Avonbourne Care Centre

1 Mitre Way, Old Sarum, Salisbury SP4 6GW
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Avonbourne Care Centre offers two distinct homes in which residents enjoy living life to the full, in vibrant care communities, with great people around them 24-hours a day. Avon Court is for those of their residents living with dementia, where specially trained carers are on hand to support. Bourne House looks after those who need a little extra help to maintain their independence. Bourne House is also where you'll find their nursing household. Both homes offer short-stay respite care to look after a loved one whilst family members and carers use the opportunity to take a well-earned break.

Each home has beautifully furnished living accommodation, spacious en-suite bedrooms and fully accessible, landscaped gardens which can be enjoyed all year round.

Everything in the care homes has been carefully designed to enrich the lives of its residents, who enjoy daily social activities that are perfectly tailored to their needs, with joint events in the central coffee shop, beauty salon and cinema. There are cosy seating areas for a cup of tea with loved ones, and outside terraces for sunnier days.
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Care Provided by Avonbourne Care Centre

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 120 Service Users

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
  • Convalescent Care
  • Acquired Brain Injury (ABI)

Facilities

  • Own Furniture if required
  • 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 What's included?

Weekly Charges per Person

  • Self-Funded Residential Care: £1450 – £1555
  • Self-Funded Residential Dementia Care: £1660 – £1715
  • Self-Funded Nursing Care: £1900 – £1905
  • Self-Funded Nursing Dementia Care: £1955 – £1955
  • RESPITE Self-Funded Residential Care: £1635 – £1765
  • RESPITE Self-Funded Residential Dementia Care: £1825 – £1900
  • RESPITE Self-Funded Nursing Care: £2115 – £2120
  • RESPITE Self-Funded Nursing Dementia Care: £2185 – £2190

Your fees cover several areas while in their care.
These services are: Personal care, accommodation,
utilities, use of communal areas, meals, drinks and
snacks, laundry (excluding dry cleaning),
housekeeping, maintenance and activities run by the
home.


Services NOT included in price are: dentistry, chiropody,
physiotherapy, occupational therapy, opticians, hairdressing,
medications, toiletries, clothing, newspapers/magazines.
During your stay, you may need to purchase additional goods
and services. If they are able to provide such goods and
services, they will tell you how much these goods and services
will cost and they expect that you will pay for these goods and
services at the time you request them.
They can accompany loved ones to private appointments,
however the fee attached to this is £21 per hour. Where private taxi
services are used for transportation to appointments the cost should
be paid for by yourself.

These prices are only a guideline, please contact Avonbourne Care Centre to find out the exact price for your requirements.

Contact Avonbourne Care Centre 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 £254.06 per week and is usually paid directly to the care home.

Contact Avonbourne Care Centre to confirm what's included and get a personalised quote:

Good to Know

Group/Owner

Person in Charge

  • Les Johnson and Kamila Bevan (Home Managers)

Local Authority / Social Services

Admission Information

  • Ages 65+

Care Home Design/Build

  • Purpose Built: Yes
  • Year Purpose Built: 2014
  • Number of floors: 3

Room Information

  • Single Rooms (120)
  • Single Rooms with Ensuite Wet Room (120)

Parking

  • Free parking on site.

Avonbourne Care Centre Reviews (109)

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Avonbourne Care Centre has a Review Score of 9.1 (9.099) out of 10, based on 21 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Avonbourne Care Centre has 109 reviews.

