Avalon Care Home
Avalon Care Home is a residential care home in Southport, Sefton (PR8 1LW). It holds a CQC rating of Requires Improvement.
About Avalon Care Home
We are Avalon Care Home, a residential care home in Southport. We support older people and younger adults, including people living with dementia, adults with a learning disability, autistic adults, people managing mental health conditions or an eating disorder, people with physical disabilities and people with sight or hearing loss. We also offer respite stays. A home supporting that many different needs only works if it takes people one at a time, so that is what we try to do. Each person has their own plan, built with them and with the people who know them, covering how they like to be supported, what they want to keep doing for themselves and what matters to them beyond care. We would rather change an arrangement that is not working than defend it. We should be open about where we stand. Our most recent overall rating from the Care Quality Commission is requires improvement. We have taken the findings seriously, we have shared them with our staff, our residents and their families, and we are working through them steadily rather than looking for a quick fix. We are glad to talk through what has changed and what is still in progress. If you are considering a care home in Southport, come and visit us. Ask difficult questions, speak to the people who live here, and form your own view of how we respond.
Care provided at Avalon Care Home
- Older person care
- Dementia care
- Mental health care
- Learning disability and autism support
- Physical disability support
- Sensory impairment support
- Younger adults care
- Eating disorder support
- Respite care
- Last CQC inspection: 14 June 2023
Read the full inspection report on the CQC website.
Common questions about Avalon Care Home
Where is Avalon Care Home located?
Avalon Care Home is a residential care home in Southport, Sefton, PR8 1LW. You can view its exact location and get directions from the map on this page.
What type of care does Avalon Care Home provide?
Avalon Care Home is registered to provide residential personal care, with support that includes Older person care, Dementia care, Mental health care, Learning disability and autism support, Physical disability support, Sensory impairment support. The full list of services is shown on this page.
What is Avalon Care Home's CQC rating?
Avalon Care Home is registered with and inspected by the Care Quality Commission (CQC). Its most recent overall rating is Requires Improvement following its last inspection on 14 June 2023. You can read the full CQC report from the link on this page.
Does Avalon Care Home provide dementia care?
Yes. Avalon Care Home supports people living with dementia. We recommend contacting the home directly to discuss your individual situation.
Does Avalon Care Home offer respite or short-term care?
Yes. Avalon Care Home offers respite and short-term care. Availability changes regularly, so it is best to enquire directly.
Questions families ask about Avalon Care Home
Can Mum or Dad stay here if their dementia gets worse?
Yes. Avalon Care Home is registered for dementia care, so someone whose needs increase can usually stay rather than move.
Is there a nurse on site if health needs change?
No. Avalon 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. Avalon 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?
Yes. Yes. Avalon Care Home supports younger adults as well as older people.
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 North West
Avalon Care Home has not published its fees yet. These are typical weekly fees for the North West, so you know roughly what to expect before you call.
- Residential care: £800 to £1,050 per week per person, typical range
- Dementia care: £900 to £1,150 per week per person, typical range
Indicative figures for the North West, not a quote from Avalon Care Home. Actual fees depend on the room, the level of care and how it is funded.
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