Working at Avalon Nursing Home
2-4 Taunton Road, Bridgwater, TA6 3LS
Operated by Camelot Care (Somerset) Limited
55 bedsNursing homes
Workplace Score
7.3/10
AI analysis of latest data
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PlainSight AI Review
Last updated: 9 February 2026
Score: 7.3/10
Key Finding
"Supportive management and stable staffing without agency use foster good teamwork, but training and activities lack specialist programmes."
Safety & Risk
8/10
✓
People were protected from the risk of avoidable harm, and people told us they felt safe. Comments from people included, 'I feel safe; I have had no falls', and 'I feel safe.'
Staff Culture
7/10
✓
Staff told us they worked together as a team and spoke positively about the registered manager. Comments from staff included, 'Our team give people good care and we have good teamwork'
Staffing Levels
8/10
✓
The registered manager was proud not to have used agency staff since the previous year, and did not admit people if their needs could not be met by the existing staff team
Training & Dev
6/10
✓
Staff received training relevant to their roles and to the people they supported. Training records we reviewed included manual handling, dementia awareness, diabetes and fire safety
Management
8/10
✓
Staff told us they worked together as a team and spoke positively about the registered manager. Comments from staff included, '[Registered manager's name] took over, this home has a totally different feel. [Registered manager] is very supportive; a good manager and well respected'
Programmes
6/10
✓
Per 2019 comprehensive inspection: The service employed activities co-ordinators and regular activities included singing, exercises, seasonal crafts, multi-sensory activities, visiting entertainers and trips and outings
Points to consider
Staff get standard training like manual handling and dementia awareness, but no specialist courses or funded qualifications
Staff received training relevant to their roles and to the people they supported. Training records we reviewed included manual handling, dementia awareness, diabetes and fire safety
There is an activities coordinator running regular events like singing, crafts and outings, but no specialist programmes or innovative approaches
Per 2019 comprehensive inspection: The service employed activities co-ordinators and regular activities included singing, exercises, seasonal crafts, multi-sensory activities, visiting entertainers and trips and outings
AI Generated
CQC Inspection Overview
CQC Inspection
Last inspected: September 2021
Good
Safe
✓
Good
Effective
✓
Good
Caring
✓
Good
Responsive
✓
Good
Management Quality
Well-led: Good
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