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Review from Elizabeth C (Daughter of Resident) published on 8 February 2024 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 3.0 out of 5
My mother arrived at Avonbourne in November 2023. On the whole, she has been well looked after but I don't think the staff were well briefed about her underlying problems, particularly with dressing herself due to shoulder injuries and also the challenges she faces with the seating as she is a tall
lady and therefore finds standard chairs and toilets etc. too low.
She has always cooked from scratch and finds the menu very poor, on many occasions not getting what she asked for. There is no evidence of the menu offering a healthy choice. There is too much sweet food and not enough protein and fibre.
Reply from Rowen Campbell, on behalf of the team at Avonbourne Care CentreThank you for your feedback. We were sorry to learn that some of your mother's experiences fall below the very high standards of care that we set for our teams in all our homes. Please do speak to the home manager or the team on site should you have any questions or queries - they are always happy to help and answer any questions you might have.
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Review from A N (Sister of Resident) published on 26 January 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
It's always a difficult decision when it becomes apparent a relative may need full time residential care. My sister has been coming to Avonbourne for respite on a regular basis and it was becoming increasingly difficult for her to be at home. Having support from the wonderful manager and care staff
they made the transition almost stress free and welcomed my sister with open arms. She has since settled very well and tells me the food and activities are great. Her room is always spotlessly clean and it is a wonderful safe environment. I leave after visits with nothing to worry about knowing she is happy and well cared for.
Reply from Rowen Campbell, on behalf of the team at Avonbourne Care CentreThank you very much for your kind words, and for taking the time to write us a review. We're delighted to have your sister with us and pleased to hear that she is happy here. If there is anything more we can do for her, or for you, please just let us know.
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Review from Y T (Daughter of Resident) published on 30 November 2023 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My mum went into this care home in May 2023 and is enjoying being there.
The care is good and the carers have got to know my mum and how she works so they are fulfilling her needs. Always good entertainment which my mum takes part in. Mum was living on her own so was very lonely but now has people
with her all the time. We now have peace of mind.
Reply from Rowen Campbell, on behalf of the team at Avonbourne Care CentreThank you for taking the time to write us a review and for sharing your family's experiences of moving into a care home - I'm sure it will help others in a similar situation. I'm so pleased to hear that your mum is getting so much out of being with us at Avonbourne and that we've been able to give you that peace of mind.
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Review from Sandra H (Daughter of Resident) published on 6 October 2023 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
All the staff were kind, helpful and supportive. We felt reassured on all levels and the building and garden were safe and secure. We were treated to a wonderful lunch with my mother. The table was beautifully laid, the food was fantastic and the staff so attentive. There was always a list of activities
available if you wanted to participate. My mother's room was very comfortable and it felt like her home, and she started to settle in really well. Thank you!
Reply from Rowen Campbell, on behalf of the team at Avonbourne Care CentreThank you for taking the time to write us a review, and for your kind words about Avonbourne and the team here. We're glad to have been able to support your family.
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Review from E H (Friend of Resident) published on 1 September 2023 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I am a friend of a resident and his wife. I have visited the home many times. the staff are always very helpful and my friend seems well cared for and content. the building itself is open and airy and it is a pleasure to visit.
Reply from Rowen Campbell, on behalf of the team at Avonbourne Care CentreThank you for sharing your experience of visiting Avonbourne Care Centre. I'm glad it's a pleasure to come and visit! I'll share your feedback with the team as I know they love to hear it.
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Review from Susan N (Daughter of Resident) published on 1 September 2023 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
When my mother moved into the care home, she soon settled down, and I cannot thank all of the staff for what they do for Mum on a day-to-day basis. When I visit, the staff go out of their way to make me feel very welcome on her unit, and they treat Mum with respect and dignity and are never rude to
Mum, even on her challenging days.
So please keep up the good work you are all doing to support my mum.
Reply from Rowen Campbell, On behalf of the team at Avonbourne Care CentreI'm glad your mum is settled with us at Avonbourne. Thank you for your kind words about our team and for taking the time to write us a review - it means a lot to us.
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Review from A C (Son of Resident) published on 13 July 2023 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 2.0 out of 5
