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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)
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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 Valerie B (Daughter of Resident) published on 24 August 2023 Submitted via Postal Card
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My mum, who is in her 98th year, has lived at Avondale Care Home since October 2022. As a family, we are delighted at the care and attention she has always received since she came. Prompt action and communication from staff when it's needed. If we have any queries, we are always given clear explanation from staff, are made to feel welcome and individual staff members often express their affection for my mum. Mum always appears relaxed and content and speaks for her liking of the home.

Reply from Antonios, Home Manager at Avondale Care Home

Thank you for your kind review of our care home. We are delighted that your mum expresses her positive thoughts on Avondale and that you have received such positive responses from our team. We appreciate all feedback and will be sure to share this with our team.

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Review from M B (Wife of Resident) published on 31 July 2023 Submitted via Postal Card
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Well done to everyone at Avondale Care Home for a very enjoyable and uplifting Saturday afternoon on the 1st of July 2023.
Together with my husband, who is a resident at Avondale, we were part of the annual Pride Party, and we enjoyed live(ly) entertainment, cocktails and a delicious buffet.
The staff were cheerful and extremely helpful, making sure that we all had a wonderful time.
A big thank you to the Avondale party organisers and staff.

We are already looking forward to next year's Pride Party.

Reply from Antonios, Home Manager at Avondale Care Home

Thank you for reviewing our care home; our dedicated Leisure and Wellness team work hard alongside the rest of our team to create a fun and varied schedule of events and activities to meet everyone's tastes. We certainly love a party! I will certainly pass on your thanks to all those involved, and we will look forward to you joining us next year.

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Review from Terry H (Son of Resident) published on 6 July 2023 Submitted via Website
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Just a note to you to say a big thank you to all the team at Avondale who organised and prepared the guest dining area for my father's 85th birthday celebration at the beginning of the month.

The food and drinks were exceptional which family and friends enjoyed during the afternoon get-together. Many thanks.

Reply from Antonios Loumousotis, Home Manager at Avondale Care Home

It was our pleasure and thank you for taking the time to let us know!

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Review from V E (Relative of Resident) published on 3 July 2023 Submitted via Postal Card
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Fantastic care, great staff. Communication is very good. We felt very happy knowing how well our mum had been looked after. Mum stayed in the residential dementia unit, highly recommend it, will definitely use it again.

Reply from Antonios Loumousiotis, Home Manager at Avondale Care Home

Thank you so much for the kind review and we're so glad that Mum enjoyed her stay and the team very much look forward to having her stay again.

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Review from C K (Daughter of Resident) published on 21 June 2023 Submitted via Postal Card
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The relief that Dad is respected, happy, busy and cared for is such a wonderful thing. At 95 he has a new lease of life, he is active and involved. Thank you.

Reply from Clarissa Ellis, Home Manager at Avondale Care Home

All of the team here at Avondale are so happy to hear your feedback and glad that Dad has settled in so well and feels a new lease of life. That's incredible to hear and we'll continue to work hard to keep Dad feeling cared for and supported.

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Review from Sharon H (Friend of Resident) published on 6 June 2023 Submitted via Website
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My friend's stay at Avondale has turned his life around with the help of the staff and facilities he is now able to resume normal life at home. The rooms are very comfortable and bright, the food is great. The staff are very helpful and caring. I would be happy for him to return for further respite care or permanent accommodation if needed in the future.

Reply from Antonios Loumousiotis, Home Manager at Avondale Care Home

Thank you for sharing your experience of our home and for your kind words of praise for our amazing team. We would be delighted to help in the future. Best wishes.

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Review from M G (Daughter of Resident) published on 25 May 2023 Submitted via Postal Card
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Very welcoming staff, professional and caring at all times. Treat each resident as individual according to their specific needs and requirements. The activities chosen and undertaken by the entertainers really seem to improve the quality of life of the resident.

Reply from Hannah Markland, Regional Manager at Avondale Care Home

Thank you very much for your kind words about our "very welcoming, professional and caring staff". Your lovely comments will be very much appreciated by the whole team. Warmest regards.

