
The activities regime is great with a lot of thought going into keeping everybody happy.D H(Partner of Resident/Service User)

I cannot recommend Avalon enough for their outstanding care and commitment.L A(Daughter of Resident/Service User)


The activities regime is great with a lot of thought going into keeping everybody happy.D H(Partner of Resident/Service User)

I cannot recommend Avalon enough for their outstanding care and commitment.L A(Daughter of Resident/Service User)


Avalon Nursing Home is a purpose built home situated in the heart of Bridgwater.
Avalon’s interior incorporates the latest technologies in nursing and health care systems and leading ideas in dementia care design. All rooms are en-suite, finished to the highest specifications where flat screen televisions come as standard.
All of Avalon’s rooms and a number of lounges overlook external gardens enabling easy access to outdoors at all times. Private living...
Care Provided by Avalon Nursing Home
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
- Nursing Care
- Dementia Residential Care
- Dementia Nursing Care
- For a maximum of 55 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
- Parkinson's Disease
- Stroke
- Palliative / End of Life Care
- COPD/Pulmonary Disease
- Bariatric Care/Obesity
- Acquired Brain Injury (ABI)
Facilities
- Own Furniture if required
- Close to Local shops
- Near Public Transport
- Minibus or other transport
- Lift
- Wheelchair Access
- Gardens
- Phone Point in own room
- Television point in own room
- Residents Internet Access
Funding & Fees
Weekly Charges per Person
Additional extras would be Chiropody care and hairdressing
The price(s) shown are provided by the care home. Contact Avalon Nursing Home for full pricing details and T&Cs.
Contact Avalon Nursing 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
- Camelot Care
- Private Owned
Person in charge
- Tamsin Forde (Manager)
Local Authority / Social Services
Admission Information
- Ages 56+
Care Home Design/Build
- Purpose Built: No
- Last Refurbishment: -1
- Number of floors: 2
Room Information
- Single Rooms (55)
- Single Rooms with ensuite Wet Room (55)
Visiting
- Visiting the home is welcome at all times
Parking
- There is a car park to the front and side of the home with dedicated Disabled and Ambulance bays
Avalon Nursing Home Reviews (91)
Avalon Nursing Home has a Review Score of 8.8 (8.815) out of 10, based on 9 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Avalon Nursing Home has 91 reviews.
We are blessed as a family to have our mum living safely at Avalon nursing home. She has been here 3 years now and is happy and smiley and dancing around so much. The staff are fabulous; so friendly and supportive. We couldn't wish for a better place for our wonderful mum to be living.
Thank you Jo for sharing such kind words, I will share this with the team today, Jessica
Avalon Nursing Home have been a great support during a very difficult time in her life. During the pandemic, my nan had to move nursing homes. Avalon were welcoming and went above and beyond to make sure my nan received the care and support she needed, providing all the care and support my nan needed to keep safe.
Thank you so much for sharing your experience and kind comments, I will share this with the team, Jessica.
My husband stayed for respite on several occasions and found the nursing staff very caring and professional but I had a disappointing experience with reception. She was not at all helpful, in fact, she was very negative, as my husband was not expected to live long. He died in his sleep on 14.7.21 and she was not helpful with my niece who drove all the way from Windsor as she is my next of kin, the nurse in charge was lovely and caring.
Thank you for your feedback, I am disappointed to hear your experience with our administration team, we take concerns/complaints very seriously and please be assured these were internally acted upon.
Excellent service. Very happy with the care.
I have been very happy with the way they treat my husband, encouraging him to join in with the activities. Also, I can see what they are doing to help him feel safe and cared for. A lovely home. Also the staff are so good.
Thank you for your kind words, I will ensure this feedback is shared with the team, Jessica
The staff are amazing. My dad is very happy. The variety of stimulating clubs etc are superb. My dad is a fussy eater and the food he loves. Mostly the care, support and emotional attachment are inspirational. Dad's room is bright and beautiful - it is his little patch of his own space. Everywhere is like the place I would like to go and would recommend it to anyone having to make this difficult decision at the time. The staff allow and support for them to find their feet. They encourage integration with others.
I have found this Care Home extremely good. It was recommended by a friend. The staff are very kind and caring and always keep me up to date with what is happening. My husband settled in well with all the residents and staff. There are lots of activities for the residents and as visiting is so difficult at the moment it is lovely to see pictures on Facebook of the residents and staff during activities etc. I would certainly recommend the Avalon to my friends if in need.
Thank you, Shirley, what lovely words, I will ensure this feedback is shared with the team today- Jessica
Dad went into Avalon last August. All of the staff are doing an excellent job in difficult circumstances. They are doing everything they can to keep the residents safe and happy. Would highly recommend Avalon Nursing Home.
Thank you Sharon for your kind review, I will share this feedback with the team - Jessica Hawker
My father was admitted to hospital last year and after being in there for 9 weeks it was deemed unsafe for Dad to return home due to his dementia as he lived on his own. Avalon Nursing Home was recommended to us and Dad was transferred to the care home. Due to covid I have only been able to visit the care home once, however I only have praise for the staff of the care home who made the transition from home to care home as stress free as possible for my dad. Since he has been there it has been challenging but the staff have done a great job assisting my dad who's dementia is slowly getting worse. I would highly recommend Avalon Nursing Home, Bridgwater.