Food is not suitable for elderly patients who can now only eat basic foods. Although the staff say my mother can ask for anything, that is not her experience, in reality, and staff become off-hand with her. No real staff (most agencies) and not interested in building relationships with patients. Some
reception staff rude to visitors and do not pass on messages to management. The place is generally dirty. I doubt underneath my mother's bed has ever been hoovered. Staff not proactive in helping or getting things done.
Reply from Rowen Campbell, Regional Marketing Manager at Avonbourne Care CentreI’m sorry your experience of our home has fallen short of the high standards we expect from our team. I have highlighted your feedback to our management team who will take on board your comments.
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Review from E W (Daughter of Resident) published on 22 June 2023 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
When my mother was transferred to Avonbourne Care Home, the very first time we went to visit, we were very impressed with the layout and cleanliness and friendliness of all the staff in their various departments. We would thoroughly recommend Avonbourne to anybody whose relatives need to go into this
type of facility.
Reply from Rowen Campbell, on behalf of the team at Avonbourne Care CentreThank you for taking the time to submit a review and for your recommendation. We're glad you're happy with our home and we hope that your mother is happy and settled with us.
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Review from Sarah J (Daughter of Resident) published on 18 May 2023 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My father has been a resident within Avonbourne Care Centre for three weeks now and I cannot fault the care and support that all the staff have given to him, myself and my mother during this time.
I was very anxious as to how he would settle into the environment given his health conditions but these
anxieties were soon reduced having seen daily how well the staff interact with him and the compassion that they display for their work.
During this short time, I've had contact with all the departments in the home, the manager is brilliant, the nurses and carers are second to none, the domestic staff do a great job, even the handyman lent me his screwdriver during one visit! Whilst my father cannot participate in planned activities, he certainly keeps the staff entertained and I am very grateful to them for their understanding and patience.
Reply from Rowen Campbell, on behalf of the team at Avonbourne Care CentreI'm glad to hear your father has settled in so well. Thank you for sharing your experiences of Avonbourne Care Centre. I'm sure your review will be useful to others in a similar situation, faced with a loved one moving into a care home. It is our aim to make sure all our residents are happy, comfortable, and have everything they need, so if there is anything any member of the team can do for you for your father, or for the rest of your family, please just let us know.
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Review from D P (Daughter of Resident) published on 18 May 2023 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Avonbourne was a perfect place for Dad's recovery process, the staff and management have been great, empathetic, sympathetic and very supportive at all times. A very clean home, the meals were delicious and ample food to eat! A great entertainment team to keep the residents occupied. A wonderful place
for a family member to reside.
Reply from Rowen Campbell, on behalf of the team at Avonbourne Care CentreThank you very much for your feedback and for taking the time to write us a review. If there is anything else anyone at Avonbourne can do for you or for your dad, please don't hesitate to ask. I'll make sure the team sees your comments.
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Review from Sara D (Daughter of Resident) published on 9 May 2023 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
The staff are friendly, approachable and concerned not just for my mother's well-being but for that of the family as well at what has been a difficult time. Bourne House is spotlessly clean, rooms are well presented, bright and airy and my mother has now settled in nicely.
Reply from Rowen Campbell, On behalf of the team at Avonbourne Care CentreWe're glad to hear that your mother has settled with us and we appreciate you taking the time to write us a review. Please don't hesitate to ask if there is anything else the team can support your family with.
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Review from Sandie I (Daughter of Resident) published on 9 May 2023 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Smooth transition from discharge to accessing a bed in the home to residential care. At all times both my sisters and me have been involved in the process to make it easier for my father whose capacity fluctuates. He is now settled and appears happy in his forever home.
Reply from Rowen Campbell, on behalf of the team at Avonbourne Care CentreThank you for your review and for sharing your experiences. I'm glad your father is settled and happy. If there is anything else we can do for him, or for your family, please just let us know.
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Review from P R (Wife of Resident) published on 24 April 2023 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My main impression is one of extreme kindness by all carers. I am unable to comment on the food as my husband is unable to tell me. My husband is too demented to appreciate activities.
