Stokeleigh

19 Stoke Hill, Stoke Bishop, Bristol BS9 1JN
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9.7 69 Reviews
  • Stokeleigh, Bristol
Stokeleigh is an attractive, late Victorian home that sits within its own secluded grounds, having been conscientiously extended to provide additional living space and a stylish conservatory. Elegant, yet warm and welcoming, the spacious accommodation at Stokeleigh has been thoughtfully redesigned, incorporating many original features to provide a safe, appealing and comfortable home for residents.

Stokeleigh benefits from strong management and committed team members, who ensure residents are not only safe and well cared for, but also happy and content. The trained, compassionate and caring team has created an exceptional residential care home that provides a full programme of activities, entertainment and outings to cater for everyone’s taste.

Stokeleigh comprises 28 en-suite bedrooms which are all newly decorated and fully furnished. All of them have a digital flat-screen TV, telephone point and 24-hour call bell system.

As well as benefitting from a hairdressing salon, access to video calling to stay in touch with friends and family along with an all inclusive laundry service, the home offers residents a very friendly and social setting with a cosy living area, spacious conservatory and a bright and airy dining room to enjoy fully inclusive homemade meals.

Care Provided by Stokeleigh

  • Primary Care Categories
  • Dementia
  • Older Person Care
  • Respite Care
  • Sensory Impairment
  • Care Types Provided
  • Dementia Residential Care
  • Residential Care
  • For a maximum of 30 Service Users
  • Privately Owned
  • Care Offered
  • Alzheimer's
  • Cancer Care
  • Hearing Impairment
  • Parkinson's Disease
  • Speech Impairment
  • Stroke
  • Visual Impairment
  • Other Care Provided
  • Convalescent Care
  • Day Care
  • Own GP if required
  • Palliative Care

Good to Know

  • Person in charge
  • Sujatha Medikonda (Home Manager)
  • Admission Criteria
    • Ages 65+
  • Room Information
    • Single Rooms (26)
    • Couples/Companion Rooms (2)
    • Single Rooms with ensuite Wet Room (4)
    • Couples/Companion Rooms with ensuite Wet Room (2)
  • Care Home Design/Build
    • Purpose Built: No
    • Last Refurbishment: 2017

Funding & Fees Guide for Stokeleigh

  • Funding Types Accepted
  • Self funding (Private)
  • Local Authority with Top-Up
  • Local Authority
  • NHS Continuing Healthcare (CHC) Funding
  • Weekly Charges per Person
    • Self-Funded Residential Care from £1,400
    • Self-Funded Residential Dementia Care from £1,400
    • RESPITE Self-Funded Residential Care from £1,400
    • RESPITE Self-Funded Residential Dementia Care from £1,400
  • Special offer - for limited time only. Receive up to £200 off per week for your first 12 weeks when you move in as a permanent resident. T&C's apply. Subject to Availability.


  • (these prices are only a guideline, please contact Stokeleigh to find out the exact price for your requirements)

Facilities

  • Close to Local shops
  • Gardens
  • Lift
  • Minibus or other transport
  • Near Public Transport
  • Own Furniture if required
  • Pet Friendly (or by arrangement)
  • Phone Point in own room
  • Residents Internet Access
  • Television point in own room
  • Wheelchair Access
  • Visiting
  • All visitors welcome to visit 24 hours a day. Overnight visitor accommodation may be available subject to availability


  • Parking
  • Plenty of on-site Parking


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Stokeleigh has a Review Score of 9.7 (9.670) out of 10, based on 17 reviews in the last 2 years. Over all time Stokeleigh has 69 reviews.

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5

Stokeleigh staff are excellent and meet Mum's needs as things change ie, help her to eat now because she needs assistance. The handyman is quick to help if we have any problems! For example, today mended the window in Mum's room as it was sticking. A shame that the manager is leaving, he's been very
supportive of the family throughout the five years Mum has been a resident. He will sadly missed when he leaves.

