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Avon Reach

Farm Lane, Mudeford, Christchurch, Dorset BH23 4AH
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all the staff at Avon Reach were attentive, professional and compassionate.Paul C(Son of Resident/Service User)
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The care Dad received was second to none. Nothing was too much trouble for all the staff.Lesley C(Daughter of Resident/Service User)
Avon Reach, Christchurch
Avon Reach, Christchurch

Avon Reach offers residential and nursing care in a welcoming environment shaped by more than 30 years of connection with the Mudeford community. The home combines experienced support with a calm, familiar atmosphere where residents can continue living life in ways that feel comfortable and personal.

Shared lounges, quiet corners, and light-filled spaces provide opportunities for both conversation and relaxation, while gardens and terraces offer peaceful places to enjoy the outdoors...  

Care Provided by Avon Reach

Primary Care Categories

  • Older Person Care

Length of Stay

  • Permanent Care
  • Respite Care

Care Types Provided

  • Residential Care
  • Nursing Care
  • For a maximum of 60 Service Users

Other Care Provided

  • Palliative / End of Life Care
  • Convalescent Care

Facilities

  • Own Furniture if required
  • Smoking not permitted
  • Close to Local shops
  • Near Public Transport
  • Minibus or other transport
  • Lift
  • Wheelchair Access
  • Gardens
  • Residents Kitchenette
  • Phone Point in own room
  • Television point in own room
  • Residents Internet Access

Funding & Fees

Weekly Charges per Person

Type of carePermanentRespite
Residential CareFrom £1,432N/A

Contact Avon Reach 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

  • Ruth Wildman(Home Manager)

Local Authority / Social Services

Admission Information

  • Mixed (no single-gender units)
  • Ages 65+

Care Home Design/Build

  • Purpose Built: Yes
  • Last Refurbishment: 2011

Room Information

  • Single Rooms (60)
  • Single Rooms with ensuite Wet Room (5)

Visiting

  • There are no specific visiting hours at Avon Reach; all that is asked is you let the home know you are in the building by signing in on the iPad in Reception. If you are visiting outside of Reception hours, ring the bell and a member of the team will assist you.

Parking

  • Avon Reach Parking is available on site at Avon Reach, and all visitor parking is clearly marked. When coming to view the home, please get in touch and a space can be reserved.

Avon Reach Reviews (122)

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9.9

Avon Reach has a Review Score of 9.9 (9.889) out of 10, based on 27 reviews in the last 2 years. Over all time Avon Reach has 122 reviews.

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Review from Anthony B (Son of Resident) published on 7 November 2018 Submitted via Postal Card
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As being from out of the country, finding a place for my mother would be a daunting experience. As soon as I met the staff of Avon Reach I knew this was her home. The home was warm, with a beautiful view of the garden and lots of sun. The respect, dignity and care they gave my mum was wonderful. The staff is special, actually, I would use the word "angels"!

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Review from Michael R (Son of Resident) published on 29 October 2018 Submitted via Postal Card
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Have always regarded Avon Reach as a superb care home. The staff are brilliant, caring and totally understanding. You are met with a smile and feel totally at home. The facilities are excellent and everything is always spotlessly clean. This is a great care home with the highest standards.

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Review from M C (Respite Resident) published on 18 October 2018 Submitted via Postal Card
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Fantastic level of care from all the staff. No pressure put on me. After a prolonged stay in hospital, the respite was a great healer before heading home.

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Review from Joan G (Respite Resident) published on 7 August 2018 Submitted via Postal Card
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I had a marvellous 2 week stay at Avon Reach, made many new friends. My room had all the amenities you could require. All the staff are more than excellent. They look after everyone with the highest esteem. The food is excellent. Several choices at each mealtime for all diets. Activities are varied, taking places each day, if you wish to partake. Everything is kept so clean. Room, bathroom, bedding and towels and building. Its very good value for the excellent service you receive from everyone at Avon Reach.

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Review from Susan B (Resident / Service User) published on 3 August 2018 Submitted via Postal Card
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Everyone was very cheerful, helpful and caring. The residents are looked after very well. The entertainments staff work very hard to keep the residents entertained and taking part. The meals were excellent despite the kitchen being renovated.

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Review from Royston O (Husband of Resident) published on 24 July 2018 Submitted via Postal Card
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Sympathetic care, friendliness coupled with total professionalism in all aspects.

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Review from M J (Resident / Service User) published on 14 June 2018 Submitted via Postal Card
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I have been here over a year. I wouldn't want to go anywhere else. The care and staff are very good and friendly.

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Review from Susan G (Daughter of Resident) published on 9 May 2018 Submitted via Postal Card
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Visiting Avon Reach for the first time, we knew mother would be happy to live there. The staff were very welcoming and the tour of the ground floor and bedrooms showed a lovely environment. This is the third year mother has been at Avon Reach and she continues to thrive and most importantly, be happy and content.

