Barchester Bamfield Lodge Care Home

1 Bamfield, Whitchurch, Bristol BS14 0AU
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9.7 79 Reviews
  • Barchester Bamfield Lodge Care Home, Bristol
Bamfield Lodge Care home is surrounded by parks and open spaces in South Bristol and is within easy access to local amenities and leisure facilities.

The home provides nursing, residential and dementia care both on a permanent, or respite basis. Residents also have access to a spacious back garden with a sun-trap, ideal for the summer months.

Activities at Bamfield are designed to enhance the residents' well-being, encourage social interaction, and support them with their existing hobbies and interests. Activities are wide ranging and personalised to residents' needs.

Bamfield Lodge has a patio garden and an outdoor seating space, ideal for enjoying coffee or lunch. The home also features a hair salon, spacious en-suite bedrooms and lounges.

Residents enjoy freshly made nutritious meals, prepared on-site by trained chefs, who can also cater for special dietary requirements.

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Care Provided by Barchester Bamfield Lodge Care Home

  • Primary Care Categories
  • Dementia
  • Older Person Care
  • Physical Disability
  • Respite Care
  • Care Types Provided
  • Dementia Nursing Care
  • Dementia Residential Care
  • Nursing Care
  • Residential Care
  • For a maximum of 60 Service Users
  • Privately Owned
  • Care Offered
  • Alzheimer's
  • Cancer Care
  • COPD/Pulmonary Disease
  • Hearing Impairment
  • Parkinson's Disease
  • Speech Impairment
  • Stroke
  • Visual Impairment
  • Other Care Provided
  • Convalescent Care
  • End of Life Care
  • Own GP if required
  • Palliative Care

Good to Know

  • Person in charge
  • Cristina Iliuta (Home Manager)
  • Admission Criteria
    • Ages 65+
  • Room Information
    • Single Rooms (60)
    • Single Rooms with ensuite Wet Room (60)
  • Care Home Design/Build
    • Purpose Built: Yes
    • Last Refurbishment: 2024
    • Number of floors: 3

Funding & Fees Guide for Barchester Bamfield Lodge Care Home

  • 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 £1,467

  • This Weekly Fee rate is an indication only of a typical standard fee rate for a resident living in a standard, comfortable room. A final Weekly Fee rate will be confirmed once we have carried out a pre-admission needs assessment. For nursing care, Weekly Fee rate will be dependent on personal needs.
  • (these prices are only a guideline, please contact Barchester Bamfield Lodge Care Home to find out the exact price for your requirements)

Facilities

  • Bar/Café
  • 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
  • Residents Kitchenette
  • Smoking not permitted
  • Television point in own room
  • Wheelchair Access

Barchester Bamfield Lodge Care Home Reviews (79)

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Barchester Bamfield Lodge Care Home has a Review Score of 9.7 (9.650) out of 10, based on 22 reviews in the last 2 years. Over all time Barchester Bamfield Lodge Care Home has 79 reviews.

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Review from I A (Great Great-Niece of Resident) published on 17 May 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

A lovely home with kind, caring staff who look after the residents so well.

Reply from Kelly Irwin, General Manager at Barchester Bamfield Lodge Care Home

Thank you for your kind review - I will pass your comments on to the team who will be glad to hear them.
Best wishes.


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Review from Sally C (Wife of Resident) published on 18 April 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

I immediately felt at ease when I dropped my husband off for respite care.
Spotlessly clean. Light and airy. Wonderful kind and friendly staff who listened to me.
Huge room with private shower room. Had TV and access to the garden
It was like a 5 star hotel
When I picked my husband up he said
he'd had a lovely week. Great food. Entertainment.
Not like any residential home I'd ever been in for sure!

Reply from Kelly Irwin, General Manager at Barchester Bamfield Lodge Care Home

Dear Sally,
Thank you for your kind words, it was our pleasure to have him here. I will pass your kind comments on to the team who will be very pleased to hear them.
Best wishes


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Review from Paul M (Respite Resident) published on 17 March 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

The staff were brilliant and very friendly and seen to all my needs.

Reply from Kelly Irwin, General Manager at Barchester Bamfield Lodge Care Home

Dear Paul, thank you for your kind words. We are pleased you enjoyed your stay with us and hope you are well. I will pass your feedback on to the team.


