
I cannot rate the staff and manager highly enough for the care and compassion shown to my fatherAmanda B(Daughter of Resident/Service User)

Avon House is a shining example of how a care home should beJulie-Ann S(Daughter of Resident/Service User)

Avon House were so supportive and approachable and instantly put our minds at easeA L(Daughter of Resident/Service User)

I cannot rate the staff and manager highly enough for the care and compassion shown to my fatherAmanda B(Daughter of Resident/Service User)

Avon House is a shining example of how a care home should beJulie-Ann S(Daughter of Resident/Service User)

Avon House were so supportive and approachable and instantly put our minds at easeA L(Daughter of Resident/Service User)

Established in 1991, Avon House was one of the first care homes to specialise in dementia care. The home is part of the Cobham Care Group along with its sister home Avon Manor. The home is situated in a quiet, tree-lined road that is only a short distance from Worthing Hospital, Worthing town centre and the seafront.
Cobham Care’s philosophy is that every resident is an individual - individuals’ needs change...
Care Provided by Avon House
Primary Care Categories
- Older Person Care
- Dementia
- Visual / Hearing Impairment
Length of Stay
- Permanent Care
- Respite Care
Care Types Provided
- Dementia Residential Care
- For a maximum of 26 Service Users
Dementia Care TypesMild Dementia
Someone living with our definition of "mild dementia" might experience some or all of the following:
- Memory problems such as misplacing items and not be able to recall recent events (however, in some forms of dementia a person's memory may be unchanged)
- Difficulties thinking through problems and planning, making decisions
- Language and communication issues such as finding it difficult to recall the appropriate word in a conversation or following a conversation
- Poor orientation, getting lost in areas previously familiar to them
- Difficulty judging distances (more falls than usual)
- Changes in their normal mood including anxiety and depression
- In certain types of dementia, personality and behaviour changes may be present alongside or instead of issues with memory or concentration.
Moderate Dementia
Someone living with our definition of "moderate dementia" might experience some or all of the following:
- Worsened memory problems. Not always recognising own family members and friends. Repeating the same questions over and over again
- Worsened language and communication issues, forgetting what they are saying mid-sentence. Not being able to understand what someone else is saying
- More frequent confusion, e.g. about the time of day or where they are, including their own home
- Apathy, depression and anxiety
- Believing things that aren't true (paranoia)
- Frequent hallucinations
- Lack of emotional control, quick to anger, fearfulness, sadness
- Loss of inhibition
- Difficulties sleeping or waking during the night and behaving as though it is daytime - loss of circadian rhythm.
Advanced Dementia
Someone living with our definition of "severe dementia" might experience some or all of the following:
- Severe memory problems. Not recognising family members and friends. Not being able to recall their own name
- Severe language and communication issues, not being able to understand what someone else is saying
- Severe confusion, e.g. about the time of day or where they are, including their own home
- Apathy, depression and anxiety
- Believing things that aren't true (paranoia)
- Frequent hallucinations
- Lack of emotional control, quick to anger, fearfulness, sadness
- Loss of inhibition
- Difficulties sleeping or waking during the night and behaving as though it is daytime - loss of circadian rhythm.
Verbally or physically aggressive behaviour
If your loved one displays this type of behaviour you may need a care home that has specially trained staff. Verbal/physical aggression is often defined:
- Consistent shouting and screaming
- Verbal abuse
- Physical abuse
How we define Dementia Care Types
Mild Dementia
Someone living with our definition of "mild dementia" might experience some or all of the following:
- Memory problems such as misplacing items and not be able to recall recent events (however, in some forms of dementia a person's memory may be unchanged)
- Difficulties thinking through problems and planning, making decisions
- Language and communication issues such as finding it difficult to recall the appropriate word in a conversation or following a conversation
- Poor orientation, getting lost in areas previously familiar to them
- Difficulty judging distances (more falls than usual)
- Changes in their normal mood including anxiety and depression
- In certain types of dementia, personality and behaviour changes may be present alongside or instead of issues with memory or concentration.
Moderate Dementia
Someone living with our definition of "moderate dementia" might experience some or all of the following:
- Worsened memory problems. Not always recognising own family members and friends. Repeating the same questions over and over again
- Worsened language and communication issues, forgetting what they are saying mid-sentence. Not being able to understand what someone else is saying
- More frequent confusion, e.g. about the time of day or where they are, including their own home
- Apathy, depression and anxiety
- Believing things that aren't true (paranoia)
- Frequent hallucinations
- Lack of emotional control, quick to anger, fearfulness, sadness
- Loss of inhibition
- Difficulties sleeping or waking during the night and behaving as though it is daytime - loss of circadian rhythm.
Advanced Dementia
Someone living with our definition of "severe dementia" might experience some or all of the following:
- Severe memory problems. Not recognising family members and friends. Not being able to recall their own name
- Severe language and communication issues, not being able to understand what someone else is saying
- Severe confusion, e.g. about the time of day or where they are, including their own home
- Apathy, depression and anxiety
- Believing things that aren't true (paranoia)
- Frequent hallucinations
- Lack of emotional control, quick to anger, fearfulness, sadness
- Loss of inhibition
- Difficulties sleeping or waking during the night and behaving as though it is daytime - loss of circadian rhythm.
Verbally or physically aggressive behaviour
If your loved one displays this type of behaviour you may need a care home that has specially trained staff. Verbal/physical aggression is often defined:
- Consistent shouting and screaming
- Verbal abuse
- Physical abuse
How we define Dementia Care Types
- Mild Dementia
- Moderate Dementia
- Advanced/Complex Dementia
Other Care Provided
- Parkinson's Disease
- Stroke
- Palliative / End of Life Care
Facilities
- Own Furniture if required
- Pet Friendly (or by arrangement)
- Smoking not permitted
- 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
Funding & Fees
Weekly Charges per Person
The price(s) shown are provided by the care home. Contact Avon House for full pricing details and T&Cs.
Contact Avon House to confirm what's included and get a personalised quote:
Funding Types Accepted
- Self-Funding (Private)
- Local Authority with Top-up
- Local Authority
- NHS Continuing Healthcare (CHC)
Good to Know
Group / Owner
- Cobham Care Ltd
- Private Owned
Person in charge
- Tracy Reed (Registered Manager)
Local Authority / Social Services
Admission Information
- Ages 65+
Care Home Design/Build
- Purpose Built: No
- Last Refurbishment: 2013
- Number of floors: 2
Room Information
- Single Rooms (24)
- Couples/Companion Rooms (1)
Visiting
- Please get in touch to arrange a visit at Avon House.
Parking
- Free parking is available on the surrounding streets.
Avon House Reviews (63)
Avon House has a Review Score of 9.9 (9.909) out of 10, based on 19 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Avon House has 63 reviews.
We couldn't have found a more friendlier home for mum, Avon House is a place you would want for any member of your family. The staff go above and beyond their duties, nothing is too much trouble, they're so helpful. Very attentive to mum's every need. Would highly recommend this home to anyone, the care is second to none.
