Avonmere Care Home - Avery Healthcare

339 Badminton Road, Downend, Bristol BS36 1AJ
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9.7 54 Reviews
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Avonmere Care Home is located in Downend, South Gloucestershire, near the Willy Wicket Inn on the northern outskirts of Bristol, easily accessible from the M32, M4 and M5. The home offers respite and residential care spans three floors, with one dedicated to dementia care.

Avonmere features its own hair salon, therapy suite and minibus as well as a beautiful garden for residents to enjoy and the home welcomes couples and their companions, where their well-being, comfort and happiness are of utmost importance.

Staff focus on meeting the needs of each resident, ensuring physical and emotional well-being for a fulfilling and happy quality of life. Recognising the potential stress of a late-life change, such as moving from a family home, they strive to make the transition as smooth as possible, offering peace of mind to all involved.

Regular updates on the home's activities are shared on the Facebook page, fostering connections between the team, residents and their loved ones.

For those seeking dementia care homes in Bristol, Avonmere may be the ideal choice. Expert staff are trained to cater to residents with various care requirements. Rigorous staff selection and thorough training guarantee that residents living with dementia receive the highest quality care.

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Care Provided by Avonmere Care Home - Avery Healthcare

  • Primary Care Categories
  • Dementia
  • Mental Health Condition
  • Older Person Care
  • Physical Disability
  • Respite Care
  • Sensory Impairment
  • Care Types Provided
  • Dementia Residential Care
  • Residential Care
  • For a maximum of 76 Service Users
  • Privately Owned
  • Care Offered
  • Alzheimer's
  • Cancer Care
  • Other Care Provided
  • Convalescent Care
  • Own GP if required
  • Separate Specialist Dementia Care Unit

Good to Know

  • Person in charge
  • Samantha Baronian (Manager)
  • Admission Criteria
    • Ages 65+
  • Room Information
    • Single Rooms (76)
  • Care Home Design/Build
    • Purpose Built: Yes
    • Last Refurbishment: 2017

Funding & Fees Guide for Avonmere Care Home - Avery Healthcare

  • Funding Types Accepted
  • Self funding (Private)
  • Local Authority with Top-Up
  • Local Authority
  • Weekly Charges per Person
    • Self-Funded Residential Care £1,400 – £1,595
    • Self-Funded Residential Dementia Care £1,400 – £1,595
    • RESPITE Self-Funded Residential Care £1,450 – £1,645
    • RESPITE Self-Funded Residential Dementia Care £1,450 – £1,645

  • The weekly fee is dependent on the suite you choose, standard, premium, or luxury


  • (these prices are only a guideline, please contact Avonmere Care Home - Avery Healthcare to find out the exact price for your requirements)

Facilities

  • Bar/Café
  • Close to Local shops
  • Gardens
  • Lift
  • Minibus or other transport
  • Near Public Transport
  • Pet Friendly (or by arrangement)
  • Phone Point in own room
  • Residents Internet Access
  • Stairlift
  • Television point in own room

Avonmere Care Home - Avery Healthcare Reviews (54)

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9.7

Avonmere Care Home - Avery Healthcare has a Review Score of 9.7 (9.679) out of 10, based on 26 reviews in the last 2 years. Over all time Avonmere Care Home - Avery Healthcare has 54 reviews.

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Review from M B (Resident) assisted by family/friend published on 10 October 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Since coming to the care home, I now have a renewed sense of purpose/enthusiasm. I enjoy the varied activities, and the staff treat you with respect and dignity.

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Review from Christine D (Daughter of Resident) published on 5 October 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My mother was offered a respite stay at Avonmere with a view to becoming a permanent resident. She was allowed to stay as a respite break for 6 weeks, but was so happy with everything, she decided after 2 weeks that she wanted to become a permanent resident. She’s now been there for 2 months and it
has changed her life. She has become much more sociable and relaxed. She joins in with all of the activities and is looking so much better for it. She is 90 years of age.

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Review from C F (Daughter of Resident) published on 2 October 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

A caring home where my mum is treated with respect and her individual care plan meets her needs. Since Mum has been at Avonmere Care Home, the staff treat her like one of the family and if we have any concerns they are dealt with quickly and efficiently. Thank you to the manager and team Avonmere for
all your dedication and hard work.

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Review from S A (Friend of Resident) published on 14 June 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5

Friendly staff, good surroundings and decor, clean.