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Review from S M (Daughter of Resident) published on 11 January 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My mum is settling in slowly but surely. Carers have been wonderful and patient with Mum (and the family).

Reply from Kelly Irwin, General Manager at Barchester Bamfield Lodge Care Home

Thank you for your kind review, I will pass your comments on to the team.


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Review from Margaret W (Sister-in-law of Resident) published on 7 December 2022
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5

I cannot fault the care and attention given to my brother in law when he was admitted into Barchester Bamfield Lodge Care Home in June 2022. He wouldn't walk, he didn't want to eat or drink - he was on end of life care. The carers really looked after him, spent time feeding him and getting him to drink.
They talked to him and gradually he became confident with them. I would recommend this nursing home to anyone, absolutely superb.

Reply from Kelly Irwin, General Manager at Barchester Bamfield Lodge Care Home

Dear Margaret,
Thank you for your lovely comments, I will read these to the team and I know they will really appreciate the feedback.


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Review from L D (Daughter of Resident) published on 24 August 2022
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My mum has recently gone to Bamfield, I was nervous to put her in care but Bamfield has taken my nerves away, it is comfy and cosy with good staff who really care. I like her room and she has settled in nicely and made friends with the other ladies. I highly recommend it here. We watched the singers
together here yesterday and she loved singing along with fantastic entertainment.

Reply from Kelly Irwin, General Manager at Barchester Bamfield Lodge Care Home

Thank you for your kind review - we are so pleased you are happy with Bamfield Lodge and we will pass your comments to the team.


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Review from A C (Grandson of Resident) published on 22 August 2022
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My grandma could want for nothing being here, she is comfortable, looks tidy and the staff are always there. I like the food, it always looks nice and lots of activities she goes to like singers and days out. The home is clean and smells nice. The staff are really friendly and a good manager is there.

Reply from Kelly Irwin, General Manager at Barchester Bamfield Lodge Care Home

Dear Aaron
Thank you for your kind review - I will pass your comments to the team and I know they will be really pleased to hear how happy you and your grandma are.


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Review from Carolyn F (Mother of Resident) published on 6 July 2022
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5

This was a temporary placement for our son until a nursing home in the local area could be found. He was well looked after in the short time he was at Bamfield Lodge Care Home.

Reply from Kelly Irwin, General Manager at Barchester Bamfield Lodge Care Home

Dear Carolyn


Thank you for your kind words I will share them with the team; I hope he is well and settling into his new home closer to you.


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Review from Nick H (Son of Resident) published on 6 July 2022
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5

On initial encounter, I felt some issues needed addressing, as I witnessed some rather alarming aspects to Mother's care. After informing the management, it was quickly nipped in the bud. After this everything ran smoothly with exceptional care/work from four carers in particular (x2 night, x2 day).
I felt that my mum was treated with dignity and would like to thank the staff, especially 'the 4', for their assistance in Mum's final days. Thank you.

Reply from Kelly Irwin, General Manager at Barchester Bamfield Lodge Care Home

Dear Nick


Thank you for your kind words, I will share them with the team.


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Review from K P (Son of Resident) published on 17 December 2021
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5

I have not seen my mother as happy as she is now. The staff are always there ready to assist and help her whenever she needs them. She really enjoys all the activities. As a family, the pressure has been lifted from us because we know she is being well cared for.

Reply from Home Admin, Home Adminstrator at Barchester Bamfield Lodge Care Home

Thanks so much for your feedback, we're over the moon to hear that your mum is happy here with us and that we've been able to offer support to not only your mum but your family also.


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Review from Gary W (Son of Resident) published on 8 November 2021
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

I cannot praise or recommend this home highly enough. Mum has been at the home for over 12 months and is happy and contented this is due to the facilities, all the staff and the activities provided which mum so enjoys. The staff are excellent, polite, friendly and nothing is too much trouble for them
and mum herself sings their praises.
As a family, we are so happy that Mum is being so well cared for at this home.

Reply from Caroline Walker, General Manager at Barchester Bamfield Lodge Care Home

Hi Gary, thank you very much for your positive review. I will pass your comments on to the team. We are really pleased that Mum is happy and content. Kind regards, Caroline


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Review from Melissa B (Friend of Resident) published on 26 September 2021
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5

I am a friend of one of the service users and have experienced very friendly and caring staff, nothing is ever too much trouble. Overall an extremely relaxed and caring home. Would definitely recommend this home to family and friends.

