Avenue House Nursing & Care Home

173/177 Avenue Road, Rushden NN10 0SN
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  • Avenue House Nursing & Care Home, Rushden
Avenue House Nursing & Care Home offers individual, person-centred care within a friendly, comfortable environment, while being attentive and respectful of the individual needs of residents.

The care home has several, relaxing living rooms, bedrooms and three splendid gardens for residents and their visitors to enjoy.

Part of the Jasmine Healthcare group, the care home regularly invests in training its team. As well as constant encouragement of continued development, the care home provides all members of the team with an extensive in-house induction, regular mandatory training and additional specialist training in many areas. It believes a regular training programme is fundamental to improving the care provided to all residents.

Care Provided by Avenue House Nursing & Care Home

  • Primary Care Categories
  • Dementia
  • Older Person Care
  • Respite Care
  • Care Types Provided
  • Dementia Nursing Care
  • Dementia Residential Care
  • Nursing Care
  • Residential Care
  • For a maximum of 49 Service Users
  • Privately Owned
  • Care Offered
  • AIDS/HIV
  • Alzheimer's
  • Bariatric Care/Obesity
  • Cancer Care
  • Cerebral Palsy
  • Colitis & Crohn's Disease
  • COPD/Pulmonary Disease
  • Down Syndrome
  • Epilepsy
  • Head/Brain Injury
  • Hearing Impairment
  • Huntington's Disease
  • Korsakoff Syndrome
  • Motor Neurone Disease
  • Multiple Sclerosis
  • Muscular Dystrophy
  • Neuropathic
  • Orthopaedic
  • Parkinson's Disease
  • Prader-Willi Syndrome
  • Speech Impairment
  • Spina Bifida & Hydrocephalus
  • Stroke
  • Visual Impairment
  • Other Care Provided
  • Convalescent Care
  • Day Care
  • End of Life Care
  • Own GP if required
  • Palliative Care

Good to Know

  • Person in charge
  • Sam Hoare-Wilkinson (Manager)
  • Admission Criteria
    • Assessment required prior to admission
    • Ages 65+
  • Room Information
    • Single Rooms (41)
    • Couples/Companion Rooms (4)
    • Single Rooms with ensuite Wet Room (37)
    • Couples/Companion Rooms with ensuite Wet Room (4)
  • Care Home Design/Build
    • Purpose Built: No
    • Last Refurbishment: 2024
    • Number of floors: 2

Funding & Fees Guide for Avenue House Nursing & Care Home

  • Funding Types Accepted
  • Self funding (Private)
  • Local Authority with Top-Up
  • Local Authority
  • NHS Continuing Healthcare (CHC) Funding
  • Weekly Charges per Person
    • Self-Funded Residential Care £1,050 – £1,470
    • Self-Funded Residential Dementia Care £1,050 – £1,470
    • Self-Funded Nursing Care £1,285 – £1,705
    • Self-Funded Nursing Dementia Care £1,285 – £1,705
    • RESPITE Self-Funded Residential Care £1,300 – £1,720
    • RESPITE Self-Funded Residential Dementia Care £1,300 – £1,720
    • RESPITE Self-Funded Nursing Care £1,535 – £1,955
    • RESPITE Self-Funded Nursing Dementia Care £1,535 – £1,955
  • Our fees range from ÂŁ1,050 to ÂŁ1,955 per week.
    Please contact us for more details about the packages we offer.


  • (these prices are only a guideline, please contact Avenue House Nursing & Care Home to find out the exact price for your requirements)

Facilities

  • Close to Local shops
  • Gardens
  • Lift
  • Near Public Transport
  • Own Furniture if required
  • Pet Friendly (or by arrangement)
  • Residents Internet Access
  • Smoking not permitted
  • Stairlift
  • Television point in own room
  • Wheelchair Access
  • Visiting
  • Visiting is permitted any time day and night. Visitors will need to ring the bell to be admitted by a team member. Visitors will be required to complete the Visitors Signing In-Out Book


  • Parking
  • Large private car park at the front of the home which can be used by any visitors if spaces available. if no spaces are available, on street parking is permissible but please do not block neighbours driveways


Avenue House Nursing & Care Home Reviews (82)

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9.6

Avenue House Nursing & Care Home has a Review Score of 9.6 (9.594) out of 10, based on 27 reviews in the last 2 years. Over all time Avenue House Nursing & Care Home has 82 reviews.

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Dad moved in 3 days ago. He has been cared for in such a kind and professional way. It has been a hard move for him to make but the staff have been so caring with him. The home feels like a home and I have complete confidence they will make/help Dad settle well.

