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Our friendly care home prides itself on the fantastic wellbeing and activities programme with regular visits from entertainers, arts and crafts sessions and we even have our own minibus which is used to take residents on trips out.
At Avon Court care home, we have a range of lovely dining...
Care Provided by Avon Court Care Home
Primary Care Categories
- Older Person Care
- Dementia
- 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 60 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
- Moderate Dementia
Other Care Provided
- Stroke
- Palliative / End of Life Care
- Convalescent Care
- Day Care
Facilities
- Own Furniture if required
- Close to Local shops
- Near Public Transport
- Minibus or other transport
- Lift
- Wheelchair Access
- Gardens
- Residents Kitchenette
- 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 Court Care Home for full pricing details and T&Cs.
Contact Avon Court Care 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
Person in charge
- Mitchelo Kalengo (Home Manager)
Local Authority / Social Services
Admission Information
- Ages 65+
Care Home Design/Build
- Purpose Built: Yes
- Last Refurbishment: 2022
Room Information
- Single Rooms (60)
- Single Rooms with ensuite Wet Room (1)
Avon Court Care Home Reviews (123)
Avon Court Care Home has a Review Score of 9.6 (9.634) out of 10, based on 28 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Avon Court Care Home has 123 reviews.
My mother was sent here from the hospital after an operation to repair a fracture to her leg as she required intensive physio and rehabilitation and we were assured she would receive the best care. On arrival she was taken to a tiny room at the back of the hospital, the bed wasn't a hospital bed so could not accommodate her injury and with no side gates. When my mum said she couldn't manage this bed as she would fall out she was told that's OK as they put a mat down if she fell, just what she needs with a fractured leg! The toilet seat was broken and not high for her disability. She was treated as a dementia patient which is what the home seems to be for. A few of the staff had no idea how to care for orthopaedic patients and the home is certainly not equipped for rehabilitation. I collected her from there immediately.
Thank you for taking the time and trouble to write a Carehome Review for us and we take all feedback very seriously. Please be assured that all of the ICT beds in the Home are profiling beds (hospital beds) and bed rails can be used on these beds. We would always explore the least restrictive...
The nursing and caring staff were excellent. The occupational therapist was very good. Friendly, kind, and caring to our whole family.
Every time my husband and I visited the home, the staff were very pleasant and helpful. Nothing was too much trouble for them and my aunt's last months were great joy. The activities offered were first class.
My father was transferred here after hospital for care. Staff have been excellent in helping him settle in. They are very approachable and help with any issues we have concerning him. Would recommend this place to family and friends, for excellent care/support.
My mother has recently passed away at Avon Court. She had been there for 3 1/2 years and had dementia. It was a difficult time, especially the last 12 months with the coronavirus. During this time it was made more bearable knowing how much the staff cared for her. The two activity ladies particularly were brilliant with mum and we cannot thank them enough. Thet made a huge difference to Mum and to us. The two activity ladies also came to the funeral which was appreciated.
Avon Court is a lovely home. It is caring, the staff are helpful and have a heart for the residents, provide great activities for residents to be part of eg monthly theme. Mother enjoys it here and says the food is good. Everything seems to be well organised although communication with family could be better.
Many thanks for writing a review. Thank you for your very positive comments about Avon Court Care Home and the care that is delivered and how your Mother benefits from the Staff who “have a heart for the Residents” and the provision of meaningful activities. This is so important to us, we do try to...
Avon Court have been amazing during the lockdown nothing is too much trouble. Visits have been arranged safely and anything my mother needs someone always obliges. I couldn't speak more highly of the staff at Avon Court. Well done keep it up.
Been cared for wonderfully.
I am so grateful to all the wonderful staff at Avon Court who have been caring for my dad over the last 6 weeks. They have treated him with such kindness and have taken such good care of him. They go out of their way to make sure that he is as happy as he can be. It's wonderful to see the entertainment provided each day and to see photos of dad smiling. I appreciate that everyone always has time to talk on the phone to keep me updated on his progress. We are very happy with the care provided each day at Avon Court.
I have been looked after extremely well. The care has been very good especially when I have had bad problems. All the carers have been very helpful.
My mother was admitted into Avon Court in March to the end of care section. The staff are very caring and friendly. Mother has enjoyed being looked after and the breakfasts. I have been one of the lucky ones and I am allowed to visit taking temperature, filling in forms and wearing protective gear. I would like to thank the staff for all their care.
All the staff are very kind and helpful when I visit they all make me welcome.
Excellent care given to my father and also great care has been taken with the recent COVID situation. The care home has just reopened for visitors and strict hygiene levels are in place, 20 minutes visiting at a time is in place.
Care workers very attentive, kind and friendly. Helped whenever able. Food excellent and laundry returned quickly and well done. I consider I was lucky to have been in Avon Court for the short time I was there. Manager helpful and answered questions quickly.
I have been going into Avon Court for many years as a visiting Christian Minister and was pleased when my mother was offered a bed there. Staff are always friendly and polite, premises are always clean and tidy (no bad smells!) and a good range of activities on offer to keep residents motivated and engaged.
The staff at Avon Court are exception they are caring and provide the residents with dedicated support. They are lovely people who deserve huge plaudits. I could not have been better pleased and satisfied by the support my mother receives. Huge thank you!
My mother is there for physio after a stroke. She is well looked after and likes the staff. Weekends feel a little flat over there, few staff about and nothing going on.
Thank-you for taking the time to write a review and we are pleased to learn that your mother is well looked after and likes the staff. The NHS physio and rehabilitation team works Monday-Friday and is separate to the home's staff. However, we will look at how we can enhance further what is offered at weekends by the Avon Court team.
Very professional and homely at the same time. Staff were very efficient and friendly, nothing was too much trouble. A choice of good fresh food. The daily activities were really good too. The staff are an asset to the care home ay Avon Court.
Mum is really happy and settled at Avon Court. The staff are very friendly and welcoming and give mum wonderful individual attention and care. The entertainment is excellent with singing and craft activities which are well thought out. I attended one session of a singing activity and all residents and staff and visitors had a very pleasant, fun afternoon plus exhausting with all the dancing and clapping.
Thank you.
Regulatory Rating
Care Quality Commission (CQC) Rating
Date: 26 August 2022Good
- 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
1 Bed Vacancy
Posted: 10 September 2026To discuss your requirements please do get in touch.
News (4) & Events (0)
- 18 Mar 2026
Residents and colleagues at Avon Court care home in Chippenham enjoyed a fantastic day of celebrations to mark St Patrick’s Day, filled with music, laughter and plenty of Irish spirit....
- 02 Mar 2026
Avon Court Care Home in Chippenham, Wiltshire, has launched a bespoke colouring book featuring illustrations of its staff and residents – and it’s already proving a huge hit with the...
- 24 Feb 2026
Residents at Avon Court Care Home in Chippenham, were delighted recently by a heartwarming surprise from the local community. Nursery children from St Mary’s School visited the care home to...
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Meet the Team (1)

Home Manager at Avon Court, Chippenham
As a dedicated healthcare professional, Mitchelo has gained a wealth of experience in providing care and nursing support to elderly people to enrich their lives. She is a knowledgeable and dedicated leader who is passionate about delivering the highest standards in care and quality of life for Residents.
She extends this caring approach to her Colleagues and works closely with them to deliver care and support to Residents in a way that they gain the most benefit, in a warm and welcoming home.
When asked what she enjoys most about her role, Mitchelo remarked: “Going home with a smile on my face, knowing I have achieved my goals to provide quality-centred care for my residents.”
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