level of care and the dedication of the staff to the welfare of all the residents. There is an enthusiastic and committed entertainment team, who provide stimulating and enjoyable activities and a varied programme of singers and performers. As Quarry Court residents, we were also thought of throughout lockdown, with a weekly sing-song on our balconies, which lifted our spirits. We have been impressed that measures to keep residents safe from Covid have so far meant there has not been a single case of the virus.
We have been very pleased with Quarry House. When my mother moved here initially 4 weeks after being at death's door in hospital for 6 weeks, we did not expect her to survive. However, the care she received from the carers and nurses has made her brighter, healthier and happier than she has been for years.
Thank you for this great review. I am really pleased that we have been able to provide such a good standard of care for your mother. I will make sure that the team get this feedback.
Activity is good although there could be more but again it seems person-centred.
Extremely clean environment, staff always inform me if there are any incidents such as falls or illness.
This is the second care home my father has been in and looking back, I believe I should have moved him to Quarry House earlier.
Almost without exception, the staff are polite and very caring to my friend. She was keen to find a proper "home" for herself and this we have done. She particularly wanted a good activity programme and to be local for friends to visit. Quarry House has fulfilled both requirements. They are flexible to her need for early showers and late homecoming as she is active with outside interests. After the settling in period she does feel at home with a very pleasant room full of her own "stuff".
Thank you for this positive review, I am very pleased to hear that we have been able to meet the needs of your friend so well, as this is always our aim. The staff will also appreciate the positive feedback and I will make sure that your comments are fed back to them.
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Meet the Team (3)

I started my career in nursing in 1979 working as a nursing assistant in a long-stay hospital in Bromham in Bedfordshire. I then moved to Bristol in 1985 to complete my nurse training, working and living in the nurses’ home at Hortham Hospital for people with learning disabilities.
I had found my vocation.
I managed my first nursing home as a registered manager of Clifton Park in 1997 – this was a 21-bed nursing home where I stayed for ten years.
I continued to work for the Brandon Trust in various managerial roles until I retired in 2017. At this point in my career, I had worked in the nursing field for a total of 38 years.
I lasted 6 weeks of retirement – it just did not suit me! In my search for a new challenge, I found Quarry House, my forever job. I love the values and the philosophy of the organisation. Geoff Crocker, our Chairman, who interviewed me for the post inspired me beyond belief. He was so passionate about the Bristol Care Homes group, that I just wanted to work at Quarry House. The intimacy of Bristol Care Homes radiates across the teams who work for the homes across the group.
Bristol Care Homes invests in people they are interested in their staff and the residents they support.
My hobbies are holidays, renovating my cottage, and my grandchildren. One day I will try retirement again; until then I remain in my forever role at Quarry House.

I am an experienced Registered Nurse who joined Bristol Care Homes as a Deputy Home Manager in December 2022.
My experience stems from working in a clinical setting as a Registered Nurse and ward manager in a specialised service for adults with an acquired brain injury requiring care and treatment with complex physical and cognitive impairments and challenging behaviours.
Having this experience has enabled me to gain a wealth of clinical knowledge and transferable skills that will enable me to enhance my role at Quarry House and ensure that the residents receive person-centred care and support the staff to deliver this.
I am very personable and enjoy having the opportunity to work within a multi-professional setting.
I enjoy watching quizzes, historical dramas especially Poldark, and watching any film with Keanu Reeve in.

Enock leads our sustainability strategy at Bristol Care Homes, ensuring we deliver on our environmental, social, and economic commitments.
His role focuses on reducing our carbon footprint, improving energy efficiency, and embedding sustainable practices across all our homes- because caring for people also means caring for the planet.
Before joining us, Enock worked as a Sustainability and Environment Consultant and earned a Doctor of Engineering for demonstrating the economic viability of solar-powered heating and cooling systems worldwide. He has driven impactful projects, from reducing greenhouse gas emissions to advancing circular economy initiatives.
Enock also developed a sustainability audit tool and strategy framework that helps businesses track progress and make meaningful change. His expertise has earned him recognition as “Sustainability Consultant of the Year” in 2022.
Outside of work, Enock enjoys kayaking, walking, swimming, and visiting local comedy clubs and cinemas.
At Bristol Care Homes, sustainability is part of our promise - to provide exceptional care while protecting the environment for future generations.
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