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Avondale Care Home

Gatehouse Road, Aylesbury, Buckinghamshire HP19 8EH
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The relief that Dad is respected, happy, busy and cared for is such a wonderful thingC K(Daughter of Resident/Service User)
Avondale Care Home, Aylesbury
I would recommend Avondale to anyone for rehab, respite or long term care.Janet H(Resident / Service User)
Avondale Care Home, Aylesbury
The staff treat Mum, and us, like family. Nothing is too much troubleC M(Daughter of Resident/Service User)
Avondale Care Home, Aylesbury

With 90 ensuite bedrooms spread across three separate floors, Avondale Care Home has been providing excellent 24-hour residential, dementia, nursing and respite care since 2010. Avondale sits on Gatehouse Road, with Aylesbury's bustling town centre only a few minutes away. The team at Avondale Care Home are dedicated to providing person-centred care in a respectful and dignified manner, encouraging independence and ensuring personal choice takes priority. Avondale residents benefit from...  

Care Provided by Avondale 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
  • Nursing Care
  • Dementia Residential Care
  • Dementia Nursing Care
  • For a maximum of 90 Service Users

Dementia Care Types

  • Mild Dementia
  • Moderate Dementia

Other Care Provided

  • Parkinson's Disease
  • Stroke
  • Palliative / End of Life Care
  • COPD/Pulmonary Disease
  • Bariatric Care/Obesity
  • Convalescent Care
  • Acquired Brain Injury (ABI)

Facilities

  • Own Furniture if required
  • Smoking not permitted
  • 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

Type of carePermanentRespite
Residential CareFrom £1,200N/A
Nursing CareFrom £1,455N/A

The home provides person-centred dementia care, as well as respite stays for those seeking a short-term break or convalescence care following illness or surgery.

Their Weekly Fee rate is dependent on the type of room you choose to reside in and will be confirmed once we have carried out a pre-admission needs assessment.

This assessment helps them to fully understand the level of care and support required by each individual and to ensure that they are able to meet those care needs.

For those requiring nursing care, you may be eligible for Funded Nursing Care (FNC). If awarded, this contribution will be deducted from your weekly fee.

Please call them to discuss availability and arrange a visit.

Contact Avondale 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

Group / Owner

Person in charge

  • Antonios Loumousiotis(Home Manager)

Local Authority / Social Services

Admission Information

  • Ages 50+

Care Home Design/Build

  • Purpose Built: Yes
  • Year Purpose Built: 2010
  • Last Refurbishment: 2024
  • Number of floors: 3

Room Information

  • Single Rooms (90)
  • Single Rooms with ensuite Wet Room (90)

Visiting

  • Visitors are welcome at any time.

Parking

  • Ample parking available on site.

Avondale Care Home Reviews (192)

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9.9

Avondale Care Home has a Review Score of 9.9 (9.942) out of 10, based on 31 reviews in the last 2 years. Over all time Avondale Care Home has 192 reviews.

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Review from C S (Daughter of Resident) published on 6 July 2026 Submitted via Postal Card
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Thank you, Avondale. Veronica is very well cared for. My mum and I have enjoyed a very special and memorable afternoon today, listening to the superb and talented orchestra. We danced along to an Abba song and sang along with the Beatles and Frank Sinatra! Veronica smiled and laughed. What a joy. Thank you, everyone and to the team - you rock!

Reply from Antonios Loumousiotis, Home Manager at Avondale Care Home

Thank you for your kind words. It is fantastic to hear about all the fun you are having with your lovely mum at Avondale.

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Review from H K (Daughter of Resident) published on 27 June 2026 Submitted via Website
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I know the care sector very well. As I also have disabled children, where the care has been abysmal in care placements.

I have to say the staff have been very supportive of my mother's needs, always very welcoming.

I look at all the little interactions, which sometimes people miss. But, I have to say this is a very compassionate place, who also obviously treat their staff well and have good management. A place is only as good as the staff regardless of decor, it's the staff that count. At present my mother has medium dementia, I really do hope this will be a placement which will be her home until the end.

It is very clean also, which shows the standard of care, smells nice and clean, lovely food options available, over and above and access to great activities, creating an inclusive atmosphere.

Reply from Antonios Loumousiotis, Home Manager at Avondale Care Home

Thank you for your well-rounded review of our home. It is great to hear you are happy with our facilities, food and team.

