Avon Lodge Care Home
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| Care Type | Care Home |
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| Care Category | Residential | Nursing | Dementia | Respite |
| Availability | Yes |
| Weekly Prices From | £1,600.00 |
| Regulator's Rating | Good |
Meet The Manager
Joby James is Home Manager at Avon Lodge Care Home.
I enjoy making a difference in people's lives by providing person-centred care and treating residents with respect and dignity. As a registered nurse with NVQ 4 and 5 qualifications in health and social care, I have 15 years of experience managing care homes.
Avon Lodge is a modern and spacious home located in Kingswood, Bristol. The home is easily accessible by major road routes and public transport.
Experienced registered nurses and care assistants, selected for their skills operate a 24 hour service, delivering a high standard of nursing care to suit the individual. An experienced Manager and Deputy Manager supervises the day to day running of the home and ensures that the care delivered encompasses social, physical, psychological and environmental needs.
Residents are very welcome to bring personal possessions, such as a favourite table, pictures, a chair and ornaments. There are a variety of lounge areas, some with TV’s or music where residents can entertain family and friends and some for more quiet enjoyment.
Visitors are welcome at any time, to our ‘home from home’. Meals can be taken in one of the dining rooms or in the privacy of their own room. Laundry services are provided by our housekeeping team.
Avon Lodge is situated in the town of Kingswood, in South Gloucestershire. It has much to offer with a range of local attractions and places to visit whilst the city centre is only 10 minutes away.
Kingswood is ideally placed close to the surrounding areas of Bath, Bristol, Somerset and The Cotswolds so there is something to suit everyone. Explore the market town, historic buildings, shops and parks such as Southey Park, located opposite the home. Many of our residents grew up in the area and this park has some significant memories of children playing football and walking their dogs.
| Care Options | We Can Provide |
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| Support For | Companionship, Nursing Dementia / EMI, Palliative, Personal care. |
| Disability Support | Bed Bound, Physical Disability, Physically Frail, Requires Hoist , Walking Frame, Wheel Chair Bound. |
| Medication | By Mouth, Change Catheter, Injection. |
| Type Of Dementia | Mild Dementia, Moderate Dementia. |
| Dementia Behaviour | Mild Forgetfulness. |
| Dementia Specialisms | Alzheimer's. |
| Respite Care | Yes |
Autumna has invited care providers to evidence the infection control measures they are carrying out, above and beyond those laid out by the government, in order to keep residents, staff and visitors safe.
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Avon Lodge is working within the government guidelines to help protect its staff and clients. |
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| Infection Control Initiatives in place | ||
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Independent Assessments | We have been independently assessed in our approach to infection control. |
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Infection Control Training | Our staff are trained to use measures which prevent and control infections. |
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Infection Screening | We are using technology to screen for infections & monitor symptoms. |
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Sterilisation & Disinfection Devices | We are using sterilisation and/or disinfection devices within our care setting. |
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Virus Testing | We are testing for viral infection when symptoms present within our care setting. |
| Infection Prevention & Control (IPC) - Regulator’s Assessment | ||
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| In response to the coronavirus pandemic, regulators have assessed the preparedness of care providers in relation to infection prevention and control. Details of the regulator’s latest findings can be found below. | ||
| Regulator: CQC | ||
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Use of PPE | The provider assured the regulator that it was using personal protective equipment effectively and safely. |
| View the provider’s latest Inspection Reports. | ||
| Connectivity for resident testing, monitoring & communications |
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Infection control and the safety of both residents and staff often requires quarantine measures and the isolation of care home residents. To test, monitor and allow residents to communicate with relatives, the prevalence of room-level connectivity within the home is becoming increasingly relevant. Wireless Internet access (WiFi) The Care Organisation has not indicated availability Mobile Phone Network Coverage (mobile “signal”) The Care Organisation has not indicated availability Telephone for external calling The Care Organisation has not indicated availability |
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We are on Facebook| Minimum Age |
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| 65 |
| Our Building and Facilities |
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There are a variety of lounge areas, some with TV’s or music where residents can entertain family and friends and some for more quiet enjoyment.
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| How Many Floors We Have |
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| 3 |
| Who Owns Our Building |
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| Private |
| Communal Rooms |
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| Activities Room, Dining Rooms, Sitting Rooms. |
| What Else Do We Provide |
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| Chiropodist, Cinema, Dentist, Hairdressers, Lift, Optician. |
| Our Garden |
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| Communal Garden, Communal Patio, Private Garden(s), Seating, Wheelchair Friendly Access. |
| Description |
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All bedrooms are well equipped and we happily support residents if they wish to include their own treasured furnishings, such as a favourite table, pictures, a chair and ornaments. Meals can be taken in one of the dining rooms or in the privacy of their own room. |
| About Our Rooms | |
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| Number Of Rooms | 62 |
| Number Of Ensuite Rooms | 62 |
| We offer these types of ensuite rooms: WC and Basin, Wet Rooms. | |
| Type Of Room |
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| Single Room. |
| Room Features |
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| Furnished, Step Free Access. |
| Room Facilities |
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| Balconet, Internet Access, Wifi. |
| Weekly Fees Start From | Fee |
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| Residential Fees From / Price Per Week | £1,600.00 |
| Nursing Fees From / Price Per Week | £1,600.00 |
| Residential Dementia Fees From / Price Per Week | £1,600.00 |
| Nursing Dementia Fees From / Price Per Week | £1,600.00 |
| Respite Fees From / Price Per Week | £1,650.00 |
| Funding Types | |
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| Local Authority | South Gloucestershire |
| Region | South West |
| We Accept Self-Funding Clients | Yes |
Choice Dining is a food-focused accreditation designed to give care-seekers like yourself the ability to consider and compare the dining experience within different care settings.
