Avon Reach

Farm Lane, Mudeford, Christchurch, Dorset, BH23 4AH

01425272666

Care Type

Nursing Care

CQC rating published

15 October 2026

Provider

Colten Care (1993) Limited

Beds

Not specified

How this home compares nearby

Of 42 care homes for older people within 5 miles, none are rated higher by CQC, 2 are the same and 40 are lower.

1 of these nearby homes has been inspected more recently than this one.

Based on CQC ratings, updated 23 October 2026. How we compare homes | See the nearby homes

Rating history

GoodAug 2016
GoodJan 2019
OutstandingOct 2026

Improved from Good to Outstanding in 2026.

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

Costs and who runs this home

Run by Colten Care (1993) Limited, which runs 7 care homes in England: 3 rated Outstanding and 4 Good.

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.

NHS-funded Nursing Care pays £267.68 a week to the home towards registered nursing care for eligible residents (2026/27). A quoted fee may already exclude it.
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 Avon Reach

Avon Reach is a nursing home located in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole, South West. Its registered care categories include older people and younger adults. CQC records an overall rating of Outstanding, published in October 2026. The home is operated by Colten Care (1993) Limited.

Specialist Care

Older peopleYounger adults

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Practical details from the provider

The provider describes en-suite rooms and a sea-view lounge, alongside a café, library, hair salon, hydrotherapy bath and garden. A minibus is available for local trips.

Published on the provider's website, checked 20 September 2026. Confirm arrangements with the home before deciding.

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.

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5 Questions to Ask on Your Visit

When visiting Avon Reach, consider asking...

1.How many qualified nurses are on duty overnight and at weekends?
2.How do you manage a resident's relationship with their GP and hospital team?
3.What is your approach when a resident's condition deteriorates quickly?
4.What additional charges apply beyond the weekly fee?
5.How do you approach end of life care and involve families in those decisions?

5 Things to Look For on Your Visit

When you visit Avon Reach, look out for...

1.Is the nursing station visible and staffed, or hard to find?
2.Do staff respond promptly when a resident needs attention?
3.Are call bells answered quickly or left ringing?
4.Does the home feel calm or rushed and understaffed?
5.Are residents' medical records and care plans visible and up to date?

Could the NHS fund Avon Reach'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