The Donnington Care Home

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We at The Donnington Care Home are proud to offer a welcoming nursing home setting in the heart of Newbury, West Berkshire, where compassionate care meets a genuine sense of community. Our home provides specialist nursing care for older people and younger adults alike, offering a place where residents can feel truly at ease.

Nestled within the RG postcode area of Newbury, our home benefits from the charm of this historic market town in the South East, with its blend of countryside surroundings and local amenities. The setting offers a peaceful environment for residents, whilst remaining conveniently placed for families visiting from across West Berkshire and beyond.

Our specialisms reflect the breadth of care we provide. As a dedicated nursing home, we support older people who require clinical care alongside day to day assistance, ensuring their medical and personal needs are met with dignity and warmth. We also welcome younger adults who benefit from nursing support, recognising that every resident has their own story, preferences, and aspirations. For families navigating unexpected circumstances or those needing a short break from caring responsibilities, our respite care offers flexible stays that provide reassurance and continuity, whether for recovery after a hospital stay or simply to give a loved one a change of scene.

In practice, this means residents and their families can expect care that is thoughtful and tailored. Nursing care allows us to support individuals with more complex health needs, giving relatives peace of mind that qualified professionals are on hand. Our approach centres on treating each person as an individual, with time taken to understand their history, routines, and the small details that make life feel like home.

The Care Quality Commission has rated The Donnington Care Home as Good overall, following its most recent inspection in March 2021. This rating is reflected consistently across all five domains assessed by the regulator, with Good ratings for being Safe, Effective, Caring, Responsive, and Well led. For families, this consistency offers meaningful reassurance that the standards of safety, clinical effectiveness, kindness, responsiveness to individual needs, and leadership have all been independently recognised as meeting the expected quality benchmarks.

Choosing a care home is one of the most important decisions a family can make, and we understand the weight of that choice. If you are exploring nursing care, respite options, or longer term support for a loved one in Newbury or the wider West Berkshire area, we warmly invite you to get in touch. We would be delighted to answer your questions, share more about daily life here, and help you decide whether The Donnington Care Home might be the right place to call home.

Common questions about The Donnington Care Home

Where is The Donnington Care Home located?

The Donnington Care Home is a nursing home in Newbury, West Berkshire, RG14 3BE. You can view its exact location and get directions from the map on this page.

What type of care does The Donnington Care Home provide?

The Donnington Care Home is registered to provide nursing and personal care, with support that includes Older person care, Younger adults care, Respite care. The full list of services is shown on this page.

What is The Donnington Care Home's CQC rating?

The Donnington Care Home is registered with and inspected by the Care Quality Commission (CQC). Its most recent overall rating is Good following its last inspection on 30 March 2021. You can read the full CQC report from the link on this page.

Does The Donnington Care Home offer respite or short-term care?

Yes. The Donnington Care Home offers respite and short-term care. Availability changes regularly, so it is best to enquire directly.

Contact The Donnington Care Home

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Care We Offer

  • Older Person Care: Support with daily living for older people, from companionship to help with washing, dressing and medication.
  • Younger Adults: Care designed around the needs and lifestyle of younger adults (typically 18 to 65).
  • Respite Care: Short stays that give family carers a break, or help someone recover after illness or a hospital stay.
  • Nursing Care: Round-the-clock care from qualified nurses for residents with medical or complex health needs.

Questions families ask about The Donnington Care Home

Answered from the CQC register where we can. 5 of these the home has not told us yet, so ask when you call.

Can Mum or Dad stay here if their dementia gets worse?

No. The Donnington Care Home is not listed for dementia care on the CQC register. If dementia is likely, choose a home that is, so a second move is not needed later. Source: CQC register

Is there a nurse on site if health needs change?

Yes. The Donnington Care Home is registered to provide nursing care, so registered nurses are part of the team. Source: CQC register

Can they try a short stay before deciding?

Yes. The Donnington Care Home offers respite and short stays, which is a good way to see whether the home is the right fit. Source: CQC register

Will they support end of life care, so there is no move at the hardest time?

Ask the home. End of life care is not listed on the register. Ask the manager whether residents can remain in the home with hospice or district nurse support.

Can she bring her cat or dog?

Ask the home. The home has not told us its pet policy yet. Ask directly; some homes allow small pets in residents' rooms or welcome visiting dogs.

Can a couple stay together?

Ask the home. We do not know whether the home has rooms for couples. Ask about shared or adjoining rooms if this matters.

Will the council help pay, or is it self funded only?

Ask the home. The home has not told us which funding it accepts. Most homes take both council funded and self funded residents; ask about council rates and any top up. Use our funding calculator to check what you might pay.

Do they take younger adults as well as older people?

Yes. The Donnington Care Home supports younger adults as well as older people. Source: CQC register

Can I visit before deciding, and are there visiting hours?

Ask the home. Every home should welcome a visit. Call to arrange one, ideally at a mealtime or during an activity, and ask about visiting hours for family.

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Regulatory Rating

Care Quality Commission (CQC) Rating

  • Latest inspection: 30 March 2021
  • Report published: 30 March 2021

Overall: Good

  • Safe: Good
  • Effective: Good
  • Caring: Good
  • Responsive: Good
  • Well-led: Good

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Ratings are as published by the CQC and may not reflect the current position of the service.

Typical weekly fees in the South East

The Donnington Care Home has not published its fees yet. These are typical weekly fees for the South East, so you know roughly what to expect before you call.

Indicative figures for the South East, not a quote from The Donnington Care Home. Actual fees depend on the room, the level of care and how it is funded.

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