Reply from Rowen Campbell at Avonbourne Care CentreWe appreciate you taking the time to submit a review, thank you. I hope your husband is happy and comfortable with us at Avonbourne and if there is anything you need from the team there, please don't hesitate to ask.
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Review from P M (Daughter of Resident) published on 13 April 2023 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My parents stayed for three weeks of respite care at Avonbourne Care Centre. The entire premises were spotless, the rooms were all en suite and comfortable. There were several lounges and a lovely garden.
The care team were extraordinarily kind and caring. I did not worry for a single minute, I know
my parents were being beautifully looked after. The front-of-house team were very organised and always welcoming. The food is cooked with care and love. Avonbourne Care Centre has a big heart.
Reply from Rowen Campbell, on behalf of the team at Avonbourne Care CentreWhat lovely feedback, thank you! And thank you for taking the time to write us a review. I'll make sure the team at Avonbourne gets to see it as I know they really appreciate it. I'm so glad your parents enjoyed their time with us.
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Review from L R (Daughter of Resident) published on 12 April 2023 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Dad has been at Avonbourne Care Centre for over two years and is quite advanced with dementia. He needs care and supervision with all his daily needs from washing, dressing and eating and now struggles with his mobility. The carers treat him with care but also respect which is important to us. They
have always shown kindness to Dad and helped him navigate day-to-day living with dementia.
Reply from Rowen Campbell, on behalf of the team at Avonbourne Care CentreThank you for taking the time to write us a review, and for your kind words - I'll make sure the team sees it as I know they do love to hear families' feedback. I'm sure your comments will be reassuring to others in a similar position as they look to choose care for their loved ones.
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Review from Gail N (Daughter of Resident) published on 23 March 2023 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My dear mum has been in Avonbourne Care Centre for four months now. The process of moving a loved one into a care home is fraught with anxiety and stress, but we were treated with the utmost care, compassion and understanding and nothing was too much trouble. It took several weeks for Mum to settle
in and the minor issues that arose in those first weeks were dealt with promptly. Now Mum has adjusted she seems well, and as happy as she can be under the circumstances, which is all we could wish for her.
The facility and all the staff are simply excellent, the day-to-day care Mum receives is of a high standard. The meals and drinks provided are very good, and there are activities for the residents to engage with on most days, we’ve seen a positive improvement in Mum with the added stimulation available to her, just being around and sharing the company of other people of a similar age coping with similar issues undoubtedly benefits her; she is much brighter now.
We’re very impressed.
Reply from Rowen Campbell at Avonbourne Care CentreThank you so much for taking the time to share your experiences and to write us a review. I'm so glad to hear that your mum has settled and is more herself again. I'm sure others will feel reassured reading your experiences as it is such a big step for families. We really appreciate your feedback and I'll make sure your comments reach the team at Avonbourne.
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Review from D N (Resident) published on 21 February 2023 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
Very pleased. Only been here 3 days.
Reply from Rowen Campbell, Regional Marketing Manager at Avonbourne Care CentreThank you for taking the time to write us a review, and I'm glad to hear you are settling in well. I will pass on your comments to the team at Avonbourne as I know they really appreciate the feedback. Kind regards.
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Review from J B (Resident) published on 21 February 2023 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
I am very happy living here.
Reply from Rowen Campbell, Regional Marketing Manager at Avonbourne Care CentreThank you very much for making time to submit a review for us at Avonbourne. I'm really pleased to hear you're so happy in our home, and that the staff especially are so good. I will pass on your feedback as I know it means a lot to the team.
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Review from C D (Resident) published on 21 February 2023 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I feel secure. There are many activities to choose to join in with if I want to. Generally speaking, the care is excellent and the carers are superb.
Reply from Rowen Campbell, Regional Marketing Manager at Avonbourne Care CentreI'm so glad to hear you're enjoying life at Avonbourne. We really appreciate you taking the time to write us a review - thank you. I'll be sure to pass on your comments (especially to the activities team) as I know residents' feedback is really valued by everyone at the home.
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Review from J S (Wife of Resident) published on 8 September 2022 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
First class all round. Love them all so much. Really the best. They make me so wanted. Huge hugs all round.
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Current Review Score: 9.1 (9.099)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 9.1 (9.099) out of 10 for Avonbourne Care Centre is based on a) the Average Rating and b) the number of positive Reviews.