To be awarded the Choice Dining badge, a care home will have committed to delivering exceptional dining experiences with a strong focus on preference, individuality, hygiene and the environment. You can explore the specifics of all participating homes in the tab below to learn more about the food on offer, how it is served and presented and what they’re doing to cater for your personal taste. Find out more about Choice Dining.
| Styles of Food |
 Pureed
Vegetarian
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| Dining Locations |
Bedroom Dining
Lounge/Diner
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| Dining Styles |
Hot Trolley
Room Service
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| Hospitality |
Guests are welcome for dinner (Covid permitting)
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The preparation, nutritional value and presentation of food.
Attractive drinks and adaptive cups/glasses are available and accessible where needed.
Individual dietary needs are person centred.
Meals reflect the nutritional needs of the residents.
Our menu is balanced.
Snacks are provided for residents that require texture-modified food.
Sweet and savoury foods are provided between meals (this does not just include cakes and biscuits).
Hot Trolley
Room Service
A critical component for good health.
5 Star Rated by UK Food Standards. Hand hygiene for both residents and staff.
We are following best practice including NICE guidelines as a standard.
We are conducting internal and/or 3rd party food safety audits.
We have allergen management policies in place.
A freedom to eat the food you want, when you want it.
Families are invited for meals [Covid permitting].
Residents dining in their own room have the same food options as elsewhere.
Residents dining in their own room have their food presented to same standard as elsewhere.
Residents have access to Dining Room.
Staff sit with the residents they support when they dine.
Understanding the wants and requirements of every individual be it cultural, religious or dietary.
Vegetarian food can be served.
We can support people with Diabetes.
Delivering a respectful and quality service.
Residents are given appropriate and dignified crockery / glassware and cutlery.
Tables are well laid.
Staff understand and pre-empt potential meal-time behaviours which can impact nutritional intake.
Staff always use appropriate and dignified language (e.g. it is an ‘apron’ not a ‘bib’).
We promote an inclusive dining experience.
There are no unnecessary disruptions during mealtimes.
| Activities Are So Important |
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Activities and entertainment are a core part of quality care. We pride ourselves on offering a diverse, enriching range of activities and entertainment at each of our homes. At each home, a dedicated activities coordinator is responsible for researching and facilitating enjoyable activities for residents every day. A weekly timetable of activities is in place at each home, supplemented by additional opportunities. We take on board feedback and requests for new activities or outings, so that residents are able to continue to enjoy the hobbies and pastimes they have participated in over the years. |
| Activities At Home |
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| 1 to 1 Activities, Birthday Celebrations, Board Games, Card Games, Crafts, Crosswords, Excursions, Knitting / Embroidery, Music Entertainment, Painting, Quiz Games, Reminiscence, Singing, Visiting Entertainment, Word Games. |
| Activities Outside Our Home |
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| Local Tourist Attractions. |
The Go Green badge is designed to give care-seekers like yourself the ability to consider and compare a care home’s sustainability and green practices.
The below statements are changes that the care provider has acknowledged they have implemented towards a more sustainable future.
The operation, maintenance, and repair of a property
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Is your boiler less than 15 years old? | Yes |
The sourcing of goods and the landfill/recycling journey
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Do you monitor your waste? | Yes |
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Do you train your team on recycling practices? | Yes |
Energy reduction and renewable energy usage
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Is your boiler less than 15 years old? | Yes |
Using digital rather than paper based processes
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Do you use digital payslips? | Yes |
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Do you use online rotas? | Yes |
Southey Avenue
Bristol
Avon
BS15 1QT
Regulator: CQC
| Current Ratings | |
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| Overall | Good |
| Safe | Good |
| Well Led | Good |
| Caring | Good |
| Responsive | Good |
| Effective | Good |
| Inspection Reports | |
| Last inspected | 12th July 2022 |
| Last rated | 5th August 2022 |
| Current Report |
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| Historic Reports |
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| Registration Date | 19th May 2015 |
| Service Provider | Healthcare Homes (LSC) Limited, CO7 7QR |
Avon Lodge Care Home Care Home - Care Quality Commission (cqc.org.uk)
| Transport |
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| Bus Stop nearby, Car Park. |
| Places of Worship |
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| Anglican Church, Methodist Church. |
| Nearby Services |
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| Church, Hospital, Park, Pub, Restaurant, Shops. |
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