Avondale Mental Healthcare Centre

About Us

Avondale Mental Healthcare Centre in Prescot provides nursing care for adults with mental health needs, with qualified nurses on duty at all times. We also offer respite stays.

Our work sits where mental health care and nursing meet, and doing it well means refusing to let either side crowd out the other. The clinical side has to be dependable, so medicines, physical health, nutrition and sleep are attended to properly and reviewed with the person wherever they are able to take part. At the same time, the people here are adults with their own histories, opinions and plans, and a place that treats them as a set of symptoms will not help them recover.

So we are consistent about how things run, we say what we mean, and we do not pretend a difficulty is not there. People tell us that steadiness and clear expectations help more than reassurance does. People keep their own rooms and belongings, have a real say in daily life, and are supported to keep up the relationships and interests that matter to them.

We work closely with community mental health teams, GPs and other professionals rather than in isolation, and we involve families and advocates as much as the person wants.

Our most recent inspection by the Care Quality Commission rated us outstanding overall, which we read mainly as a sign that the daily things are being done properly.

Common questions about Avondale Mental Healthcare Centre

Where is Avondale Mental Healthcare Centre located?

Avondale Mental Healthcare Centre is a nursing home in Prescot, Knowsley, L35 7LS. You can view its exact location and get directions from the map on this page.

What type of care does Avondale Mental Healthcare Centre provide?

Avondale Mental Healthcare Centre is registered to provide nursing and personal care, with support that includes Mental health care, Respite care. The full list of services is shown on this page.

What is Avondale Mental Healthcare Centre's CQC rating?

Avondale Mental Healthcare Centre is registered with and inspected by the Care Quality Commission (CQC). Its most recent overall rating is Outstanding following its last inspection on 6 December 2019. You can read the full CQC report from the link on this page.

Does Avondale Mental Healthcare Centre offer respite or short-term care?

Yes. Avondale Mental Healthcare Centre offers respite and short-term care. Availability changes regularly, so it is best to enquire directly.

Contact Avondale Mental Healthcare Centre

Phone the home directly, or send an enquiry and we will pass it on.

Care We Offer

• Mental Health: Support for people managing a mental health condition, with routines that promote stability and wellbeing.
• Respite Care: Short stays that give family carers a break, or help someone recover after illness or a hospital stay.
• Nursing Care: Round-the-clock care from qualified nurses for residents with medical or complex health needs.

Questions families ask about Avondale Mental Healthcare Centre

Answered from the CQC register where we can. 6 of these the home has not told us yet, so ask when you call.

Can Mum or Dad stay here if their dementia gets worse?

No. Avondale Mental Healthcare Centre is not listed for dementia care on the CQC register. If dementia is likely, choose a home that is, so a second move is not needed later. Source: CQC register

Is there a nurse on site if health needs change?

Yes. Avondale Mental Healthcare Centre is registered to provide nursing care, so registered nurses are part of the team. Source: CQC register

Can they try a short stay before deciding?

Yes. Avondale Mental Healthcare Centre offers respite and short stays, which is a good way to see whether the home is the right fit. Source: CQC register

Will they support end of life care, so there is no move at the hardest time?

Ask the home. End of life care is not listed on the register. Ask the manager whether residents can remain in the home with hospice or district nurse support.

Can she bring her cat or dog?

Ask the home. The home has not told us its pet policy yet. Ask directly; some homes allow small pets in residents' rooms or welcome visiting dogs.

Can a couple stay together?

Ask the home. We do not know whether the home has rooms for couples. Ask about shared or adjoining rooms if this matters.

Will the council help pay, or is it self funded only?

Ask the home. The home has not told us which funding it accepts. Most homes take both council funded and self funded residents; ask about council rates and any top up. Use our funding calculator to check what you might pay.

Do they take younger adults as well as older people?

Ask the home. The register does not say which age groups the home supports. Ask the home.

Can I visit before deciding, and are there visiting hours?

Ask the home. Every home should welcome a visit. Call to arrange one, ideally at a mealtime or during an activity, and ask about visiting hours for family.

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Regulatory Rating

Care Quality Commission (CQC) Rating

• Latest inspection: 6 December 2019
• Report published: 6 December 2019

Overall: Outstanding

• Safe: Good
• Effective: Outstanding
• Caring: Outstanding
• Responsive: Good
• Well-led: Outstanding

Care Quality Commission is responsible for the registration and inspection of social care services in England.

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Ratings are as published by the CQC and may not reflect the current position of the service.

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