
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.
My mother was a resident here for almost 3 years. In the last 6 months of her stay, the care and food standards declined. She was getting upset about not being able to be in a quiet area. There were a lot of residents crowded in a small space, some of which disturbed the quieter residents. Having witnessed the pandemonium, it is a wonder what some of the residents had to endure. Every time I went in to visit mum, I was chasing staff for missing items, concerns about her health that were ignored. Her en-suite was dirty and the floor had marks all over it. The food was not appetising and she was given food she didn’t like. There wasn’t a choice and I had requested smaller portions and healthier food for her. In the end, we moved her to a place where she is safe and happy, with staff who are extremely kind and have time for the residents. In Avalon, it had become task-orientated and not people orientated, so staff were always busy. I wouldn’t recommend to anyone.
We are pleased that your mother is...
My mother passed away on 11th November. I cannot praise the staff enough about their support leading up to the events and immediately afterwards. They were kind, considerate and caring throughout, even though my mother often presented challenges. Thank you from all the family.
My father was sadly only at Avalon for a short while before he passed away, but I cannot stress enough how wonderful the team were, from the ladies that cleaned his room to the manager the care and support they gave Dad and our family was outstanding. We knew when we met the manager that the home would be perfect for Dad and it was. She and her whole team are amazing. It was just a shame Dad never got to enjoy all the activities etc there which are so vital.
Very satisfactory.
He was clearly well cared for.
The care my mum received in the 6 months she was in the home, by all staff she came in contact with, was excellent. Staff were patient, kind, friendly and did everything they could in Mum's best interests. She celebrated her 100th birthday at the home and everyone ensured it was a very special day, with the activities staff member especially organising a memorable day. As her appetite faded, every effort was made by the kitchen staff to produce the sweet food she liked, to tempt her to eat. Mum was not left on her own at the end of her life, ensuring her death was caring and dignified.
The care, love and affection we receive is superb, all the staff are so professional and friendly - a true home.
The property is light, bright and beautifully clean.
Rooms are generous and comfortable and many activities are engaging.
A superb provision for which I am so grateful.
NEGATIVES - No patient turners, had to bring own.
Some days there is not enough staff to cope with demand.
No hot water one day and heating off for a couple of days.
Had to query the bill as not clear.
Our experience with the care home has been good. My husband has had two falls but that is in no way their fault. It is unfeasible to watch the patients all the time. They dealt with the falls well and communication is very good. A bit of confusion over missing underwear and other items though all labelled.
One of the carers helps me take mum to see her great granddaughter on her day off. To all the staff, thank you, you shine like 10,000 suns.
In my opinion the service is beyond reproach. I was made to feel very welcome during my visit. I am happy that my sister is receiving excellent service.
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
Please contact us for latest vacancies.
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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