I wouldn't hesitate in recommending Avon Lodge to anyone.
Sue C (Daughter of Resident)
excellent care from skilled care providers and nursing staff and I am always kept well informed
A E (Wife of Resident)
all the staff are happy and friendly, this in turn keeps the vibes very positive
Sue C (Daughter of Resident)
These prices are only a guideline, please contact Avon Lodge Care Centre to find out the exact price for your requirements.
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 £254.06 per week and is usually paid directly to the care home.
The home don't have specific visiting times for families, so you can visit your loved one whenever you wish.
The home have parking in their car park and also on the road outside.
Avon Lodge Care Centre has a Review Score of 9.4 (9.398) out of 10, based on 19 reviews in the last 2 years. Over all time Avon Lodge Care Centre has 74 reviews.
Review from D T (Daughter of Resident) published on 11 August 2025
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Thank you for your feedback and for recognising the dedication of our staff. We value your comments on communication and organisation, and will use them to help improve our service. Your input is important in supporting our ongoing commitment to providing the best care for our residents.
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Review from Martin P (Son of Resident) published on 4 July 2025
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Thank you so much for your kind words and for taking the time to leave such a thoughtful review. It was an absolute privilege to care for your mum over the years, and we're truly touched to hear how happy she was at Avon Lodge and how much she valued the friendships she made here.We understand how difficult it can be for residents and families when there is staff turnover, and we're glad to hear that the positive changes we've made in staffing have made a difference. Your appreciation means a great deal to our team, and we will certainly share your kind message with all those who knew and cared for your mum.Wishing you and your family all the very best.Kind regardsJoby
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Review from Lynne W (Wife of Resident) published on 30 June 2025
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We are truly humbled by your trust and thank you for allowing us the privilege of being part of your familys journey. Your feedback will be shared with all staffit will be a source of pride and encouragement to continue delivering the highest standards of care.
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Review from Loretta J (Daughter of Resident) published on 30 June 2025
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Thank you so much for your heartfelt and uplifting feedback. We are truly honored that you entrusted us with your father's care and are so pleased to hear how much our staff and the events programme have brought comfort and joy to you both. Our team is passionate about creating a supportive, engaging, and homely environment, and it means the world to us to know this has had such a positive impact. We will be sure to share your kind words with all the staff-your appreciation will be deeply valued.
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Review from Marlene B (Daughter of Resident) published on 23 June 2025
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Review from Felicity C (Sister of Resident) published on 12 June 2025
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Thank you for updating your review and for your kind words. We're pleased we had the opportunity to talk and resolve your concerns. We truly value your feedback and ongoing support.
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Review from Lorraine C (Friend of Resident) published on 2 June 2025
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Review from Sharon C (Daughter of Resident) published on 14 April 2025
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Thank you Sharon. We are truly appreciate for giving us very positive feed back. your kind words are very encouraging and motivating for our team.
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Review from James T (Husband of Resident) published on 11 April 2025
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Review from Julie P (Daughter of Resident) published on 8 January 2025
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Review from B E (Son-in-law of Resident) published on 8 January 2025
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Review from Lorraine E (Daughter of Resident) published on 8 January 2025
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Review from M R (Daughter of Resident) published on 16 August 2024
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Thank you for your review, we are unable to discuss specific concerns on our review site but we have met a number of times and I am happy to continue to meet at any time to go through any of your concerns in person. As you can appreciate, we do have agency staff to provide specialist services such as 1:1, and both those contractors and our own permanent staff may be a mix of genders as we are an equal opportunities employer, however, we do try to adhere to preference as much as possible.
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Review from Sharon C (Daughter of Resident) published on 30 July 2024
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Thank you that is so kind I will share your lovely words with the team
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Review from J S (Resident) published on 7 June 2024
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Thank you for your lovely review, I will share this with the team. We are so pleased that you are happy thanks
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Review from Sue C (Daughter of Resident) published on 22 April 2024
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Hi, thank you so much for your lovely review, I will share this with the team and I know they will really appreciate your kind words, many thanks
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Review from Anne O (Daughter of Resident) published on 7 March 2024
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Hi Anne, thank you for your really lovely review, I know that the team will be so appreciative as they all work incredibly hard to support the residents and families as part of our community. This will really mean a lot to them. Thank you so much, Home Manager and the team.
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Review from Steve T (Son of Resident) published on 20 February 2024
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Hi Steve,
Thank you for your really lovely review, I will share your kind words with the team as they really appreciate getting feedback for their dedication. It is our pleasure to look after your mum, she is lovely.
