Care Home Ratings
Residential care home

50 Vassall Road

Fishponds, Bristol, BS16 2LW

Overall CQC rating

Outstanding

Rating published 16 February 2018

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Last inspected 20 November 2020

The rating above may date from an earlier inspection. CQC only updates ratings when they assess the relevant quality areas.

Report published 10 Dec 2020

Ratings by quality area

Safe

Are people protected from abuse and avoidable harm?

Good
Well-led

Does the leadership ensure high-quality, person-centred care?

Outstanding
Caring

Do staff involve and treat people with compassion, kindness and respect?

Good
Responsive

Are services organised so they meet people’s needs?

Outstanding
Effective

Does the care achieve good outcomes and help maintain quality of life?

Good

Rating improved from Good

2 rated inspections on record · First rated October 2015

Local healthcare

Nearest A&E

Southmead Hospital

60.3% of patients seen within 4 hours (Jan 2026)

2.9 mi

Nearest GP surgery

Old School Surgery

0.2 mi

12 within 2 mi

Nearest pharmacy

Morrisons Pharmacy

0.5 mi

15 within 2 mi

Nearest dentist

0.2 mi

12 within 2 mi

Healthcare locations from OpenStreetMap. Distances are approximate (straight line).

Area information

Council-funded care home fees

Average rates paid by Bristol, City of (2025–26)

£1,120

per week, residential

£1,106

per week, nursing

Self-funded residents typically pay more. These are the rates local authorities pay providers on behalf of council-funded residents.

Recorded crime nearby

Street-level crimes reported in this area (December 2025)

411

Most common: violent crime

Elderly population

10.9% of people in Bristol, City of are aged 65 or over

49.4

beds per 1,000 aged 65+

Fee data from DHSC. Crime data from police.uk. Population data from ONS. All under the Open Government Licence.

Provider

Milestones Trust

67

locations

100%

rated Good or Outstanding

Provider data from CQC. Portfolio ratings calculated from our database.

Details

Number of beds6
Local authorityBristol, City of
RegionSouth West
Last inspected20 November 2020
Registered with CQC since11 November 2010
Registered managerMichelle Ann Osmond

Services and specialisms

Learning disabilities

Ratings and inspection data from the Care Quality Commission under the Open Government Licence. Hospital data from OpenStreetMap.

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