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As one of the largest care home providers in the UK, we believe that your later years should be as enriching as any other, and that being cared for shouldn’t mean that your quality of life is compromised – whatever your age, whatever your condition. The design of our health care homes and our carefully selected staff – combined with our diligent approach to each and every resident – affords your loved one the opportunity to flourish, make new friends, maintain contact with their local communities and live a life of possibility.
Whether you’re looking for nursing homes with dementia care, a residential setting that promotes independent living or somewhere you can feel safe in the knowledge that your loved one is receiving the care and support they need, we can help.
Meet the Home Manager, join your loved one on moving-in day and visit regularly – Avery Care Homes are now OPEN
The health and well-being of our residents and staff teams remain a priority at all Avery care homes, and we are managing developments in the Coronavirus outbreak responsibly by following Government, World Health Organisation and Public Health England guidance, as we keep everyone safe and well. As of 12th April 2021, we can now welcome new enquirers to meet the Home Manager on site to really get a feel for the home. We can show you around our homes via a VIRTUAL TOUR on video media. Visiting your loved one is now much easier with inside and outside visiting available, and importantly, you can join your loved one in the home on moving-in day to help them settle in and we can all get to know each other over a cup of tea.
When you visit an Avery care home you will see first hand the excellence of our home design, and the comfort and style of our interior spaces, but you will also be struck by something that cannot be fully designed out, something that requires a far more subtle and concerted effort, the creation of a spirit of togetherness, of companionship and friendship.
We understand that fine buildings and good design are just a precursor to creating vibrant, supportive communities for the elderly that give our residents and their families the peace of mind they deserve and which celebrates the lives of our residents through sharing, reflection, good company and above all fun.
It is this diligent approach that has recently earned two of our care homes an overall rating of Outstanding by our industry regulator. Why not visit one of our homes, spend some time in the company of our residents, talk to staff and feel the warmth and support that fills the home.
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John Strowbridge (Managing Director) and Sharon Winfield (Chief Operating Officer) express their thanks for the patience, understanding and dedication of all our staff over the last few months.
We are delighted to share Avery Healthcare has been announced as a finalist in this year’s Care Home Awards 2021. This year, we have been shortlisted in five categories: Best for Communication, Best for Nutrition, Food and the Dining Experience, Best for Use of Technology, Best Mid-size Care Home Group, and Best Response to Covid-19. …
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Staff at Acacia Lodge Care Home, in Manchester, have received their Playlist for Life Accreditation at a virtual ceremony, hosted by Heather Perkins – Avery’s Dementia Support Advisor. Well-being and activities staff noted how incorporating Playlist for Life into the work they carried out with resident Bernice gave them a deeper understanding of how music…
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Avery Healthcare Quality Development Manager, Michael Redman has raised over £750 by completing the Swim22 Diabetes UK Challenge. The keen swimmer, who was diagnosed with Type 1 diabetes in 2009, began the challenge earlier this year when the original completion period was between February 22nd – May 22nd. The Swim22 Challenge allowed participants to do…
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Welcome to the September edition of Avery Talk, our monthly update of all the latest from Avery. Read about how we celebrated Jamaican Independence Day, celebrating unsung heroes, International Photography Day and an ode to Lavender! There’s much more too with stories from around our communities, and updates about how we continue to deliver our…
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Avery Managing Director, John Strowbridge, and Chief Operating Officer, Sharon Winfield, have both written to and recorded a personal video message for all the Avery staff, recognising their amazing efforts and contribution during the challenge of the pandemic in 2020. Acknowledging that this has been an extremely challenging time for everyone on the care ‘front…
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The COVID-19 pandemic provided challenges and anxieties for everyone, particularly for care home residents and family members who were not able to be together. Avery were one of the first care home groups to implement safe garden visits to address this, but are now excited to announce that they are now able to offer managed…
Read MoreWelcome to the August issue of Avery Talk, our monthly update of all the latest from Avery. Read about gentleman bonding, centenarians birthday celebrations, a taste of the Olympics and the generosity of people and companies during lockdown! There’s much more too with stories from around our communities, and updates about how we continue to…
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During the pandemic the care sector regulator, the Care Quality Commission (CQC), has not been able to visit care homes to undertake their usual assessments. They did however wish to ensure and monitor that they were responding to and managing correctly and effectively the challenges brought about by the coronavirus. So the CQC has implemented…
