Aveland Court Care Home

Aveland Road, Torquay, TQ1 3PT

01803329256

Care Type

Residential Care

Inspection date

10 January 2023

Provider

Bliss Care Torquay Limited

Beds

30 beds

How this home compares nearby

Of 44 care homes for older people within 5 miles, 2 are rated higher by CQC, 32 are the same and 10 are lower.

19 of these nearby homes have been inspected more recently than this one.

Based on CQC ratings, updated 22 October 2026. How we compare homes | See the nearby homes

Rating history

GoodMar 2023

First inspected by CQC in 2023, rated Good.

Source: CQC inspection reports. Contains CQC data licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.

Costs and who runs this home

This is the only care home Bliss Care Torquay Limited runs in England.

Average care home fees in the South West: £1,170 a week for residential care and £1,472 for nursing care (2024-25 averages). Self-funders usually pay more. See our care home costs guide.

This home lists dementia care, which usually costs more than standard residential care. See dementia care home costs. NHS Continuing Healthcare may apply where someone's needs are primarily health needs.
How to pay for a care home explains the council means test, what counts as capital and the funding you can ask to be assessed for.

About Aveland Court Care Home

Aveland Court Care Home brings together the comfort of a warm, welcoming environment with the reassurance of a Good CQC rating, making it a setting where families in and around Torbay can feel confident their loved ones are in safe hands. The home benefits from being part of a vibrant coastal community, offering a familiar and friendly atmosphere that many residents find genuinely comforting. For families beginning the search for residential care, Aveland Court represents a thoughtful and caring choice worth exploring.

Aveland Court is a residential care home providing personal care to up to 30 older people, some of whom are living with dementia. At the time of inspection, 19 people were using the service. Staff knew residents well and understood their individual needs and preferences, delivering person-centred care.

People received their medicines safely and as prescribed. However, improvements were needed in relation to guidance for 'as and when' medicines and the recording of medicines delivered through patches.

Source: CQC inspection report, 8 March 2023

Specialist Care

DementiaOlder peoplePhysical disabilitiesSensory impairments

Fees and availability

We have not verified a current weekly fee for this home. Ask for a written quote based on the room and care needed, including any extra charges.

Check current vacancies, the admission assessment and visiting arrangements directly with the home.

Care and inspection details

Checked against the CQC register on 20 September 2026. This is a check of published information, not a visit to the home.

Registered service: Care home service without nursing
Registered capacity: 30 places — this is not a vacancy count
Registration checked: Registered · TQ1 3PT

Registered care categories

Caring for adults over 65 yrs; Dementia; Eating disorders; Physical disabilities; Sensory impairment.

These describe the registration. The home must assess whether it can meet the individual person's needs and whether a place is available.

CQC ratings in more detail

Overall rating shown by CQC: Good.

Rating report published 8 March 2023. Latest inspection date recorded: 10 January 2023.

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

Read Aveland Court Care Home's CQC record and reports.

Contains Care Quality Commission information under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Ratings and registration details can change after the date checked.

5 Questions to Ask on Your Visit

When visiting Aveland Court Care Home, consider asking...

1.What specific dementia training do staff receive and how recently?
2.How do you support a resident who becomes distressed or confused?
3.How does the home keep a record of a resident's life history and personal preferences?
4.How do you involve families as dementia progresses and communication becomes harder?
5.What happens when a resident's dementia reaches an advanced stage?

5 Things to Look For on Your Visit

When you visit Aveland Court Care Home, look out for...

1.Is the environment calm, uncluttered and easy to navigate?
2.Do staff speak to residents with patience and dignity, even if they repeat themselves?
3.Are there memory cues around the home -- photos, familiar objects, clear signage?
4.Do residents seem settled and safe, or agitated and unsupervised?
5.Is there meaningful activity happening, or are residents just sitting quietly with nothing to do?

Could the NHS fund Aveland Court Care Home's fees?

The average nursing home costs £1,535 per week. That's £79,820 a year. NHS Continuing Healthcare could cover all of it. No means test, no contribution from you.

Find out if the NHS could fund these fees