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Review from Helen G (Daughter of Resident) published on 7 May 2021
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

The staff and especially the nursing staff are excellent. They are caring and extremely compassionate. The father recently passed and the care he received was excellent. We were informed of any changes they always answered our questions. The compassion they showed was outstanding. There is nothing negative
about Bamfield Lodge I would strongly recommend it, it is high class.
My mother is also a resident there and the staff have been so caring towards her. They are all so calm, the way they talk to her is with the utmost dignity. They are caring towards family members and nothing is too much trouble. I know my mum is having the best care.


Thank you to each one of you.


Reply from Thomas Roche, General Manager at Barchester Bamfield Lodge Care Home

Thank you so much for your kind words, I'll pass this on to my team. I am so pleased you were so happy with Bamfield.


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Review from Davina B (Daughter of Resident) published on 22 January 2021
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Thank you for the continued excellent care of my father. I am especially pleased that there is now a Covid-secure heated pod, where visiting can continue to take place despite the current Covid-19 situation. I am very happy with all aspects of my father's care and am lucky that it is not far from where
I live, again making visiting easy.

Reply from Thomas Roche, General Manager at Barchester Bamfield Lodge Care Home

Thank you, we very much appreciate your feedback. I'll let my team know how happy you are with your father's care.


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Review from M R (Son of Resident) published on 22 January 2021
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Mum has just arrived today and is settling in for some respite after a long period of time in hospital. We are so reassured from all your support and attention so far that we have made the right choice. Sorry, we can't comment on the food or activities but they sound great. Thank you again to everybody.

Reply from Thomas Roche, General Manager at Barchester Bamfield Lodge Care Home

Thank you for your review M R. I'll pass this on to my team and let them know how happy you and Mum are with our service.


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Review from G L (Son of Resident) published on 19 January 2021
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

I find it's very clean, staff are very polite and helpful.

Reply from Thomas Roche, General Manager at Barchester Bamfield Lodge Care Home

Thank you for your amazing review. we very much appreciate your feedback, it has given us a much-needed boost in these difficult times.


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Review from Rosina N (Daughter of Resident) published on 6 January 2021
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Very friendly staff.
Always treated with respect.
Always happy to answer our questions.
We are happy that Mum has settled in well in this lovely home.

Reply from Thomas Roche, General Manager at Barchester Bamfield Lodge Care Home

Thank you for such a positive review. I'll pass this on to my team.


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Review from Debbie B (Daughter-in-law of Resident) published on 26 November 2020
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5

My mother-in-law stayed here for 3 weeks, she wasn't coping very well during lockdown.
The staff here are amazing and gave 100% during turbulent times, they helped her get on track taking her medication correctly, eating good food, helping her get in a routine of daily life, which she had slipped
out of.
Overall she had a good stay and was well looked after.

Reply from Thomas Roche, General Manager at Barchester Bamfield Lodge Care Home

Thank you so much for your review. I shall share your kind words with the team.


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Review from K G (Daughter of Resident) published on 16 November 2020
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

All the staff are so professional and caring. Recently moved my dad here after respite care in 2 other homes. The care is 100% better than anywhere he has previously been. I feel lucky to have been able to get my dad here. The staff don't just do a job they actually really care about the residents.

Reply from Thomas Roche, General Manager at Barchester Bamfield Lodge Care Home

Thank you very much for your kind review. I will ensure that your comments are passed onto the team here at Bamfield Lodge. With best wishes, the family at Bamfield,


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Review from D J (Wife of Resident) published on 16 November 2020
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

This care home operates at a very high standard!
The home itself gives a feeling of calm and a relaxed atmosphere, whilst being very clean and very homely. The staff from top to toe were all very friendly and caring but above all very professional. I feel confident my husband is receiving a very high
level of care.

Reply from Thomas Roche, General Manager at Barchester Bamfield Lodge Care Home

Thank you for your kind words. We are all pleased you are so happy with Bamfield Lodge.
I shall pass this on to my team.


