Avenue House

Avenue House is a residential care home in Bristol, Bristol, City of (BS6 6BH). It holds a CQC rating of Good.

About Avenue House

Avenue House in Bristol is a residential care home for older people who need help with daily living, and we offer respite stays as well as permanent places. What we do is fairly simple and we try to do it well. Help with washing, dressing and getting about, given in a way that protects somebody's dignity and at their own pace. Medication managed properly. Three meals a day that people are glad to sit down to, cooked here, with real choice at every one. Warm, clean rooms that people make their own with their own furniture and photographs. Company when it is wanted and quiet when it is not. We keep an eye on health without turning the house into a clinic. If somebody seems off colour we act on it early, involve the surgery and the district nurses, and tell families what is going on rather than waiting for them to ask. Respite stays are a real part of what we do, whether to give a relative a holiday, to help somebody find their feet after a spell in hospital, or to let a person try us out before deciding anything permanent. Nobody should feel pushed into a decision. Our most recent inspection by the Care Quality Commission rated the home good overall. Anyone thinking about a move is welcome to come, have a cup of tea, and talk to the people who live here.

Care provided at Avenue House

Read the full inspection report on the CQC website.

Common questions about Avenue House

Where is Avenue House located?

Avenue House is a residential care home in Bristol, Bristol, City of, BS6 6BH. You can view its exact location and get directions from the map on this page.

What type of care does Avenue House provide?

Avenue House 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 Avenue House's CQC rating?

Avenue House is registered with and inspected by the Care Quality Commission (CQC). Its most recent overall rating is Good following its last inspection on 23 April 2024. You can read the full CQC report from the link on this page.

Does Avenue House offer respite or short-term care?

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

Questions families ask about Avenue House

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

No. Avenue House - Bristol 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. Avenue House - Bristol 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. Avenue House - Bristol 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. Avenue House - Bristol 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

Avenue House - Bristol 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 Avenue House - Bristol. Actual fees depend on the room, the level of care and how it is funded.

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