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If you're thinking, "How can I find the best care homes in Bristol?" you could try Autumna. There are hundreds of care homes in Bristol and finding the perfect match based on your budget, needs and wants is time-consuming if you don’t know where to start.

Follow our tips and resources to help you find the perfect care home near you in the South West of England.

1. Find out what type of care you need

The first step in finding a care home is to determine what type of care your loved one needs.

There are various types of care homes available in Bristol, including residential care homes, nursing homes, dementia care homes, and those offering respite care.

Each of these options provides different levels of care, so it’s important to assess your needs before beginning your search.

Ask your GP or local authority for a care needs assessment and ask them if you’re likely to be eligible for NHS Continuing Healthcare, which is funding that can cover your care fees, including accommodation.

2. Search for Bristol care homes on Autumna

Once you have determined the type of care your loved one needs, you can begin your search for care homes in Bristol.

Autumna is a free online directory of care homes across the UK. The website is a hub of detailed information on care homes, including reviews from residents and their families, pricing, quality of food and availability.

3. Compare care home costs in Bristol

There are different types of care homes in Bristol. Some offer specialist nursing care, some specifically cater to people with dementia and others provide residential care.

There are also care homes that provide respite stays.

The amount you pay for a care home in the South West will depend on:

• The type of care you need
• The location of the care home
• How long the care is received

Your eligibility for funding help from NHS Continuing Healthcare or NHS-funded nursing care will also affect how much you pay for your care.

4. Visit the care homes you like

It’s a good idea to visit the care homes you are considering in person to get a feel for the environment and the quality of care provided.

During your visit, you can ask questions about the level of care provided, staff-to-resident ratios, and any other concerns you may have. You can also ask to see the latest inspection report and any other relevant documentation.

Ask Autumna to help you find care in Bristol

Autumna helps older adults and their families find care quickly whether in Bristol or the rest of the UK.

Our team of care experts can answer questions about the type of care needed, the cost of care, and other considerations to help you make an informed decision about which care home in Bristol is right for you.

Request a shortlist here and we’ll send you a list of relevant care services near you.

It’s a free service designed to match people needing care with the most suitable care services.

If you’re unsure about a shortlist or would just rather talk, we’d love to listen.

Call 01892 335 330 and we’ll help you.

Further information

We have regularly updated resources that can help you learn more about finding, funding and planning care.

Your next read might include:

• Will the NHS pay for my care in Bristol?
• How to avoid selling your house to pay for care

People also ask

Can I gift my house to my son/daughter to avoid paying care fees in Bristol?

No, the local authority can look back at your finances to check whether you have deliberately given away your assets to reduce the amount you contribute towards the cost of care services provided by the local authority. The usual term for this is 'deprivation of assets.'

Some people seek the assistance of a solicitor to set up a trust however this too would be illegal if the intent is to hide money to avoid paying for care.

Is there a seven-year rule for care home fees?

Many people think that if you give away a property seven years before needing care, it will go unnoticed, but this is a myth and no such rule exists.

Deprivation of assets is illegal. If you undergo a financial assessment and it is uncovered that you have given away assets or savings to reduce your wealth, you could face prosecution.