Avebury House Care Home Devizes
Address: 11 Canal Way, Devizes, Wiltshire, SN10 2UB
๐ก Accommodation & Facilities
Avebury House is a care home registered for up to 41 residents, offering both personal (residential) and nursing care. Care Quality Commission+2coatewatercare.co.uk+2 The building spans two floors, each with its own lounge and dining area, and there is a garden and outdoor space accessible to residents. Care Quality Commission+1 The home reports that many rooms are ensuite and the location is described as quiet with views over the adjacent farmland and canal. coatewatercare.co.uk
๐ฉบ Care Services Offered
The service supports adults of all ages including older people (65+), younger adults (under 65) and those with physical disabilities, dementia, mental health conditions and sensory impairments. Care Quality Commission+1 It offers residential and nursing care, including dementia-capable support. coatewatercare.co.uk
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Inspection & Oversight
According to the Care Quality Commission (CQC), Avebury House was inspected on 21 July 2023 (published 7 September 2023) and was rated Requires Improvement overall. Care Quality Commission+1
Domain ratings:
- Safe: Requires Improvement Care Quality Commission+1
- Effective: Requires Improvement Care Choices+1
- Caring: Good Care Choices+1
- Responsive: Requires Improvement Care Quality Commission+1
- Well-led: Requires Improvement Care Quality Commission+1
The report noted improvements were underway, including better management systems, audits and training, but some shortfalls remained in risk management, medicines administration and governance. Care Quality Commission+1
๐ Resident & Family Feedback
Residents and relatives commented positively on the caring nature of the staff and overall environment. For example, the provider statement says: โWe are working to create a welcoming environment where residents and visitors really feel โat homeโ.โ coatewatercare.co.uk However, given the rating of Requires Improvement, families should speak with management about how recent improvements have been implemented and ask to see evidence of progress.
๐จ Lifestyle & Activities
The home mentions that a dedicated Activities Coordinator works to tailor activities to resident interests. Outdoor space and gardens are available, and communal lounges support social interaction. coatewatercare.co.uk+1 Specific details of outings or programmes are limited in the public sources.
๐ Location & Access
Situated on Canal Way in Devizes, Avebury House is in Wiltshire, near the Kennet & Avon Canal and open countryside, which offers a peaceful setting. coatewatercare.co.uk+1 Families should check parking and transport links when visiting.
๐ Summary
Avebury House offers a comfortable, reasonably sized home with a mixed range of care services in a quiet village-town setting. Its Caring domain rating of Good and the providerโs stated commitment to improvement are positives. However, the overall Requires Improvement rating from the CQC means there are areas of concern โ notably around safety, governance and responsiveness โ and it is important to visit, ask detailed questions, and review how the provider is addressing those concerns before making a decision.



