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Acacia House, pride themselves on being a small home with a big heart. The incredible team has many years of experience working together, ensuring that their care practices are deeply embedded in everything they do.
Acacia House is a 24-bed home registered with the CQC and are proudly owned by AVM Health Care Ltd, who are dedicated to honouring life at every stage.
Care Provided by Acacia House Nursing Home
Primary Care Categories
- Older Person Care
- Dementia
- Physical Disability
- Visual / Hearing Impairment
Length of Stay
- Permanent Care
- Respite Care
Care Types Provided
- Residential Care
- Nursing Care
- Dementia Residential Care
- Dementia Nursing Care
- For a maximum of 25 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
Other Care Provided
- Parkinson's Disease
- Stroke
- Palliative / End of Life Care
- COPD/Pulmonary Disease
- Bariatric Care/Obesity
- Convalescent Care
- Acquired Brain Injury (ABI)
Facilities
- Own Furniture if required
- Pet Friendly (or by arrangement)
- Close to Local shops
- Near Public Transport
- Lift
- Stairlift
- Wheelchair Access
- Gardens
- Phone Point in own room
- Television point in own room
- Residents Internet Access
Funding & Fees
Weekly Charges per Person
Fees are a baseline figure, pre assessment of care needs.
The price(s) shown are provided by the care home. Contact Acacia House Nursing Home for full pricing details and T&Cs.
Contact Acacia House Nursing Home 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)
Support you may be entitled to
- If you chose a care home based in England, you may be eligible for NHS Funded Nursing Care (FNC), which helps cover the cost of nursing. This is worth £267.68 per week and is usually paid directly to the care home.
Good to Know
Owner
- AVM Health Care Ltd
- Private Owned
Person in charge
- Amanda Byrd (Manager)
Local Authority / Social Services
Admission Information
- Mixed (no single-gender units)
- Ages 65+
Care Home Design/Build
- Purpose Built: No
- Last Refurbishment: 2026
- Number of floors: 2
Room Information
- Single Rooms (23)
- Couples/Companion Rooms (1)
- Single Rooms with ensuite Wet Room (10)
Visiting
- No restrictions in place
Parking
- Car park available at the front of the property.
Acacia House Nursing Home Reviews (16)
Acacia House Nursing Home has a Review Score of 8.8 (8.827) out of 10, based on 4 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Acacia House Nursing Home has 16 reviews.
My carers have to move me around out of necessity but my aching leg joints cause more pain than anything they do.
I cannot speak highly enough of the excellent care he is receiving. He has settled so well.
The kind and caring staff keep us fully informed of all that is happening.
It is a relaxing pleasure to visit.
All the staff that looked after my mother treated her with respect and were always very friendly when we visited. We were always welcomed and there was always someone there to ask if we had any questions.
My mum settled into Acacia House really well. The staff are kind, caring and attentive, they spend time with Mum chatting, painting her nails and making her feel special. I am reassured that Mum is in very good hands and is receiving high-quality care. The home itself is welcoming, clean and bright with a homely atmosphere.
The care at Acacia is wonderful. Everyone of the staff is always smiling in what at times is a challenging role. They show the utmost compassion for everyone and always made us welcome whenever we visited which was often.
Kept us updated at all times and when sadly Mum passed away you could see from the staff expressions that her passing affected them all deeply.
Thank you to everyone involved.
Always happy that Mum is being well cared for here. The carers all know her well and she is trusted with dignity.
Lovely care home. I felt my lovely mum was well looked after. Super staff and well connected to the family. Really good communication and super efficient.
Absolutely satisfied with all aspects of my husband's care. I'm kept well informed of any issues that arise in his care. Everyone I have met in Acacia House has a welcoming, cheery personality. I can't fault the cleanliness of the home in any way either. All in all a lovely place to be for care in later life. Thanks to you all.
