Avenue Care Home Fareham
At a Glance
The information you need to decide whether this home warrants a closer look.
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Staff warmth score
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Good to know
- Registered beds24
- SpecialismsCaring for adults over 65 yrs, Caring for adults under 65 yrs, Dementia, Mental health conditions
- Last inspected2019-12-14
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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 place where their loved ones find steady companionship, even during difficult moments. The approach to dementia care here centers on patience and understanding, with staff who know how to gently redirect anxiety or confusion without escalating situations.
The eight family priority themes
- Staff warmth72
- Compassion & dignity72
- Cleanliness70
- Activities & engagement55
- Food quality55
- Healthcare65
- Management & leadership75
- Resident happiness70
What inspectors found
Inspected 2019-12-14
Is this home safe?
Is the care effective?
The Effective domain was rated Good at the February 2022 inspection. This domain covers how well the home uses its knowledge of each person to deliver care, including care planning, staff training, nutrition, and access to healthcare. The home lists dementia as a specialism, meaning it is expected to demonstrate specific competence in dementia care practice. No specific detail about care plan content, GP access arrangements, or training records is included in the available published text. The improvement from a previous lower rating suggests the home addressed earlier concerns in this area.Is this home caring?
The Caring domain was rated Good at the February 2022 inspection. This domain covers how staff treat the people they support: whether they are warm, whether they respect privacy and dignity, and whether they support independence. For a home specialising in dementia and mental health, the quality of everyday interaction, including how staff respond to distress, how they use preferred names, and whether residents feel unhurried, is particularly important. The published text does not include inspector observations of staff interactions or direct quotes from residents or relatives. The improvement from Requires Improvement confirms that concerns in earlier inspections were addressed.Is the home responsive?
The Responsive domain was rated Good at the February 2022 inspection. This domain covers whether the home tailors its care to individuals, whether activities are meaningful, whether complaints are handled well, and whether end-of-life care is planned. For a 24-bed home supporting people with dementia, responsiveness includes whether people who cannot join group activities still receive one-to-one engagement. No specific activities, individual engagement plans, or complaint handling examples are described in the available published text. The home serves a mixed population, including adults under 65 as well as older adults, which requires responsiveness to a wide range of needs and preferences.Is the home well-led?
The Well-led domain was rated Good at the February 2022 inspection, and a monitoring review in July 2023 found no evidence of deterioration. The home is run by Avenue Care (Fareham) Limited, with Miss Lisa Hawkins as registered manager and Mr Stephen Press as nominated individual. Having a named, registered manager is a basic regulatory requirement, but stability in that role is a strong predictor of quality. The improvement from a previous Requires Improvement rating across the whole home suggests the leadership responded effectively to earlier concerns. No specific detail about management visibility, staff culture, or governance processes is included in the published text.
Source: CQC inspection report →
What the evidence base says
The home provides specialist support for adults both under and over 65, with particular expertise in dementia and mental health conditions. Staff here understand the unique challenges of dementia, using calm, redirective approaches when residents experience confusion or distress. They prioritize emotional wellbeing alongside physical care needs. 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
The Avenue Care Home scores 72 out of 100, reflecting a genuine improvement from its previous Requires Improvement rating to Good across all five inspection domains. The score is held back by limited specific detail in the published report, meaning several important areas cannot be independently verified from the inspection text alone.
Homes in South East typically score 68–82.The three-lens summary
What families tell us
Families describe a place where their loved ones find steady companionship, even during difficult moments. The approach to dementia care here centers on patience and understanding, with staff who know how to gently redirect anxiety or confusion without escalating situations.
What inspectors have recorded
What stands out is how staff work alongside families rather than around them. Relatives can visit freely and actively participate in care routines, from helping at mealtimes to being part of important decisions. The team maintains professional warmth while managing complex behavioral needs.
How it sits against good practice
For families navigating dementia or mental health challenges, The Avenue offers specialized support that keeps connection at its heart.
Worth a visit
The Avenue Care Home, at 36 The Avenue, Fareham, was rated Good across all five inspection domains at its last full inspection in February 2022. That rating represented a genuine turnaround from its previous Requires Improvement rating, and a review of available data in July 2023 found no evidence of deterioration. The home supports 24 people, including those living with dementia, mental health conditions, and a range of needs across both younger and older adults. A named registered manager and nominated individual are in post. The main limitation for families reading this report is that the published inspection text is brief and contains very little specific detail about what inspectors actually observed. Domain ratings of Good are meaningful, but they tell you that standards were met rather than painting a picture of daily life for your mum or dad. Before making a decision, visit in person, ask to see the staffing rota for the past week (checking for agency use, particularly on nights), ask about the activities programme for someone who may not join group sessions, and request to see an example care plan to understand how personally the team gets to know each resident.
