Avon Lodge Care Home in Kingswood

Avon Lodge has been part of the Kingswood community since opening in 2008, providing a home for people in an area with its own fascinating history. The name “Kingswood” comes from the royal hunting grounds that once covered the area, primarily under King John and his son King Henry III around the late 12th and early 13th centuries (c. 1199–1227).

But its history took a remarkable turn in the 18th century.

In 1739, George Whitefield started preaching to crowds in the open air at Kingswood, with John and Charles Wesley soon following his lead. These gatherings helped establish our town as an important early centre of the Methodist movement, a legacy that is still reflected in the historic chapels and buildings that remain prominent features of the civil parish today.

Today, Avon Lodge provides residential, nursing and dementia care in Kingswood, Bristol, as well as short-term respite and palliative care. Our experienced team is available around the clock, providing personalised care and support tailored to each person’s needs and preferences.

For those living with dementia, we focus on creating a safe, comfortable and reassuring environment, supporting independence, choice and familiar routines wherever possible.

With welcoming communal spaces, attractive gardens and a convenient location close to local amenities and transport links, Avon Lodge offers a comfortable and supportive place to call home.

For a no-obligation chat, call us on 01179 474370 or use our enquiry form to request a callback.

Activities are an important part of daily life at Avon Lodge, with opportunities for residents to continue favourite hobbies, spend time with others or try something new.

Residents are encouraged to have a say in our activities programme, helping us plan around their interests and preferences. We also offer one-to-one activities for those who prefer them or would like to pursue a particular interest. 

We value our connections with the local Kingswood community too, creating opportunities for residents to stay connected with people and activities beyond the home.

Some of our regular activities include:

• Music and entertainment
• Pamper sessions
• Social groups
• Arts and crafts
• Reminiscence sessions
• Dementia-friendly activities
• Parties and celebrations
• Day trips

Activities at Avon Lodge can also extend beyond the home, giving our residents opportunities to enjoy familiar interests in a different setting. 

Residents regularly visit the nearby garden centre with staff and relatives, spending time among the plants and flowers and enjoying the sights, scents, and sounds of this glorious season. 

Outings like these give residents the chance to get out into the surrounding area, spend time with people close to them, and enjoy a change of scenery as part of life at this care home in Kingswood.

Mealtimes at Avon Lodge are all about good food, personal choice and making sure each person’s individual needs are catered for. Our meals are freshly prepared and home-cooked, with seasonal menus offering a variety of familiar favourites and different dishes to choose from.

We take the time to understand each resident’s likes and dislikes, allergies, dietary requirements, preferred portion sizes and mealtime preferences. Visual choices are also available to help residents choose what they would like to eat.

Our catering and care teams work closely together, alongside dietitians and speech and language therapists where needed, to ensure meals can be adapted to meet individual nutritional and dietary needs.

Food is also an important part of life at Avon Lodge beyond mealtimes. 

Head Chef Paul Britton values feedback from residents and involves them in various food-related activities, bringing different interests and opinions into the kitchen. Paul was responsible for establishing the Avon Lodge kitchen from scratch, drawing on his long experience to create and maintain a space to create a consistently high standard of food on our premises.

Avon Lodge is conveniently located in Kingswood, on the eastern edge of Bristol, with local shops, cafés and amenities close by and good transport links to Bristol, Bath and the surrounding areas.

Kingswood has a strong sense of community, with a bustling high street and several green spaces nearby, including Southey Park and Kingswood Park. Bristol city centre and the historic city of Bath are also within easy reach, giving families plenty of choice when visiting the area.

With everyday amenities close at hand and excellent connections to the wider area, Avon Lodge is ideally placed for those looking for a nursing, residential or dementia care home in Kingswood and Bristol.

Kingswood Park is also undergoing a major restoration following £2.67 million of National Lottery Heritage Fund funding awarded in 2023.

The project includes improvements to pathways and accessibility, the amphitheatre, play facilities, formal gardens, and historic features, helping to strengthen the park as an important green space for the Kingswood community.

This adds to the range of outdoor spaces close to Avon Lodge and provides further opportunities for recreation, community events, and time spent outdoors.

Supporting each person’s health and wellbeing is an important part of the care we provide at Avon Lodge. Our experienced care and nursing teams work together to understand residents’ individual needs and ensure they receive the right support as those needs change.

We work closely with local healthcare professionals and welcome visits from services including GPs, chiropodists and opticians. Where additional support is needed, we can also help to arrange appointments with other healthcare professionals.

Avon Lodge supports people living with a range of health conditions, including Parkinson’s disease, stroke, Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), and acquired brain injury. This breadth of experience also extends to short-term stays for people recovering from illness or surgery, where access to proper nursing is an important part of their recovery.

Clinical knowledge within the home is further strengthened by Home Manager Joby James, a registered nurse with 15 years’ experience managing care homes, who provides clinical leadership alongside the wider team.

This joined-up approach helps us provide personalised care, while offering reassurance to residents and their families.

What facilities are available at Avon Lodge?

Avon Lodge has 62 bedrooms arranged across three floors, with each varying in size and design. Each room is furnished with a bed, wardrobe, armchair, bedside table, and chest of drawers, and residents can also speak to the Home Manager about bringing their own furniture.

In addition, this care home in Kingswood has communal lounges and dining areas, plus a cinema room and hairdressing salon. The gardens provide a pleasant place to spend time outdoors, and the two passenger lifts and on-site parking add practical convenience for residents and visitors.

What care services are available at Avon Lodge?

Avon Lodge provides residential, nursing, dementia, respite, and palliative care. This means people can choose Avon Lodge for different levels of assistance, from help with everyday life and nursing needs to specialist dementia provision. 

Short-term respite stays are available for those who need temporary care, and palliative care provides a comfortable, dignified setting focused on quality of life.

How does Avon Lodge meet each resident’s care needs?

Avon Lodge brings together nurses, carers, and healthcare practitioners to provide personalised support tailored to each resident. Our team gets to know individual requirements and works with external healthcare professionals where specialist input is required.

As our residents’ specific circumstances change, care arrangements are reviewed and adapted to keep pace with each person’s needs.

How does Avon Lodge support residents in staying connected with Kingswood?

On the third Monday of each month, we hold our monthly coffee morning, bringing our residents and their relatives, friends, and neighbours together over tea and cake. Quizzes and guest speakers are also on the menu, giving everyone a chance to catch up, share conversation, and enjoy something different each month.

Residents can also take part in outings beyond Avon Lodge, such as visits to local garden centres, which give them a chance to enjoy a change of scenery and spend time outdoors, benefiting from being among beautiful plants and flowers.

How do I contact Avon Lodge?

Whether you are considering Avon Lodge for yourself or a loved one, our team is available to discuss your specific circumstances, answer your questions, and explain how we can meet your individual requirements.

Call Avon Lodge on 0117 947 4370 today to find out more about life at this resident-centred care home in Kingswood.