Avondale Rest Home
Avondale Rest Home is a residential care home in Leigh On Sea, Southend-on-Sea (SS9 4HN). It holds a CQC rating of Good.
About Avondale Rest Home
Avondale Rest Home is a residential care home in Leigh on Sea. We look after older people who need support with daily life, including residents living with dementia and people with physical disabilities, and we take respite bookings for short stays. We are a small home and we run like one. Our team knows every resident properly, which means somebody notices when a person eats less than usual, sleeps badly, seems low or is unsteady on their feet, and it gets acted on that day rather than at a review in a month's time. Life here is not heavily timetabled. Residents get up when they wake, eat what they actually like, and decide whether they want company in the lounge or peace in their own room. People bring their own furniture and photographs, and visitors come when it suits them. Being close to the seafront helps. Trips out, fresh air and family dropping in keep the home part of the town rather than separate from it. For residents living with dementia we keep things calm, familiar and consistent, and we work from each person's own history so that we can understand what they are telling us. Health needs are looked after with the local GP practice and community nurses, and families hear from us early when anything changes. At our most recent inspection the Care Quality Commission rated us good overall. You are welcome to visit at any reasonable time.
Care provided at Avondale Rest Home
- Older person care
- Dementia care
- Physical disability support
- Respite care
- Last CQC inspection: 25 August 2021
Read the full inspection report on the CQC website.
Common questions about Avondale Rest Home
Where is Avondale Rest Home located?
Avondale Rest Home is a residential care home in Leigh On Sea, Southend-on-Sea, SS9 4HN. You can view its exact location and get directions from the map on this page.
What type of care does Avondale Rest Home provide?
Avondale Rest Home is registered to provide residential personal care, with support that includes Older person care, Dementia care, Physical disability support, Respite care. The full list of services is shown on this page.
What is Avondale Rest Home's CQC rating?
Avondale Rest Home is registered with and inspected by the Care Quality Commission (CQC). Its most recent overall rating is Good following its last inspection on 25 August 2021. You can read the full CQC report from the link on this page.
Does Avondale Rest Home provide dementia care?
Yes. Avondale Rest Home supports people living with dementia. We recommend contacting the home directly to discuss your individual situation.
Does Avondale Rest Home offer respite or short-term care?
Yes. Avondale Rest Home offers respite and short-term care. Availability changes regularly, so it is best to enquire directly.
Questions families ask about Avondale Rest Home
Can Mum or Dad stay here if their dementia gets worse?
Yes. Avondale Rest 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. Avondale Rest 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. Avondale Rest 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. Avondale Rest 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 East
Avondale Rest Home has not published its fees yet. These are typical weekly fees for the East, so you know roughly what to expect before you call.
- Residential care: £1,000 to £1,350 per week per person, typical range
- Dementia care: £1,100 to £1,450 per week per person, typical range
Indicative figures for the East, not a quote from Avondale Rest Home. Actual fees depend on the room, the level of care and how it is funded.
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