Dementia Care Home

Badminton Place Care Home

Catbrain Lane, Bristol, Gloucestershire, BS10 7TQ

Nursing homes

At a Glance

The information you need to decide whether this home warrants a closer look.

DCC Family Score
73/ 100
Weighted from family reviews
Dementia SpecialismConfirmed

Nursing homes

Families Rate The Staff72 / 100

Staff warmth score

“Well Looked After”68%

of reviewers answered yes

Good to know

  • Registered beds73
  • SpecialismsCaring for adults over 65 yrs, Caring for adults under 65 yrs, Dementia, Physical disabilities, Sensory impairment
  • Last inspected2022-04-29

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The Evidence

What the review data, the inspection reports, and the dementia-care evidence base tell us about this home.

Section 01

What families say

Families describe feeling genuinely supported during what can be an overwhelming transition. The team takes time to understand each resident's history and preferences, helping them settle in with practical assistance that reduces stress for everyone involved. There's a real emphasis on treating residents as individuals with their own stories and choices.

The eight family priority themes

  • Staff warmth72
  • Compassion & dignity72
  • Cleanliness70
  • Activities & engagement65
  • Food quality65
  • Healthcare70
  • Management & leadership72
  • Resident happiness68
Section 02

What inspectors found

Inspected 2022-04-29

  • Is this home safe?

    Not yet rated
    The November 2024 inspection rated this domain Good. No specific detail about staffing ratios, medicines management, falls recording, or infection control was included in the published report text available for this analysis. The home is registered as a nursing home, which means qualified nurses should be present to support clinical safety. Beyond the Good rating itself, the inspection text does not provide evidence to describe what inspectors observed.
    Verified by inspector
  • Is the care effective?

    Not yet rated
    The November 2024 inspection rated this domain Good. The home holds registrations for dementia care, nursing care, and support for people with physical disabilities and sensory impairments, suggesting a broad clinical remit. No specific evidence about care plan quality, GP access, dementia training content, or food provision was included in the published report text available here.
    Verified by inspector
  • Is this home caring?

    Not yet rated
    The November 2024 inspection rated this domain Good. No inspector observations of staff interactions, resident testimony about how they feel treated, or specific examples of dignity-in-care practice were included in the published report text available for this analysis. The Good rating covers warmth, dignity, respect, and support for independence.
    Verified by inspectorResident testimony recorded
  • Is the home responsive?

    Not yet rated
    The November 2024 inspection rated this domain Good. The home is registered to support people with dementia, physical disabilities, and sensory impairments, which implies some tailoring of care to individual needs. No specific detail about the activities programme, one-to-one engagement, end-of-life planning, or individual preference recording was included in the published report text available here.
    Verified by inspector
  • Is the home well-led?

    Not yet rated
    The November 2024 inspection rated this domain Good. Ms Angela Jane Madden is the registered manager and Mrs Laura Jane Taylor is the nominated individual, indicating a defined leadership structure. No specific evidence about manager visibility, staff culture, governance processes, or communication with families was included in the published report text available here.
    Verified by inspector
  • Source: CQC inspection report →

    Section 03

    What the evidence base says

    The home provides specialist support for dementia, physical disabilities and sensory impairments. They care for both younger adults under 65 and older residents, offering flexibility for families with complex care needs. The dementia care approach emphasises maintaining residents' sense of identity and personal history. Activities are specifically designed to support cognitive function while respecting individual capabilities and preferences. All areas worth probing directly during a visit.

The DCC Verdict

Our editorial view, built from the three lenses: what families tell us, what inspectors record, and how the home sits against good dementia-care practice.

73/ 100

DCC Family Score

Badminton Place holds a Good rating across all five inspection domains from its November 2024 assessment, which is a genuinely positive result. However, the published report text shared here contains very limited specific detail, so scores reflect confirmed Good-domain ratings rather than rich observational evidence.

Homes in South West typically score 68–82.

The three-lens summary

Lens 01

What families tell us

Families describe feeling genuinely supported during what can be an overwhelming transition. The team takes time to understand each resident's history and preferences, helping them settle in with practical assistance that reduces stress for everyone involved. There's a real emphasis on treating residents as individuals with their own stories and choices.

Lens 02

What inspectors have recorded

Many families speak warmly of staff who are approachable and genuinely invested in residents' daily happiness. However, some concerning incidents have been reported to regulators regarding supervision standards and staff conduct during certain periods. The management team's response to these issues will be important for maintaining consistent care quality.

Lens 03

How it sits against good practice

If you're considering Badminton Place, visiting during different times of day might help you get a fuller picture of the care culture and daily routines.

DCC Recommendation

Worth a visit

Badminton Place, on Catbrain Lane in Bristol, was rated Good across all five inspection domains at its most recent assessment in November 2024, with the report published in March 2025. The home is a 73-bed nursing home registered to support people with dementia, physical disabilities, and sensory impairments, as well as both older and younger adults. A Good rating in every domain is a solid, consistent result and places the home above those rated Requires Improvement in any area. The main limitation of this report is that very little specific observational detail from the inspection has been made available in the text provided, which means it is not possible to describe what inspectors actually saw, heard, or recorded during their visit. The scores here reflect the confirmed Good-domain ratings rather than rich first-hand evidence. Before you make a decision, visit the home in person: ask to see the staffing rota for last week, ask how many permanent nurses cover nights, and spend time in a communal area watching how staff interact with the people who live there. The checklist below gives you specific questions to take with you.

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In Their Own Words

How Badminton Place Care Home describes itself — collected from its own website. DCC has not edited or independently verified the content in this tab.

What Badminton Place Care Home says about itself

Where dignity and individuality shape every single day

Badminton Place – Your Trusted nursing home

For families seeking dementia care that truly sees the person behind the diagnosis, Badminton Place in Bristol brings a refreshing approach. The care here focuses on preserving residents' sense of self through thoughtful daily interactions. Professional entertainers and structured activities help maintain emotional connections, while the hotel-standard surroundings create comfort without feeling clinical.

Care & specialisms

Who they care for

    The home provides specialist support for dementia, physical disabilities and sensory impairments. They care for both younger adults under 65 and older residents, offering flexibility for families with complex care needs.

    How they describe their dementia care

    The dementia care approach emphasises maintaining residents' sense of identity and personal history. Activities are specifically designed to support cognitive function while respecting individual capabilities and preferences.

    “If you're considering Badminton Place, visiting during different times of day might help you get a fuller picture of the care culture and daily routines.”

    DCC does not edit or curate content in this tab. For independently curated information, see The Evidence and DCC Verdict.

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