Reply from Lindsay Mahoney, Hospitality & Well-being Lead at Stokeleigh

Thank you for taking the time to write this review. It is nice to hear how helpful and supportive the staff have been attending to your mums needs. It is also great to know that the maintenance man is also helpful and anything that needs attending to is done so in a timely manner. Thank you once again and these kind words will be passed on to the team at Stokeleigh.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5

Stokeleigh is a homely and caring environment.

Reply from Lindsay Mahoney, Hospitality & Well-being Lead at Stokeleigh

Thank you for taking the time to write this review. Your kind words will be passed on to the team at Stokeleigh.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Putting family into care is a very hard decision which took me way too long to commit to but given the support from Hartford Care this helped my mum and me to make the right decision.
Caring for my mum was taking its toll on both my mum and myself. Hartford Care couldn't have been more supportive allowing
me to visit numerous times with and without my mum. The support I received in making this decision was second to none and I didn't feel like I was letting my mum down, more like getting her the support she needed to be as independent as possible.
I can say that the experience has been hard but ultimately the right decision and that my mum is enjoying being part of the Stokeleigh community. Having early onset dementia she does complain about the activities however I do know that the activities are brilliant. The team at Hartford Care have been helping my mum to be more engaged and joining in with more activities.

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My husband has been at Stokeleigh for approximately eighteen months. I am not only impressed with the constant/professional care provided to him but also the way they look after everyone. They have also been very kind and have supported me through a difficult time. Plenty of events to stimulate the
residents including, weather permitting, garden parties and picnics. I often pop into the kitchen and see the food being prepared for lunches and suppers. It is always freshly made with fresh ingredients and looks very appetising. All staff work incrediby hard. The manager succeeds in providing high standards for Stokeleigh. Thank you.

Reply from Lindsay Mahoney, Hospitality & Well-being Lead at Stokeleigh

Thank you for taking the time to write this review. The team at Stokeleigh will be pleased to hear how happy you are with the care and support your husband has received and that you yourself also feel supported through difficult times. It is also lovely to hear that our fresh home-cooked meals are being enjoyed and that the person-centered activities programme is being enjoyed too. We will pass on these kind words to the team at Stokeleigh.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My mother has recently moved into this home, every member of staff I have met is so caring, friendly and kind to her which is so reassuring for us, the rooms are bright and airy and the garden is lovely.

Reply from Lindsay Mahoney, Hospitality & Well-being Lead at Stokeleigh

Thank you for taking the time to write this review. It is great to hear how happy you are with the care and support your mother is receiving at Stokeleigh and that as a family this puts you at ease that your mother is being well looked after. We will pass on these kind words to the team at Stokeleigh.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

I have just visited Mum it was lunchtime, and all the residents were brought in and ready for mealtime time the food was excellent Mum loved the trifle it was yummy and lovely to see her enjoying her meal. As always the care she is given is wonderful, and the staff are always attentive to her needs
anyone looking for a care home for their nearest and dearest please visit it is the next best thing to their house really be made to feel at home which is the thing we really want. Thank you again for looking after Mum so well.

Reply from Lindsay Mahoney, Hospitality & Well-being Lead at Stokeleigh

Thank you for taking the time to write this review. It is wonderful to hear how settled your mother is at Stokeleigh and how she is enjoying the homecooked meals. It is also great to hear how caring and attentive the team are and that as a family you are all made to feel welcome and at home. We will pass on these kind words to the team at Stokeleigh.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

I am so impressed with the range of daily activities provided at Stokeleigh, which engages all the residents. They range from table games, floristry, gardening, dancing, singing and music making. It is so reassuring to be able to view the fun they are all having on daily online posts and know my father
is happy and content due to the stimulating activities, as well as the very caring and friendly staff, who put all the residents' needs first.