  1. The Average Rating is 4.4 out of 5 from 21 Reviews in the last 24 months.
  2. The score for the number of positive Reviews is 4.7 out of 5 from 18 positive Reviews in the last 24 months.

Detailed Breakdown of Review Score

The maximum Review Score for a Care Home is 10, which is made up from the Average Rating of Reviews (maximum of 5 points) and the Number of Reviews (maximum of 5 points) in the last 24 months:

  1. 5 Points are available for the Average Rating from all Reviews in the last 24 months. The Average Rating of 4.399 for Avonbourne Care Centre is calculated as follows: ( (165 Excellents x 5) + (45 Goods x 4) + (11 Satisfactorys x 3) + (9 Poors x 2) + (13 Very Poors x 1) ) ÷ 243 Ratings = 4.399
  2. 5 Points are available for the number of Positive Reviews in the last 24 months. A Positive Review is defined as any Review with an 'Overall Experience' of '4' or '5' (out of a max rating '5'). The 4.7 Points relating to the number of positive Reviews for Avonbourne Care Centre is based on 18 positive Reviews in the last 24 months and is calculated as per below:

    The 5 points available are broken down as follows:

    1. 4 points are available for the first 20 Positive Reviews in the last 24 months; 3 points for the first Positive Review, 0.125 Points for each of the next four Positive Reviews, 0.05 Points for the next five Positive Reviews, and finally 0.025 Points for the next ten Positive Reviews. (1st = 3.000, 2nd = 0.125, 3rd = 0.125, 4th = 0.125, 5th = 0.125, 6th = 0.050, 7th = 0.050, 8th = 0.050, 9th = 0.050, 10th = 0.050, 11th = 0.025, 12th = 0.025, 13th = 0.025, 14th = 0.025, 15th = 0.025, 16th = 0.025, 17th = 0.025, 18th = 0.025, 19th = 0.025, 20th = 0.025) 3 + 0.125 + 0.125 + 0.125 + 0.125 + 0.05 + 0.05 + 0.05 + 0.05 + 0.05 + 0.025 + 0.025 + 0.025 + 0.025 + 0.025 + 0.025 + 0.025 + 0.025 = 3.95
    2. 1 point is available for the number of Positive Reviews reaching 20% of the registered maximum number of service users in the last 24 months. If this number is partially reached, then that proportion of 1 point is given. eg a Care Home registered for a maximum of 50 service users has to reach 10 Positive Reviews to receive 1 point, if it has 7 reviews it will receive 0.7 points. 20% of the 120 registered maximum number of service users is 24. 18 Positive Reviews ÷ 24 = 0.75
  3. When a Review is submitted by someone who has previously submitted a Review, only the latest Review will count towards the Review Score.
  4. If a Care Home does not have a review in the last 24 months, then it will not have a Review Score.

Regulatory Rating

Care Quality Commission (CQC) Rating

Date: 18 Oct 2024

Overall Good

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  • Effective Good
  • Responsive Good
  • Safe Good
  • Well-led Good
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Meet the Team (10)

Kamila

Kamila Bevan

Job Title: Home Manager (Bourne House) Joined: 2017

Kamila has worked in a variety of care roles for many years. She joined OSJCT at Avonbourne Care Centre in 2017 as Care Lead, before becoming Head of Care for Avon Court, the specialist dementia home, in 2019. She moved to Marden Court as Home Manager in 2021, then taken on The Cedars for few months and returned to Avonbourne as Home Manager of Bourne House in January 2023.


Kamila has been appointed as the General Manager of Avonbourne Care Centre with overall responsible for both Avon Court and Bourne House effective from 22 December 2025. Both homes will continue to function as separate entities. Kamila knows both homes, their staff, and residents well which will give the teams continuity.


Kamila leads her team to provide the best possible environment for our residents with dignified, person-centred care, and lots of fun and laughter.


In her spare time, Kamila enjoys spending time with her family , her 4 children keep her out of any mischief.

Anne-Marie

Anne-Marie Brown

Job Title: Deputy Manager (Avon Court) Joined: 2025

Anne-Marie joined OSJCT in July 2025, having previously worked as a Unit Manager in a 29-bedded unit supporting older people living with dementia.


Anne-Marie has 25 years’ experience in the care sector supporting people with acquired brain injuries, physical disabilities, learning disabilities, and older people living with dementia.


What Anne-Marie likes about working at Avon Court is the friendly atmosphere, and she really enjoys supporting the residents to live a fulfilled life.


In her spare time, Anne-Marie enjoys going to the gym, and spending time with her family and her two dogs.

Kerry

Kerry Jones

Job Title: Deputy Manager (Bourne House) Joined: 2023

Kerry joined Bourne House in November 2023, having previously worked at OSJCT Ashwood Care Centre in Warminster as Deputy Manager.


