Question 1

How many care homes are there in Crowthorne?

Accepted Answer

Crowthorne has 16 CQC registered care homes: 1 Outstanding, 14 Good, 1 Requires improvement. Counts come from the CQC register and are kept up to date as ratings change.

Question 2

How much does a care home cost in Crowthorne?

Accepted Answer

Doncaster Metropolitan Borough Council pays an average of £1,034 a week for residential care. Self-funders are typically asked £1,500 to £1,809 a week. South East figure, because too few Wokingham homes publish this price. 107 homes. Median £1,600. Published prices are often starting prices, and come from homes that publish fees, so treat them as a guide. Ask the home for its own price.

Question 3

Which care homes in Crowthorne were inspected most recently?

Accepted Answer

Tova (26 August 2026), Tikvah Woodpeckers (10 August 2026) and Valeries Care Home and Valeries Home Care (7 July 2026) have the most recent CQC reports.

Question 4

How do I arrange a care needs assessment in Crowthorne?

Accepted Answer

Contact Doncaster Metropolitan Borough Council and ask its adult social care team for an assessment of care and support needs. Anyone who appears to need care can request one, whatever their income or savings, and an unpaid carer can ask for an assessment of their own needs as well. The assessment records what the person can manage safely and what support would help, and the outcome is given in writing. If the person is in hospital, ask the ward or discharge team to make the referral.

Question 5

Can Doncaster Metropolitan Borough Council fund a care home placement?

Accepted Answer

It can contribute, depending on the outcome of a care needs assessment and a separate financial assessment. The financial assessment considers savings, income and, for a permanent placement, sometimes the value of a property. Anyone assessed as able to meet the full cost arranges and pays for the placement directly, though they can still ask Doncaster Metropolitan Borough Council for advice and information. Where the authority contributes towards a home charging above its usual rate, a third party payment may be required.

Question 6

Which providers offer residential care in Crowthorne?

Accepted Answer

Sixteen residential care homes registered with the Care Quality Commission match this search in Crowthorne, and all of them appear on this page. They include The Tager Centre, rated Outstanding, alongside homes such as St Brendan's Care Home, The Farm House, The Firs, Copper Beech and The Elms. The list covers larger homes as well as smaller residential settings. Each entry links to a profile showing its current rating and inspection history.

Question 7

What is the difference between a residential care home and a nursing home?

Accepted Answer

A residential care home provides accommodation, meals and personal care, which means support with washing, dressing, medication and daily routine. A nursing home provides all of that and also keeps registered nurses on duty at all times to deliver clinical care. Every provider on this page is registered for residential care rather than nursing. If someone needs regular nursing attention, a nursing registration is usually the right place to begin.

Question 8

How far in advance should I start looking for a care home?

Accepted Answer

Begin as soon as it is clear that the current arrangement will not last, ideally weeks or months before a move is needed. The assessment and funding steps take time, and with sixteen homes in the area the right room may not be free exactly when you need it. Starting early allows unhurried visits, a second look at the homes you prefer and time to read the inspection reports properly. If a move is needed urgently after a hospital admission, make that clear at the point of referral.

Question 9

What should I ask when visiting a care home in Crowthorne?

Accepted Answer

Ask how many care staff are on duty during the day and overnight, and how long the registered manager has been in post. Ask how care plans are drawn up and reviewed, and how the home tells families when something changes. Find out what would happen if needs increased, and whether the home could carry on supporting the person. Request the weekly fee in writing together with a list of anything charged on top.

Type of care	What the council pays	What self-funders are typically asked
Residential care South East figure, because too few Wokingham homes publish this price. 107 homes. Median £1,600.	£1,034	£1,500 to £1,809
Nursing care South East figure, because too few Wokingham homes publish this price. 63 homes. Median £1,933.	£1,141	£1,617 to £2,080
Residential dementia care South East figure, because too few Wokingham homes publish this price. 82 homes. Median £1,709.	Not published separately	£1,571 to £1,942
Nursing dementia care South East figure, because too few Wokingham homes publish this price. 37 homes. Median £2,050.	Not published separately	£1,975 to £2,226

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