Reply from Lindsay Mahoney, Hospitality & Well-being Lead at Stokeleigh

Thank you for taking the time to write this review. At Stokeleigh and across the whole of Hartford Care we believe our residents well being is very important along with the care and support shown by our team so it is great to hear how your father is happy, content, stimulated and having fun. It is lovely to know that seeing the daily posts brings you reassurance and comfort that your father is happy. We will pass on these kind words to the team at Stokeleigh.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5

Visited to see my brother and discuss ongoing care plan with the manager. All good and my brother's condition seems stable now. It is comforting to know that he is in safe hands, and making the most of his remaining years in comfort, with good companionship from fellow patients and staff. With so much
bad press about some care homes in the news these days, our careful and considered choice of Stokeleigh is paying dividends now in peace of mind. Well done to all the staff.

Reply from Jenni Laffoley, Brand Marketing Manager at Stokeleigh

Thank you for taking the time to leave this review. It's great to hear how your brother has settled in well with the teams and residents at Stokeleigh. We are also very pleased to hear how you are comforted knowing that he is in safe hands and being supported and cared for by the team at Stokeleigh, we will pass these kinds words on to them.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Coming into Stokeleigh, I always feel an atmosphere of love and welcome from all the staff. I really value the open door policy and easy access to liaise with the manager and head of care or other staff. There is a real feeling of a team. Journeying with my mother in her dementia isn't always easy and
it's so helpful to be able to share that journey with staff and co-create the best possible plan for her. Thank you to all of you in Stokeleigh. It would be nice if the home had its own minivan for trips rather than sharing it.

Reply from Lindsay Mahoney, Hospitality & Well-being Lead at Stokeleigh

Thank you for taking the time to write this lovely review. We are so pleased to hear that you are made to feel welcome at Stokeleigh and the positive atmosphere of the home is evident. We are glad that you are able to share your mother's journey with the staff at Stokeleigh to make this a little gentler on you. We will pass on these kind words to the manager and staff at Stokeleigh.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Our mother moved from independent living to Stokeleigh in the late Spring of this year and we have been delighted by how well the move has gone. She is quick to tell family visitors of how happy she is, feeling safe, secure and free from anxiety. We can see that she is known and valued by the staff
and that her needs are met. mother speaks highly of the food and activities. It is so reassuring to know that our mother has settled so well.

Reply from Jenni Laffoley, Brand Marketing Manager at Stokeleigh

We are delighted to receive this feedback and learn how happy your mother is living at Stokeleigh. It's a pleasure to care for her, and we are so pleased she enjoys the food and activities. Thank you for sharing your feedback, we are glad you feel reassured about the care your mother is receiving.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Mum went to Stokeleigh for a 'holiday' and liked it so much she stayed! Mum has settled in so well, she looks so much better, being happier and well cared for. The family have found all of the staff to be welcoming and helpful. Stokeleigh is very comfortable and everything and everyone appears to be
well looked after.

Reply from Jenni Laffoley, Brand Marketing Manager at Stokeleigh

We are delighted that your mother enjoyed her stay so much that she decided to stay with us permanently. It's lovely to hear your comments about her looking so happier and well cared for. We shall pass your kind comments on to the team.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

The Stokeleigh team have been so helpful and understanding in settling in my loved one. They were really easy to deal with and happy to discuss any concerns. The staff are all very caring, which puts my mind at rest that I have found the best care home.

Reply from Jenni Laffoley, Brand Marketing Manager at Stokeleigh

Thank you for your kind words; the team will be delighted to receive your comments. We are so pleased we could help and support you and your loved one with the move to Stokeleigh, and we're delighted to hear they are settling in well and you feel Stokeleigh is the best place for your loved one. Thanks again.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

The staff are lovely and friendly and really caring. They have been a great help in settling in our loved one. Stokeleigh is a lovely place and there are always lots of staff around to help.

Reply from Jenni Laffoley, Brand Marketing Manager at Stokeleigh

Thank you for your kind review of Stokeleigh. We are very pleased to hear your loved one has settled in with us well, and the staff have been really friendly and caring. We will pass your lovely comments on to the team.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5

My brother-in-law has been in Stokeleigh for over six months now, and he is remarkably settled and at ease in his light, sunny room. He is young to have Alzheimer's at 64, but the home copes with his needs well. Always a friendly welcome when we visit, and it is clear how much the caring staff warm
to their residents. Lovely, friendly atmosphere at lunchtime, well-prepared delicious hot meals and lots of encouragement to my brother-in-law. Thank you to the manager and staff.