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Much has been made of the outstanding efforts of many in the NHS and care sector during the challenging time of the coronavirus, with individuals and staff teams going above and beyond to combat the threat and keep others safe and well. It takes something truly special though to be recognized above many others, for…
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Here is the latest update on how we are managing the coronavirus pandemic. We continue to see reassuring outcomes for the testing results, and we are pleased to report that across the Avery group we are now virtually virus-free for both staff and residents. Despite the media portrayal of the sector, our care homes are…
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Welcome to the July issue of Avery Life, now a monthly update of all the latest from Avery and our leading care homes. Read about the success of our introduction of safe garden visits, enabling families to visit their loved ones for the first time in weeks, and a tale of enduring love from Newcross…
Read MoreWelcome to Issue 6 of our new fortnightly newsletter, Avery Life. This edition, we’ve got stories from around our communities including outdoor fun with cocktail parties, and generous donations from both local and national supporters of the fine work our homes are doing during challenging times. For all this and more, click here to download Avery…
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Merlin Court Care Home, in Marlborough, recently received a new Care Quality Commission (CQC) inspection report which found residents and staff ‘happy with the support provided’. To help continue to support care services as safely as possible, CQC has changed how they monitor and inspect the care industry. Replacing the previous ESF framework inspection, the…
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Silvermere Care Home, in Cobham, Surrey, recently received a positive inspection from Care Quality Commission (CQC). To help continue to support care services as safely as possible, CQC has changed how they monitor and inspect the care industry. The new transitional framework, which currently replaces the previous ESF framework inspection, focuses on key areas such…
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To celebrate spring, we wanted to give back to our local communities, who have been so supportive to us during the last year, so our homes challenged themselves to make a mile-long Easter egg trail, an ‘Easter Egg S’mile’. Residents asked for donations of Easter Eggs to be dropped off at their home’s front door…
Read MoreWelcome to the April edition of Avery Talk, our monthly round-up of all the latest goings-on at Avery. This month, we had lots to celebrate in our homes, including Mothering Sunday, International Women’s Day, World Book Day and even the late Sir Bruce Forsythe’s birthday! We are also excited to welcome back so many visitors…
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The NACC Care Chef of the Year 2021 competition has now officially launched. Open to all chefs and cooks in the healthcare sector, the competition “continually challenges chefs to devise innovative and exciting recipes whilst adhering to a strict budget and meeting the nutritional needs of their clientele.” Simon Lawrence, Avery’s Head of Culinary and…
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Highcliffe Care Home, in Sunderland, recently underwent a Care Quality Commission (CQC) inspection report which found the home ‘clean’ and ‘tidy’, with examples of good practice during the coronavirus pandemic. To help continue to support care services as safely as possible, CQC has changed how they monitor and inspect the care industry. Replacing the previous…
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We are delighted to inform you that Avery care homes, in line with government guidelines, are now getting back to some semblance of ‘normal’. There are three main areas that relatives and new enquiring families have been waiting to hear about: Meet the Manager New enquirers can now book a face-to-face meeting on-site at the…
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March 23rd marked National Reflection Day, a commemoration for those that had passed away due to the Covid-19 pandemic, made poignant by the date marking the first anniversary of when the UK entered national lockdown in March 2020. The nation was encouraged to reflect and share their support for those who have been bereaved during…
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Avon Valley Care Home in Bristol recently received a new Care Quality Commission (CQC) inspection report. To help continue to support care services as safely as possible, CQC has changed how they monitor and inspect the care industry. Replacing the previous ESF framework inspection, the new transitional framework focusses on key areas such as infection…
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Residents at Avon Valley Care Home in Bristol recently received some wonderful surprise gifts from 10-year-old Sunny, who wanted to cheer them up during the current lockdown. Sunny, a pupil at Kings Oak School, which sits just opposite Avon Valley, has been busy making cookies, personalised cards and gifts for the residents. She wanted to…
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Dukes Court Care Home, in Wellingborough, recently underwent a Care Quality Commission (CQC) inspection. To help continue to support care services as safely as possible, CQC has changed how they monitor and inspect the care industry. Replacing the previous ESF framework inspection, the new transitional framework focusses on key areas such as infection prevention and…
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Following the government announcement regarding care home visiting, we are pleased to share some positive news. Internal Visits Your relative can choose 1 nominated person to visit them indoors, our teams in the homes will be discussing this with your relative and I am sure you will be discussing this amongst your family members too.…
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