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Avonmere features its own hair salon, therapy suite and minibus as well as a beautiful garden for residents to enjoy and the home welcomes couples and their...
Care Provided by Avonmere Care Home - Avery Healthcare
Primary Care Categories
- Older Person Care
- Dementia
- Mental Health Condition
- Physical Disability
- Visual / Hearing Impairment
Length of Stay
- Permanent Care
- Respite Care
Care Types Provided
- Residential Care
- Dementia Residential Care
- For a maximum of 76 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
- Advanced/Complex Dementia
Other Care Provided
- Convalescent Care
Facilities
- Pet Friendly (or by arrangement)
- Close to Local shops
- Near Public Transport
- Minibus or other transport
- Lift
- Stairlift
- Wheelchair Access
- Gardens
- Bar/Café
- Residents Kitchenette
- Phone Point in own room
- Television point in own room
- Residents Internet Access
Funding & Fees
Weekly Charges per Person
The weekly fee is dependent on the suite you choose, standard, premium, or luxury
The price(s) shown are provided by the care home. Contact Avonmere Care Home - Avery Healthcare for full pricing details and T&Cs.
Contact Avonmere Care Home - Avery Healthcare 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
- Avery Healthcare Group
- Private Owned
Person in charge
- Samantha Baronian(Manager)
Local Authority / Social Services
Admission Information
- Mixed (no single-gender units)
- Ages 65+
Care Home Design/Build
- Purpose Built: Yes
- Year Purpose Built: 2017
- Last Refurbishment: 2017
- Number of floors: 3
Room Information
- Single Rooms (76)
- Single Rooms with ensuite Wet Room (76)
Visiting
- Visitors are welcome at all times but must sign in at reception
Parking
- Car park at the front of the building
Avonmere Care Home - Avery Healthcare Reviews (76)
Avonmere Care Home - Avery Healthcare has a Review Score of 9.8 (9.838) out of 10, based on 30 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Avonmere Care Home - Avery Healthcare has 76 reviews.
I live alone in a studio flat with a very noisy neighbour in flat above mine and building contractors on site replacing roof on adjacent building and the noise and upheaval is not good for me being in poor health. I have atrial fibrillation and heart issues and needed to get away. Sometimes I need medical assistance, so a hotel was not suitable. So it was suggested for me to go for respite care, like we did for my late mother. I'm self-funded so enquired about possibilities locally and found Avonmere Care Home for my care. As the COVID-19 pandemic was, and still is, in full swing there are lots of safety issues and they are handled well. I have been very comfortable at Avonmere and the staff of carers have been excellent and very friendly and treated me with respect. However the food has been unsatisfactory by my standards. It must be difficult catering on a large scale but when soup is served with two small pieces of bread, that a child could eat, where do my ££££'s go?
The staff were wonderful, so kind and helpful and gave me so much support. They were so kind and caring to my mother.
We were greeted on arrival with great courtesy and were very impressed with everything we saw and heard, including the attention given to each resident we met, on the ground floor and in the dementia area on the first floor. My husband appeared to settle quite well but after a few days in the nighttime, he was very disorientated and apparently entered other peoples bedroom trying to strip their beds. This situation the staff could not cope with and there was no apparent security to prevent this. We were asked to take him home early. It seems that this establishment, although new, really do not understand dementia in its more advanced stage. We also lost a pair of blue pyjama trousers even though correctly name marked how could this possibly happen?
I have had nothing but excellent service from all staff at Avonmere. From the management, reception, carers, cleaners. All are friendly and professional.
The carers are so good with mum, I am a carer myself and know how hard the job is but I cannot fault the care they give my mum and how they always make me welcome. Nothing is ever too much trouble, great people. Thank you all.
My stay of 13 days was pleasant. Everyone was kind, welcoming and considerate. Meals were well planned and enjoyable. It was disappointing however not to be registered with a surgery whilst there. I had need of medical attention which was not forthcoming. This should be addressed for short-term residents.
On entering the foyer it is bright and airy, the friendly receptionists greet, welcome and help the residents, families and visitors. Avonmere is like a 5* hotel,m superb decor in the resident's lounge, dining room, library, games room, cinema, hair salon with lovely garden areas. The management team are hands-on, friendly and very approachable doing their utmost to ensure all is well with needs met.
The nursing, carer's, catering, hospitality and maintenance staff are excellent. Nothing is too much trouble, they certainly work hard keeping residents happy, cared for and feeling an individual. Mum's needs are met by the activities team with a full schedule each day, the TV is long forgotten!
It is a new style care home having a forward-thinking approach to the needs of those in their care whom love to now call it their home.
This is lovely to hear and know it is a worry taken from us. We are pleased we made an excellent choice and ultimately Mum is loved, well cared for, comfortable and very happy doing far more than she has been able to do in years.
My mother was quite worried and apprehensive before entering Avonmere but all staff welcomed her and explained how she would be looked after and supported, making her feel reassured.
She enjoyed her stay and the interaction with staff and residents. She feels stronger and happier. All 3 daughters are happy with Avonmere.
Without consultation or a family meeting, we received a phone call to advise that my cousin was very agitated and getting aggressive. She is 96 years of age and weighs 6 stone - very tiny. Paramedics were called and she was taken to hospital. She was calm the following day and the consultant phoned Avonmere Care Home who refused to have her back. We didn't get 24 hours written notice and now she is homeless.
Mum has made to feel very welcome and is well looked after. (This is a tremendous relief after previous events).
I am made to feel very welcome too. Very friendly and helpful staff and a lovely environment. Thank you
Coffee and cakes are lovely too as is all this too.
My dad has been very well cared for here and seems very happy and very settled. The staff are lovely.
This was our first experience of living in a care home and very daunting for the family.
But it was not long before we realised we had chosen well. I must say I was a little shocked at the turnover of staff but this does seem to be settling down. Overall, I am delighted with the staff who always presentable and helpful. I would like to thank them all for their help and assistance.
Thank you so much everyone who works so hard and for your dedication to understanding, not only for the residents but for making it a pleasure to visit whenever we want. Nothing is too much trouble.
Thank you from the bottom of my heart.
Mum enjoyed six glorious weeks in your care home before passing away in hospital. She was able to join in many activities and made friends with residents and staff. She related it to a 4 star hotel. She enjoyed the food and loved to see the children coming in. Her care was of exemplary standard and her family are very grateful that she was so very happy there.
Generally good but expensive. Payment details are dealt with at H.Q and are often incorrect - dad has been overcharged. Good job he keeps receipts. Dad has not been supplied with a key to the door which leads from his room to the garden. This concerns me from a Health & Safety and wellbeing perspective.
From the first moment I stepped into the home, I was instantly greeted and welcomed.
I was shown around the beautiful place and was fully informed of all the facilities.
I knew instantly this was the perfect home to place my lovely Father.
All the staff were friendly and very kind.
Nothing was too much trouble for them.
I sampled the excellent food which was perfectly presented.
The Chef made sure my Father's and my personal tastes were accounted for.
The Staff at Avonmere certainly helped to ease the difficult times I had.
I would definitely recommend Avonmere Care Home to anyone.
Regulatory Rating
Care Quality Commission (CQC) Rating
Date: 12 June 2025Good
- CaringGood
- EffectiveGood
- ResponsiveGood
- SafeGood
- 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.
Bed Vacancies
Please contact us for latest vacancies.
News (8) & Events (0)
- 20 Mar 2025
Avery Healthcare is proud to announce that three of its care homes have been included in the prestigious 2025 edition of Knight Frank’s Luxury Care Home Guide, which highlights the...
- 20 Mar 2025
Avery Healthcare is proud to announce that three of its care homes have been included in the prestigious 2025 edition of Knight Frank’s Luxury Care Home Guide, which highlights the...
- 11 Feb 2025
On Sunday, 5th January, a flock of our homes joined together to celebrate National Bird Day, raising awareness about the vital role birds play in our ecosystem. Many residents took...
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Awards / Recognitions (12)
- 30 Jan 2026Recipient: Avery Healthcare Group
- 31 Jan 2025Recipient: Avery Healthcare Group
- 31 Jan 2024Recipient: Avery Healthcare Group
Accreditations
There are no accreditations posted yet for Avonmere Care Home - Avery Healthcare.
Meet the Team (6)

