This Eastbourne Nursing home was first opened in 1968 and has over 50 years' experience in providing quality nursing care for the residents of Eastbourne. The home has a strong history of providing first class nursing care such that we often find a resident chooses Avalon because a relative often a mum or aunt had be cared for their previously. Most of the nursing homes referrals are from people who had loved ones cared for at Avalon in their past and thus they know it's a safe pair of hands.
Avalon has continued to strive to protect the residents and the staff during this pandemic crisis. We are pleased to say that we currently do not have any suspected or confirmed cases of Covid-19 and we are infection free. We would like to continue to keep it this way, so we have therefore taken precautions with regards to indoor visiting. A Lateral Flow Test will be conducted PRIOR to any visit within the home, this will include visitors for the residents as well as any viewings. Visitors will be required to wear PPE during their visit to the home. Current guidelines state that the resident can have as many named visitors but this will only be allowed at 2 visitors per visit but as many as required during the day. We would also like to make it clear that we are still working with a booking system with regards to visits and that you are kindly asked to call the home and make an appointment to visit. Thank you all for your patience, kindness and support during this time. Feel free to contact us at any time.
Avalon Nursing home is one of the oldest in the country and was first opened in 1968. It is located in the Hampden Park area of Eastbourne, close to Hampden Park and St Marys Church and a short walk from Hampden Park shopping centre and train station.
It has two wings, one for 22 residents who have pure nursing needs and a New Wing for 16 patients who have EMI Nursing requirements.
Avalon Nursing Home in Eastbourne is based in a large, detached, converted building with private front and secured rear gardens situated in Hampden Park on the outskirts of Eastbourne. Situated near an attractive park it is within walking distance of the village, with easy access to shops, public transport, GP's and dental surgeries.
On the ground floor of the nursing wing there are 11 single and 1 double rooms, an entrance hall, a large lounge/dining room area with sufficient space for group activities, a conservatory area, clinical area, 1 sluice room, 1 assisted bathrooms, 1 assisted shower room, 3 further WC's, kitchen and store room, staff room with toilet and changing facilities and the Matron's office.
On the first floor of the nursing wing there are 3 single bedrooms and 2 double bedroom, 1 assisted bathroom, clinical room, a WC suitable for use by disabled people and a sluice.
In 2009 this Eastbourne Nursing Home opened a Dementia wing based in a detached house with 2 floors which is linked directly to the nursing wing.
On the ground floor of the Dementia Nursing wing there is a large lounge/dining & conservatory area providing sufficient space for all Dementia residents, 1 assisted bathroom, 6 bedrooms – all having en-suites and 5 of which are provided with a wet room facility.
On the first floor there are 10 bedrooms all of which have en-suites and 7 of which are provided with a wet room facility. In addition, there is a communal wet room and toilet, sluice & wheelchair access via a ramp and lift to the communal area downstairs.
My uncle has been with the home since the beginning of December 2021. I feel he is well looked after and the staff are friendly and helpful. When we visit him they are very helpful and supportive. The home is very well maintained and clean which makes you feel he is safe and comfortable
Richard M NephewMy husband seems to be very happy here. The manager and staff are efficient and friendly. He has put on weight so must be eating well. It will be good when Covid has gone so visiting restrictions can be lifted. I would recommend Avalon to others.
Janet L WifeMy service user is happy and content in Avalon. Staff are always happy to help with any questions etc. Emails are promptly answered, it's very easy to contact management. My service user has improved immensely since arriving at Avalon I believe his continued improvement is down to the staff and the high level of support and care that he receives.
A H FriendI live a long way from Eastbourne and have care responsibilities that make visiting my mother impossible, particularly during the Covid pandemic but staff are very accommodating when I contact my mother. The level of care seems exceptional. I am particularly impressed with the way the home has managed Covid restrictions and with the clear communications, I have had in this regard.
John SonThis is excellent and more than deserved. You have all proved during this pandemic how fantastic you are and unquestionably how much you value your staff and residents. So many others should take your lead and follow your excellence in all that you do. From my whole family to you all, thank you for looking after my dad with care, compassion and fun. You are a credit to all carers the nation over.
Ollie F SonThe staff has always been helpful, kind, and compassionate towards my Uncle. They have also been very helpful, considerate, and professional whenever I have spoken to them myself on the phone. The food sounds like it is really top quality and my Uncle is looking so much better since he has been at this home. Thank you to all the staff and their dedication.
Katie C NieceI cannot fault the care my mum is receiving at Avalon but, in particular, the care and support that not only the residents are receiving, but also the families of those residents during the lockdown period.
Jane W DaughterIt would be very hard to fault the care, interest, affection, concern or respect shown to my mother in law by the team at Avalon. I would recommend to anyone with elderly relatives requiring round the clock care in a warm 'family' atmosphere.
N K Son-in-lawThe home seems well run, clean and friendly. However, a number of the staff are from abroad and my mother has difficulty understanding what they say.
Graham T Son
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