Reply from Lindsay Mahoney, Area Administrator at Stokeleigh

Thank you for your kind words. We are so pleased to hear that your brother-in-law has settled in well at Stokeleigh and is being cared for well.
It's great to hear the staff are welcoming and friendly, and we will pass on these lovely words to the staff and manager at Stokeleigh.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Looked at four other care homes before selecting Stokeleigh for my wife. The manager and staff go out of their way to be friendly, helpful and cooperative. Visiting is anytime without the need for an appointment. On every visit, you are welcomed by a member of staff who will guide you to your loved
one. Stokeleigh is very homely, bright and cheery. All the staff are very caring, which fills you with confidence, and the residents are a top priority at all times. Absolutely brilliant.

Reply from Jenni Laffoley, Brand Marketing Manager at Stokeleigh

Thank you so much for your kind words about Stokeleigh. We are delighted to hear how happy you are with the level of care received and that our team members have always made you feel so welcome. We will pass on your feedback to the whole team, and we look forward to welcoming you again soon.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5

I find the care given to my mother excellent. The staff are always helpful and polite. I cannot mark value for money as I have nothing to compare this with.

Reply from Diana Nisbet, Marketing Executive at Stokeleigh

Thank you so much for taking the time to submit your very lovely review of your Mother's care at Stokeleigh. We'll take much pleasure in passing on your comments to our team at the home. Warm wishes to you.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

I have been incredibly impressed with the level of care my mum receives at Stokeleigh. The staff in every area, including maintenance and catering, are compassionate and caring. They are cheerful and friendly and treat all the residents with dignity and respect. I trust the management and senior carers
with my mother's care, and they are always on hand to answer my questions. On every visit, I get a friendly update on what my mum has been up to. It feels like we have found a home-from-home for my mum, and can't thank the carers enough for everything they do for her.

Reply from Diana Nisbet, Marketing Executive at Stokeleigh

What a wonderful review of your experience of your Mum's care at Stokeleigh! Our team will be thrilled to read this - reviews such as yours give such a boost, and it's a pleasure for us all at Hartford Care to read. Thank you so much for taking the time and trouble to send in your comments, and all the very best to you and your family.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

It is great to know that although I live over 100 miles away from the home, and am not able to visit as often as I would like, I know my aunt is in the most capable hands and looked after with care and dignity. I can't express how much I have appreciated their care over the last three years. Thank you
one and all.

Reply from Jenni Laffoley, Marketing Manager (Brand) at Stokeleigh

We really appreciate your kind review, and we are so pleased you are happy with the level of care your aunt is receiving. It's lovely to know that we provide you with the peace of mind and reassurance you need that your aunt is safe and well when you are not able to visit as often as you would like.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Staff are very polite and helpful.
They have a very good bedside manner with the residents and visitors.
Every member of staff makes you feel welcome.
Rooms and facilities are clean and well-maintained.

Reply from Jenni Laffoley, Marketing Coordinator at Stokeleigh

We're delighted to hear how welcome our team here at Stokeleigh made you feel. We pride ourselves on our team and the care and support they offer our residents and their families, so we love it when we receive feedback like this. Thank you for your review, and we look forward to welcoming you again soon.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Gran moved to the home earlier in the year from another home. Whilst, as a family, we were happy with the previous home, I think we all agree that Gran seems so much happier and engaged at Stokeleigh. The home itself is a lovely building, with lovely colours and lots of light. There are lots of activities
and comings and goings. We love watching the Facebook page for updates on what everyone has been up to! The garden has been a lovely space to spend time in during the summer when we haven't had time to take Gran out. The staff are wonderful - we love how they are with Gran and the rest of the residents and how helpful they are when we are looking to take her out. Would thoroughly recommend it to anyone looking for a home for their loved one.

