Avalon Services
Avalon Services is a home care agency in Skipton, North Yorkshire (BD23 1JZ). It holds a CQC rating of Good.
About Avalon Services
Here at Avalon Skipton, we provide home care to people living in Skipton and the surrounding areas of North Yorkshire. Our work takes us into people's homes, and that matters to us enormously. Being in someone's own space, supporting them to live as independently as possible, is something we take seriously every single day. We support a wide range of people, including older adults, younger adults, people living with dementia, individuals with learning disabilities or autism, and those experiencing mental health difficulties. We do not believe in a one size fits all approach. The people we care for have different histories, different routines, and different ideas about what a good day looks like, and our role is to work around that rather than the other way around. Our most recent inspection by the Care Quality Commission resulted in an overall rating of Good, which we are proud of. It reflects the effort that goes into every visit, every conversation, and every relationship we build with the people in our care and their families. North Yorkshire is a community we are genuinely part of. Many of our staff live locally, which means they understand the area, the people, and what it means to belong here. That local connection shapes the way we work. Families and loved ones are an important part of the picture too. We aim to communicate openly and honestly, and we want the people who matter most to those we support to feel informed and involved, not left in the dark. If you are thinking about care for yourself or someone close to you, we would always encourage you to get in touch for a conversation. There is no obligation, and we are happy to talk things through at whatever pace feels right.
Care provided at Avalon Services
- Older person care
- Dementia care
- Mental health care
- Learning disability and autism support
- Younger adults care
- Covers approximately 10 miles
- Last CQC inspection: 1 December 2017
Read the full inspection report on the CQC website.
Common questions about Avalon Services
Where is Avalon Services located?
Avalon Services is a home care agency based in Skipton, North Yorkshire (BD23 1JZ), providing care to people in their own homes within approximately 10 miles of the area.
What type of care does Avalon Services provide?
Avalon Services is registered to provide care in people’s own homes, with support that includes Older person care, Dementia care, Mental health care, Learning disability and autism support, Younger adults care. The full list of services is shown on this page.
What is Avalon Services's CQC rating?
Avalon Services is registered with and inspected by the Care Quality Commission (CQC). Its most recent overall rating is Good following its last inspection on 1 December 2017. You can read the full CQC report from the link on this page.
Does Avalon Services provide dementia care?
Yes. Avalon Services supports people living with dementia. We recommend contacting the agency directly to discuss your individual situation.
Questions families ask about Avalon Services
Can they support someone living with dementia at home?
Yes. Yes. Avalon Skipton Services is registered for dementia care in people's own homes.
Can they help with medication and nursing tasks?
Ask the home. Most home care agencies prompt or give medication but do not provide nursing tasks. Ask what their carers are trained to do.
Do they cover our area?
Yes. Avalon Skipton Services covers roughly 10 miles from Skipton.
Will the council help pay?
Ask the home. The agency has not told us which funding it accepts. Most take both council funded and self funded clients; a direct payment from the council can be used to pay them.
Typical home care fees in the Yorkshire & Humberside
Avalon Skipton Services has not published its fees yet. These are typical hourly rates for the Yorkshire & Humberside, so you know roughly what to expect before you call.
- Home care (per hour): £25 to £30 per hour, typical range
Indicative figures for the Yorkshire & Humberside, not a quote from Avalon Skipton Services. Actual fees depend on the room, the level of care and how it is funded.
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