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Review from Jane D (Daughter of Resident) published on 17 May 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My mother has been a resident here for a year now. We looked at several care homes but selected this one as the staff really do care! They don't plonk residents in front of the TV unlike other homes we looked at, but spend time talking and interacting with them and genuinely appear to enjoy spending
time with residents. The manager is very responsive on the one occasion I raised a concern he came to see us immediately, listened and understood and explained what would happen along with an apology. The food is very good, the rooms are huge so Mum was able to bring a lot of her furniture and belongings with her, important for someone with dementia. There are plenty of places to sit with a cuppa both in and out, and I count the staff as friends who I look forward to chatting to when I visit. The hairdresser is very flexible and will tailor her approach to how Mum is feeling. The visiting activity staff also have the right balance of friendliness, humour, empathy and endless patience.

Reply from Rachel Aran, Marketing Administrator at Avonmere Care Home - Avery Healthcare

Thank you for taking the time to review Avonmere Care Home, Bristol and for your amazing 5-star rating. We are delighted to hear how happy you are with the care your mother has received from our dedicated staff team, since being a part of our loving care community, giving you and your family peace of mind. We understand that moving into care can be a daunting experience for everyone, therefore we try and make the process as seamless as possible and therefore encourage new residents to bring their furniture and belongings to help them feel more at home. It is a true pleasure to have your mother living with us. We look forward to seeing you on your next visit. Best wishes.


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Review from E T (Resident) published on 19 April 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

It took a while to settle but staff helped and now I am quite happy. I don't think I could find a better home.

Reply from Sarah Goswell, Marketing Assistant at Avonmere Care Home - Avery Healthcare

Thank you for taking the time to review Avonmere Care Home in Bristol. We are pleased to hear you are now feeling settled in your new surroundings. Your feedback is truly invaluable to us and our staff team. Best wishes.


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Review from J C (Daughter of Resident) published on 8 November 2022
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Mum originally went here for respite but has now become a permanent resident. The decor throughout is modern but homely with tasteful ornaments, lamps etc. Her room is beautiful, like a suite in a hotel with a patio door through to the lovely garden. The carers (and reception staff) here are absolutely
brilliant and laugh and joke with mum, they are always pleasant. Mum is encouraged to walk to the dining room which is light and airy and she can socialise with the other residents. The food is nice, recently mum had a fancy for some chocolate, they brought her a little plate with some chocolate biscuits on. That's really going the extra mile for the residents. It's nice that there is a tea and coffee machine for visitors to use so we can sit and have a cuppa with mum. There are plenty of activities singers, dancing crafts etc which you can choose to participate in if you like. I really don't feel like mum has gone here to vegetate but to continue living her life with a bit of help.

Reply from Rachel Aran, Marketing Administrator at Avonmere Care Home - Avery Healthcare

Thank you for taking the time to review Avonmere Care Home in Bristol. We are delighted that your mum enjoyed her respite stay with us and decided to become a permanent member of our loving care community. It is lovely to hear that she has soon settled into her new surroundings and enjoys joining in with the daily activities provided by our talented well-being team. We always encourage our residents to invite visitors in for a cuppa and a chat, we look forward to seeing you on your next visit. Thank you again for your kind words, I will be sure to pass them on to the rest of the staff team, Best wishes, Rachel.


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Review from T J (Niece of Resident) published on 7 October 2022
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Everyone has been supportive regarding my aunt. The staff are lovely, helpful and friendly. I had an issue, the manager responded straight away and dealt with it in a very professional manner and has an open-door policy which is fantastic. I would highly recommend Avonmere to anyone who needs extra
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Reply from Rachel Aran, Marketing Administrator at Avonmere Care Home - Avery Healthcare

Thank you for taking the time to review Avonmere Care Home in Bristol. We are delighted to hear how satisfied you are with the exceptional level of care that your aunt has received by our dedicated staff team. Please do not hesitate to contact us at any time to express any concerns that you may have. It is a true pleasure to have your aunt as part of our loving care community. Best wishes, Rachel.


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Review from A P (Daughter of Resident) published on 6 June 2022
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My mum has been a resident for just under one week. All the staff have made her feel very welcome. The level of care has been very good. Mum has mobility issues, and the manager and his team have been very supportive of her needs, giving encouragement to build her confidence.

Reply from Ryan Farrelly, Marketing Executive at Avonmere Care Home - Avery Healthcare

Thank you for taking the time to review Avonmere Care Home. It is a pleasure to care for your mother, and we are delighted to hear how well she has settled into our welcoming community. We look forward to seeing you on your next visit. Best wishes.


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Review from A R (Daughter of Resident) published on 9 February 2022
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Care and support provided is excellent.

Reply from Rachel Aran, Marketing Administrator at Avonmere Care Home - Avery Healthcare

Thank you for taking the time to review Avonmere Care Home and for your amazing 5-star rating. I will be sure to pass your kind words on to the rest of the team. Best wishes, Rachel.


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Review from Dorothy B (Resident) published on 20 January 2022
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5

Very good. Everyone is helpful.

Reply from Rachel Aran, Marketing Administrator at Avonmere Care Home - Avery Healthcare

Thank you for taking the time to review Avonmere Care Home. Your feedback is truly invaluable to us and our staff team, who go over and above the standards daily, in order to provide an excellent level of care. Best wishes, Rachel.


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Review from Maureen J (Respite Resident) published on 12 January 2022
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Most impressed by the whole service. Ambience most pleasing. Staff extremely helpful and very pleasant. Attractive garden pleasant to view or sit in. Activities satisfactory. I would definitely look forward to a return visit when my carer next goes on holiday. Menus satisfactory.

Reply from Rachel Aran, Marketing Administrator at Avonmere Care Home - Avery Healthcare

Thank you for taking the time to review Avonmere Care Home and for your amazing 5-star rating. It was a pleasure to have you with us, whilst you were here on respite and we are delighted to hear that your stay was comfortable and relaxing. We would like to welcome you back into the home anytime. Best wishes, Rachel.


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Review from J C (Daughter of Resident) published on 1 December 2021
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

We have appreciated the care and attention mum has received. The staff are very kind, helpful, professional, and approachable. Excellent facilities with cinema and hairdressers. The garden is wonderful to sit outside when the weather is kind.

Reply from Rachel Aran, Marketing Administrator at Avonmere Care Home - Avery Healthcare

Thank you for taking the time to review Avonmere Care Home. We are delighted to hear such wonderful feedback about our home. Our housekeeping team take great pride in making the home a clean, welcoming environment for residents and visitors alike. Your feedback is truly invaluable to us and our staff team, who go over and above the standards daily, in order to provide an excellent level of care. I will be sure to pass on your kind comments to the rest of the team. Best wishes, Rachel.


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Review from Christine V (Daughter of Resident) published on 28 October 2021
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Excellent service!

Reply from Rachel Aran, Marketing Administrator at Avonmere Care Home - Avery Healthcare

Thank you for taking the time to review Avonmere Care Home and for your amazing 5-star review. Our staff team go above the standards daily to deliver exceptional care, whilst creating a warm and welcoming community that our residents live within. Best wishes, Rachel.


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Review from Karen P (Daughter of Resident) published on 26 August 2021
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Lovely to be able to see where he resides after such a long time with Covid. He always appears happy and loves the care he receives. Thank you.

Reply from Rachel Aran, Marketing Administrator at Avonmere Care Home - Avery Healthcare

Thank you for taking the time to review Avonmere Care Home. Your feedback is truly invaluable to us, and our staff team, who go above and beyond the standards daily, to deliver an exceptional level of care, whilst creating a fun and loving care community for all residents. It is a pleasure to have your father living with us. Best wishes, Rachel.


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Review from John H (Son of Resident) published on 5 August 2021
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

We have found Avonmere very good, their care of my father has been excellent. He has settled very well and I feel that is down to the care and attention Avonmere have given him. The main thing is he is safe and he feels that within the building.

Reply from Rachel Aran, Marketing Administrator at Avonmere Care Home - Avery Healthcare

Thank you for taking the time to review Avonmere Care Home and for your amazing 5-star review. We are delighted to hear that your father has soon settled into the loving care community that we create, giving you and your family peace of mind. I will be sure to pass on the positive feedback to the rest of the team. Best wishes, Rachel


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Review from Simon G (Son of Resident) published on 28 July 2021
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Mum very happy and well looked after by amazing staff.

Reply from Ryan Farrelly, Marketing Assistant at Avonmere Care Home - Avery Healthcare

Thank you for taking the time to review. We are delighted to hear how well your mother has settled into her new home and how happy she is here. Your kind words about our staff team are truly invaluable to us and I will be sure to pass on the positive feedback. Best Wishes, Ryan.


