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Avon House

40-42 Shakespeare Road, Worthing, West Sussex BN11 4AS
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I cannot rate the staff and manager highly enough for the care and compassion shown to my fatherAmanda B(Daughter of Resident/Service User)
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Avon House is a shining example of how a care home should beJulie-Ann S(Daughter of Resident/Service User)
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Avon House were so supportive and approachable and instantly put our minds at easeA L(Daughter of Resident/Service User)
Avon House, Worthing

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 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

Type of carePermanentRespite
Residential Dementia Care£1,650 - £1,750N/A

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

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)

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9.9

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.

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Review from Pauline M (Daughter-in-law of Resident) published on 9 March 2026 Submitted via Postal Card
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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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Review from Malcolm M (Son of Resident) published on 9 March 2026 Submitted via Postal Card
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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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Review from Pam C (Friend of Resident) published on 11 December 2025 Submitted via Postal Card
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My dearest friend was placed in Avon House in early November 2025, as he has dementia. From a wonderful, warm welcome from the start, this home is wonderful, warm and friendly, with very caring staff.
So clean and nicely decorated, great food and nothing too much trouble, even for visitors!

Highly recommended. 5 stars!

Reply from Tracy Reed, Manager at Avon House

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Review from Ann S (Wife of Resident) published on 28 August 2025 Submitted via Website
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I cannot praise Avon House highly enough for their ability to make residents and family members feel safe, comfortable and part of a family.
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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Review from Steve W (Son of Resident) published on 20 August 2025 Submitted via Postal Card
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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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Review from Stuart P (Son of Resident) published on 11 August 2025 Submitted via Website
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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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Review from Jackie D (Wife of Resident) published on 11 August 2025 Submitted via Website
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Putting my husband in care was the most difficult choice I've ever had to make but choosing Avon House was totally the right decision.
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.

Reply from Tracy Reed, Manager at Avon House

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Review from Sarah G (Daughter of Resident) published on 4 August 2025 Submitted via Website
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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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Review from Linda W (Daughter of Resident) published on 9 May 2025 Submitted via Postal Card
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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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Review from W M (Son of Resident) published on 17 February 2025 Submitted via Postal Card
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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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Review from P E (Resident / Service User) published on 17 January 2025 Submitted via Postal Card
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Supportive staff, very clean home, always lots to do. I love living at Avon House.

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Review from B S (Resident / Service User) published on 9 December 2024 Submitted via Postal Card
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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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Review from A C (Resident / Service User) published on 18 November 2024 Submitted via Postal Card
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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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Review from Nasser E (Son of Resident) published on 21 October 2024 Submitted via Website
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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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Review from Suzannah G (Daughter of Resident) published on 21 October 2024 Submitted via Website
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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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Review from R G (Resident / Service User) published on 19 September 2024 Submitted via Postal Card
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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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Review from Jazz G (Son of Resident) published on 4 September 2024 Submitted via Website
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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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Review from P R (Resident / Service User) published on 3 September 2024 Submitted via Postal Card
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I moved into Avon House in August 2023, since being here I have made friends and feel settled. My meals are lovely and the home is clean.

All the staff are lovely and I enjoy lots of activities, especially the Arts and Crafts.

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Review from J S (Resident / Service User) published on 16 August 2024 Submitted via Postal Card
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I have lived at Avon House since August 2023.
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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Review from Sam M (Granddaughter of Resident) published on 12 April 2024 Submitted via Website
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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 2025
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  • EffectiveGood
  • ResponsiveGood
  • SafeGood
  • Well-ledGood
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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

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Meet the Team (2)

Tracy Reed
Tracy ReedJob Title:Registered ManagerJoined: 2020

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.

Siobhan Sleet
Siobhan SleetJob Title:Care ManagerJoined: 2020
Siobhan has worked in the care sector for 27 years, mainly working with individuals living with dementia.
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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