Porthaven Care Homes
Avondale Care Home
Nursing home in Aylesbury, Buckinghamshire
Operated by Porthaven Care Homes
What do these badges mean?
- Green Surroundings — Excellent access to parks, playing fields and other green space nearby (OpenStreetMap).
- Well Served — Excellent everyday amenities nearby — shops, supermarkets, pharmacies, banks, post offices, cafés and places to eat (OpenStreetMap).
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About
Avondale Care Home is a 90-bed residential and nursing facility in Aylesbury, Buckinghamshire, operated by Porthaven Care Homes. The home provides nursing care, residential care, dementia support and respite care.
The Care Quality Commission rated Avondale as Requires Improvement overall. It was rated Good for Effective, Caring, Responsive and Well-led, but Requires Improvement for Safe.
Care provided
Facilities
Activities
Food hygiene rating
Very good
Food Standards Agency · inspected July 2025
What's nearby
- Near a main road
Straight-line distances. Road and rail noise from government strategic noise mapping (modelled, not measured). A&E departments from the NHS website. Locations © OpenStreetMap contributors.
What’s in the area
Outdoor Spaces
- AllotmentsAmple
- Play SpacePlentiful
- Golf CourseLimited
- Public ParkPlentiful
- Tennis CourtAdequate
- Bowling GreenAdequate
- Playing FieldAmple
Local Amenities
- Pubs & BarsAmple
- Restaurants & CafesPlentiful
- Retail ShoppingAmple
- SupermarketsPlentiful
- TakeawaysPlentiful
Local crime statistics
469 recorded crimes in the local area (April 2026)
Top categories:
Source: data.police.uk · within 1 mile
Fees and funding
| Care type | Weekly fee | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Residential care | from £1,417 Published by the home, captured 2026 | Published by the home, captured 2026 |
| Dementia care | Fees on request | — |
| Nursing care | Fees on request | — |
| Respite (short stay) | Fees on request | — |
- Funding accepted
- Not stated
Buckinghamshire usually pays £1,188 a week for residential care; families typically top up about £229 a week.
Fees depend on the room and the care needed, so ask the home for a written quote. Check who pays with the funding calculator, or see what Buckinghamshire council pays.
Care fee trajectory
| Year | This home (per week) | Council rate (per week) |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | — | £1,136 |
| 2025 | — | £1,188 |
| 2026 | £1,417 | — |
What Buckinghamshire council pays care homes, and whether it will help with fees
Weighing up the options? Compare a care home with care at home, or check who pays with the means-test calculator.
Local health safety net
Avondale Care Home is backed by a local NHS health network. The nearest A&E is Stoke Mandeville Hospital, 1.7 miles away. The local GP practice is WHITEHILL SURGERY, 0.2 miles away, rated ‘Good’ by the CQC.
Nearest services from NHS ODS + postcodes.io + CQC, by straight-line distance.
Community & connection in Aylesbury
Local clubs, charities and support groups that help older residents stay active and connected.
Carers Trust Bucks and Milton Keynes
Supports carers throughout Buckinghamshire through support groups, telephone advice, information and training and disbursement of bursary grants. The Charity also runs specialist support groups…
Aylesbury Multicultural Community Centre
Our organisation is committed to supporting individuals and communities who experience racial inequality by creating inclusive, culturally aware, and accessible services that address the barriers…
Space (Aylesbury)
Space (Aylesbury) aims to promote and protect good physical and mental health of the people of Buckinghamshire who are experiencing relationship breakdowns, loneliness, bereavement, homelessness,…
Age Concern Buckinghamshire
Age UK Buckinghamshire is dedicated to helping, supporting and improving the lives of older people in need across the whole county of Buckinghamshire.
Aylesbury Vale u3a
Aylesbury Vale U3A is a body of people who undertake to learn and to help others to learn. It's objectives are the advancement of education and, in particular, the education of older people and…
Bernwode Community Bus
1. To service the people of Aylesbury Vale and surrounding villages to provide a communitybus service which satisfies a variety of aims and assists with the elderly, sports clubs and isolated…
Frequently asked questions
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How much does care at Avondale cost?
For a more accurate estimate tailored to your specific requirements, it is recommended to contact the home directly at 01292 433112.
Part of Porthaven Care Homes
Avondale Care Home is one of 21 homes run by Porthaven Care Homes on AskBart. See how the group's homes are rated and where it operates.
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Information last reviewed October 2026.
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