A four-week short stay for the cost of three is currently available at selected Colten Care homes.

Where Exceptional Care

Meets Refined Living

50 - 52 Christchurch Road, Bournemouth, Dorset, BH1 3PE

Welcome to Avon Cliff Care Home in Bournemouth

Avon Cliff is a long-established nursing and residential care home in Bournemouth, where later life continues to be lived well, even as support becomes necessary.

For many residents, moving here marks not an ending, but a new stage. Freed from the practical demands of managing alone, they return to familiar routines, long-held interests and time with family and friends. Some rediscover past passions. Others settle into new rhythms and connections.

Families often tell us they see greater consistency in appetite, energy and routine once support is in place. Care is delivered around the clock by an experienced team, with nurses on site day and night. As needs change, they are recognised early, discussed openly with families and addressed promptly, helping life to continue without disruption.

Avon Cliff is part of Colten Care, drawing on more than forty-five years of experience supporting older people to live well in later life. That shared experience has shaped a deep understanding of what truly makes a difference. Families choose this home knowing nothing important will be missed.

Our care at Avon Cliff

Care at Avon Cliff is structured, clear and professionally led. Nurses are present day and night, and responsibility for decisions remains within the home. Support is assessed carefully and reviewed regularly, allowing residents to remain settled in familiar surroundings as needs increase.

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Residential care

Independent living within a supportive and well run home.

Assisted care

Help with daily living delivered respectfully and reliably.

Nursing care

On-site nursing day and night for people whose needs require ongoing clinical care.

End of life care

Comfort focused support delivered with dignity, clear communication and nursing presence throughout.

Short stays and respite care

Flexible stays delivered with the same standards and oversight.

Hospital discharge support

A structured step following hospital treatment, with nursing in place from the first day.

Life at Avon Cliff

Life at Avon Cliff feels comfortable and genuinely lived. Residents shape their own days, choosing how and where to spend their time, with support available whenever it is needed.

Meals are prepared in the home and served properly, at a pace that suits the individual. Some residents prefer lively conversation in shared spaces. Others enjoy quieter time with visiting family. Activities and music reflect residents’ interests and energy, offered naturally rather than imposed.

Situated in Bournemouth, the home allows residents to remain connected to a well-established coastal community. Inside, daily life unfolds calmly and dependably, providing reassurance for residents and families alike.

Refined Living at Avon Cliff

For more than forty-five years, Colten Care homes have been shaped around a simple belief: later life should remain rich, sociable and genuinely lived.

We call this Refined Living. It reflects how good food, welcoming surroundings, companionship and thoughtful support come together to create homes where residents continue to enjoy life in ways that feel familiar and fulfilling.

At Avon Cliff, this philosophy shapes everything from the atmosphere of the home to the way care is delivered each day.

Meet the team

Avon Cliff is led by an experienced Home Manager supported by a professional clinical and care team. Leadership within the home provides consistency for residents and clarity for families.

Team members take time to understand personal preferences, routines and history, so that care remains individual as needs evolve. Changes are recognised early and discussed openly, ensuring families remain informed and involved.

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Have confidence in our care

Choosing a care home requires clarity as well as trust. Avon Cliff is rated Good by the Care Quality Commission, following independent inspection of our leadership, clinical standards and day-to-day delivery of care.

This rating reflects how the home is organised and led, and the consistency families can expect over time.

CQC Rating: Good

Avon Cliff

CQC Overall Rating

Good

25 May 2023

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What families say about Avon Cliff

Alongside formal inspection, we value the perspective of families who experience daily life at Avon Cliff. Their feedback reflects how care is organised, how communication is handled and how standards are maintained over time.

You can read individual reviews below, or learn more about why families choose Avon Cliff.

Latest moments from Avon Cliff

Each week, our Companionship Team organises experiences and gatherings that reflect residents’ interests, preferences and routines. Some are quiet and familiar. Others bring the home together. All are thoughtfully planned and carefully delivered, with individual choice at the centre.

Below are a few recent moments from life at Avon Cliff.

Other Colten Care homes near Bournemouth

If you are considering care in neighbouring areas, our homes in Poole, Bournemouth and Christchurch operate within the same structured framework, leadership oversight and clinical governance as Avon Cliff. While each home offers a different setting and care specialism, standards of organisation, continuity and accountability remain consistent across the Colten Care group.

We can help you identify the right home for your circumstances and preferred location.

Avon Cliff offers residential care, assisted care, 24-hour nursing care, end-of-life care, and short stay or respite care. Our skilled nurses are available on site around the clock to support complex medical needs.

Learn more about how we deliver nursing care at our Avon Cliff home.

Avon Cliff is not a dedicated dementia care home, but we can support individuals in the early stages of dementia or cognitive decline. For more specialist dementia care, we have nearby homes designed specifically for people living with dementia, including Fernhill in Ferndown and The Aldbury in Poole.

Yes. Avon Cliff is part of Colten Care, an independent, family-owned care provider with 21 homes across the South. All our homes are focused on delivering the highest standards of residential, nursing, and dementia care.

Avon Cliff is rated ‘Good’ by the Care Quality Commission (CQC), reflecting our commitment to safety, care, and leadership.

We’re one of several homes featured on our Nursing Homes in Bournemouth page. You can also explore nearby Colten Care homes in Poole, Christchurch and Ferndown, depending on your care needs and preferred setting.

The home features 52 en-suite bedrooms, a hair salon, café, hydrotherapy bath, minibus for local outings, landscaped gardens, and inviting communal areas. Residents are welcome to bring their own furniture to personalise their room.

If you’re considering nursing care in or around Bournemouth, Avon Cliff is one of several Colten Care homes in the area. You might also like to explore our other nearby homes in places like Poole, Christchurch and Ferndown, each offering the same high standards of care and comfort.

View our nearby nursing homes in Bournemouth

 

Yes, we have on-site visitor parking and are located on Christchurch Road, with good public transport links. Family, friends, and well-behaved pets are always welcome to visit.