She has over 15 years’ experience in Health and Social Care, initially working in Domiciliary Care before moving to Residential Care, working as a Carer, and progressing through the ranks to Deputy Manager.


Kerry says that what she enjoys most about her role as Deputy Manager is providing care to the residents and supporting the team.

Katie

Katie Travis

Job Title: Care Leader Joined: 1997

Katie has worked for the Trust since October 1997 and has worked in care for 35 years. Katie decided to work in care because she had done a college course and did a placement at Bartlett House when she was 19. She really enjoyed this so applied for bank work at Bemerton Lodge and then got a permanent job in a nursing home. Katie has worked in nursing homes, residential homes, and dementia homes in numerous roles, and homes and is currently a Care Leader at Avon Court.


In Katie’s spare time, she likes to socialise, do craft work, reading and spending time with her family.

Alix

Alix Williams-Duffield

Job Title: Activities Co-ordinator

Alix began her career in care in domiciliary care and after five and a half years was looking for something a bit different. She was offered the Activities Co-ordinator role at Avonbourne Care Centre and hasn’t looked back. Alix loves the one-to-one time and feeling like part of the family at Bourne House, and she and the residents really have a lot of fun together.


Out of work, Alix enjoys keeping fit and spending the weekends on family time with her children.

Aranzazu

Aranzazu Alejo Pineda

Job Title: Head Housekeeper

Aranzazu, known to everyone as Aran, is the Head Housekeeper at Avonbourne. She takes great pride in her work which she really enjoys. Nothing makes her happier than seeing the home thoroughly spotless and smelling lovely to the residents.


Aran is passionate about what she does and loves chatting with our residents. She loves those conversations because they are all different with fascinating stories to tell. Many like things done a certain way, and to Aran, that is what her team is there for.


Aran is proud to have a wonderful team in housekeeping and laundry, noting how they all get on well together and she is very proud of the standards they maintain.

Sara

Sara Alexander

Job Title: Carer Joined: 2019

Sara has worked at Avon Court for four years as a carer. She has two sons, a dog and a lizard name Eugene, whom she loves to bring into work. The residents really enjoy seeing Eugene and getting to hold him.

Sara loves working at Avon Court because the residents are given freedom and choice in their daily lives. She also loves the diversity of the people that live here. She finds getting to know our residents a real privilege.

Simon

Simon South

Job Title: House Keeper Joined: 2020

Simon began working at Avon Court as a carer in March 2020. This was Simon’s first-ever role in health and social care. He decided on a career change as he was seeking a more rewarding role where he could help make a difference to others. Simon says that the team at Avon Court are all really friendly and works together like a family.


He enjoys taking the residents to Salisbury football club to watch home matches. As a keen football fan himself, this is something that Simon and the residents really enjoy doing together. Simon strives to make as many people smile as he can each day.

Chris

Chris Watson

Job Title: Handyperson Joined: 2016

Chris is the handyperson here at Avon Court, he has worked with us for almost 7 years. Prior to joining the Avon Court team, he was a Stock manager for a retail company for over 12 years. Chris has been happily married for 36 years and his wife, daughter and brother-in-law all work for OSJCT - they clearly like to keep it in the family!


Chris has 5 grandchildren, ranging from one to 17 years. In his spare time, Chris enjoys relaxing over a pint on a Friday with his friends. He is also an avid Manchester United fan.


Chris says that he loves his job at Avon Court because he loves meeting new people and making a difference every day. For Chris ‘it’s all about the residents’.

Lesley

Lesley Jury

Job Title: Activities Coordinator at Bourne House Joined: 2024

Lesley joined the Orders of St John Care Trust in February 2024. Whilst her primary role is Activities Coordinator, Lesley also works as a Carer.


Lesley states that she enjoys spending time with all the residents, making them smile, and making a positive impact on their everyday lives by taking them for a walk, playing bingo, or putting away laundry together.


"There is a great team spirit at Bourne House, and I enjoy having a laugh and giggle with my colleagues."


In her spare time, Lesley enjoys walking, cycling, socialising, and spending time with her family.

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