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It is located within the new Quadrant development just off the A16, a short drive from the town itself. The purpose-built, 66-bed home is carefully designed with the residents at the forefront. Bedrooms are spacious and bright and residents are encouraged to personalise them for a homely...
Care Provided by Avocet House Care 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
- Dementia Residential Care
- For a maximum of 66 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
Other Care Provided
- Parkinson's Disease
- Stroke
- Palliative / End of Life Care
- Bariatric Care/Obesity
- Convalescent Care
- Day Care
Facilities
- Own Furniture if required
- Smoking not permitted
- Close to Local shops
- Near Public Transport
- Lift
- Wheelchair Access
- Gardens
- Bar/Café
- Residents Kitchenette
- Television point in own room
- Residents Internet Access
Funding & Fees
Weekly Charges per Person
Avocet House fees are inclusive and include the hairdressers, chiropody and newspapers in addition to care and hospitality
The price(s) shown are provided by the care home. Contact Avocet House Care Home for full pricing details and T&Cs.
Contact Avocet House 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)
Good to Know
Group / Owner
- Tanglewood Care Homes
- Private Owned
Person in charge
- Tracey Klue (Home Manager)
Local Authority / Social Services
Admission Information
- Ages 65+
Care Home Design/Build
- Purpose Built: Yes
- Year Purpose Built: 2020
- Number of floors: 3
Room Information
- Single Rooms (64)
- Couples/Companion Rooms (1)
- Single Rooms with ensuite Wet Room (64)
Visiting
- In keeping with the Tanglewood care homes philosophy – guests welcome at any time, the home has no set visiting hours.
Parking
- Parking is available at Avocet House.
Avocet House Care Home Reviews (78)
Avocet House Care Home has a Review Score of 9.2 (9.204) out of 10, based on 8 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Avocet House Care Home has 78 reviews.
Very welcoming, warm and inviting atmosphere. I felt at ease that my mother was in the best place for her. Nothing seemed too much trouble.
The welcome has been amazing. The care and food are lovely. All the trouble everyone goes to. I knew once I came over the doorstep I was safe. Always lots to do, great interest in the people being cared for. We are never missed or ignored. Staff are very attentive. Nothing is too much trouble. The building is like a 10-star hotel. It is an alive and wonderful place to be able to stay. Never been in a care home with so much life. Highly recommend.
Very professional staff, very modern home. Friendly and welcoming atmosphere.
Found everyone very helpful and friendly.
A very close friend decided at the age of 98 to go into care full time, she was a very strong-willed lady who l thought would find it difficult to cope with life in a home. Well, I must say from the word go she settled into life very well, but it really helped with the staff being extremely helpful and nothing too much trouble. My friend gets involved with activities and is really enjoying herself, thank you Avocet House Care Home, Boston.
I visited Avocet House as my friend came for respite care and loved this home. The staff are fantastic, the food looked lovely and excellent cleanliness. The home was so welcoming, offered drink and snack, a pleasure to visit.
A wonderful home - when I first walked in I thought it was a hotel! Beautifully decorated and such a homely feel. The staff are incredible and really go the extra mile for all the residents. Would highly recommend.
My dad was the first resident to move into Avocet in November and since he has been well cared for and supported. Nothing is beyond the care staff and my dad's health has improved whilst he has been resident. The chef is happy to cater for dad's likes and baked a beautiful cake for dad's birthday. A home away from home and now a second family to ours.
Mum is extremely happy with the care she is receiving and has decided to stay permanently.
Thank you to all staff you have been wonderful at this very challenging time.
This place provided a haven of peace and tranquillity when I needed it most. I cannot praise them enough.
My Grandfather went into respite at Avocet House at the beginning of January for 4 weeks, I was really surprised that we as a family were able to visit during the lockdown, visiting via a screen in the Garden Room which is very good for the residents' mental health. The staff welcome the family just as much as the residents by offering support, help and advice. Avocet House make it home from home by offering tea, coffee and homemade cakes to visitors, which gives the family an insight into the food provided to residents. My Grandfather says the food and care are excellent and couldn’t praise the home enough and says dignity is kept at all times. There are also activities offered each day which really helps breakdown the day for the residents.
Wonderful facility with such caring staff. I can sleep easy knowing that Mum is being well taken care of. Staff always available and attentive. Reception staff are fantastic. Families needs are taken very good care of too!
My Father went into Avocet House for respite care for 2 weeks but ended up staying for 4 weeks. The staff at Avocet are very helpful and welcoming, nothing was too much trouble. There was lots of support and advice to both resident and family. Both the home and the grounds are beautiful.
There is always a friendly voice at reception on phoning in to handle any queries. I can not thank them enough for being so supportive to the family and giving mum such great care.
Looking forward to visiting her later this week in the Garden Room with all the Covid19 measures in place.
Mum was very poorly when sent to Avocet House from hospital. With the care and support of the lovely staff, my mum really picked up. She is now staying for respite by choice as she feels very safe in their care. The care and support my mum is receiving is of a very high standard and as a family feel mum is being very well looked after.
I moved here on 16.12.20 and at present, there are only 3 residents. Staff and management have been most kind - informative and helpful. I understand there is a cinema and given time the staff will make sure we are stimulated and entertained.
Grandmother was discharged to Avocet House from the hospital. Couldn't have asked for nicer staff who were always so pleasant and helpful to myself and my Mum who were unable to visit directly, due to covid. Warm and welcoming response. Emotional and therapeutic listening and assurance during a difficult time. Thank you - I know my Nan passed away in good hands.
My grandma was admitted 2 days ago, and the team could not have been more compassionate or caring upon her admission. We know she will receive excellent care during her stay. The environment is stunning and the team have been very attentive.
Regulatory Rating
Care Quality Commission (CQC) Rating
Date: 22 October 2022Good
- 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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Awards / Recognitions (2)
- 30 Jan 2026Recipient: Tanglewood Care Homes
- 30 Jun 2021Recipient: Avocet House Care Home
Accreditations
There are no accreditations posted yet for Avocet House Care Home.
Meet the Team (5)

"I have worked in the care sector for over 28 years. I started my career as a carer and within three years I had worked my way up to be a manager. I am passionate about kind care and ensuring that our resident's health, happiness, and well-being are at the heart of everything we do."

“I wanted to work in care from a very young age and joined the sector as soon as I could. It was the best decision for me, I really enjoy being part of an industry that cares for people. Every day is different and brings something new. I meet the most amazing people and couldn’t be happier with my career at Avocet House.”

“My role, as Front of House Manager is to be warm, friendly and welcoming to everyone who comes through the doors, whether it is a relative, a nurse, the postman or the Directors! I love my job here and get on fantastically with everyone. Every day is different which I absolutely love!”

"I love my role as Senior Care Assistant. Being part of a team that genuinely cares means that every day is a pleasure. It also means that the culture of the home is kind and compassionate and that our residents are safe and cared for. Avocet House is a happy home, we have fun together and enjoy each other's company. I wouldn't want to do anything else."

"I get job satisfaction in providing a safe environment that enables our staff to perform efficiently. Better still, interact with our residents and their families in a very positive way. Not just by personalising their living space, but by taking every opportunity to involve them with my work, and also in my interests, like wildlife and current affairs. I do encourage residents to advise me with gardening matters! The happy and friendly atmosphere here at Avocet House makes this a really nice place to work."
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