Dementia care homes in West Berkshire

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West Berkshire has 15 dementia care homes registered with the Care Quality Commission, 7 of them with nursing. Of the homes on this page, the CQC rates 10 Good and 2 Requires improvement. 3 homes are not rated yet. West Berkshire council paid on average £1,380 a week for a residential care place and £1,178 for a nursing place for people aged 65 and over in 2024-2025 (GOV.UK adult social care finance report).

All care homes in West Berkshire (44)

West Berkshire at a glance

15on this list

Official rating
  • Good10
  • Requires improvement2
  • Not yet rated3
  • 83% rated Good or Outstanding
  • Average score7.9 / 10
  • Types of care87% offer younger adults
How this list is ordered

Homes in West Berkshire are ordered by the MyCareCheck score, the average of the CQC's ratings for the five questions it asks at every inspection. Where two homes score the same, the better overall rating goes first.

Paying never changes a home's rating, score or place. Top places are only offered to homes rated Good or Outstanding and are always labelled.

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15 dementia care homes in West Berkshire

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Hollies

Run by Optalis Limited

Reading Road, Burghfield Common, Reading, RG7 3BH
GoodCQC · Jun 2019

Inspected more than 4 years ago

  • Nursing
  • 58 beds
  • Dementia
  • Elderly care

Care home with nursing for 58 residents in Reading, run by Optalis Limited. Supports dementia and older people.

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Newbury Grove

Run by Care UK Care Services Limited

370 London Road, Newbury, RG14 2QH
GoodCQC · Aug 2019

Inspected more than 4 years ago

  • Nursing
  • 68 beds
  • Dementia
  • Elderly care
  • Younger adults

Newbury Grove provides residential, dementia and nursing care for older people, alongside respite and end-of-life support. Before admission, its team assesses mobility, personal care, dietary requirements and cultural preferences to plan support around each resident.

Daily life includes activities and facilities such as a café, garden, cinema room and minibus outings. Residents can also use the library, shop, pub or bar, and hair and beauty salon.

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Newbury Grove

Run by WT UK Opco 4 Limited

370 London Road, Newbury, RG14 2QH
GoodCQC · Aug 2019

Inspected more than 4 years ago

  • Nursing
  • 68 beds
  • Dementia
  • Elderly care
  • Physical disabilities

Newbury Grove supports older people with residential, dementia and nursing care in Newbury, alongside respite and end-of-life care. Individual needs are assessed before moving in, with activities and daily routines designed to keep residents engaged.

The home includes a café, garden and cinema room, while a minibus supports outings. Friendship café meetings and morning and afternoon activities provide regular opportunities for social contact.

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Thatcham Court Care Home

Run by Bupa Care Homes (CFChomes) Limited

Chapel Street, Thatcham, RG18 4QL
GoodCQC · Dec 2019

Inspected more than 4 years ago

  • Nursing
  • 60 beds
  • Dementia
  • Elderly care
  • Mental health

Care home with nursing for 60 residents in Thatcham, run by Bupa Care Homes (CFChomes) Limited. Supports dementia, older people, mental health, physical disabilities, sensory impairment and younger adults.

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Braeburn Lodge

Run by Milkwood Care Ltd

Bath Road, Beenham, Reading, RG7 5JB
GoodCQC · Aug 2019

Inspected more than 4 years ago

  • Residential
  • 14 beds
  • Dementia
  • Elderly care
  • Mental health

Braeburn Lodge offers residential care for older people, including support for dementia, in a small home environment. Its activities programme includes reminiscence therapy, musical movement, flower arranging, day trips and opportunities to learn new skills.

The home combines bright lounges, a library or sitting room, a dining room and conservatory with enclosed landscaped gardens.

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Falkland Grange Care Home

Run by Porthaven Care Homes No 3 Limited

Monks Lane, Newbury, RG14 7RW
GoodCQC · Sept 2022

Inspected more than 4 years ago

  • Nursing
  • 64 beds
  • Dementia
  • Elderly care

Falkland Grange Care Home provides residential, nursing and dementia care for older people in Newbury, with 24-hour support across its care homes. It also offers respite care for people needing a short-term stay, with the length arranged around individual circumstances.

The home’s care setting is supported by activities and events for residents and relatives, while Porthaven uses a pre-admission assessment to establish the right level of support…

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Notrees

Run by West Berkshire Council

10 High Street, Kintbury, Hungerford, RG17 9TW
GoodCQC · Mar 2019

Inspected more than 4 years ago

  • Residential
  • 18 beds
  • Dementia
  • Elderly care
  • Sensory impairment

Residential care home for 18 residents in Hungerford, run by West Berkshire Council. Supports dementia, older people, sensory impairment and younger adults.

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Willows Edge

Run by West Berkshire Council

Hutton Close, Shaw, Newbury, RG14 1HJ
GoodCQC · Mar 2020

Inspected more than 4 years ago

  • Residential
  • 37 beds
  • Dementia
  • Elderly care
  • Physical disabilities

Residential care home for 37 residents in Newbury, run by West Berkshire Council. Supports dementia, older people, physical disabilities, sensory impairment and younger adults.

