Avonfield Neurological Centre | Elysium Healthcare
At a Glance
The information you need to decide whether this home warrants a closer look.
Nursing homes
Staff warmth score
of reviewers answered yes
Good to know
- Registered beds48
- SpecialismsCaring for adults over 65 yrs, Caring for adults under 65 yrs, Dementia, Mental health conditions, Physical disabilities, Sensory impairment
- Last inspected2022-11-23
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 team that's polite and attentive during daily care routines. The centre provides structured support for residents working through post-stroke recovery, with therapeutic programmes designed to help rebuild strength and independence.
The eight family priority themes
- Staff warmth75
- Compassion & dignity75
- Cleanliness70
- Activities & engagement68
- Food quality55
- Healthcare52
- Management & leadership75
- Resident happiness70
What inspectors found
Inspected 2022-11-23
Is this home safe?
Is the care effective?
The Effective domain was rated Requires Improvement at the October 2022 inspection. This is the only domain where inspectors found the home to be falling below the standard expected. The published summary does not specify which aspects of Effective were found wanting, whether care planning, staff training, health monitoring, or nutrition. Given the home's specialism in dementia and neurological conditions, any gap in clinical effectiveness carries a higher-than-average risk for the people living here. A review carried out in July 2023 did not find evidence requiring a reassessment of the rating, but that review was based on available data rather than a fresh inspection visit.Is this home caring?
The Caring domain was rated Good at the October 2022 inspection. Inspectors were satisfied that staff treated the people living in the home with kindness and respect. The published summary does not include direct observations or resident quotes that would allow a more granular picture, but a Good in Caring indicates the inspection team found the overall culture of interactions to be warm and dignified. For a home caring for people with complex neurological and mental health conditions, respectful and patient care is especially important. No concerns about dignity or privacy were recorded.Is the home responsive?
The Responsive domain was rated Good at the October 2022 inspection. This indicates inspectors found the home to be meeting the individual needs of the people living there, including activities, engagement, and how the home responds to changing needs. The published summary does not record specific examples of activities, individual tailoring, or how the home supports people who cannot participate in group settings. Given the home's specialisms in dementia, neurological conditions, and physical disabilities, the range of functional abilities among residents is likely to be wide. A Good rating suggests the baseline was met but does not confirm how varied or personalised the programme is in practice.Is the home well-led?
The Well-led domain was rated Good at the October 2022 inspection. A named registered manager, Miss Yewande Ebun Keleko, was in post at the time of the inspection, and Ms Sheetal Shah was listed as the nominated individual for the provider, Elysium Healthcare No. 4 Limited. A Good in Well-led indicates inspectors found the governance and oversight of the home to be functioning adequately. The published summary does not include specific detail about how feedback is gathered, how staff are supported to raise concerns, or how the home handles complaints. The July 2023 monitoring review did not trigger a reassessment, suggesting no significant deterioration was identified in the intervening period.
Source: CQC inspection report →
What the evidence base says
The centre specialises in caring for adults with physical disabilities, sensory impairments, and mental health conditions, accepting residents both under and over 65. They provide specialist neurological care including post-stroke rehabilitation support. The team has experience supporting residents with dementia alongside other neurological conditions. Care plans are adapted to meet the complex needs that arise when dementia occurs alongside physical disabilities. 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
Avonfield Neurological Centre scores 72 out of 100, reflecting a Good overall rating with genuine strengths in staff kindness and leadership, but held back by a Requires Improvement in Effective, meaning the inspection found gaps in care planning, training, or healthcare delivery that families should explore directly.
Homes in East Midlands typically score 68–82.The three-lens summary
What families tell us
Families describe a team that's polite and attentive during daily care routines. The centre provides structured support for residents working through post-stroke recovery, with therapeutic programmes designed to help rebuild strength and independence.
What inspectors have recorded
Staff maintain professional boundaries while being responsive to residents' needs. Some families have experienced delays in management communication, though the care team remains attentive during daily routines.
How it sits against good practice
Recovery from neurological events takes time, patience, and the right therapeutic environment.
Worth a visit
Avonfield Neurological Centre, on Station Road in Wellingborough, was rated Good overall at its last inspection in October 2022, with Good ratings in Safe, Caring, Responsive, and Well-led. The home specialises in dementia, neurological conditions, mental health, and physical disabilities, and cares for both younger and older adults. Inspectors found enough evidence of safe care, kind staff, and capable leadership to award a Good rating across four of the five domains. The registered manager was named and in post at the time of inspection. The one domain rated Requires Improvement is Effective, which covers how well the home translates knowledge into consistent, well-planned care. This is the area that most directly affects whether your parent's individual needs, including healthcare monitoring, dementia-specific support, and nutrition, are reliably met day to day. The published inspection summary does not include the granular detail needed to understand exactly what was found to be falling short. Before visiting, ask the manager what specific improvements were required and what has changed since November 2022. On your visit, ask to see a recent care plan and check whether it reflects your parent's current preferences and health needs, not just their condition at the point of admission.