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Review from K H (Friend of Resident) published on 5 May 2026 Submitted via Website
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The entire home is furnished beautifully, always smells delightful and is visably clean. All of the staff are incredibly welcoming to visitors and I have personally found them to be wonderful in all respect to the service user. Making them feel welcome, reassured, cared for and feeling like they truly matter. It feels like a very safe and caring environment where no task or request is too big. We are invited to be involved in absolutely everything and comfort and happiness always ensured and there is always something going on. We love visiting our friend and everyone at Avondale. I could not recommend it nearly enough and do so eagerly!
Sadly I don't remember everyone's names as I feel they all deserve recognition. but I would like to especially spotlight..

Bex, Megan, Shaun, Elaine, Simion, Louise, Pamela, Carlton, Vass, Mykey, Laura, Malayan, Aimee, Tranquility

Thank you to all the staff at Avondale and I'm so pleased to hear of this new staff incentive that has been introduced!

Reply from Antonios Loumousiotis, Home Manager at Avondale Care Home

Thank you for your incredible feedback. It is great to hear you enjoy your visits to Avondale and would recommend our home to others.

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Review from Jenny H (Daughter of Resident) published on 24 April 2026 Submitted via Website
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My family and I are beyond grateful for the care given to my Mum during her two years at Avondale. She loved the varied activities, the food (especially the cake) and above all the staff on her unit who couldn't do enough for her. They always went above and beyond to ensure Mum was as comfortable and happy as she could be. We have wonderful memories of our many family visits. From management, through reception, care staff, chefs and housekeepers, nothing was too much trouble to make our visits happy ones. As Mum's needs changed, staff responded quickly and professionally to ensure that she received the best and most appropriate care. We will never forget the kindness of those who nursed Mum through her final days. Their skill, experience and compassion ensured that she died peacefully with my brother and me at her side.

Thank you all.

Reply from Antonious Loumousiotis, Home Manager at Avondale Care Home

Thank you for your wonderful review. We are truly honoured to have cared for your Mum. It means a lot to our team to know that you appreciated their compassion and dedication, especially during difficult moments. We're grateful for the memories you shared with us and appreciate your trust in our care. Please know we are here for you and your family during this time.

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Review from M A (Brother of Resident) published on 14 April 2026 Submitted via Postal Card
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We could not have wished for such a pleasant, comfortable and welcoming care home. The treatment and care given to my sister were wonderful and dignified. The staff were excellent, both to my sister and family, always welcoming and smiling. Her room was lovely, well-kept and food was of excellent quality. Nothing was too much trouble. We would recommend Porthaven to anyone. Thank you for your care, especially in her final days, to her and us.

Reply from Antonious Loumousiotis, Home Manager at Avondale Care Home

Thank you for taking the time to leave such a lovely review of Avondale. We are so pleased to hear that you felt your sister was well looked after with us. It was an honour to care for her, please know you are always welcome at our home.

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Review from Bernard W (Brother of Resident) published on 28 January 2026 Submitted via Postal Card
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A very nice care home with extremely caring and compassionate staff. The food is great and my brother is always treated with the utmost respect and dignity. H e enjoys his stay, feels safe and is well cared for. I am very grateful for the support they provide. We have complete confidence in care provided and would highly recommend Avondale Care Home to others.

Reply from Antonios Loumousiotis, Home Manager at Avondale Care Home

It is great to hear you are happy with the care your brother receives and would recommend our home to others.

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Review from Erna O (Sister of Resident) published on 22 January 2026 Submitted via Postal Card
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The atmosphere throughout the home is very calm, relaxing and bright. The staff are very helpful and always smiling. My brother is very comfortable in their company and seems to get on with everyone he is in contact with. Thank you all.

Reply from Antonious Loumousiotis, Home Manager at Avondale Care Home

Thank you for taking the time to leave a kind review of Avondale. We really appreciate your kind words and we are pleased to hear that your brother is comfortable in our home.

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Review from Camilla E (Sister of Resident) published on 20 January 2026 Submitted via Postal Card
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I wish to convey my appreciation and thanks to all the staff and management in Avondale Care Home. The support, love and care I have seen for my brother is really wonderful, and he appears to be very happy here. He eats all the food and enjoys the music in the bistro. Everyone is very friendly and welcoming. We are very happy with our brother living here.

Reply from Antonios Loumousiotis, Home Manager at Avondale Care Home

Thank you for your five-star review! It fills me with pride to hear your kind words, which I will be sure to share with the team.

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Review from Miriam B (Sister of Resident) published on 20 January 2026 Submitted via Postal Card
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Personally I am blown away by the whole experience, while visiting my brother. I can't express how overwhelmed I feel by the care and genuine welcome by every member of the wonderful team. You are all the most caring and loving staff I have ever met in a care home. Sincere thanks to you all.

