Home care in Bristol, City of.
There are 96 home-care agencies regulated by the CQC in Bristol, City of, with 53% rated Good or Outstanding. Below: every agency we know of, sorted by rating.
What home care looks like in Bristol, City of
Home care — sometimes called domiciliary care — covers a wide range of support delivered to someone in their own home. In Bristol, City of, the CQC has 96 registered home-care providers. Of those, 51 are rated Good or Outstanding. The average family arranges between 7 and 28 hours of care a week, depending on whether the recipient needs companionship, hands-on personal care, or live-in support.
Cost varies by region and service type. As a rule of thumb, hourly rates in south west sit between £20 and £35 in 2026, with a small premium for evenings, weekends, and specialist care like dementia or palliative support. We collate live quotes from the agencies you shortlist — see our cost guide for a fuller breakdown.
CQC ratings are the most rigorous independent assessment available and we surface them prominently on every listing. If you’re unsure how to interpret them, our explainer walks you through the five key questions and what inspectors look for.
Top agencies in Bristol, City of
Showing the top 20 of 96 by CQC rating.
- Home Instead Senior CareRun by Steadfast Care LimitedOutstandingBristol, City of
Registered manager: Clark, Anne-Marie
- Thornbury Community ServicesRun by Independent Clinical Services LimitedOutstandingBristol, City of
Registered manager: Metcalfe, Clare
- Trinity HomecareRun by Premier Homecare LimitedOutstandingBristol, City of
Registered manager: Kroll, Louise
- 1st Grade Care (Bristol)Run by 1st Grade Care (England) LtdGoodBristol, City of
- 3 Trees Community SupportRun by 3 Trees Care and Support LimitedGoodBristol, City of
Registered manager: Glover, Shirley
- Avon Home CarersRun by Avon Home Carers LimitedGoodBristol, City of
Registered manager: Henken, Andreas
- Brandon Trust Support Living - Bristol and North SomersetRun by The Brandon TrustGoodBristol, City of
Registered manager: Robbins, Carla
- Bristol BBA Care LimitedRun by Birmingham Business Associate LtdGoodBristol, City of
Registered manager: Nur, Dualeh
- Bristol North Rehabilitation Care ServicesRun by Bristol City CouncilGoodBristol, City of
Registered manager: Morgan, Lee
- CLARITY HOMECARE (BRISTOL)Run by Avon Homecare LtdGoodBristol, City of
Registered manager: Ahmed, Abdullahi
- Candle Flame Care LtdRun by Candle Flame Care LTDGoodBristol, City of
Registered manager: Makore, Vongai
- Care Quality Services BristolRun by Care Quality Services LimitedGoodBristol, City of
- Care and Support Service - Cote LaneRun by The Council of St Monica TrustGoodBristol, City of
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- funding
Who pays for home care in the UK? A 2026 funding guide
Home care in the UK is funded through four main routes: NHS Continuing Healthcare (for those with a primary health need), local authority social care (means-tested), fully self-funded arrangements, and state benefits like Attendance Allowance that can help offset costs. Understanding which applies — and in what combination — can mean the difference between thousands of pounds a year in funded support and paying for everything yourself. This guide explains each route, the eligibility thresholds, and the questions worth asking now.
- choosing
20 questions to ask before picking a home-care agency
Choosing a home care agency is a significant decision, and most families make it under time pressure, without a clear framework for what to ask. These 20 questions — grouped by care quality, carer training, visit logistics, cost, communication, and safeguarding — are drawn from the CQC's own assessment framework and from what families most often say they wish they had asked. For each question, we explain what a strong answer sounds like and what should give you pause.
- comparison
Live-in care, visiting care, or a care home? How to choose
The three main care models for older people in England — visiting home care, live-in care, and residential care homes — differ significantly in cost, daily experience, and what level of need they suit. Visiting care starts from around £24 per hour; live-in care typically costs £900–£1,500 per week; care homes range from £900 to £1,800 per week. But the right choice is rarely just about cost. This guide lays out what daily life looks like under each model, who each suits, what nobody tells you about the downsides, and a decision framework to help.