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It's extremely satisfying to see my mother being cared for and looked after properly. The staff are very attentive and are always available with no time restrictions. I would happily recommend Avon House.
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So clean and nicely decorated, great food and nothing too much trouble, even for visitors!
Highly recommended. 5 stars!
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The building is cosy and decorated with familiar, age appropriate pictures to promote memories and conversations.
The care is resident centred and kind, with individual needs and interests at the forefront.
My husband was gently encouraged to engage in activities, but allowed to pursue his own interests without being pressured.
I was always kept informed of any changes in his behaviour or health, particularly in the final stages of his condition.
His end of life care was second to none. He was comfortable and a senior carer was with him at the end.
I will always be grateful to the staff at Avon House for their kindness and support to my husband and to me.
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Since my mum has been in Avon House, she has drastically improved. The staff and management are absolutely amazing, it is like a home from home, and my mum, who has dementia, is so happy, it is heartwarming to see her like this and it is total peace of mind for me knowing she is receiving this top level of care.
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My Mother has been in Avon House as a resident for about 16 months. We were very impressed from the outset when we met the Team. We are really glad that Mum is staying at Avon House. Everyone has been exceptionally supportive and professional. The Teams knowledge surrounding Dementia is excellent with the handling of different situations always being dealt with compassion and understanding. A great Team, well managed and a pleasure to see them regularly.
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The care coordinator was really professional in explaining things on my initial visit but very reassuring that I was doing the right thing for both of us. When the care manager made the home visit she new exactly how to talk to my husband and soon had him agreeing to
"give it a go".
All the staff were very respectful in the way they treated him but also managed to have a laugh with him along the way which made a real difference.
There were some who went above and beyond and I will always be grateful to them.
There were plenty of activities organised and, although they didn't tend to join in, I'm hopeful that he enjoyed watching. He was also taken out, sometimes to the pub, and I can see from photos that it was a popular outing.
Although the home could do with an update, it's always very clean and the food good and well presented.
Keep up the good work. You're all doing great.
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This is a wonderful care home. The home is very clean and well presented. The staff are very kind, helpful and great with my Mum. My Mum is well settled here, well cared for and there is very good entertainment provided by entertainers who come to the home. The staff also provide a lot of activities for the residents too. They do their best to make every resident feel at home.
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My mother stayed at Avon House for 3.5 years in that time, I could see that she was very very well looked after, everyone was truly amazing. My mother passed away in March 2025 and I am so very glad she was living in Avon House at the time. I am very thankful for all the people that cared for her.
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I always find Avon House clean and warm. The staff are very friendly, caring and attentive. Mum says the food is very good.
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Supportive staff, very clean home, always lots to do. I love living at Avon House.
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I've been a resident of Avon House for a year, The staff are lovey and helpful. The home is very clean, Always have activities. The office staff are wonderful and I'm very happy here.
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I have been made to feel at home. Great activities, excellent staff and management are outstanding. Thank you so much for taking such good care of me.
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Outstanding care for my mother. Simple as that. Highly recommended. Well looked after, always smiling and happy. The standards set by this care home are exceptional. All the staff are attentive, empathetic and genuinely kind.
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Thank you so much to all the staff at Avon House for looking after my mother wonderfully for the last 18 months of her life. Communication with me, as next of kin, was superb: the staff always informed me of any changes and kept me updated as she gradually deteriorated and faded away. In particular, I always felt that she was respected as a valuable individual human being right to the very end, with instinctive regard for her and her choices. The regular updates of activities via the social media page were great and a really good example of how you don't have to do expensive things to provide stimulation - normally the opposite is true and Avon House are a brilliant example of it. There always seemed to be something to engage the residents if they chose to participate, but never any pressure if they did not. This was her 5th care home - but the only one in which she settled. In particular, 5/5 is not enough for being treated with dignity. Can I give 10/5 please?!
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I love living here at Avon House. I have made lots of friends, the staff are happy and helpful and the activities keep me very occupied.
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Knowing my dad is safe and secure at Avon House is a huge relief. The staff makes it a fantastic environment for the residents to feel comfortable and happy. They are always doing engaging activities, providing good nourishment and great care to all residents. They give regular and detailed reports/updates so that we are always kept in the loop. It is always clean and I love taking my little boy to visit his grandad. I couldn't imagine a better place for dad to be.
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All the staff are lovely and I enjoy lots of activities, especially the Arts and Crafts.
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Since being here I have made many friends and I do many activities.
I feel at home here and feel looked after and safe.
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Absolutely fantastic home full of engagement for residents and enthusiastic workers. Lots of inclusive activities such as arts and crafts, musicians, singers, sporting events and board games. Beautifully clean home, that offers tailored meals from a brilliant chef. I couldn't imagine a better home for my family members to stay.
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Regulatory Rating
Care Quality Commission (CQC) Rating
Date: 13 August 2025Good
- CaringGood
- EffectiveGood
- ResponsiveGood
- SafeGood
- Well-ledGood
Inspection ratings
We rate most services according to how safe, effective, caring, responsive and well-led they are, using four levels:
- Outstanding - The service is performing exceptionally well.
- Good - The service is performing well and meeting our expectations.
- Requires Improvement - The service isn't performing as well as it should and we have told the service how it must improve.
- Inadequate - The service is performing badly and we've taken action against the person or organisation that runs it.
- Not rated - we have not yet rated this area of the service, this is normally because the assessments we have carried out have been focused on other key questions.
Bed Vacancies
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Awards / Recognitions (5)
- 30 Jan 2026Recipient: Cobham Care Ltd
- 31 Jan 2025Recipient: Cobham Care Ltd
- 31 Jan 2024Recipient: Cobham Care Ltd
Accreditations
There are no accreditations posted yet for Avon House.
Meet the Team (2)