Reply from Jenni Laffoley, Marketing manager (Brand) at Stokeleigh

Thank you for your kind words about the care your Gran is receiving at Stokeleigh. It's lovely to hear she is enjoying all the activities and you are able to keep up-to-date with what she has been up to via our social media page. We will pass on your comments to the rest of the team, who will be delighted by your feedback.


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Current Review Score: 9.7 (9.670)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 9.7 (9.670) out of 10 for Stokeleigh is based on a) the Average Rating and b) the number of positive Reviews.

  • a) The Average Rating is 4.7 out of 5 from 17 Reviews in the last 24 months.

  • b) The score for the number of positive Reviews is 5.0 out of 5 from 17 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:

  • a) 5 Points are available for the Average Rating from all Reviews in the last 24 months.

    The Average Rating of 4.670 for Stokeleigh is calculated as follows: ( (138 Excellents x 5) + (58 Goods x 4) + (4 Satisfactorys x 3) ) ÷ 200 Ratings = 4.67

  • b) 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 5 Points relating to the number of positive Reviews for Stokeleigh is based on 17 positive Reviews in the last 24 months and is calculated as per below:

    The 5 points available are broken down as follows:

    • i) 4 points are available for the first 10 Positive Reviews in the last 24 months; 3 points for the first Positive Review, and then 0.125 Points for each of the next four Positive Reviews and then 0.1 Points for the next five Positive Reviews. (1st = 3.000, 2nd = 0.125, 3rd = 0.125, 4th = 0.125, 5th = 0.125, 6th = 0.100, 7th = 0.100, 8th = 0.100, 9th = 0.100, 10th = 0.100) 3 + 0.125 + 0.125 + 0.125 + 0.125 + 0.1 + 0.1 + 0.1 + 0.1 + 0.1 = 4

    • ii) 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 30 registered maximum number of service users is 6, which has been reached with 17 Positive reviews. Points = 1

  • When a Review is submitted by someone who has previously submitted a Review, only the latest Review will count towards the Review Score.

  • If a Care Home does not have a review in the last 24 months, then it will not have a Review Score.

Performance

Care Quality Commission (CQC) Rating

Date: 24 Apr 2020

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Good

  • Caring

    Outstanding
  • Effective

    Good
  • Responsive

    Good
  • Safe

    Good
  • Well-led

    Good

Care Quality Commission is responsible for the registration and inspection of social care services in England.

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Meet the Team (1)

Sujatha

Sujatha Medikonda

Job Title: Home Manager

Joined: 2014

A very warm welcome to Stokeleigh Care Home.


My name is Sujatha and I am extremely proud to be the Registered Manager here and to be part of the Hartford Care Family since 18th November 2024.


With over 22 years of experience in elderly care, I strongly believe that all of our residents have the right to be treated with dignity and respect. Together with my fantastic, cohesive team of staff, we ensure everyone receives the best level of care. Our home is set in beautiful surroundings, only a few minutes from Clifton Downs and the iconic Clifton Suspension Bridge.


All visitors to our home are greeted with a warm, friendly and welcoming face and are immediately made to feel at ease. We look forward to meeting you.


Frequently Asked Questions about Stokeleigh

What types of Care is Stokeleigh registered for?

Older Person Care, Dementia, Respite Care & Sensory Impairment are the registered (by the Care Quality Commission) categories of Care.

What additional types of Care does Stokeleigh provide?

Palliative Care, Day Care, Convalescent Care & Own GP if required are other types of care provided.

How many Rooms does Stokeleigh have?

There are 26 Single Rooms and 2 Couples/Companion Rooms.

What are the Facilities & Services at Stokeleigh?

Own Furniture if required, Pet Friendly (or by arrangement), Close to Local shops, Near Public Transport, Minibus or other transport, Lift, Wheelchair Access, Gardens, Phone Point in own room, Television point in own room & Residents Internet Access are some of the Facilities & Services.

How far is Stokeleigh to the centre of Bristol?

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