Nursing Homes in Wokingham
Wokingham has 10 CQC registered nursing homes. 4 are rated Good, 2 Outstanding, 2 Requires improvement, and 2 have not yet been rated. 6 of the 10 were last inspected more than three years ago.
Source: Care Quality Commission register, kept up to date as ratings change.
Wokingham at a glance
What the numbers say about care for older people in Wokingham.
- Wokingham Borough Council pays, residential care: £1,034 a week. Self-funders are typically asked £1,500 to £1,809, median £1,600
- Care home beds filled across Wokingham: 91%. The 12 month average is 89%.
- Care home beds per 1,000 people aged 75+: 60
- People aged 75 and over: 17,700. Rising to 20,800 by 2035, up 18%
- Care homes, last 12 months: 0 opened, 1 closed
- Who pays, across Wokingham (estimate): 37% council, 59% self. The rest is NHS funded or other.
- Living with dementia, aged 65 and over (estimate): 2,300. Rising to 3,000 by 2035, up 28%
- People aged 85 and over: 5,100. Rising to 7,700 by 2035, up 51%
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Comparing the Nursing Homes in Wokingham
A wide range of judgements
Sonning Gardens Care Home and West Oak both hold an Outstanding rating, a grade inspectors reserve for something they consider genuinely exceptional. Bridge House Nursing Home, Glebelands House and Prince Philip Duke of Edinburgh Court are rated Good. Austen House and Lynden Hill Clinic currently require improvement, Bluebell House Residential and Nursing Home has been rated Inadequate, and Parsons Grange and Woodbury House have not yet been rated. An Inadequate judgement is the most serious inspectors give and brings closer regulatory attention with it, so read that report in full before considering the home.
Reading the report rather than the grade
Every overall rating draws together five judgements covering safety, effectiveness, caring, responsiveness and leadership, and the balance between them differs from home to home. Where improvement has been required, look at which area was criticised and how serious the finding was, then ask the manager precisely what changed afterwards. Check the date of the inspection as well, since staff and managers move on and an older report may describe a team that no longer exists. Where no rating has been published, the usual explanation is recent registration rather than anything adverse.
Judging whether a home fits
Ask whether the team has cared for someone with the same diagnosis, how nursing cover holds up overnight and at weekends, and how quickly families hear about a fall or an infection. Ask what happens when a resident becomes unwell in the small hours and who decides to call an ambulance. Visit when the day is busy rather than quiet, and watch how staff speak with residents who cannot easily reply. That half hour of observation is often worth more than a long conversation in the office.
Arranging and Funding Nursing Care in Wokingham
The care needs assessment
An assessment of need is the proper first step and is open to anyone who appears to require care and support. Wokingham Borough Council Adult Social Care carries out that assessment and decides what funded support should follow from it. There is no charge, no means test applies to the assessment itself, and a relative or advocate may request one on someone else's behalf. The assessor looks at mobility, medication, continence, nutrition, memory and overnight supervision, then writes a support plan describing the care required.
How the weekly cost is met
A financial assessment then weighs capital and income to set the contribution. Savings above the national upper capital limit usually mean the placement is privately funded, while savings below it bring support from the authority towards an agreed rate. Because every provider here is registered for nursing, the NHS funded nursing care payment may apply as well, covering the registered nursing element and paid directly to the home. Where a health condition is the main reason care is needed, an assessment for NHS continuing healthcare is worth requesting.
Being clear about fees
Charges differ according to the room, the nursing time involved and how each home staffs its shifts. Only a written quotation for the specific room being offered has real planning value. Ask what that figure covers, what is invoiced separately, how much notice is given of an increase and how often rates are reviewed. If private savings may reduce within a few years, raise the possibility of council funding before anything is signed.
10 nursing homes in Wokingham
- Austen House · Kilnsea Drive, Reading, Wokingham, RG6 3UJ
Nursing home · CQC Requires improvement · Nursing on site · Run by Barchester Healthcare Homes Limited
We are Austen House, a nursing home near Reading. We care for older people and younger adults needing nursing support, including those living with dementia, and we take respite admissions alongside permanent residents. Nursing cover runs...
Specialisms: Older Person Care, Dementia Care, Younger Adults, Respite Care - Lynden Hill Clinic · Linden Hill Lane, Reading, Wokingham, RG10 9XP
Nursing home · CQC Requires improvement · Nursing on site · Run by Lynden Hill Clinics Limited
We at Lynden Hill Clinic offer specialised nursing care within a welcoming setting in Reading, providing a place where residents receive attentive clinical support alongside the comforts of a true home. Situated in the Wokingham area of...