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Review from Tracey L (Daughter of Resident) published on 17 May 2023 Submitted via Website
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My mother has been a resident at Avondale Care Home for the last couple of months in the dementia suite. After caring for her for the last few years myself I had to make the hard decision that I could no longer give her the care or time that she needed without burning myself out. Not an easy decision to have to make but from my first visit to look around and meet the staff I was so impressed. The atmosphere is wonderful. She has settled in so well. The staff are truly amazing and so very caring. They really are so dedicated to each and every resident and they treat them like family. There are so many activities that she is now taking part in. It's wonderful to know that she is safe, cared for and most importantly extremely happy. I highly recommend a visit if you have a loved one who now needs a little more help than before. There is now total peace of mind for me knowing that she's happy, safe and getting amazing care from the lovely staff. 100% recommend.

Reply from Hannah Markland, Regional Support Manager at Avondale Care Home

Thank you for your incredible comments. We work hard to exceed all expectations and the team will be thrilled to receive this feedback. The care and well-being of every resident is our number one priority and it is rewarding to have such positive feedback.

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Review from P M (Daughter of Resident) published on 16 May 2023 Submitted via Postal Card
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Since coming to Avondale Care home, my mum had her first shower in three years as her old home did not do this. She has really enjoyed all the things on offer and being out in the minibus. The staff are amazing, so kind and caring and the food is really good. My mum has started to put on weight and looks ten years younger. She has made friends and has a life now. Everyone who comes to see her says it is like a five-star hotel. Thank you all so much.

Reply from Hannah Markland, Regional Manager at Avondale Care Home
We're are thrilled your mum has made lots of friends at Avondale, she's wonderful company and a delight to be around.

Thank you for your amazing comments and such high praise for the team. We work hard to exceed all expectations and the team will be overwhelmed to receive this feedback.

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Review from I L (Son of Resident) published on 28 April 2023 Submitted via Website
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After my mother passed, we needed to get Dad into care, I visited several homes in the area and decided Avondale was the best option, how right I was, they bent over backwards to get us in within a week and since Dad has been with Avondale he has wanted for nothing. The staff I have encountered have all been excellent, from the management team, who ensured everything went smoothly, and the care team, who have cared for Dad with humour and compassion.

The food has been excellent according to Dad and the staff are encouraging him to join in at a very difficult time for him. Thank you Avondale

Reply from Hannah Markland, Regional Manager at Avondale Care Home

Firstly, thank you for entrusting us with the care of your dad. Your amazing feedback is greatly appreciated, it makes all the wonderful work my team do worthwhile. It is our pleasure looking after your dad and we really enjoy him being part of the Avondale family. I will be sure to pass on your amazing comments to the wider team as I know they will be extremely grateful!

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Review from T W (Husband of Resident) published on 13 April 2023 Submitted via Postal Card
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My experience of Avondale Care Home is in providing respite care of three weeks for my wife.
During this time, it was clear to me that Avondale is an extremely well-managed care home. Staff are caring, reassuringly friendly and helpful. My wife was happy there in as much as one can be in these circumstances. That is, in itself, the highest commendation. Thank you, Avondale.

Should I need more respite in the future or a permanent arrangement, please consider my wife for your available accommodation.

Reply from Hannah Markland, Regional Manager at Avondale Care Home
Thank you very much for your wonderful comments about Avondale being an extremely well-managed care home and the Staff being caring, reassuringly friendly and helpful.

I'll ensure the whole team receives your feedback as it will be very much appreciated.

You are both welcome to come and stay...  

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Review from Linda C (Granddaughter of Resident) published on 27 March 2023 Submitted via Website
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My nan has been in the home for over a year. She likes it and feels safe and looked after. She is happy when I visit and the staff are welcoming.

Parking can be a little tricky as the carpark can get busy.

Reply from Barbara Howlett, Client Services Manager at Avondale Care Home

What wonderful praise - thank you so much! I will be sure to share your feedback with the team, they will be delighted.

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Review from Elizabeth W (Daughter of Resident) published on 28 February 2023 Submitted via Website
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My father spent a few weeks at Avondale after being in hospital; my 92-year-old mum wasn't able to nurse him as needed. We found that all the staff were kind, helpful and respectful. I only went to Avondale a few times because I don't live in England, but I was very grateful to the manager for organising Skype calls with him, or me, and my mum, when she was visiting. My brother-in-law who lives locally particularly wishes to thank the nurse on my dad's unit, and the manager. Both were extremely helpful during my dad's stay in various ways, and we appreciated their kindness and good humour. He found the nurse to be very organised and efficient. It was always a pleasure to speak to them when we were on the unit, and if we asked for anything it was dealt with promptly. My father eventually transferred to another care home closer to my mother's home - we chose another Porthaven facility as we were so pleased with their care.

