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Avalon is a CQC-registered residential care home based in Colchester, Essex. It is operated by Maison Care Ltd.
The home provides specialist care for sensory impairments, adults under 65, learning disabilities, physical disabilities. Families looking for care in these areas can contact the home directly for availability and assessments.
As a residential care home, Avalon provides 24-hour personal care and support for residents who need help with daily activities such as washing, dressing, and meal times, in a safe and homely environment.
The Care Quality Commission (CQC) last inspected Avalon in May 2019 and rated the service as Good overall. This means the home is performing well and meeting expectations across safety, effectiveness, care quality, responsiveness, and leadership.
Avalon is located in Colchester, within the Essex local authority area in East.
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| CQC Rating | Good |
| Address | Spring Lane, Wivenhoe, Wivenhoe, Colchester, Essex, CO7 9QD |
| Phone | 01206 616893 |
| Website | www.maisoncare.co.uk |
| Local authority | Essex |
| Region | East |
| Last inspection | 23 May 2019 |
| Provider | Maison Care Ltd |
Is Avalon registered with the CQC?
Yes. Avalon is registered with the Care Quality Commission (CQC), the independent regulator of health and social care in England. You can view the official CQC profile at https://www.cqc.org.uk/location/1-449582855
What type of care does Avalon provide?
Avalon provides residential homes, specialising in sensory impairments, caring for adults under 65 yrs, learning disabilities, physical disabilities.
How do I contact Avalon?
You can contact Avalon by phone on 01206 616893, or visit them at Spring Lane, Wivenhoe, Wivenhoe, Colchester, Essex, CO7 9QD.
What is Avalon's CQC rating?
Avalon has been rated "Good" by the Care Quality Commission (CQC). This means the home is performing well and meeting expectations. See the full CQC inspection report at https://www.cqc.org.uk/location/1-449582855
What are Avalon's CQC domain ratings?
The CQC inspects care homes across five domains. Avalon's latest published domain ratings are: Safe: Good, Effective: Good, Caring: Good, Responsive: Good, Well-led: Good.
How many care homes are in Colchester?
There are 135 CQC-registered care homes in Colchester. You can browse the full list at carehomeos.co.uk/care-homes/town/colchester.
Residential care homes provide 24-hour personal care and support for older adults or people with disabilities who are unable to live independently. Staff assist with daily activities such as washing, dressing, and meals in a homely environment.
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