Avondene Care Home

Avondene Care Home is a residential care home in Christchurch, Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole (BH23 3LY). It holds a CQC rating of Good.

About Avondene Care Home

Avondene Care Home is a residential care home in Christchurch, caring for older people from across Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole. We offer permanent residential places and planned respite stays. We are not a large or grand place and we would not want to be. What we aim for is a household where people know each other, where staff have time to sit and talk, and where the day is shaped by the people living in it rather than by a timetable on a wall. Our support covers personal care, medication, meals, mobility and the steady companionship that matters most to people who have found living alone lonely or worrying. Residents decide how much company they want. Some are in the lounge from breakfast to bedtime, others prefer their own room with visitors and a quiet word now and then, and both are entirely fine. Christchurch matters to our residents, many of whom have lived locally for decades. We keep people connected to the town, to their families and to the routines they have always had wherever we possibly can. Respite stays give family carers a real rest and give guests a proper stay rather than a spare bed. The Care Quality Commission rated us good at our most recent inspection. You are very welcome to visit, stay for a cup of tea and see the place on an ordinary day.

Care provided at Avondene Care Home

Read the full inspection report on the CQC website.

Common questions about Avondene Care Home

Where is Avondene Care Home located?

Avondene Care Home is a residential care home in Christchurch, Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole, BH23 3LY. You can view its exact location and get directions from the map on this page.

What type of care does Avondene Care Home provide?

Avondene Care Home is registered to provide residential personal care, with support that includes Older person care, Respite care. The full list of services is shown on this page.

What is Avondene Care Home's CQC rating?

Avondene Care Home is registered with and inspected by the Care Quality Commission (CQC). Its most recent overall rating is Good following its last inspection on 3 May 2024. You can read the full CQC report from the link on this page.

Does Avondene Care Home offer respite or short-term care?

Yes. Avondene Care Home offers respite and short-term care. Availability changes regularly, so it is best to enquire directly.

Questions families ask about Avondene Care Home

Can Mum or Dad stay here if their dementia gets worse?

No. Avondene Care Home is not listed for dementia care on the CQC register. If dementia is likely, choose a home that is, so a second move is not needed later.

Is there a nurse on site if health needs change?

No. Avondene Care Home is a residential care home without on-site nursing. District nurses and GPs visit, but someone who needs daily nursing may have to move to a nursing home.

Can they try a short stay before deciding?

Yes. Yes. Avondene Care Home offers respite and short stays, which is a good way to see whether the home is the right fit.

Will they support end of life care, so there is no move at the hardest time?

Ask the home. End of life care is not listed on the register. Ask the manager whether residents can remain in the home with hospice or district nurse support.

Can she bring her cat or dog?

Ask the home. The home has not told us its pet policy yet. Ask directly; some homes allow small pets in residents' rooms or welcome visiting dogs.

Can a couple stay together?

Ask the home. We do not know whether the home has rooms for couples. Ask about shared or adjoining rooms if this matters.

Will the council help pay, or is it self funded only?

Ask the home. The home has not told us which funding it accepts. Most homes take both council funded and self funded residents; ask about council rates and any top up.

Do they take younger adults as well as older people?

No. Avondene Care Home is registered for older people. Younger adults are not listed.

Can I visit before deciding, and are there visiting hours?

Ask the home. Every home should welcome a visit. Call to arrange one, ideally at a mealtime or during an activity, and ask about visiting hours for family.

Typical weekly fees in the South West

Avondene Care Home has not published its fees yet. These are typical weekly fees for the South West, so you know roughly what to expect before you call.

Indicative figures for the South West, not a quote from Avondene Care Home. Actual fees depend on the room, the level of care and how it is funded.

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