Specialisms: Older Person Care, Physical Disability, Younger Adults, Respite Care - Parsons Grange · Westall Street, Reading, Wokingham, RG2 9AU
Nursing home · Nursing on site · Run by Care UK Care Services Limited
Here at Parsons Grange, we provide nursing home care for people in Reading, Wokingham, and the surrounding areas. We understand that choosing a care home is one of the most significant decisions a family can make, and we do not take that...
Specialisms: Older Person Care, Dementia Care, Physical Disability, Younger Adults, Respite Care - Sonning Gardens Care Home · Old Bath Road, Reading, Wokingham, RG4 6TQ
Nursing home · CQC Outstanding · Nursing on site · Run by Willow Tower Opco 1 Limited
Sonning Gardens Care Home is a nursing home near Reading, caring for people from across Wokingham and the surrounding area. As a nursing home we have registered nurses on the team around the clock, which means we can support people with...
Specialisms: Older Person Care, Dementia Care, Younger Adults, Respite Care - Woodbury House · Jouldings Lane, Reading, Wokingham, RG7 1UR
Nursing home · Nursing on site · Run by Belmont Healthcare (Woodbury) Limited
Woodbury House is a nursing home in Reading providing nursing care for older people and for younger adults, including people living with dementia. Respite stays are available for those who need nursing care for a shorter time. Having...
Specialisms: Older Person Care, Dementia Care, Younger Adults, Respite Care - Bridge House Nursing Home · 64 High Street, Twyford, Wokingham, RG10 9AQ
Nursing home · CQC Good · Nursing on site · Run by Bridge House Holdings Limited
Bridge House Nursing Home is in Twyford, Berkshire. Having qualified nurses on duty means we can care for people whose health needs go beyond what a residential home can safely manage, and it usually means somebody can stay with us as...
Specialisms: Older Person Care, Dementia Care, Physical Disability, Visual / Hearing Impairment, Younger Adults, Respite Care - Bluebell House Residential and Nursing Home · 126 Barkham Road, Wokingham, Wokingham, RG41 2RP
Nursing home · CQC Good · Nursing on site · Run by Optalis Limited
We are Bluebell House Residential and Nursing Home in Wokingham. We care for older people who need qualified nursing alongside help with daily living, including people living with dementia and people with physical disabilities, and we also...
Specialisms: Older Person Care, Dementia Care, Physical Disability, Respite Care - Glebelands House · Glebeland House, Wokingham, Wokingham, RG40 1DU
Nursing home · CQC Good · Nursing on site · Run by Greensleeves Homes Trust
Glebelands House is a nursing home in Wokingham. We look after older people who need nursing care, people living with dementia, people with mental health needs, people living with a physical disability and people living with sight or...
Specialisms: Older Person Care, Dementia Care, Mental Health, Physical Disability, Visual / Hearing Impairment, Respite Care - Prince Philip Duke of Edinburgh Court · Mole Road, Wokingham, Wokingham, RG41 5EA
Nursing home · CQC Good · Nursing on site · Run by The Royal Masonic Benevolent Institution Care Company
We are a nursing home in Wokingham caring for older people who need qualified nursing alongside help with daily life, including residents living with dementia, and we also care for some younger adults with complex health needs. Having...
Specialisms: Older Person Care, Dementia Care, Younger Adults, Respite Care - West Oak · Murray Road, Wokingham, Wokingham, RG41 2TA
Nursing home · CQC Outstanding · Nursing on site · Run by Barchester Healthcare Homes Limited
West Oak is a nursing home in Wokingham. We support older people whose needs include nursing care, including many living with dementia, and we offer respite stays. Because we provide nursing care, somebody's declining health does not mean...
Specialisms: Older Person Care, Dementia Care, Respite Care
What care costs in Wokingham, per week
| 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 |
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. Powered by Orrery Intelligence.
Inspected most recently
- Bluebell House Residential and Nursing Home, 3 July 2026, Good
- Lynden Hill Clinic, 12 June 2025, Requires improvement
- Woodbury House, 17 January 2025, Not yet rated
Longest since a report
- Prince Philip Duke of Edinburgh Court, 21 November 2017, Good
- Sonning Gardens Care Home, 9 June 2018, Outstanding
- Glebelands House, 11 July 2018, Good
Frequently asked questions about nursing homes in Wokingham
How many nursing homes are there in Wokingham?
Wokingham has 10 CQC registered nursing homes: 2 Outstanding, 4 Good, 2 Requires improvement, 2 not yet rated. Counts come from the CQC register and are kept up to date as ratings change.
How much does a nursing home cost in Wokingham?
Wokingham 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.
Which nursing homes in Wokingham were inspected most recently?
Bluebell House Residential and Nursing Home (3 July 2026), Lynden Hill Clinic (12 June 2025) and Woodbury House (17 January 2025) have the most recent CQC reports.