The staff are always generally pleasant and very helpful. Our mother is treated with respect and dignity. Acacia has a warm, friendly atmosphere. Staff at Acacia have been extremely accommodating in the difficult times during Covid.
My husband has received excellent care since entering Acacia House, which I cannot fault. I have also been treated with friendliness and understanding for which I have been most grateful. He hasn't been there very long yet (just a couple of months) so I haven't met all of the staff yet, but the few I have met have all been welcoming and anyone who has phoned me is very courteous and understanding.
They have received a very good standard of care, with our initial concerns listened too and acted upon.
We cannot praise all the staff enough for their hard work, care and support, particularly during the COVID-19 pandemic.
The activities ladies have been so helpful, enabling our loved one to use video calling to chat face to face.
We are happy to recommend Acacia Nursing Home to all those seeking excellent care for their loved one.
When my Mother in Law initially went to Acacia, she was adamant she was not staying. After three weeks of excellent care and being looked after so well she realised that she couldn't manage at home on her own. We have not looked back and can't thank the home enough for their care and dedication.
Such a lovely friendly care home, our relative was so well looked after there, he was only there for a month awaiting a veteran care home as he is only 61. But he had a lovely room and was well cared for, I would be so happy to send an elderly relative to live there.
From the moment my wife moved into Acacia House, I knew that she was in a good home with care that I could not hope to match. There is a constant aura of love, care and humour with genuine concern for the residents, which shows on the faces of both parties. I visit each day for as long as possible and feel totally at home because I am always greeted with warmth and humour with a brief report of my wife's condition. My reason for distinguishing between people and material things in my assessment is because I believe that personal relationships are the most important factor in our lives and that's abundantly clear in Acacia House. I am truly grateful for the nursing and care given to my wife here in Acacia House. She loves you all. Thank you.
One of the minor hiccups has been experienced but peaks and troughs in the workload of this type of establishment must be expected.
Staff are kind on the whole, and helpful and friendly, also usually cheerful.
Bed Vacancies
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Meet the Team (2)

I wanted to introduce myself. I am the Director and Nominated Individual for AVM Health Care Ltd. I graduated in Nursing and am responsible for organising and managing the day-to-day operations of the business, including care provision, staff management and budgeting.
I have a wealth of experience and have been Managing Care Homes since 2014 as a turnaround manager, developing my understanding of CQC regulations and requirements. I hold a Level 5 Diploma in Leadership in Health and Social Care, and I am a registered Trainer in Moving and Handling, Fire Safety, and Medication Management. In addition to the management expertise, I have 19 years of experience in nursing care. My background includes working in various healthcare settings, such as nursing homes and acute/conservative treatment units, including Medical, Cardiology Intensive Treatment Units, and Haemodialysis. During my time working in these various healthcare settings, I have gained extensive experience in geriatrics, nursing care for the elderly, residential care, dementia care, and managing distress behaviours.

I have worked in the healthcare industry, which spans both the UK and Romania. When I first moved to the UK, I joined Acacia House as a senior carer while I was waiting for my NMC pin. Since then, I've had the opportunity to work my way up in the organisation. I was fortunate to work under an incredible deputy manager who generously shared her wealth of knowledge and experience with me. After her retirement, I stepped into the role of deputy manager in 2018, and it has been a rewarding experience.
Frequently Asked Questions about Acacia House Nursing Home
What types of Care is Acacia House Nursing Home registered for?
Older Person Care, Dementia, Physical Disability, Visual / Hearing Impairment are the registered (by the Care Quality Commission) categories of Care.
How many Rooms does Acacia House Nursing Home have?
There are 23 Single Rooms and 1 Couples/Companion Room.
What are the Facilities & Services at Acacia House Nursing Home?
Own Furniture if required, Pet Friendly (or by arrangement), Close to Local shops, Near Public Transport, Lift, Stairlift, 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 Acacia House Nursing Home to the centre of Waterlooville?
2.4 mile(s) as the crow flies, distance by road may be significantly further.
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