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Review from Justin R (Son of Resident) published on 12 March 2018 Submitted via Website
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My father spent the last two years of a long and happy life at Avon Reach and he loved living there. They are an absolutely fabulous team of professional, caring and lovely people. They were attentive and supportive of my father and all his family throughout his time there and when the sad day came they were fantastic; making a sad occasion pass with dignity and love. I will be eternally grateful to all of the staff at Avon Reach for looking after my father with such care and being so helpful to us as a family.

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Review from John R (Son of Resident) published on 12 March 2018 Submitted via Website
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I can not recommend Avon Reach highly enough. My father spent his last few years there in total comfort with amazing care. All the staff and the 24/7 nursing care was of the highest standard.

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Review from R O (Resident / Service User) published on 1 March 2018 Submitted via Postal Card
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I was made very welcome and very well looked after.

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Review from P H (Son of Resident) published on 21 February 2018 Submitted via Postal Card
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While my father was living at Avon Reach, initially for respite and then gradually progressing into nursing care, he was treated with utmost courtesy and kindness, always considering his opinions first. He became iller after Christmas and we were kept informed of any changes immediately. We would definitely recommend this home from home.

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Review from J B (Friend of Resident) published on 12 September 2017 Submitted via Postal Card
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I find this care home very homely and staff are all very friendly, the residents are treated as an individual respecting all their needs. I sometimes think there's not enough staff to see to everyone's needs at once but residents look, clean and happy. I was always made to feel very welcome.

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Review from Win P (Resident / Service User) published on 12 September 2017 Submitted via Postal Card
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I am happy here and I like my room.

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Review from Margaret J (Resident / Service User) published on 21 August 2017 Submitted via Postal Card
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I love it here. It is very enjoyable and helpful.

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Review from Moshe A (Resident / Service User) published on 25 July 2017 Submitted via Postal Card
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In my experience, this is the very best place I've been.

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Review from Judy C (Daughter of Resident) published on 15 May 2017 Submitted via Postal Card
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My Mother has now been in Avon Reach for three and a half years. We expect her to spend the rest of her life there and would not wish for her to be moved to another home. Firstly because she is so happy there and secondly because all the staff are so amazing with her. I live abroad so only get over twice a year to see her but because she is in such safe hands, I never worry.

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Review from Sarah S (Daughter of Resident) published on 15 May 2017 Submitted via Postal Card
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Mummy has been at Avon Reach since December 2013 and cannot be happier with the care she is provided. Everyone is so caring and she feels safe and is very happy. As I am a healthcare professional, I would consider myself more critical than many. They have stayed on top of all of her medical problems, informed myself and sisters promptly of any issues. As all three daughters live abroad it was important that Mummy was in an excellent facility.

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Review from M B (Resident / Service User) published on 12 May 2017 Submitted via Postal Card
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Excellent care from friendly, cheerful, helpful staff in comfortable rooms with interesting car park/entrance views. I want to come back if the situation permits.

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Review from Jennifer C (Resident / Service User) published on 10 May 2017 Submitted via Postal Card
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Generally, the whole home is run in a professional manner. Very friendly staff, but personally I feel more are needed. I have self-funded my own physio during my stay and was under the impression that some staff were going to watch what needed doing and assist during days I had no physio visit. This hasn't happened.

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Regulatory Rating

Care Quality Commission (CQC) Rating

Date: 29 January 2019
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  • EffectiveGood
  • ResponsiveGood
  • SafeGood
  • Well-ledGood
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News (5) & Events (0)

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  • 09 Jul 2026

    More than 35 managers in various roles have participated in Colten Care’s third-level ‘Excel’ Leadership & Management Course in the past 18 months to two years. They include the group’s...

  • 18 Feb 2025

    A Strictly-style ballroom dance competition supported Colten Care has raised more than £80,000 for a Dorset-based palliative care charity. Forest Holme Hospice’s Strictly Extravaganza, which had headline sponsorship from Colten...

  • 18 Feb 2025

    Colten Care has trained 32 team members as Mental Health First Aiders (MHFAs) to help colleagues maintain and improve their work-life balance. Colten Care has prioritised the training as part...

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Awards / Recognitions (11)

  • 30 Jan 2026Recipient: Colten Care Ltd
  • 31 Jan 2025Recipient: Colten Care Ltd
  • 31 Jan 2024Recipient: Colten Care Ltd

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Meet the Team (2)

Ruth Wildman
Ruth WildmanJob Title:Home ManagerJoined: 2023

Ruth leads the team at Avon Reach and is responsible for every aspect of life in the home, ensuring the highest standards of care and service are delivered. Her door is always open if you have any questions or queries.

Amy McCormick
Amy McCormickJob Title:Clinical Lead

Amy is responsible for leading the team of registered nurses and carers to meet the individual needs of the resident, through the delivery of consistently high levels of clinical care.

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