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The home happily accommodates couples and companions who wish to remain together as they continue their care journey and make new memories side...
Care Provided by Avon Valley Care Home - Avery Healthcare
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 78 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
- Palliative / End of Life Care
- Convalescent Care
Facilities
- Own Furniture if required
- Pet Friendly (or by arrangement)
- Close to Local shops
- Near Public Transport
- Minibus or other transport
- Lift
- Wheelchair Access
- Gardens
- Bar/Café
- Phone Point in own room
- 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 Valley Care Home - Avery Healthcare for full pricing details and T&Cs.
Contact Avon Valley 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
- Rachael Bridgeman (Manager)
Local Authority / Social Services
Admission Information
- Mixed (no single-gender units)
- Ages 65+
Care Home Design/Build
- Purpose Built: Yes
- Year Purpose Built: 2019
- Last Refurbishment: 2019
- Number of floors: 3
Room Information
- Single Rooms (78)
- Single Rooms with ensuite Wet Room (78)
Parking
- Free on site parking at Avon Valley.
Avon Valley Care Home - Avery Healthcare Reviews (148)
Avon Valley Care Home - Avery Healthcare has a Review Score of 9.7 (9.682) out of 10, based on 25 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Avon Valley Care Home - Avery Healthcare has 148 reviews.
I cannot thank Avon Valley enough for the care they showed to my mother over the last couple of months. All the staff went above and beyond in their care and compassion towards her in the short time she was with them.
Thank you so much for taking the time to leave us a review; we hope all is well with you. It was a pleasure to have her with us, even if it was for a short time.
The staff are all so supportive of the residents and their family members.
Mum is very happy, so are we.
Thank you so much for taking the time to leave such a nice comment, we really do appreciate it
Very caring staff, always happy to assist. Could be more outings but always find something to do.
Thank you for taking the time to leave us a review, it is very much appreciated.
The furniture and fittings and decoration of the home is outstanding.
I would fully recommend the home to anyone looking for a place for their loved ones.
I am so pleased that my mum is a resident in the home. I know she is being looked after.
Thank you for a lovely review, we really appreciate it.
The carers all seem friendly and helpful and have the resident's interests at heart.
Thank you very much for the review, we will aim to gain 5 stars for your next review.
Great space, indoors and outdoors.
Lovely lounges and a blend of social/quiet space.
Nana's room is generally clean - occasionally looked like it could do with a hoover.
She is well looked after and in the best health she has been in years. she is very happy here.
Thank you for taking the time to leave us a review, we really appreciate it.
Very happy with everything since my father's been in the care home. All the staff are very helpful. The home is clean and tidy - rooms are spacious and clean.
We really do appreciate it.
My mum has been living at Avon Valley for two years now, and I think it is a super place with kind staff, excellent facilities and generally a very well-run care facility. It's a reassuring place where families can know that the residents are well taken care of emotionally and physically.
Thank you so much for taking the time to leave a really nice review. We do appreciate it.
The staff have been fantastic and caring towards my grandmother but also very supportive of us, as a family.
Thank you for taking the time to leave us such a lovely review, we do appreciate it. We will continue to offer any support that's needed.
Noticeably the staff seemed to want to interact with residents and visitors. The openness of the staff and the facilities was noticeable having seen some other homes, some of which were appalling. This is not the case here. Overall very happy.
Thank you for being so kind and leaving such a great review. The atmosphere at Avon Valley is mentioned a lot, and we are pleased that so many visitors feel this. Thanks again.
All in all, Avon Valley is a very good establishment.
Please come back to us if you are still missing any items; hopefully, we will see you again.
My mother is nearly a resident and has been made to feel very welcome. Mum has been a little confused but the care staff have been patient at all times. Whenever I have visited the reception staff already know who I am and greet me and are able to tell me where Mum is. I have had occasion to request information on her personal care and drugs given and within a reasonable time, the relevant carer made themselves known and allowed discussion of the problem.
Thank you for taking the time to leave us a review. We appreciate it.
This appears to be an exceptional care home. You get a feeling that the staff do an excellent job. They are caring, kind, and extremely attentive. The service is excellent the decor of the home is lovely. It's like home from home. It appears that all the resident's needs are catered for.
The staff do put in so much work for the residents, it is lovely to see the feedback.
All staff are extremely professional, friendly and very helpful. Facilities are excellent.