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Winchcombe Place

Run by Care UK Community Partnerships Ltd

Maple Crescent, Newbury, RG14 1LN
GoodCQC · Oct 2026
  • Residential
  • 80 beds
  • Dementia
  • Elderly care
  • Mental health

Winchcombe Place provides residential, dementia, respite and sensitive end-of-life care for older people in Newbury. The purpose-built home assesses care needs before admission so support reflects mobility, personal care, dietary and cultural requirements.

Residents can use the café, garden and activities room, with a cinema room and library for quieter leisure.

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Winchcombe Place

Run by Care UK Care Services Limited

Maple Crescent, Newbury, RG14 1LN
GoodCQC · Oct 2026
  • Residential
  • 80 beds
  • Dementia
  • Elderly care
  • Mental health

Purpose-built care at Winchcombe Place supports older people needing residential, dementia, respite or end-of-life care in Newbury. Before admission, a care needs assessment considers mobility, personal care, dietary requirements and religious or cultural needs, helping establish the support required.

Daily life includes a café, garden and activities room, with a cinema room and library adding indoor options.

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Birchwood Care Home

Run by West Berkshire Council

1 Birchwood Road, Newbury, RG14 2PP
Requires improvementCQC · Mar 2023
  • Safe Requires improvement
  • Well-led Requires improvement
  • Nursing
  • 60 beds
  • Dementia
  • Elderly care
  • Physical disabilities

Care home with nursing for 60 residents in Newbury, run by West Berkshire Council. Supports dementia, older people, physical disabilities, sensory impairment and younger adults.

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Hungerford Care Home

Run by GCH (Alder) Ltd

Wantage Road, Newtown, Hungerford, RG17 0PN
Requires improvementCQC · Dec 2023
  • Safe Requires improvement
  • Effective Requires improvement
  • Well-led Requires improvement
  • Nursing
  • 59 beds
  • Dementia
  • Elderly care
  • Younger adults

Care home with nursing for 59 residents in Hungerford, run by GCH (Alder) Ltd. Supports dementia, older people and younger adults.

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Friends Place

Run by Friends of the Elderly

The Chase, Calcot, Reading, RG31 7DW
Not yet ratedCQC
  • Residential
  • 66 beds
  • Dementia
  • Elderly care
  • Physical disabilities

Friends Place provides residential, dementia and respite care for older people in a newly built care home in Reading. The home is designed as a modern yet homely setting, with care tailored to individual needs and a focus on physical wellbeing, mental wellbeing, social support and companionship.

Facilities include a private cinema for film nights and entertainment, alongside the wider amenities of a purpose-built home.

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Stoneham Grove Care Home

Run by Barchester Healthcare Homes Limited

Long Lane, Tilehurst, Reading, RG31 5UG
Not yet ratedCQC
  • Residential
  • 64 beds
  • Dementia
  • Elderly care
  • Younger adults

Stoneham Grove Care Home provides residential care, dementia care and respite stays for older people and younger adults. It combines accommodation with daily support, social areas and activities, giving residents space to maintain routines and take part in life at the home.

Meals are prepared on the premises using locally sourced meat and vegetables, with seasonal and modified-texture dishes available according to individual needs.

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Stoneham Grove Care Home

Run by Scarborough Hall Limited

Long Lane, Tilehurst, Reading, RG31 5UG
Not yet ratedCQC
  • Residential
  • 64 beds
  • Dementia
  • Elderly care
  • Younger adults

Stoneham Grove Care Home provides residential, dementia and respite care in Tilehurst, Reading. The retirement community combines day-to-day care with social spaces, activities and hospitality services for people who need support while retaining a sense of routine and community.

Meals are prepared on the premises using locally sourced meat and vegetables, with seasonal menus, modified-texture dishes and choices shaped through resident and family…

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What to look for in dementia care homes

  1. Staff training

    Staff training and experience with the person’s type and stage of dementia.

  2. A calm

    A calm, understandable and secure environment that supports independence.

  3. Personalised care planning

    Personalised care planning, meaningful activity and communication with families.

Questions families ask

What should dementia care homes offer?

Dementia care should adapt to the person’s history, routines, communication and changing needs. A CQC rating is useful evidence, but it does not by itself show whether a home is the right environment for a particular person. Some dementia care homes are residential homes, others also provide 24-hour nursing care for people with clinical needs, so confirm that the home can support the person’s diagnosis, communication, mobility, medicines and likely future needs.

How many dementia care homes are there in West Berkshire?

15 dementia care homes in West Berkshire are on the CQC register (data of 2 November 2026).

How much does a care home cost in West Berkshire?

West Berkshire council paid on average £1,380 a week for residential care and £1,178 for nursing care for people aged 65 and over in 2024-2025. For adults aged 18 to 64 it paid £2,107 and £933. Across England the averages were £982 and £1,102 for people aged 65 and over. People who pay for their own care are often charged more, so ask each home for its weekly fee.

How are these care homes ordered?

Ordered by the MyCareCheck score: the average of the five CQC key-question ratings (safe, effective, caring, responsive and well-led) on a 0 to 10 scale, where Outstanding is 10, Good 8, Requires improvement 5 and Inadequate 2. Homes the CQC has not rated yet come last. No home is left out because of its rating.

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