
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 as a family are very happy with the care our mum receives. Thank you to all your staff for all their hard work and wonderful care of mum. Best Wishes.
Thank you so much for your lovely review, Kay. This will be shared with the team today. Sarah, the Manager.
It was with a heavy heart that we had to put Mum into care. We viewed a few homes and were delighted when we viewed Avalon. It felt very homely and very clean. The staff were very kind and helpful. Mum seemed very settled after a week or so and we realised it was the best decision we made. Unfortunately because of the virus, we have not been able to see her as much as we would have wished but the staff have kept us informed and have sent us photos of Mum. They have also answered any emails that we have sent. We are very happy that Mum thinks of it as her home now.
Many thanks.
When we first saw the home, we loved the set-up, the design, layout of the rooms and the friendly staff. When any of the family visits Mum, we are made to feels as if it is Mums home. The staff always show Mum the greatest of care and love. During the lockdown, we have been kept so well informed, we have had cards, e-mails and video calls with Mum. We can't fault the dedication of the staff, the facilities or the activities offered.
Thank you for your lovely review. I will share this feedback with the team. Many thanks, Sarah.
Due to the coronavirus, it is impossible to give a recent review. However, with what I experienced in Q1 of 2020 and how I was kept informed via facetime/cards etc during the height of the pandemic, I am confident that Avalon's level of care is still excellent.
Thanks for your lovely review and kind words. This review will be shared with the staff. Many thanks, Sarah Patten.
My wife continues to have the very best of care from a dedicated staff and management team. During the covid-19 lockdown, the hands-on staff, nurses and support staff have a very involved daily routine, which cannot be faulted. They are very welcoming and also create a family atmosphere that instils confidence in the relatives and former carers. They keep us very informed by video and telephone.
Thank you for your kind words. I will ensure this review is shared with the team. Many thanks, Sarah and the team.
The worst thing in the world was when Mom had to go into a nursing home for her own safety. The best thing has been choosing Avalon. All the staff are excellent in everything they do. They care for Mom as if she was their own with compassion, dignity and respect. Due to the staff, Mom has excelled since being in Avalon. I visit most days and always leave with peace of mind that Mom is in the best place. We, as a family, are made so welcome, nothing is ever any trouble. The fact that Mom has such great days (whatever her mood) is a sign of how good "Avalon" and all the staff are.
Thank you so much for your review. I will share this with the team. Many thanks, Sarah Patten.
The staff are excellent, tending to his physical needs with exceptional care and with special consideration to his dignity.
I am kept fully informed of all aspects of his care and health, regularly being involved in his care plan. Excellent support is also given to family and friends of residents.
Thank you so much, Brenda, for your lovely review. I will ensure that all your feedback is shared with the staff.
During Dad's last week of his life, the care we as a family received was brilliant. All the staff involved showed us compassion, empathy and respect at all times.
Thank you so much for your lovely review. I will ensure that all your feedback is shared with the staff.
My mum arrived at Avalon Care Home on Christmas Eve 2019 after spending many weeks in hospital. She, and us, received the warmest, caring reception from the office staff initially and then the care staff. We felt as though Christmas had arrived 1 day early. Since then we have visited almost every day, and without fail, there is always a lovely welcome from whoever happens to be around. I know that my mum is receiving wonderful care from all the staff. Everyone is so friendly and it feels like a big family. Not only is my mum cared for, but my dad and the rest of my family too. My mum is safe, clean, fed and spoken and treated with dignity. I can now leave each day knowing all these things and this helps me to relax and sleep better.
Thank you again,
Sarah Patten.
I have found the home to be very clean, bright and colourful. The staff treat the residents with cheerful dignity and compassion. They are just lovely and treat family members the same.
Thank you for your kind words. This review will be shared with the team.
Many thanks, Sarah Patten.
It has been a great relief to me that from that time to date sh has been very well looked after and treated very well. If my wife hadn't got dementia I think she would agree. Well done staff at Avalon
Thank you so much for your kinds words. I will ensure this review is shared with the team at the daily handover meeting.
The garden is well maintained and a pleasure for the patients to enjoy. The food is good and my mother feels that the place is like home to her.
Thank you so much for your kind words, this review will be shared with the team.
End of life care has been second to none.
Thank you for your kind words. I will share this review with the team.
More staff needed. (Same staff) More activities (More staff needed) More communication needed between staff.
We find the overall care at Avalon very good. Attention to detail is given to every individual resident. Visitors are warmly welcomed and family members are always kept well informed about any issues.
Thank you so much for your lovely words. I will ensure this review is shared with the team.
Our mother is a new resident and has so far been treated with dignity, warmth and care. We are in no doubt that due to the care and attention that our mother has been shown to date, we are confident that our mother is in a very caring and professional environment.
Thank you so much for your kind words. I will share this with the team.
The home is very caring both with my husband and myself. Nothing is too much trouble - they look after people individually and are always available if you have any concerns about your loved one.
I would recommend the home to everybody.
Thank you so much for your kind words. I will share this with the whole team.
A lovely establishment with wonderful, caring staff. A real home from home atmosphere. Always clean and fresh smelling. Excellent choice of food and drinks.
Only in the home for 15 weeks, still settling in, so far very happy.
Keep me updated on my mum via letter (monthly) and in person.
Nothing seems too much trouble.
Two staff members, in particular, are stars who know everything and support my mum's needs.
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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