Our Care Services at Frenchay Park Gardens

Finding the Right Support. Clear, practical guidance on our residential, nursing, dementia, and respite care options.

Navigating the different types of care can be confusing. You might be wondering, 'Does my father need residential care or nursing care?' At Frenchay Park Gardens, we provide a continuum of support so that as your loved one's needs change, our care adapts with them. Below is a guide to the specific services we offer across our 32-bed home to help you understand which option is right for your family.


Care Options

For families across the Bristol area and neighbouring areas including Gloucestershire, Wiltshire and Somerset. Including our local areas of Clifton, Henleaze, Westbury-on-Trym, Stoke Bishop and Bath.

Residential Care

What it includes: 24-hour non-medical support from trained carers.

Daily life: Full assistance with washing, dressing, and mobility if required.

The environment: A private, en-suite wet room, freshly prepared meals (no more cooking or food shopping), and daily housekeeping and laundry.

Focus: Social interaction, community activities, and removing the stress of household management.

Nursing Care

What it includes: 24/7 care led by fully qualified Registered Nurses.

Medical support: Expert management of chronic conditions (such as Parkinson’s, COPD, and stroke recovery), medication administration, and complex mobility assistance.

Coordination: We liaise directly with GPs, specialists, and the Bristol City Council healthcare teams to ensure seamless medical care.

Focus: Clinical excellence, pain management (including erratic diabetes monitoring), and physical safety.

Dementia Care

What it includes: Patient, highly trained staff who understand the nuances of memory loss.

The environment: A secure, easy-to-navigate home designed to minimise confusion and anxiety.

Daily life: Tailored sensory activities and stable routines that celebrate who the resident is today.

Focus: Emotional anchoring, reducing distress, and providing constant reassurance for both the resident and their family.

Respite Care

What it includes: Short-term stays with the exact same high-quality residential or nursing care as our permanent residents.

Daily life: Full access to all our facilities, activities, and dining—treating the stay like a supported holiday.

Focus: Giving primary caregivers a chance to rest and recharge without worrying about their loved one's wellbeing.

Our Manager Denise

You don't have to make this decision alone. Our Manager, Denise, and the senior care team are here to assess your loved one's needs and provide honest, practical advice on the best steps forward

  • "He was very well looked after and they met all his needs.The staff were all very caring and professional and nothing was too much trouble".

    —S W (Daughter of Resident) April 2025

  • "I was so grateful to the skill of the nursing staff their patience and understanding. I visited Dad most days for an hour or so and all the Staff were very welcoming and friendly to myself too."

    —Jane S (Daughter of Resident) July 2025

  • "He was in a bright room and had a lots of his possessions which made him feel at home and very safe. As a family were were very happy with the care home".

    —J R (Daughter of Resident) 1 April 2025

  • "The staff at Frenchay, led by the manager, gave him that security with loving care, which we as a family valued very much and have recommended."

    —B S (Wife of Resident) March 2025