Thank you for taking the time to leave us a nice review, most appreciated.
My wife and I came over from the US to visit my mother, who recently came to Avon Valley Care Home for respite. The staff are very friendly, helpful, caring and efficient. The social activities and ambience make the place a very welcoming environment. The coffee machine and cakes in the front lounge were our favourite family gathering spaces. We had fish and chips one evening with more family and our Mum. Lovely set up and room to enjoy our meal together. Many thanks!
It was lovely having you visit and share the games you showed us all.
Thank you.
I lost my dear wife after 60 years. I recently underwent a knee operation at the hospital. At the time I was advised to seek respite in a care home to aid recovery. After visiting various homes locally, the reason I selected Avon Valley Care Home was the welcome I received from the first interview until I left the home eleven days later. All the staff were very helpful and I was treated with respect during my stay. I would recommend Avon Valley Care Home to anyone seeking respite. Thank you!
Thank you so much for taking the time to leave a review. It was lovely to see you at our anniversary celebrations and so glad that we could help in your recovery.
An excellent and incredibly well-run care home. The staff are most helpful and show great dignity to the elderly, nothing too much trouble. Good meals and activities, all this in a most beautiful modern building. I can't fault it in any way.
Thanks so much for the lovely review. It was a pleasure having you stay with us. Feel free to pop in and say hello should you ever be passing.
I came here on 12/11/19. As I came through the door, it was just like a five-star hotel. I said to my daughter this is for me. I had the choice of three rooms and took the side one on the ground floor with the little patio. The carers are lovely and nothing is too much trouble. Like granddaughters.
Many thanks for the lovely review, it's a pleasure having you here at Avon Valley.
The staff are always so friendly, caring and go above and beyond to make all the residents feel comfortable and at home, nothing is too much trouble.
Thank you for taking the time to leave a lovely review.
I was lucky enough to attend the 4th year anniversary of the home held at Avon Valley on the 24th of May. What a day! The staff dressed themselves and the home in a circus/carnival theme. Residents and their families/friends were encouraged to join in and a contribution was requested for family/friends to have lunch which was delicious. The staff were so attentive to all, especially those who were on their own or who had more challenging needs. Nothing was too much trouble and although they were dressed up and the day had a party atmosphere, every single staff member acted in a totally professional manner, not for one minute forgetting that they were working. It was a truly magical day for me and my mother-in-law and we are both extremely grateful for all the hard work that went into making it a day not to forget.
That is just a fantastic review, thank you so much. We are so happy to hear that the day and everything we do is appreciated by our families, friends and residents. Our aim has always been to ensure the residents have the best we can offer.
Regulatory Rating
Care Quality Commission (CQC) Rating
Date: 19 July 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
Please contact us for latest vacancies.
News (6) & 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...
There are no upcoming events for Avon Valley Care Home - Avery Healthcare.
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 Avon Valley Care Home - Avery Healthcare.
Meet the Team (1)

Hello, my name is Alyson, and I am delighted to be the Home Manager here at Avon Valley.
Joining and commissioning Avon Valley Care Home in 2019 was a dream come true. I have successful developed my staff into good ways of practice and built a team that are proud and respectful of what they do. My passion for this home comes not only from my 40 years’ experience within the healthcare sector but also from my own personal life. I’ve had a very personal experience of a loved one needing dementia care, and I understand the emotional turmoil and difficulty in letting go or trusting someone else to care for that person.
Prior to becoming a Home Manager, my previous roles within the sector have been Residential Service Officer, Care Assistant, Nurse Auxiliary and Deputy Manager. I have also developed my skills by achieving qualifications such as NVQ Level 2, 3 and 4, and also ILM.
Within this time, I have shared many treasurable moments with the residents I have had the pleasure to meet along the way. Seeing my residents smile each day brings the motivation to perform my role at the highest level.
I would best describe myself as someone who is friendly and approachable. If you would ever need assistance with anything, I will always be on hand to help. In my spare time, I love spending time with my family, gardening and I can’t wait to be able to travel once restrictions are eased.
Avery Healthcare, owners of Avon Valley, strives to be the best in care, providing high-quality services whilst offering its best support to its staff member. Our home is truly unique as we offer luxurious facilities such as our beautifully landscaped gardens and cinema room. Not to forget about the stunning views of Lansdown.
I look forward to welcoming you into our loving care community.
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