Reply from Avenue House, n/a at Avenue House Nursing & Care Home

Thank you so much for your kind feedback, We are so happy that your relative has received the care during his first few days with us.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Dad has only been in this care home for 3 days, the staff have been incredible and so helpful. The environment in the home is so friendly.

Reply from Avenue House, n/a at Avenue House Nursing & Care Home

Thank you very much for your feedback, We do hope that your Dad is settling in well.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

I can not express enough the care and attention shown to my mother during her 5+ year residency. From the kitchen and cleaning staff to the activity organiser, carers, nursing staff and manager, all very professional and always polite and caring even when my mother was difficult. Nothing was a problem
and everyone willing to make her life as comfortable as possible. To be with mu mother at the end was a privilege. Thank you to two members of staff in particular for letting me get to you in time. I can no recommend Avenue House Nursing and Care Home highly enough. Sorry for the late response, I need time to cope with Mums death.

Reply from Sam Hoare-Wilkinson, Manager at Avenue House Nursing & Care Home

Thank you so much for your lovely, heartfelt review. Mum was certainly a character and is sorely missed by everyone here. Don't be a stranger, love from everyone at Avenue House.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

During the two and a half years my father spent in this home I had one minor problem concerning agency staff. When I approached the management about it, it was rectified immediately. I cannot speak highly enough of this care home!

Reply from Sam Hoare-Wilkinson, Manager at Avenue House Nursing & Care Home

Hi Keith, thank you for your lovely, kind words and for leaving us a review. I will pass your feedback on to the team once again, thank you.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My father who died on 6th September 2024 had been a resident at Avenue House for two and a half years; for most of that time, he was confined to bed. I have nothing but the highest praise for the staff who cared for Dad as did he. His room and bed linen were always at the highest standard of cleanliness.
I cannot thank Avenue House enough.

Reply from Sam Hoare-Wilkinson, Manager at Avenue House Nursing & Care Home

Hi Colin, thank you for your kind words, they mean a lot to us all. Your dad was a pleasure to look after and is sorely missed by everyone.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My husband has had wonderful care since he came to live at Avenue House Nursing & Care Home.

Reply from Sam Hoare-Wilkinson, Manager at Avenue House Nursing & Care Home

Thank you for submitting a review on Avenue House. We are all very grateful to receive your lovely feedback. Thank you once again.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

He is cared for very well. The staff are excellent - A big thank you to all the staff here.

Reply from Sam Hoare-Wilkinson, Manager at Avenue House Nursing & Care Home

Thank you for completing a review on Avenue House We are extremely grateful for your feedback and will pass this on to our team in the areas you have scored us 4 stars, do you have any suggestions/recommendations as to how we could improve them to 5 stars? Any feedback would be very much appreciated. Once again, thank you.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Attended the unfortunately wet summer fete, but have already enjoyed the extended garden and outside seating area. Very nice, very well catered for as usual. The staff are always positive and helpful. Always happy to visit and enjoy the avenue.

Reply from Sam Hoare-Wilkinson, Manager at Avenue House Nursing & Care Home

Thank you for completing a review on Avenue House We are extremely grateful for your feedback and will pass this on to our team in the areas you have scored us 4 stars, do you have any suggestions/recommendations as to how we could improve them to 5 stars? Any feedback would be very much appreciated. Once again, thank you.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5

Mum has been at Avenue House for 2 years. The carers know her and are always helpful and look after her needs and as a family, we feel reassured with Mum's care. The home is friendly and always welcoming. Any issues can be raised and dealt with.

Reply from Sam Hoare-Wilkinson, Manager at Avenue House Nursing & Care Home

Hi, thank you for completing a review on Avenue House. We are extremely grateful for your feedback and will pass this on to our team. On the areas you have scored us 4 stars, do you have any suggestions/recommendations as to how we could improve them to a 5 star? Any feedback would be appreciated, once again, thank you.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

The staff are extremely friendly and very caring towards my nan.

Reply from Sam Hoare-Wilkinson, Manager at Avenue House Nursing & Care Home

Hi, thank you for completing a review on Avenue House. We are extremely grateful for your feedback and will pass this on to our team. On the areas you have scored us 4 stars, do you have any suggestions/recommendations as to how we could improve them to 5 stars? Any feedback would be very much appreciated, once again, thank you.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

I have been very happy with the care my mum continues to receive at Avenue House. The staff are amazing and always keep our family up to date with changes in medication etc. The food is always to a high standard and the entertainment ladies put in so much effort.

