
The staff are obviously very experienced in working with people with dementiaKristen B(Daughter of Resident/Service User)



The staff are obviously very experienced in working with people with dementiaKristen B(Daughter of Resident/Service User)



Ideally located on the edge of Oldham and recently benefitting from a refurbishment programme, Avalon Park offers personalised residential and residential dementia care in a home from home environment.
Residents benefit from a range of comfortable areas where they can socialise and relax, including a number of dining spaces that provide a welcoming space to enjoy meals with fellow residents, or family and friends. The delightful tea room is also...
Care Provided by Avalon Park Care 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
- Dementia Residential 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
- Mild Dementia
Other Care Provided
- Stroke
- Palliative / End of Life Care
- Convalescent Care
Facilities
- Own Furniture if required
- Pet Friendly (or by arrangement)
- Minibus or other transport
- Wheelchair Access
- Gardens
- Bar/Café
- 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 Avalon Park Care Home for full pricing details and T&Cs.
Contact Avalon Park 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)
Good to Know
Group / Owner
- HC-One
- Private Owned
Person in charge
- Jodie Bland (Manager)
Local Authority / Social Services
Admission Information
- Ages 65+
Care Home Design/Build
- Purpose Built: Yes
- Year Purpose Built: -1
- Last Refurbishment: 2017
Room Information
- Single Rooms (60)
Avalon Park Care Home Reviews (104)
Avalon Park Care Home has a Review Score of 8.2 (8.183) out of 10, based on 9 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Avalon Park Care Home has 104 reviews.
My mum went into Avalon Park about 8 weeks ago and we can't fault everything about the home, they have made her welcome and looked after her so well she has fun with the staff and has made lots of friends. It's made a big difference to her life, she was giving up on life when she lived alone, it was a very hard decision for her to go into a care home but she is settling very well and it has given us peace of mind knowing she is being looked after 24 hours a day. Thank you so much to all the staff at Avalon Park.
Staff communication is very good, living conditions are clean and comfortable. My Mother has had issues with falling as she is very frail but staff have been there for her. Overall I'm pleased with the care my Mum receives.
Dad has been in Avalon Park Care Home for his first month, when his dementia meant that he could no longer live in his own home with visiting carers, he needs 24/7 care. It was really hard to visit homes to be able to make a choice for where to place him, I’m sure everyone feels like this. I chose Avalon Park Care Home for several reasons, it being a small home, the happy atmosphere, friendliness of the staff (both with residents and with each other), staff always in attendance and always someone I can ask for help or information. More too, and all has been positive. The staff are obviously very experienced in working with people with dementia, it is a horrible, difficult disease, but they get to know each resident individually, so they know when someone may be unwell or having difficulties, and they take appropriate action. I’m so pleased to see that all residents are treated with care and respect and their individual needs and choices are supported as best as they can. Highly recommended!
Thank you!
This place was amazing, the staff were brilliant in dealing with and looking after my Mum. They were very professional and caring with her. One member of staff, in particular, was so kind in arranging visits for visiting my Mum. We cannot thank you guys enough. 5-star service thank you.
Whilst visiting my sister recently I commented about a member of staff who always seemed to be smiling whenever I saw her. My sister told me that this was the entertainments manager and said: "...she is always happy and she makes us all happy". This was lovely to hear. It is a great gift to be able to bring joy to others. Well done to her and all the staff at Avalon Park who take such good care of my sister.
This care home is excellent and awesome. The staff are awesome and first class. The activities staff are awesome too. The food could be improved by having baked spuds at night with different fillings, rice crispies in the morning.
Thank you for your review, we value all feedback as this helps us to improve our service. Thank you also for your wonderful, positive comments about our care home, staff and activities. We work hard to provide kind, person-centred care at all times. With regard to the food feedback, this sort of thing can be quickly processed.
I would like to praise the staff at Avalon Park for the exceptional care they are providing for my grandad. Unfortunately, we, as a family, had to make the difficult decision to seek care support for the most precious person in the family. This was extremely hard and caused lots of tears and guilt. The manager was absolutely outstanding! Her dedication to the residents is unquestionable, and time spent with us as a family was never to much trouble. She answered all questions and ensured his personal preferences were catered for. The staff are also fantastic; I ring often for an update on Grandad and I am always greeted with a friendly voice; they always put Grandad on the phone, which he relishes.
Thank you to the manager and the team.
My Mum moved to Avalon Park in January so it is very early days but I can see in the short period of time that she has been in that she has been treated with kindness, dignity and respect. The management and staff have been a pleasure to deal with and nothing is too much trouble for them. I can also see that the staff do show care and compassion towards the residents. They also have a visiting booth so at least we can go and visit at a pre-booked time. Well done Avalon Park.
Grandad moved into Avalon Park at the start of lockdown (March 20). We have been unable to see the home or meet other residents or staff face to face. However, staff have been happy to do what they can to ensure my grandad feels settled with his home comforts around him. We ring each day to see how he is and we are always given a full update including when Grandad's having a wobbly day. We are able to have Whatsapp calls and window visits with him which means a lot in these very difficult times.
Meals are terrible here, too much agency staff. No chef input.
Thank you for your review, we value all feedback as this helps us to improve our service where required. Having reviewed your concerns, we have liaised with our head chef who conducts a weekly dining audit. He is also present at flash meetings and is kept up to date with any changes in residents’...
I have always been very happy here.
Not good with the covid lockdown but these are unprecedented times.
My mothers overall care has been very good; we have had the occasional mishap but heyho. She has been well cared for and that all you hope and ask for.
To all the staff a warm thank you.
I am very well looked after.
Well-fed.
The staff are very good.
He has taken up residence today at another home nearer his home, alas, he had clothes not his for the journey, hadn't had a shave and food down his face.
Upon arrival, we then discovered he had no trousers with him only the ones he was wearing (which weren't his anyway) also his dressing gown missing too. During a phone call to report this, I was quoted "he only had one pair anyway" and the phone slammed down.
As a mystery shopper for retail etc., I advise, it might be a good idea, to note, that people are more likely to discuss a bad experience than a good one!
Thank you for your review. We value all feedback as this helps us to improve our service where required. We have responded formally to your complaint with actions we have taken following it, and we are deeply sorry this was your experience. We always aim to put the care of our residents as our...
My mum has stayed at Avalon Park for 6 weeks. Brilliant staff, nothing too much trouble for them, always approachable. Lovely rooms, food excellent. The manager is also fantastic and friendly. We can't thank you all enough for our mum's care. Outstanding. Not to forget administration. The manager has built a fantastic team up.
Everything was explained about mum's care, about medication etc. I was asked if there was anything I wanted to ask or if there was anything I wasn't happy with. Everything about her needs and care were fully explained.
The resident's son had Xmas lunch with our mum and the other service users and the atmosphere and food was a credit to all the staff.
My mother-in-law has been in the home a few months now and been treated with respect and cared for. The seniors have been outstanding with her and looked after. The carers even when they are busy have always been there to help her and always take time to speak to her when we visit. Excellent, nothing is too much trouble for them all. Would also like to say that the manager is a very lovely person and they couldn't get a better manager anywhere.
I'm proud to confirm the staff are very caring and always happy to support me and my lovely wife. They do a wonderful job and I'm proud of the courtesy they show to my wife, sometimes in difficult and challenging circumstances.
Regulatory Rating
Care Quality Commission (CQC) Rating
Date: 17 January 2025Requires improvement
- CaringGood
- EffectiveGood
- ResponsiveGood
- SafeRequires improvement
- Well-ledRequires improvement
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.
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- 18 Nov 2024
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