Avon Manor Dementia Care Home
At a Glance
The information you need to decide whether this home warrants a closer look.
Residential homes
Staff warmth score
of reviewers answered yes
Good to know
- Registered beds28
- SpecialismsCaring for adults over 65 yrs, Dementia
- Last inspected2019-07-16
The Evidence
What the review data, the inspection reports, and the dementia-care evidence base tell us about this home.
What families say
Families describe a warm welcome here, with staff who genuinely seem to enjoy their work. The atmosphere feels relaxed rather than institutional, and visitors can drop by without appointments, finding private spaces to spend time with their loved ones.
The eight family priority themes
- Staff warmth55
- Compassion & dignity55
- Cleanliness55
- Activities & engagement50
- Food quality50
- Healthcare55
- Management & leadership60
- Resident happiness50
What inspectors found
Inspected 2019-07-16
Is this home safe?
Is the care effective?
The Effective domain was rated Good at the January 2021 inspection. This domain covers care planning, staff training, healthcare access, nutrition and hydration, and how well the home works with GPs and other health professionals. The home lists dementia as a specialism, which implies staff should hold dementia-specific training. No specific examples of care plans, training records, mealtimes, or GP access are described in the published findings. The evidence behind this rating is not available in the published report text.Is this home caring?
The Caring domain was rated Good at the January 2021 inspection. This domain covers staff warmth, dignity and respect, privacy, and whether the home supports your parent's independence. Staff warmth is the single biggest driver of positive family reviews in our data, mentioned in 57.3% of positive Google reviews across UK care homes. No direct observations of staff interactions, no resident quotes, and no family testimony are included in the published findings for this home. The rating is confirmed but not evidenced in the text available to families.Is the home responsive?
The Responsive domain was rated Good at the January 2021 inspection. This domain covers whether the home tailors activities and daily life to individuals, responds to changing needs, and has end-of-life care plans in place. The home specialises in dementia care, where meaningful occupation and individual engagement are particularly important for wellbeing. No specific activities, examples of individualised engagement, or end-of-life care arrangements are described in the published findings. Families will need to ask about the activity programme directly.Is the home well-led?
The Well-led domain was rated Good at the January 2021 inspection. The published report names Mrs Lisa Moulding as registered manager and Mr Alan Brookes as nominated individual, confirming an accountable leadership structure. This domain covers management visibility, staff support, governance, and whether the home listens to residents and families and acts on what it hears. No specific examples of leadership practice, staff culture, or governance processes are described in the published findings beyond the management names.
Source: CQC inspection report →
What the evidence base says
The home cares for adults over 65, with particular experience supporting people living with dementia. For residents with dementia, the staff's person-centred approach means activities and daily routines are adapted to what works for each individual, helping maintain dignity and engagement. All areas worth probing directly during a visit.
The DCC Verdict
Our editorial view, built from the three lenses: what families tell us, what inspectors record, and how the home sits against good dementia-care practice.
DCC Family Score
Avon Manor was rated Good across all five domains at its last inspection, but the published report contains very little specific detail, so scores reflect the rating rather than direct observed evidence. Families should ask the home directly for the specifics that the published findings do not cover.
Homes in South East typically score 68–82.The three-lens summary
What families tell us
Families describe a warm welcome here, with staff who genuinely seem to enjoy their work. The atmosphere feels relaxed rather than institutional, and visitors can drop by without appointments, finding private spaces to spend time with their loved ones.
What inspectors have recorded
Staff here take time to understand what each resident enjoys, planning activities that actually suit the people taking part. When celebrations come around, whether it's a birthday or a national holiday, the team puts real effort into making sure everyone can join in.
How it sits against good practice
If you're considering Avon Manor, they're happy to arrange a trial day so you can see for yourself how things work there.
Worth a visit
Avon Manor, a 28-bed residential home on Manor Road in Worthing, was rated Good across all five inspection domains at its most recent inspection in January 2021. The home specialises in dementia care and care for adults over 65, and the Good rating held stable from its previous inspection. The registered manager is named in the report, confirming an accountable leadership structure is in place. The main limitation for families is that the published inspection findings contain very little specific detail: no inspector observations, no resident or family quotes, and no examples of practice are included in the available text. This means the Good rating is confirmed but not explained in terms families can use to compare homes. On your visit, ask the manager to walk you through a typical day, show you the actual staffing rota from last week (not a template), and explain what one-to-one support looks like for your parent if they cannot join group activities. Also ask when care plans were last reviewed and whether you would be invited to take part in future reviews.
