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Avon Cliff
50-52 Christchurch Road, Bournemouth, BH1 3PE — Care Home

Care Quality Commission (CQC) assessment
How Avon Cliff was rated
Rating published 25/05/2023. Read the full inspection report.
- 52 bedsRegistered capacity
- Bournemouth, Christchurch and PooleCouncil for care funding
- 01202 789998Care home's own number
- Colten CareOperator
- 23rd November 2010Registered since
- Colten Care (1693) Limited, BH24 3FERegistered provider
Care offered
Care types at Avon Cliff
Avon Cliff is a Care Home in Bournemouth, Dorset, offering Nursing and Respite care.
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Disability support
Medication support
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0800 368 8558Lines open 8am–10pm, seven days a week See all questionsWhat rating has Avon Cliff been given by the regulator?
Avon Cliff was given an overall rating of "Good" by the CQC in May 2023.
What types of care does Avon Cliff provide?
Avon Cliff provides Nursing and Respite care.
How many rooms does Avon Cliff have?
There are 52 rooms at Avon Cliff.
Who owns Avon Cliff?
Avon Cliff is owned by Colten Care.
Does Avon Cliff provide Residential care?
Residential care is not something Avon Cliff currently offers.
Does Avon Cliff offer Respite care?
Respite care is one of the care types Avon Cliff offers.
Does Avon Cliff provide care for people with Dementia?
Avon Cliff does not provide care for people with Dementia.
What Local Authority does Avon Cliff come under?
Avon Cliff comes under Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole.