Avonmere Care Home - Avery Healthcare

339 Badminton Road, Downend, Bristol BS36 1AJ
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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 H H (Wife of Resident) published on 29 October 2019
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5

We were greeted on arrival with great courtesy and were very impressed with everything we saw and heard, including the attention given to each resident we met, on the ground floor and in the dementia area on the first floor. My husband appeared to settle quite well but after a few days in the nighttime,
he was very disorientated and apparently entered other peoples bedroom trying to strip their beds. This situation the staff could not cope with and there was no apparent security to prevent this. We were asked to take him home early. It seems that this establishment, although new, really do not understand dementia in its more advanced stage. We also lost a pair of blue pyjama trousers even though correctly name marked how could this possibly happen?

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Review from Anne H (Daughter of Resident) published on 20 September 2019
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

I have had nothing but excellent service from all staff at Avonmere. From the management, reception, carers, cleaners. All are friendly and professional.

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Review from J S (Daughter of Resident) published on 13 September 2019
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

I'd just like to express how happy I am with my mother's care here at Avonmere.
The carers are so good with mum, I am a carer myself and know how hard the job is but I cannot fault the care they give my mum and how they always make me welcome. Nothing is ever too much trouble, great people. Thank you
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Review from David Hugh S (Respite Resident) published on 5 June 2019
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My stay of 13 days was pleasant. Everyone was kind, welcoming and considerate. Meals were well planned and enjoyable. It was disappointing however not to be registered with a surgery whilst there. I had need of medical attention which was not forthcoming. This should be addressed for short-term residents.

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Review from Julie F (Daughter-in-law of Resident) published on 22 March 2019
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

We are pleased to have found a first-class, local care home at Avonmere.
On entering the foyer it is bright and airy, the friendly receptionists greet, welcome and help the residents, families and visitors. Avonmere is like a 5* hotel,m superb decor in the resident's lounge, dining room, library, games
room, cinema, hair salon with lovely garden areas. The management team are hands-on, friendly and very approachable doing their utmost to ensure all is well with needs met.
The nursing, carer's, catering, hospitality and maintenance staff are excellent. Nothing is too much trouble, they certainly work hard keeping residents happy, cared for and feeling an individual. Mum's needs are met by the activities team with a full schedule each day, the TV is long forgotten!
It is a new style care home having a forward-thinking approach to the needs of those in their care whom love to now call it their home.
This is lovely to hear and know it is a worry taken from us. We are pleased we made an excellent choice and ultimately Mum is loved, well cared for, comfortable and very happy doing far more than she has been able to do in years.

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Review from Sally M (Daughter of Resident) published on 25 February 2019
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My mother was quite worried and apprehensive before entering Avonmere but all staff welcomed her and explained how she would be looked after and supported, making her feel reassured.


She enjoyed her stay and the interaction with staff and residents. She feels stronger and happier. All 3 daughters

are happy with Avonmere.

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Review from C B (Cousin of Resident) published on 24 August 2018
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5

Without consultation or a family meeting, we received a phone call to advise that my cousin was very agitated and getting aggressive. She is 96 years of age and weighs 6 stone - very tiny. Paramedics were called and she was taken to hospital. She was calm the following day and the consultant phoned
Avonmere Care Home who refused to have her back. We didn't get 24 hours written notice and now she is homeless.

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Review from Nick M (Son of Resident) published on 20 June 2018
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Mum has made to feel very welcome and is well looked after. (This is a tremendous relief after previous events).


I am made to feel very welcome too. Very friendly and helpful staff and a lovely environment. Thank you


Coffee and cakes are lovely too as is all this too.


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Review from B F (Son of Resident) published on 15 June 2018
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5

My mother became a resident in August 2017.
This was our first experience of living in a care home and very daunting for the family.
But it was not long before we realised we had chosen well. I must say I was a little shocked at the turnover of staff but this does seem to be settling down. Overall,
I am delighted with the staff who always presentable and helpful. I would like to thank them all for their help and assistance.

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Review from Karen W (Daughter of Resident) published on 15 June 2018
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My dad has been very well cared for here and seems very happy and very settled. The staff are lovely.

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Review from Caroline P (Daughter of Resident) published on 21 March 2018
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

We were very concerned about my Mother who was living alone with Dementia and was struggling to cope alone, but now, thanks to the wonderful staff and lovely surroundings at Avonmere, my Mother is enjoying life, smiling and laughing again.
Thank you so much everyone who works so hard and for your
dedication to understanding, not only for the residents but for making it a pleasure to visit whenever we want. Nothing is too much trouble.
Thank you from the bottom of my heart.

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Review from Caroline W (Daughter of Resident) published on 17 March 2018
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Mum enjoyed six glorious weeks in your care home before passing away in hospital. She was able to join in many activities and made friends with residents and staff. She related it to a 4 star hotel. She enjoyed the food and loved to see the children coming in. Her care was of exemplary standard and
her family are very grateful that she was so very happy there.

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Review from J B (Son of Resident) published on 22 February 2018
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5

Generally good but expensive. Payment details are dealt with at H.Q and are often incorrect - dad has been overcharged. Good job he keeps receipts. Dad has not been supplied with a key to the door which leads from his room to the garden. This concerns me from a Health & Safety and wellbeing perspective.

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Review from Linda J (Daughter of Resident) published on 4 October 2017
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My Father was a resident in Avonmere for about 3 weeks with a terminal disease.
From the first moment I stepped into the home, I was instantly greeted and welcomed.
I was shown around the beautiful place and was fully informed of all the facilities.
I knew instantly this was the perfect home to place
my lovely Father.
All the staff were friendly and very kind.
Nothing was too much trouble for them.
I sampled the excellent food which was perfectly presented.
The Chef made sure my Father's and my personal tastes were accounted for.
The Staff at Avonmere certainly helped to ease the difficult times I had.
I would definitely recommend Avonmere Care Home to anyone.

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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.