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In Their Own Words
How Avon Manor Dementia Care Home describes itself — collected from its own website. DCC has not edited or independently verified the content in this tab.
Where birthdays still matter and gardens invite you to wander
Compassionate Care in Worthing at Avon Manor
There's something reassuring about a care home where staff remember to celebrate the small things. Avon Manor in Worthing has built its reputation on this kind of thoughtful attention — from birthday parties that include everyone to maintaining gardens that beckon residents outside on sunny days.
Who they care for
The home cares for adults over 65, with particular experience supporting people living with dementia.
For residents with dementia, the staff's person-centred approach means activities and daily routines are adapted to what works for each individual, helping maintain dignity and engagement.
“If you're considering Avon Manor, they're happy to arrange a trial day so you can see for yourself how things work there.”
DCC does not edit or curate content in this tab. For independently curated information, see The Evidence and DCC Verdict.
The DCC Verdict
Our editorial view, built from the three lenses: what families tell us, what inspectors record, and how the home sits against good dementia-care practice.
DCC Family Score
Avon Manor was rated Good across all five domains at its last inspection, but the published report contains very little specific detail, so scores reflect the rating rather than direct observed evidence. Families should ask the home directly for the specifics that the published findings do not cover.
Homes in South East typically score 68–82.The three-lens summary
What families tell us
Families describe a warm welcome here, with staff who genuinely seem to enjoy their work. The atmosphere feels relaxed rather than institutional, and visitors can drop by without appointments, finding private spaces to spend time with their loved ones.
What inspectors have recorded
Staff here take time to understand what each resident enjoys, planning activities that actually suit the people taking part. When celebrations come around, whether it's a birthday or a national holiday, the team puts real effort into making sure everyone can join in.
How it sits against good practice
If you're considering Avon Manor, they're happy to arrange a trial day so you can see for yourself how things work there.
Worth a visit
Avon Manor, a 28-bed residential home on Manor Road in Worthing, was rated Good across all five inspection domains at its most recent inspection in January 2021. The home specialises in dementia care and care for adults over 65, and the Good rating held stable from its previous inspection. The registered manager is named in the report, confirming an accountable leadership structure is in place. The main limitation for families is that the published inspection findings contain very little specific detail: no inspector observations, no resident or family quotes, and no examples of practice are included in the available text. This means the Good rating is confirmed but not explained in terms families can use to compare homes. On your visit, ask the manager to walk you through a typical day, show you the actual staffing rota from last week (not a template), and explain what one-to-one support looks like for your parent if they cannot join group activities. Also ask when care plans were last reviewed and whether you would be invited to take part in future reviews.
The three questions to ask when you visitSave this home. Compare it against your shortlist.
Let our analysis show you how Avon Manor Dementia Care Home measures up against the other homes you’re considering. Free account.
In Their Own Words
How Avon Manor Dementia Care Home describes itself — collected from its own website. DCC has not edited or independently verified the content in this tab.
Where birthdays still matter and gardens invite you to wander
Compassionate Care in Worthing at Avon Manor
There's something reassuring about a care home where staff remember to celebrate the small things. Avon Manor in Worthing has built its reputation on this kind of thoughtful attention — from birthday parties that include everyone to maintaining gardens that beckon residents outside on sunny days.
Who they care for
The home cares for adults over 65, with particular experience supporting people living with dementia.
For residents with dementia, the staff's person-centred approach means activities and daily routines are adapted to what works for each individual, helping maintain dignity and engagement.
Management & ethos
Staff here take time to understand what each resident enjoys, planning activities that actually suit the people taking part. When celebrations come around, whether it's a birthday or a national holiday, the team puts real effort into making sure everyone can join in.
The home & environment
The home keeps its spaces fresh and comfortable, with good home cooking coming from the kitchen. Those gardens get plenty of use — they're properly maintained and give residents somewhere pleasant to spend their afternoons.
“If you're considering Avon Manor, they're happy to arrange a trial day so you can see for yourself how things work there.”
DCC does not edit or curate content in this tab. For independently curated information, see The Evidence and DCC Verdict.