Reply from Sam Hoare-Wilkinson, Manager at Avenue House Nursing & Care Home

Hi, thank you for completing a review on Avenue House. We are extremely grateful for your feedback and will pass this on to our team. On the areas you have scored us 4 stars, do you have any suggestions/recommendations to how we could improve them to 5 stars? Any feedback would be very much appreciated, once again, thank you.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My mother is very comfortable at Avenue House Nursing & Care Home and is very happy living in a very friendly community. The staff are all extremely caring and professional and always eager to assist my mother with a smile and make visitors feel very welcome.

Reply from Sam Hoare-Wilkinson, Manager at Avenue House Nursing & Care Home

Thank you for your lovely review on Avenue House, I will pass on your comments to the team. Once again, thank you.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Avenue House is a very nice home to attend, visit and be in. The manager and staff are all lovely, helpful and caring. The atmosphere in the home is always positive, the residents are encouraged to join in and be part of all activities.

Reply from Sam Hoare-Wilkinson, Manager at Avenue House Nursing & Care Home

Thank you for a lovely review on Avenue House We are all very grateful for your review. I will pass on your comments to the team Once again, Thank you.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Visit regularly when activities are taking place, residents enjoy singing, probably would enjoy their own karaoke afternoon.
Nice to see most enjoying the afternoon, and participating.

Reply from Rosalind Martin, Executive & Acquisition Support at Avenue House Nursing & Care Home

Thank you for taking the time to complete a review about Avenue House. It is particularly lovely to read that you visit regularly whilst activities are taking place. Thank you for your great suggestion of a karaoke afternoon for our residents, we will be sure to pass this suggestion, and your lovely feedback, on to our team.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Mum has been in Avenue House for 6 years. She has always been treated with dignity and kindness by all the staff.
The manager is always available to speak to about any problems, we have always found the staff to be happy in their work and they are rewarded with incentives for excellent performance.
I would always recommend Avenue House to any friends or relatives who were looking for a home for their loved ones.

Reply from Sam Hoare-Wilkinson, Manager at Avenue House Nursing & Care Home

Good evening thank you for completing a care home review on Avenue House and for your lovely kind words I will pass on your feedback to the team. Once again, thank you


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5

My mum has been at this care home for over two years.
I have always been thankful for the way my mum has been cared for.
It is lovely to see how happy the whole team appears.
If they are happy, their feelings are passed onto the residents.
Thank you for doing your best for my mum.

Reply from Sam Hoare-Wilkinson, Manager at Avenue House Nursing & Care Home

Good evening thank you for completing a review on Avenue House and for your lovely feedback I will pass on your feedback to the team. Thank you once again


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5

I am a resident at Avenue House.
I lived here for the past two years.
I like it here, I have a nice room.
The staff are excellent.

Reply from Sam Hoare-Wilkinson, Manager at Avenue House Nursing & Care Home

Hi, thank you very much for writing a review on Avenue House I'm glad to hear about your lovely feedback and experiences while staying with us at Avenue House. Once again thank you


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

A lovely home, team are very helpful and my nan is settled here and seems happy.
Food looks lovely and my nan is always doing activities which is nice to see.
Team are always helpful and nothing is ever too much trouble.

Reply from Sam Hoare-Wilkinson, Manager at Avenue House Nursing & Care Home

Hi, thank you for taking the time to complete a review on Avenue House. Everyone here is grateful for your review and your comments on our home. Once again, thank you.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5

My nana has been a resident here for five years. Staff are always friendly and caring.

Reply from Sam Hoare-Wilkinson, Manager at Avenue House Nursing & Care Home

Hi Emma.
Thank you for taking the time to write a review on Avenue House.
We appreciate your review and are very grateful to you.
Thanks.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5

Our mother has lived at Avenue house for 2 years. It was her choice to go into a home as she was struggling living on her own and needed company.
We all now have peace of mind, she looks upon the staff as her family and often says Avenue House is now her home.
Mum loves the food including food at
social events.
The staff are very hard working and friendly. There was a dedicated entertainment member of staff and Mum really enjoyed joining in with the activities provided. This person left and there does not seem to be a proactive approach to recruiting someone, they seem to think that they can cope with someone who is part-time and someone else who changes their duties to do this role 2 days a week. Although the staff carrying out the arrangement are doing their best, they are definitely not a substitute for a member of staff dedicated for providing entertainment. Mum often says she is bored, we have seen the difference it makes to her well-being.

