Heronsmede
Residential care home · Old Windsor
88-90 Straight Road, Old Windsor, SL4 2RX
Run by Community Homes of Intensive Care and Education Limited
- OutstandingCQC · Nov 2018
- 8.8Our score
- Beds8
- Type of careResidential
- Phone01753 855694
Latest inspection
- Inspected on 6 November 2018
Inspected more than 4 years ago
What the inspectors rate
- SafeGood
- EffectiveOutstanding
- CaringGood
- ResponsiveOutstanding
- Well-ledGood
- Regulator
- Care Quality Commission
- Registered as
- Heronsmede
- Status
- Registered in England
- Latest rating
- Outstanding
- Register number
- 1-122256129
From the public register of the Care Quality Commission, checked on 2 November 2026.
About Heronsmede
Heronsmede supports adults with learning disabilities through residential care in a home setting. The service is intended for people who need structured support while developing independence, pursuing personal goals and building a life in a place they can call home.
Its parent organisation uses the Wheel of Engagement, a person-centred planning framework that considers identity, wellbeing and relationships alongside aspirations and independence. The wider organisation also supports autism and mental health needs, but Heronsmede’s registration specifically identifies learning disability care. Families and professionals can therefore explore support around the individual’s preferred lifestyle and the level of assistance needed.
Care on offer
- Care homes
Compared with Old Windsor
Nearest
| Name | Distance | Official rating | Our score | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fearnley HouseOld Windsor | 0 miles | Good | 8.0 | |
| The Manor Care HomeWindsor | 0.4 miles | Requires improvement | 6.8 | |
| 43 Station RoadStaines | 1.2 miles | Requires improvement | 5.6 | |
| White HouseDatchet | 1.4 miles | Good | 8.4 | |
| Queen Elizabeth Care CentreEgham | 2 miles | Requires improvement | 5.6 |
Also run by Community Homes of Intensive Care and Education Limited
| Name | Official rating | Our score | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fearnley HouseOld Windsor | Good | 8.0 | |
| White HouseDatchet | Good | 8.4 | |
| BramertonMaidenhead | Outstanding | 8.8 | |
| Wey ViewAddlestone | Requires improvement | 6.8 | |
| Edwina PlaceBracknell | Requires improvement | 6.8 | |
| Beech Tree HouseHigh Wycombe | Good | 8.0 | |
| CarisbrookeReading | Good | 8.0 | |
| Elliott HouseFleet | Requires improvement | 6.8 | |
| Abbeyfield LodgeFleet | Good | 8.0 | |
| Peppard HouseReading | Outstanding | 8.8 | |
| HazeldeneReading | Good | 7.4 | |
| ParkviewReading | Good | 8.0 |
What stands out
What stands out
- Person-centred Wheel of Engagement
- Residential care setting
- Support built around personal aspirations
Suits: Adults with learning disabilities seeking tailored support
Types of care
Also works on: residential
Location
88-90 Straight Road, Old Windsor, SL4 2RX
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Questions families ask
How much does Heronsmede cost?
The CQC register does not list fees, so ask Heronsmede for its weekly fee. As a guide, Windsor and Maidenhead council paid on average £1,201 a week for a residential care place for people aged 65 and over in 2024-2025, against £982 across England (GOV.UK adult social care finance report). People who pay for their own care are usually charged more than councils pay.
Who pays for a place in this home?
Ask Heronsmede whether it takes residents funded by Windsor and Maidenhead council and what it charges people who pay for themselves. In England the council may help after a needs assessment and a financial assessment if savings and assets are below £23,250 (2026 to 2027 rules). People whose needs are mainly health needs may qualify for NHS Continuing Healthcare, which pays the full fee.