Tracy has been working in health and social care since 1990 and has gained a wealth of experience and knowledge over the years
As the Manager of Avon House, I feel that I can make a difference in individual's lives who are on their dementia journey, by promoting the core values of care, privacy, dignity, rights, choices and independence. There is nothing more rewarding than being able to support and care for people in the later stages of life, providing the care they wish to receive in the way they would like, just because a person is living with dementia, does not mean they are unable to make decisions. We are their voice and I am passionate that they should be heard.
I have worked every job in care over the years and the most important part to me is enriching our Resident's lives and making many happy memories. I am proud to have the opportunity to look after others and work with such a great team.

In her role as Care Manager, Siobhan is responsible for the day to day running of the home, ensuring quality care is being delivered.
Siobhan said" I really enjoy my job and no two days are the same, I believe the key is to lead by example.
I pride myself on knowing each of my Residents and their families personally and find my role very rewarding, " they are like my extended family".
Frequently Asked Questions about Avon House
What types of Care is Avon House registered for?
Older Person Care, Dementia, Visual / Hearing Impairment are the registered (by the Care Quality Commission) categories of Care.
How many Rooms does Avon House have?
There are 24 Single Rooms and 1 Couples/Companion Room.
What are the Facilities & Services at Avon House?
Own Furniture if required, Pet Friendly (or by arrangement), Smoking not permitted, 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 Avon House to the centre of Worthing?
0.3 mile(s) as the crow flies, distance by road may be significantly further.
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