We have two family-run care homes, one in Bristol and one in Neath. Our teams take time to get to know each resident, their needs and the things that matter to them. You are welcome to visit, meet the team and see the homes for yourself.
Bristol 0117 956 8856 · Neath 01639 637988Our teams get to know each resident and how they like to spend their day. That might mean time in the garden, joining an activity, sharing a meal or enjoying a quieter afternoon. We want people to feel comfortable, involved and well cared for.
Elaine and her family have been involved in running care homes for over twenty years. She works closely with both managers and supports ongoing training for the teams at Edgecumbe Lodge and Gnoll Nursing Home.
Each home has its own character and team. Have a look at what they offer and where they are.
Edgecumbe is a Georgian house in Downend with high ceilings, a bright conservatory and a large garden with a sensory beach. The team provides residential, dementia and respite care.
A small home in Downend with a conservatory, garden and sensory beach.
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Gnoll is in Neath, close to Gnoll Park. Registered nurses are on duty day and night, and there are two companion rooms for couples. The home provides nursing, residential, dementia and respite care.
Nursing care day and night, companion rooms for couples and Gnoll Park nearby.
See this home →Sue shares her experience of Edgecumbe Lodge.
“The words I would use to describe Edgecumbe Lodge is friendly, from the top down staff wise, homely, clean and attention to individual needs.Edgecumbe in one word is home.”
SueDaughter of a resident
There are different types of care, and it is not always clear which is needed. Our managers can talk through your loved one’s circumstances and explain what each home can offer.
Help with everyday tasks, including washing, dressing and medication, alongside meals, activities and company.
At Gnoll, registered nurses are on duty day and night to support residents who need nursing care.
Both homes support people living with dementia, with familiar staff and care based on their individual needs.
Short stays can give family carers a break or provide support after a hospital stay, subject to availability.
You can read more about the different types of care and what daily life is like. Explore our care
Edgecumbe Lodge scores 9.6 out of 10 on carehome.co.uk, and Gnoll Nursing Home 9.2.
The care given to the residents is outstanding. The staff are always on hand, keeping an eye on the residents whether to see to their needs or to offer comfort and reassurance. They are always patient and I have never observed any worrying incidents.
My late mother resided here from August 2025 to October 2025. I found the manager and all staff to be extremely professional and helpful. My mother was very well looked after and treated with dignity at all times. ... The manager was outstanding and always approachable.
Great care and professionalism and feels like a family home. A lot of effort has been made to help my parent to settle and it has been much appreciated. Staff are friendly and appear to show respect.
My elderly mother-in-law resided at the Gnoll nursing home for eight years during which she received exemplary care and love from all the staff. It really was home from home to her and she was so pleased to have found a place there. Towards the end she required intensive nursing care, and that was delivered with sensitivity and respect that was reassuring and complete .
Care fees depend on the home and the support a person needs. We explain our weekly fees and the different funding arrangements in England and Wales, and can talk through the next steps with you.
A visit is a good way to get to know a home. You can look around, meet the team and ask about the care your loved one needs. Give us a call and we’ll arrange a suitable time.
Bristol on 0117 956 8856, Neath on 01639 637988.