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Review from S N (Son of Resident) published on 11 September 2023
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Review from S S (Daughter of Resident) published on 14 August 2023
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The Review Score of 9.4 (9.398) out of 10 for Avon Lodge Care Centre is based on a) the Average Rating and b) the number of positive Reviews.
a) The Average Rating is 4.4 out of 5 from 19 Reviews in the last 24 months.
b) The score for the number of positive Reviews is 5.0 out of 5 from 15 positive Reviews in the last 24 months.
The maximum Review Score for a Care Home is 10, which is made up from the Average Rating of Reviews (maximum of 5 points) and the Number of Reviews (maximum of 5 points) in the last 24 months:
a) 5 Points are available for the Average Rating from all Reviews in the last 24 months.
The Average Rating of 4.398 for Avon Lodge Care Centre is calculated as follows: ( (155 Excellents x 5) + (39 Goods x 4) + (13 Satisfactorys x 3) + (5 Poors x 2) + (14 Very Poors x 1) ) ÷ 226 Ratings = 4.398
b) 5 Points are available for the number of Positive Reviews in the last 24 months. A Positive Review is defined as any Review with an 'Overall Experience' of '4' or '5' (out of a max rating '5').
The 5 Points relating to the number of positive Reviews for Avon Lodge Care Centre is based on 15 positive Reviews in the last 24 months and is calculated as per below:
The 5 points available are broken down as follows:
i) 4 points are available for the first 10 Positive Reviews in the last 24 months; 3 points for the first Positive Review, and then 0.125 Points for each of the next four Positive Reviews and then 0.1 Points for the next five Positive Reviews. (1st = 3.000, 2nd = 0.125, 3rd = 0.125, 4th = 0.125, 5th = 0.125, 6th = 0.100, 7th = 0.100, 8th = 0.100, 9th = 0.100, 10th = 0.100) 3 + 0.125 + 0.125 + 0.125 + 0.125 + 0.1 + 0.1 + 0.1 + 0.1 + 0.1 = 4
ii) 1 point is available for the number of Positive Reviews reaching 20% of the registered maximum number of service users in the last 24 months. If this number is partially reached, then that proportion of 1 point is given. eg a Care Home registered for a maximum of 50 service users has to reach 10 Positive Reviews to receive 1 point, if it has 7 reviews it will receive 0.7 points. 20% of the 62 registered maximum number of service users is 12.4, which has been reached with 15 Positive reviews. Points = 1
When a Review is submitted by someone who has previously submitted a Review, only the latest Review will count towards the Review Score.
If a Care Home does not have a review in the last 24 months, then it will not have a Review Score.
Date: 5 Aug 2022
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We provide permanent and respite accommodation for individuals with residential, nursing, respite, palliative, nursing dementia and specialist care needs. Our services include complete en-suite and basin with WC rooms. Additionally, we offer privately funded, local authority, and NHS-funded placements.
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Job Title: Home Manager
I enjoy making a difference in people's lives by providing person-centred care and treating residents with respect and dignity. As a registered nurse with NVQ 4 and 5 qualifications in health and social care, I have 15 years of experience managing care homes.
Job Title: Head of care
I have worked in the care industry for 18 years, starting as a Care Assistant and progressing to Advanced Care Practitioner. I enjoy building relationships with residents and their families, enriching their lives by ensuring their days are filled with fun and laughter.
Job Title: Head Chef
Paul decided to work at Healthcare Homes for a fresh challenge having previously worked as a head chef for Four Seasons Healthcare.
Paul believes you need to have dedication, be hard working and man-management skills to be good in his role. The favourite part of his working day are getting feedback from the residents and being able to do food activities with them.
The biggest professional challenge in his current role has been managing the opening of the kitchen at Avon Lodge from scratch an the biggest career highlight is maintaining 5 stars for food and safety for nearly 10 years and being able to do a job he loves.
Paul believes he has good communication skills, man-management and listening to others which are all qualities that make him stand out.
His interests outside of work are cooking, reading and being a Father.
The best thing about working at Avon Lodge is being able to improve the residents’ quality of life.
Job Title: Administrator
I enjoy working here because it feels like home. I bring a positive mindset to enrich the residents' lives. I have completed Customer Service Training and Fire Marshal training.
Job Title: Maintenance Officer
I enjoy interacting with the diverse mix of staff and residents in the home. I enrich residents' lives by taking care of the little things that matter to them, like changing light bulbs or hanging family pictures. I hold an HNC BTech in Mechanical Building Services.
Job Title: Receptionist
I love working with a kind and supportive team, always bringing a smile and a friendly approach. I’ve completed my training at Avon Lodge, including Basic Life and Fire Safety.
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