Reply from Antonios Loumousiotis, Home Manager at Avondale Care Home

Thank you for such marvellous feedback. It is fantastic to hear you received a warm welcome while spending time in our home.

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Review from Camilla E (Brother of Resident) published on 20 January 2026 Submitted via Postal Card
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Very pleasant staff, very homely care home. My brother is very happy and in good form. We enjoyed our visit yesterday and today. Thank you.

Reply from Antonios Loumousiotis, Home Manager at Avondale Care Home

Thank you for your feedback. It is great to hear your brother is happy with us here at Avondale. We look forward to seeing you next time you visit.

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Review from Susan D (Daughter of Resident) published on 8 December 2025 Submitted via Website
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My Mum had previously stayed in Avondale for short periods of respite while we went on holiday, and she - and we - were always very happy with her care. Mum particularly appreciated the activities, the meals and the beautiful decor of the rooms and communal areas.

When her health declined rapidly during the summer and she needed residential care, we were so glad that there was availability at Avondale for Mum. The management did all they could to find familiar accommodation for her at short notice and even extended their regular admission hours to be able to receive her from hospital. The same staff whose company she had enjoyed in past visits nursed her compassionately and attentively during her final weeks, always willing to go the extra mile. They cared for us and comforted us too, when it was clear Mum's life was coming to a close.

We cannot thank the staff enough for all they did. Nurses, reception, management, caterers and especially Yellow - you know who you are. Thank you.

Reply from Antonios Loumousiotis, Home Manager at Avondale Care Home

Thank you so much for taking the time to leave such a kind review. It was our pleasure to care for your mum - please know that you are always welcome here at Avondale Care Home. I look forward to sharing your feedback with our team.

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Review from Richard A (Husband of Resident) published on 29 October 2025 Submitted via Postal Card
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My wife was a resident at Avondale for 18+ months up to July 2025. Putting someone so close into care brings many extreme emotions and concerns. Avondale could not have handled our situation better. With respect, dignity and warmth. During this time, not only did they make my wife feel at home, but they became a home from home for my family and I too. The people there are a credit to themselves. Management, staff and carers have become our friends. When my wife passed away, I felt a gratitude that her last days were spent in these surroundings. I will be eternally grateful.

Reply from Antonious Loumousiotis, Home Manager at Avondale Care Home

Thank you for taking the time to leave such a kind and thoughtful review of Avondale. It was an honour to care for your wife and support you both. Our thoughts are with you at this time. You are always welcome at Avondale.

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Review from Peter C (Friend of Resident) published on 12 September 2025 Submitted via Postal Card
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Like a 5 star hotel. Rooms good, staff good, food good, excellent all round.

Reply from Antonious Loumousiotis, Home Manager at Avondale Care Home

Thank you so much for leaving such a wonderful review of Avondale, and we appreciate your kind words.

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Review from Sara P (Daughter of Resident) published on 3 September 2025 Submitted via Postal Card
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Mentioned clothes go missing and other items: 2 pairs of glasses have gone missing, 1 pink dressing gown, 1 pair of slippers, 2 white t-shirts, 1 brown summer dress, 1 royal blue t-shirt.

Otherwise the best care home available.

Reply from Antonios Loumousiotis, Home Manager at Avondale Care Home

I am sorry to hear that your loved one has had some items misplaced. I will look into this immediately. I am relieved to hear you are happy with our home otherwise, but, should you wish to discuss this further, please do not hesitate to speak to me on your next visit.

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Review from Ian F (Son of Resident) published on 19 August 2025 Submitted via Postal Card
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Treatment of my Dad appears very good, from his arrival to date. The understanding of his illness is professional.

Reply from Antonios Loumousiotis, Home Manager at Avondale Care Home

Thank you for your feedback. It is reassuring to hear you are pleased with the care your dad receives.

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Review from Michael M (Resident / Service User) published on 7 August 2025 Submitted via Postal Card
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The staff all work very hard and never stop as when one of the staff team go off so the next staff go to work and nothing is ever too much for the staff.

Reply from Antonios Loumousiotis, Home Manager at Avondale Care Home

Thank you for your feedback. It is great to hear you are happy with our team. It is a pleasure to have you with us!

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Review from Richard W (Son of Resident) published on 17 June 2025 Submitted via Postal Card
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My mother was in this home for six years and was really happy here. She never complained about anything. The low level of staff turnover meant that the staff all got to know her likes and dislikes and also got to know us. This was so unlike our experience of another care home. When she died, they were so caring in a difficult situation.