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In Their Own Words
How Avenue Care Home Fareham describes itself — collected from its own website. DCC has not edited or independently verified the content in this tab.
Where dementia care meets genuine family partnership in Fareham
The Avenue Care Home – Expert Care in Fareham
When families face the complexities of dementia, finding the right support becomes everything. The Avenue Care Home in Fareham offers specialized care for both younger and older adults, with particular expertise in dementia and mental health conditions. Here, the focus stays firmly on maintaining dignity and connection through life's most challenging transitions.
Who they care for
The home provides specialist support for adults both under and over 65, with particular expertise in dementia and mental health conditions.
Staff here understand the unique challenges of dementia, using calm, redirective approaches when residents experience confusion or distress. They prioritize emotional wellbeing alongside physical care needs.
“For families navigating dementia or mental health challenges, The Avenue offers specialized support that keeps connection at its heart.”
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
The Avenue Care Home scores 72 out of 100, reflecting a genuine improvement from its previous Requires Improvement rating to Good across all five inspection domains. The score is held back by limited specific detail in the published report, meaning several important areas cannot be independently verified from the inspection text alone.
Homes in South East typically score 68–82.The three-lens summary
What families tell us
Families describe a place where their loved ones find steady companionship, even during difficult moments. The approach to dementia care here centers on patience and understanding, with staff who know how to gently redirect anxiety or confusion without escalating situations.
What inspectors have recorded
What stands out is how staff work alongside families rather than around them. Relatives can visit freely and actively participate in care routines, from helping at mealtimes to being part of important decisions. The team maintains professional warmth while managing complex behavioral needs.
How it sits against good practice
For families navigating dementia or mental health challenges, The Avenue offers specialized support that keeps connection at its heart.
Worth a visit
The Avenue Care Home, at 36 The Avenue, Fareham, was rated Good across all five inspection domains at its last full inspection in February 2022. That rating represented a genuine turnaround from its previous Requires Improvement rating, and a review of available data in July 2023 found no evidence of deterioration. The home supports 24 people, including those living with dementia, mental health conditions, and a range of needs across both younger and older adults. A named registered manager and nominated individual are in post. The main limitation for families reading this report is that the published inspection text is brief and contains very little specific detail about what inspectors actually observed. Domain ratings of Good are meaningful, but they tell you that standards were met rather than painting a picture of daily life for your mum or dad. Before making a decision, visit in person, ask to see the staffing rota for the past week (checking for agency use, particularly on nights), ask about the activities programme for someone who may not join group sessions, and request to see an example care plan to understand how personally the team gets to know each resident.
The three questions to ask when you visitSave this home. Compare it against your shortlist.
Let our analysis show you how Avenue Care Home Fareham measures up against the other homes you’re considering. Free account.
In Their Own Words
How Avenue Care Home Fareham describes itself — collected from its own website. DCC has not edited or independently verified the content in this tab.
Where dementia care meets genuine family partnership in Fareham
The Avenue Care Home – Expert Care in Fareham
When families face the complexities of dementia, finding the right support becomes everything. The Avenue Care Home in Fareham offers specialized care for both younger and older adults, with particular expertise in dementia and mental health conditions. Here, the focus stays firmly on maintaining dignity and connection through life's most challenging transitions.
Who they care for
The home provides specialist support for adults both under and over 65, with particular expertise in dementia and mental health conditions.
Staff here understand the unique challenges of dementia, using calm, redirective approaches when residents experience confusion or distress. They prioritize emotional wellbeing alongside physical care needs.
Management & ethos
What stands out is how staff work alongside families rather than around them. Relatives can visit freely and actively participate in care routines, from helping at mealtimes to being part of important decisions. The team maintains professional warmth while managing complex behavioral needs.
“For families navigating dementia or mental health challenges, The Avenue offers specialized support that keeps connection at its heart.”
DCC does not edit or curate content in this tab. For independently curated information, see The Evidence and DCC Verdict.