Reply from Hannah Markland, Regional Support Manager at Avondale Care Home

Thank you for your incredible comments. We work hard to exceed all expectations and the team will be thrilled to receive this feedback. The care and well-being of every resident are our number one priority and it is rewarding to have such positive feedback.

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Review from Stephen E (Husband of Resident) published on 21 February 2023 Submitted via Postal Card
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My wife has only been at Avondale Care Home since mid-December so it is only a relatively short time. I am particularly impressed with the two male carers who spend time with residents in the 'bistro'. The caring staff have coped with my wife's incident of aggression. I can't really comment on the food and drink but my wife seems happy about this.

Reply from Barbara Howlett, Client Services Manager at Avondale Care Home

Thank you for such lovely comments and high praise for the team. We work hard to exceed all expectations and the team will be thrilled to receive this feedback. Thank you.

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Review from Graham B (Son-in-law of Resident) published on 13 February 2023 Submitted via Website
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My partner's mother went into Avondale Care Home for respite following an illness and some time spent in the hospital. The home was very accommodating and looked after her with care, and made her feel very comfortable. Despite her initial wishes to return to her own home, she quickly felt that Avondale was the place she wanted to make her new home and decided to stay there long term. The staff are always friendly and helpful and always leave you feeling that she is going to be well looked after and supported. I would recommend Avondale to anyone who wants a good quality of care and support for their loved ones.

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Review from Lisa P (Daughter of Resident) published on 9 January 2023 Submitted via Website
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Mum was living independently but had become isolated during Covid which lead to her physical and mental health deteriorating. Whilst Mum was not fully convinced that residential care was the best solution, she has absolutely thrived at Avondale. Her physical health has improved 10-fold and the management and staff have been excellent in assessing and understanding Mum's mental health condition. They have been very supportive of her needs and encourage her to participate in the many physical and social activities that are organised. They have also been very supportive of me as I adjust to Mum's evolving needs due to her changing mental health.

Reply from Barbara Howlett, Client Services Manager at Avondale Care Home

I would like to thank you for taking the time to share your experience. We appreciate how difficult it can be for loved ones when an individual makes the decision to move into a care home. Thank you for entrusting us with the care of your mum and we are always on hand to support you, even if it's...  

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Review from A G (Son of Resident) published on 6 December 2022 Submitted via Website
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Very happy with the home's facilities and the attitude of staff in their dealings with both residents and relatives. I feel that the care delivered is of a very high standard and has been appropriate to the needs of my mother.

Reply from Lea Orodio, Home Manager at Avondale Care Home

Thank you for your amazing comments and such high praise for the team. We work hard to exceed all expectations and the team will be thrilled to receive this feedback.

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Review from N W (Son of Resident) published on 6 December 2022 Submitted via Website
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Mum has been here for nearly 18 months now and we (my brother and I) are very happy with the staff and the way Mum is treated. The peace of mind, knowing that whatever happens, Mum will be well looked after, with nursing help on hand if required, is priceless. The staff are always happy to answer any questions about her care and needs and deliver a fantastic service to someone, who I am sure at times, can be a little difficult.

Reply from Lea Orodio, Home Manager at Avondale Care Home

Thank you for your incredible comments and such high praise for the team. The care and well-being of every resident is our number one priority and it is rewarding to have such positive feedback.

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Review from Claire H (Daughter of Resident) published on 26 October 2022 Submitted via Website
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My mum went to Avondale as a respite client. She felt safe and well cared for during her stay. All the staff are friendly and caring and as a daughter I feel mum was very well looked after which is ultimately what one would want for their family member.

Reply from Lea Orodio, Home Manager at Avondale Care Home

What wonderful praise - thank you so much! I will be sure to share your feedback with the team, they will be delighted.

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Review from Sandy S (Wife of Resident) published on 6 September 2022 Submitted via Website
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The care the team is showing my husband is exceptional. They take care of his every need. They keep me updated on his progress and what his day has been like. Brilliant nursing. Food could be better.

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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.

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