Reply from Antonios Loumousiotis, Home Manager at Avondale Care Home

Thank you for taking a moment to leave us a review during this difficult time. It was an honour and a joy to have your mother with us, and our team miss her dearly. Please know you are always welcome at Avondale.

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Review from Janet H (Resident / Service User) published on 13 May 2025 Submitted via Postal Card
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I would like to express my thanks and praise for the staff at Avondale. From the time I met the lady who showed me around, I and my friend were very impressed with the whole set up. On admission I was greeted by the receptionist, we were shown to my room & within a short tie you could tell that all members of the team whatever status worked closely together as a united team, so unusual in this day & age. The professional friendly care is outstanding, they introduce themselves at the beginning of each shift & whether medical nursing, care, activities or psychological support is needed they are there giving confidence & expertise. I would recommend Avondale to anyone for rehab, respite or long term care.

Reply from Antonios Loumousiotis, Home Manager at Avondale Care Home

Thank you for your fantastic feedback. It is always great to hear from our residents themselves, especially when they have such brilliant things to say!

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Review from Erich M (Grandson of Resident) published on 24 April 2025 Submitted via Postal Card
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I would just like to thank all the staff and the manager for their genuine heartfelt love and care that they give to my grandma and that they make us feel like family. A special thanks goes to one lady who is so kind and happy and attentive to my grandma and all residents and I would like to give a special thank you.

Reply from Antonios Loumousiotis, Home Manager at Avondale Care Home

Thank you for your kind words. It is our pleasure to care for your grandma. She is a well-loved member of our home!

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Review from Dinah E (Wife of Resident) published on 10 April 2025 Submitted via Postal Card
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From the moment we were shown round, my daughter and I knew there was no doubt this was the place where my husband should spend his last days. From the management right through to the carers, the care & support were outstanding. Unfortunately he was not able to fully appreciate the activities as he was mostly bed bound. It was a great comfort to us he was in safe hands for his last 3 months.

Reply from Antonios Loumousiotis, Home Manager at Avondale Care Home

Thank you for taking a moment to leave us a review during this difficult time. It was an honour to care for your husband, and we are incredibly sorry for your loss. Please know that you and your daughter are always welcome at Avondale.

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Regulatory Rating

Care Quality Commission (CQC) Rating

Date: 06 February 2020
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  • CaringGood
  • EffectiveGood
  • ResponsiveGood
  • SafeRequires improvement
  • Well-ledGood
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  • 27 Jul 2026

    We had a wonderful time celebrating Father’s Day in our very own beer garden, bringing together our residents and their families to enjoy the sunshine and each other’s company. It...

  • 14 Jul 2026

    We are thrilled to announce that we have been named a Top 10 Medium Provider by later life care platform Lottie. Lottie's winners are selected based on a robust, data-driven...

  • 26 Jun 2026

    We had a wonderful time celebrating Father’s Day in our very own beer garden, bringing together our residents and their families to enjoy the sunshine and each other’s company. It...

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Antonios Loumousitois
Antonios LoumousitoisJob Title:Home ManagerJoined: 2023

Hello, my name is Antonios Loumousitois, and I am the Home Manager here at Avondale.

I have a strong background in healthcare management and extensive experience in the care sector, with a BSc in Management of Health and Welfare Units and an MBA in International Healthcare Management. I have also been registered with CQC since 2016.

As a home manager, I am incredibly passionate about treating everybody with dignity and respect. I also believe that a positive attitude can make a real difference in people's lives.

Rebecca James
Rebecca JamesJob Title:Client Services ManagerJoined: 2025

Hello, my name is Bex, and I am the Client Services Manager here at Avondale.

I have over 20 years of experience in customer service and a background in hospitality leadership.

At Avondale, I work closely with residents, families and our team to ensure the care we provide is compassionate, person-centred, responsive and well-led. I am passionate about creating a welcoming environment where dignity, individuality and high standards are always at the heart of what we do.

Frequently Asked Questions about Avondale Care Home

What types of Care is Avondale Care Home registered for?

Older Person Care, Dementia, Physical Disability, Visual / Hearing Impairment are the registered (by the Care Quality Commission) categories of Care.

How many Rooms does Avondale Care Home have?

There are 90 Single Rooms.

What are the Facilities & Services at Avondale Care Home?

Own Furniture if required, Smoking not permitted, 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 are some of the Facilities & Services.

How far is Avondale Care Home to the centre of Aylesbury?

0.4 mile(s) as the crow flies, distance by road may be significantly further.

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