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Review from Kim F (Daughter of Resident) published on 16 July 2021
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Avonmere care home is truly excellent. The care, professional approach is displayed by all staff involved in my father's care. The building being 'purpose built' for care of the elderly is functional (wide corridors) with excellent facilities for the residents, dining room, library, garden room, games
room (chess etc), cinema room and hairdressers. There is a lift to access the cinema and hairdressers and a wonderful 'activities programme'. The gardens are beautiful and all services provided within COVID guidelines.

Reply from Ryan Farrelly, Marketing Assistant at Avonmere Care Home - Avery Healthcare

Thank you for taking the time to review Avonmere Care Home. We are delighted to hear how satisfied you are with our home, we highly appreciate your kind words and I will be sure to pass on the positive feedback. Our residents are encouraged to take full advantage of the hotel-like facilities we have to offer. It is a pleasure to have your father as part of our loving care community here. Best Wishes, Ryan.


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Review from Graham T (Respite Resident) published on 21 September 2020
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5

I live alone in a studio flat with a very noisy neighbour in flat above mine and building contractors on site replacing roof on adjacent building and the noise and upheaval is not good for me being in poor health. I have atrial fibrillation and heart issues and needed to get away. Sometimes I need medical
assistance, so a hotel was not suitable. So it was suggested for me to go for respite care, like we did for my late mother. I'm self-funded so enquired about possibilities locally and found Avonmere Care Home for my care. As the COVID-19 pandemic was, and still is, in full swing there are lots of safety issues and they are handled well. I have been very comfortable at Avonmere and the staff of carers have been excellent and very friendly and treated me with respect. However the food has been unsatisfactory by my standards. It must be difficult catering on a large scale but when soup is served with two small pieces of bread, that a child could eat, where do my ££££'s go?

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Review from Brenda E (Daughter of Resident) published on 2 December 2019
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

The staff were wonderful, so kind and helpful and gave me so much support. They were so kind and caring to my mother.

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Current Review Score: 9.7 (9.679)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 9.7 (9.679) out of 10 for Avonmere Care Home - Avery Healthcare is based on a) the Average Rating and b) the number of positive Reviews.

  • a) The Average Rating is 4.7 out of 5 from 26 Reviews in the last 24 months.

  • b) The score for the number of positive Reviews is 5.0 out of 5 from 25 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 4.679 for Avonmere Care Home - Avery Healthcare is calculated as follows: ( (228 Excellents x 5) + (69 Goods x 4) + (14 Satisfactorys x 3) + (1 Poors x 2) ) ÷ 312 Ratings = 4.679

  • 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 Avonmere Care Home - Avery Healthcare is based on 25 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 76 registered maximum number of service users is 15.2, which has been reached with 25 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: 14 Sep 2023

Overall
Requires improvement

  • Caring

    Good

  • Effective

    Good

  • Responsive

    Good

  • Safe

    Requires improvement

  • 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 (4)

Samantha

Samantha Baronian

Job Title: Home Manager

Joined: 2024

I love working at Avonmere as I have a passion and drive to enhance the lives of others and walk alongside those on their care home journey to ensure a smooth transition during, what can be, such a difficult time. I have worked as a care assistant and a senior care, which is where I found my love for working in older adult care. I then completed a Bachelor’s degree in Mental Health Nursing. After finishing my degree, I worked in various roles within nursing care, including RSM, deputy and now Home Manager.


Jo

Jo Ash

Job Title: Deputy Manager

Joined: 2024

Hi! My name is Jo. I have worked in care for many years starting as a care assistant then from there senior carer, care coordinator, team leader now as a deputy manager.


I am very passionate in believing a high standard of care should always be given to people within the care sector whether that be in their own homes or in a care home environment.


Beatrice

Beatrice Lush

Job Title: Wellbeing Coordinator

Joined: 2022

Hi, I am the wellbeing & activities coordinator. I have worked at Avonmere for 3 years. My main goal is to promote positive wellbeing via providing activities and trips tailored to each residents needs and interests. My qualifications include a distinction in Health and Social Care Cambridge Nationals, biology a level and psychology a level. I am also currently completing an NVQ in Leading Activities within a care environment.


Stefan

Stefan

Job Title: Head Chef

Joined: 2024

I am the chef at Avonmere. My aim is to provide delicious, nutritious meals tailored to the residents needs and preferences. I have gained a plethora of skills from my many years of experience as a chef.