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In Their Own Words
How Avonfield Neurological Centre | Elysium Healthcare describes itself — collected from its own website. DCC has not edited or independently verified the content in this tab.
Specialist neurological care supporting recovery journeys in Wellingborough
Avonfield Neurological Centre – Your Trusted nursing home
When neurological conditions change everything, finding the right specialist support becomes crucial. Avonfield Neurological Centre in Wellingborough focuses on rehabilitation and ongoing care for people with complex neurological needs. The centre works with residents recovering from strokes and managing various neurological conditions, offering structured therapeutic programmes.
Who they care for
The centre specialises in caring for adults with physical disabilities, sensory impairments, and mental health conditions, accepting residents both under and over 65. They provide specialist neurological care including post-stroke rehabilitation support.
The team has experience supporting residents with dementia alongside other neurological conditions. Care plans are adapted to meet the complex needs that arise when dementia occurs alongside physical disabilities.
“Recovery from neurological events takes time, patience, and the right therapeutic environment.”
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
Avonfield Neurological Centre scores 72 out of 100, reflecting a Good overall rating with genuine strengths in staff kindness and leadership, but held back by a Requires Improvement in Effective, meaning the inspection found gaps in care planning, training, or healthcare delivery that families should explore directly.
Homes in East Midlands typically score 68–82.The three-lens summary
What families tell us
Families describe a team that's polite and attentive during daily care routines. The centre provides structured support for residents working through post-stroke recovery, with therapeutic programmes designed to help rebuild strength and independence.
What inspectors have recorded
Staff maintain professional boundaries while being responsive to residents' needs. Some families have experienced delays in management communication, though the care team remains attentive during daily routines.
How it sits against good practice
Recovery from neurological events takes time, patience, and the right therapeutic environment.
Worth a visit
Avonfield Neurological Centre, on Station Road in Wellingborough, was rated Good overall at its last inspection in October 2022, with Good ratings in Safe, Caring, Responsive, and Well-led. The home specialises in dementia, neurological conditions, mental health, and physical disabilities, and cares for both younger and older adults. Inspectors found enough evidence of safe care, kind staff, and capable leadership to award a Good rating across four of the five domains. The registered manager was named and in post at the time of inspection. The one domain rated Requires Improvement is Effective, which covers how well the home translates knowledge into consistent, well-planned care. This is the area that most directly affects whether your parent's individual needs, including healthcare monitoring, dementia-specific support, and nutrition, are reliably met day to day. The published inspection summary does not include the granular detail needed to understand exactly what was found to be falling short. Before visiting, ask the manager what specific improvements were required and what has changed since November 2022. On your visit, ask to see a recent care plan and check whether it reflects your parent's current preferences and health needs, not just their condition at the point of admission.
The three questions to ask when you visitSave this home. Compare it against your shortlist.
Let our analysis show you how Avonfield Neurological Centre | Elysium Healthcare measures up against the other homes you’re considering. Free account.
In Their Own Words
How Avonfield Neurological Centre | Elysium Healthcare describes itself — collected from its own website. DCC has not edited or independently verified the content in this tab.
Specialist neurological care supporting recovery journeys in Wellingborough
Avonfield Neurological Centre – Your Trusted nursing home
When neurological conditions change everything, finding the right specialist support becomes crucial. Avonfield Neurological Centre in Wellingborough focuses on rehabilitation and ongoing care for people with complex neurological needs. The centre works with residents recovering from strokes and managing various neurological conditions, offering structured therapeutic programmes.
Who they care for
The centre specialises in caring for adults with physical disabilities, sensory impairments, and mental health conditions, accepting residents both under and over 65. They provide specialist neurological care including post-stroke rehabilitation support.
The team has experience supporting residents with dementia alongside other neurological conditions. Care plans are adapted to meet the complex needs that arise when dementia occurs alongside physical disabilities.
Management & ethos
Staff maintain professional boundaries while being responsive to residents' needs. Some families have experienced delays in management communication, though the care team remains attentive during daily routines.
The home & environment
The kitchen offers variety with multiple meal choices each day, catering to different preferences and dietary requirements. Residents can select from various options, with the catering team responding to individual needs and tastes.
“Recovery from neurological events takes time, patience, and the right therapeutic environment.”
DCC does not edit or curate content in this tab. For independently curated information, see The Evidence and DCC Verdict.