I love working at Avonmere as I have a passion and drive to enhance the lives of others and walk alongside those on their care home journey to ensure a smooth transition during, what can be, such a difficult time. I have worked as a care assistant and a senior care, which is where I found my love for working in older adult care. I then completed a Bachelor’s degree in Mental Health Nursing. After finishing my degree, I worked in various roles within nursing care, including RSM, deputy and now Home Manager.

Hi! My name is Jo. I have worked in care for many years starting as a care assistant then from there senior carer, care coordinator, team leader now as a deputy manager.
I am very passionate in believing a high standard of care should always be given to people within the care sector whether that be in their own homes or in a care home environment.

Hi, I am the wellbeing & activities coordinator. I have worked at Avonmere for 3 years. My main goal is to promote positive wellbeing via providing activities and trips tailored to each residents needs and interests. My qualifications include a distinction in Health and Social Care Cambridge Nationals, biology a level and psychology a level. I am also currently completing an NVQ in Leading Activities within a care environment.

Before joining the Avonmere team, she ran pubs for over 20 years. At this time, she mastered the skills required to lead a small team.
A fun fact about her is that she loves dancing and enjoys showing off her moves at every Avonmere party!Deb is excited to take on this new role and continue to provide nutritious and exciting meals!

Anna is committed to ensure a clean and safe environment at Avonmere. She is a positive, friendly person who brings joy to all staff and residents.

Hi, I’m Anthony, and I am dedicated to providing an excellent service. From fixing taps, and testing electrics, to ensuring all equipment is safe and working, no job is too big or small. I am approachable and friendly. I am ready to listen and fix any maintenance problems you may have!
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