Thank you Stephen for your kind words, I will share this feedback with the team- Jessica
Kind and helpful staff. My dad seems very happy and content here. I obviously miss him desperately, but every member of staff I talk to puts me at ease to know my dad is being shown love and respect. I'm also super pleased he's had his first Covid Vaccination.
Thank you Trudi for your review, I will share this feedback with the team - Jessica Hawker
My husband was under Avalon Nursing Home's care for only 11 weeks before he passed away in his sleep in October. In that short space of time, he was so looked after and couldn’t of wish for better care in his last days. Thank you so much to all the staff and management, who were so caring, you're all such marvellous people and should get recognised for more than you do! Especially in these difficult times with the Covid pandemic. Myself and my family would like to thank you all so much.
Thank you so much for your lovely review, this will be shared with the staff. Many thanks.
The nursing home is modern, very clean and welcoming. Staff are extremely friendly and very helpful. My visits have always been relaxed and the residents and staff are cheerful! There is plenty of car parking and I have always been welcomed and supported fully by the members of staff. A wonderful home that I am very happy for my aunt to reside in. Would definitely recommend to others.
The welcome greeting and immediate assurances that we received were so totally genuine and calming. Our relief was instant and immense. Thank you.
From day one, all of our subsequent moments of visiting and contact have been without exception the very best that anyone could ask for.
We are all as a family so very grateful to you all for the constant care and attention that you have always shown to my dearest wife.
We constantly say how lucky we are that Mum is at Avalon. The people are great and have kept us in touch with Mum throughout the lockdown, through photos and video calls. We feel she is in the best place possible as they care for her, not just in a physical sense. All the carers and nurses are just amazing. Mum's room is great, and the place is always clean, and they make the residents feel special on their birthdays.
Many thanks.
At Christmas 2019, after a fall due to shingles and after months of medical treatment, my mother eventually came to Avalon House. She is in the best place she can be having lost her mobility and needing full nursing care and regular hoisting. The care worker and nurses look after her well and keep her happy as she moves from bed to throne armchair. She enjoys the food and the church service activities, along with regular TV. The staff keep me in contact with Mum by video phone during the pandemic, and hopefully soon we'll be able to visit more often.
I would like to say that all the staff looks after my husband wonderfully. I know that he is safe.
Thank you for your review. This will be shared with the team.
My mum has been at Avalon for three and a half years, she is happy and content, and the care she receives from all members of staff is second to none. It is a pleasure to visit the home as there is always a warm welcome and space to spend time with your loved one in their room, one of the lounges or the individual family room. The activities team keep the residents busy and under normal circumstances, take residents out and about. Visiting has been difficult due to Covid, but the staff have been keeping in touch with updates, WhatsApp calls with mum, emails and general communication regarding mum's health and wellbeing.
First-class customer service from the first time we contacted them. They’ve done everything possible to help mum settle in during the coronavirus lockdown and Mum is very happy there. They made a difficult time so much easier for us all. Thank you to all the team.
Thank you for your review and kind words. I will share this with the team today.
I have complete confidence in all the staff at Avalon but particularly the nurses in charge. They have all looked after my husband in a caring and patient way. I do get updates all the time and reception inform me of any changes in rules regarding COVID recently. I have no complaints and I am grateful that I can feel reassured that my husband is safe and as comfortable as can be expected. Thank you Avalon staff!
Thank you so much for your kind words. This review will be shared with all the team today.
I cant imagine how difficult it must have been over the last few months for all the care staff, but they still pull out all the stops to look after all the vulnerable residents. They all deserve our gratitude and a huge thank you.
Thank you so much for your review and kind words. I will ensure this review is shared with the team. Many thanks.
Regulatory Rating
Care Quality Commission (CQC) Rating
Date: 18 September 2021Good
- 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
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News (23) & Events (0)
- 17 Jul 2026
Year one pupils from Bridgwater’s Northgate Primary School discovered they had much in common with their elderly neighbours at Avalon Nursing Home on a visit that involved a joint end-of-term...
- 13 May 2026
Avalon residents took some special companions with them for an afternoon outing to the park at Blake Gardens – a whole bunch of their favourite teddy bears, as well as...
- 23 Apr 2026
Our crew of ladies and gents at Avalon have enjoyed being swashbucklers and scallywags for a pirate-themed party day. Activities coordinator Madi Davis said: “Residents were having a good old...
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Awards / Recognitions (2)
- 26 Nov 2022Recipient: Avalon Nursing Home
- 11 Nov 2021Recipient: Avalon Nursing Home
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