Reply from Sam Hoare-Wilkinson, Manager at Avenue House Nursing & Care Home

Hi Yvonne,
Thank you for taking the time to place a review on Carehome.co.uk
The team at Avenue are always happy to receive feedback and to work on any areas that might need improvement. I would like to reassure you that we have been actively trying to recruit externally for the role of activities, sadly, without much success. It is extremely important to us that we recruit team members on value, as our residents are always our priority and we do need to ensure that we are giving them the best experience. As you are aware a team member asked if they could help out to ensure our residents had some additional activities and stimulation during recruiting for this role. During this time, we do acknowledge that there hasn’t been the broad spectrum of activities that our residents are used to; however, I am delighted to be able to confirm that the role has been permanently filled by the team member who supported us.


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Current Review Score: 9.6 (9.594)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 9.6 (9.594) out of 10 for Avenue House Nursing & Care Home is based on a) the Average Rating and b) the number of positive Reviews.

  • a) The Average Rating is 4.6 out of 5 from 27 Reviews in the last 24 months.

  • b) The score for the number of positive Reviews is 5.0 out of 5 from 26 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:

  • a) 5 Points are available for the Average Rating from all Reviews in the last 24 months.

    The Average Rating of 4.594 for Avenue House Nursing & Care Home is calculated as follows: ( (210 Excellents x 5) + (92 Goods x 4) + (16 Satisfactorys x 3) + (2 Poors x 2) ) ÷ 320 Ratings = 4.594

  • b) 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 5 Points relating to the number of positive Reviews for Avenue House Nursing & Care Home is based on 26 positive Reviews in the last 24 months and is calculated as per below:

    The 5 points available are broken down as follows:

    • i) 4 points are available for the first 10 Positive Reviews in the last 24 months; 3 points for the first Positive Review, and then 0.125 Points for each of the next four Positive Reviews and then 0.1 Points for the next five Positive Reviews. (1st = 3.000, 2nd = 0.125, 3rd = 0.125, 4th = 0.125, 5th = 0.125, 6th = 0.100, 7th = 0.100, 8th = 0.100, 9th = 0.100, 10th = 0.100) 3 + 0.125 + 0.125 + 0.125 + 0.125 + 0.1 + 0.1 + 0.1 + 0.1 + 0.1 = 4

    • ii) 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 49 registered maximum number of service users is 9.8, which has been reached with 26 Positive reviews. Points = 1

  • When a Review is submitted by someone who has previously submitted a Review, only the latest Review will count towards the Review Score.

  • If a Care Home does not have a review in the last 24 months, then it will not have a Review Score.

Performance

Care Quality Commission (CQC) Rating

Date: 27 Oct 2020

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  • Caring

    Good
  • Effective

    Good
  • Responsive

    Good
  • Safe

    Good
  • Well-led

    Requires improvement

Care Quality Commission is responsible for the registration and inspection of social care services in England.

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Meet the Team (1)

Sam

Sam Hoare-Wilkinson

Job Title: Manager

Joined: 2017

Avenue House is led by Care Home Manager, Sam Hoare-Wilkinson who supports our qualified team of carers, kitchen and housekeeping staff.


Sam joined the Jasmine Team at Avenue House in October 2017 as Deputy Manager. Sam chose to pursue a career in care from the age of 19 and over the last 16 years she has worked in different care settings including as a care assistant at a Nursing home and then in Residential and Domiciliary Care. Whilst gaining valuable experience, Sam has also undertaken a programme of study and has achieved NVQ qualifications at levels 2, 3 and 5 in Adult Health and Social Care and has completed a Counselling Skills course.


Sam passionately believes that we are invited to work in our residents’ home, and the empowerment of their choices, rights and independence are fundamental to her approach to care.


Frequently Asked Questions about Avenue House Nursing & Care Home

What types of Care is Avenue House Nursing & Care Home registered for?

Older Person Care, Dementia & Respite Care are the registered (by the Care Quality Commission) categories of Care.

What additional types of Care does Avenue House Nursing & Care Home provide?

Palliative Care, Day Care, Convalescent Care, Own GP if required & End of Life Care are other types of care provided.

How many Rooms does Avenue House Nursing & Care Home have?

There are 41 Single Rooms and 4 Couples/Companion Rooms.

What are the Facilities & Services at Avenue House Nursing & Care Home?

Own Furniture if required, Pet Friendly (or by arrangement), Smoking not permitted, Close to Local shops, Near Public Transport, Lift, Stairlift, Wheelchair Access, Gardens, Television point in own room & Residents Internet Access are some of the Facilities & Services.

How far is Avenue House Nursing & Care Home to the centre of Rushden?

2.0 mile(s) as the crow flies, distance by road may be significantly further.