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Current Review Score: 9.7 (9.650)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 9.7 (9.650) out of 10 for Barchester Bamfield Lodge Care Home 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 22 Reviews in the last 24 months.

  • b) The score for the number of positive Reviews is 5.0 out of 5 from 21 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 4.650 for Barchester Bamfield Lodge Care Home is calculated as follows: ( (189 Excellents x 5) + (56 Goods x 4) + (5 Satisfactorys x 3) + (4 Poors x 2) + (3 Very Poors x 1) ) ÷ 257 Ratings = 4.65

  • 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 Barchester Bamfield Lodge Care Home is based on 21 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 60 registered maximum number of service users is 12, which has been reached with 21 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: 29 Jul 2022

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Good

  • Caring

    Good

  • 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 (9)

Cristina

Cristina Iliuta

Job Title: General Manager

Joined: 2017

I joined to Barchester in 2017 and have gained a lot of experience during that time. I am very proud of my work and get a lot of satisfaction from providing high standards of care and guiding the team. As the General Manager I am responsible for the overall running of Bamfield Lodge and assisted in this by a great team of staff. It is hugely rewarding to be able to support our residents and help them to lead fully enriched lives in their new homes.

My door is always open to anyone considering care for themselves or for a loved one. Please do not hesitate to contact our home and I will do my utmost to assist you in whatever way I can.

My passion is to ensure that our residents are provided with the very best of care, dignity, respect and support to enable them to live a healthy and happy life in our home.

I look forward to welcoming you to our home.


Attila

Attila Lengyel

Job Title: Deputy Manager Clinical

Joined: 2022

Hello, my name is Attila and I am the Clinical Deputy Manager here at Bamfield Lodge. I have over a decade of experience in the care sector, I bring not only my expertise as a Registered Nurse but also experience from various senior roles that I have fulfilled across a number of care settings including being a General Manager, Deputy Manager and Clinical Lead.


I thoroughly enjoy supporting residents at Bamfield and working alongside a wonderful team.


Lavinia

Lavinia Bale

Job Title: Head of Unit

Joined: 2020

Lavinia joined the team as a care assistant and has progressed to being a senior carer, and following this Head of Unit for our residential community. Her passion and dedication to the residents are second to none. Lavinia enjoys getting to know our residents and families and likes the strong community feel of our home.


Daniela

Daniela Petrea

Job Title: Care Assistant

Joined: 2018

Daniela has worked in Barchester homes for a number of years, and leads the way for junior care assistants. Daniela has very high standards and she ensures that residents are having a good day - every day! We are very lucky to have Daniela with our team.


Amy

Amy Swayne

Job Title: Care Assistant

Joined: 2022

Amy joined the team in 2022 as a care assistant, she loves spending time with the residents, joining in with activities and ensuring that our residents have a great experience every day. Amy is our training champion to ensure good quality in the home supporting all of the staff with their training to maintain our high standards of care for our residents.


Kayleigh

Kayleigh Strong

Job Title: Care Assistant

Joined: 2022

Kayleigh works at Bamfield Lodge as a care assistant and always promotes a person-centred approach in her interactions and care of the residents here. She is an asset to our team and the residents are very fond of her.


Sue

Sue James

Job Title: Activities Coordinator

Joined: 2024

Sue joined Bamfield Lodge in September 2024.


Sue has a prestigious background, Sue is highly organized and detail-oriented, and she manages schedules, and resources efficiently, demonstrating strong problem-solving abilities when faced with challenges.


Pete

Pete Boardman

Job Title: Maintenance Manager

Joined: 2024

Hi, I'm Pete, the Maintenance Manager at Bamfield Lodge.


I've been part of this amazing team recently, and I absolutely love working here! I've been in the maintenance industry for almost 20 years, but my experience at Bamfield Lodge is unlike any other. I really enjoy interacting with the residents and find it extremely fulfilling to help out wherever I can.


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Kim Ellis

Job Title: Head of housekeeping

Joined: 2024

Hi my name is Kim!!!
I have join Bamfield Lodge this year I enjoy working here, staff are friendly and have lots of laughs with the residents.
I lived in South Africa for 6 years where I trained to be a hairdresser.
I decided to join Barchester to broaden my experience in the caring sector because I have a genuine passion for helping and caring for others.