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Reading Road
Burghfield Common
Reading
Berkshire
RG7 3BH

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Care Type Care Home
Care Category Nursing | Dementia | Respite
Availability Yes
Weekly Prices From £1,400.00
Regulator's Rating Good
Hollies - Care Home
Meet The Manager

Yasemin Ucan is The Home Manager at Hollies.

Our care home near Reading is set in a beautiful building with stunning grounds in the village of Burghfield Common.

We are the only care home situated in Burghfield Common and pride ourselves on providing a vital service to the local community.

With continuous training and development, are professional nursing care team are dedicated and committed to providing excellent levels of care to the people we support as evidenced in our recent CQC report

All of us at the Hollies Care Home share in the belief that the happiness and well-being of our residents/visitors and staff is a constant overriding priority.

We treat our residents as individuals and provide care appropriate to their own needs.

Yasemin Ucan

Hollies Care Home near Reading lies at the heart of the picturesque village of Burghfield Common. Known locally for excellent nursing care, the team at Hollies are proud to deliver high standards of service for the people they support. With beautiful surroundings, delicious home-cooked food, and a family approach to care, we look forward to welcoming you to our home in the heart of the Berkshire countryside.


Care Options We Can Provide
Support For Companionship, Personal care.
Disability Support Bed Bound, Hearing Impairment, Physical Disability, Physically Frail, Requires Hoist , Speech Impairment, Visual Impairment, Walking Frame, Wheel Chair Bound.
Medication By Mouth, Change Catheter, Injection, Suppository.
Nursing Specialisms Cancer, Crohn's Disease, Epilepsy, Motor Neurone Disease (MND), Multiple Sclerosis, Muscular Dystrophy (MD), Parkinson's Disease, Stroke.
Type Of Dementia Mild Dementia, Moderate Dementia.
Dementia Specialisms Alzheimer's.
Respite Care Yes

Autumna has invited care providers to evidence the infection control measures they are carrying out, above and beyond those laid out by the government, in order to keep residents, staff and visitors safe.

What we're doing to keep residents & visitors safe

Our COVID-19 Safe programme is backed by our digital IMPaCT Audit tool, ensuring the highest standards of infection control and cleanliness in all of our homes. Thanks to this, we are safely welcoming new residents into our care homes. Staff have access to full PPE, training and testing should they require. Most residents (who consented) have had their covid vaccines.

Infection Control Initiatives in place
safe-tick Infection Control Training Our staff are trained to use measures which prevent and control infections.
safe-tick Sterilisation & Disinfection Devices We are using sterilisation and/or disinfection devices within our care setting.
Infection Prevention & Control (IPC) - Regulator’s Assessment
In response to the coronavirus pandemic, regulators have assessed the preparedness of care providers in relation to infection prevention and control. Details of the regulator’s latest findings can be found below.
Regulator: CQC
safe-tick Use of PPE The provider assured the regulator that it was using personal protective equipment effectively and safely.
View the provider’s latest Inspection Reports.
Safe Visiting Space
safe-tick We have a safe visiting space
Connectivity for resident testing, monitoring & communications

Infection control and the safety of both residents and staff often requires quarantine measures and the isolation of care home residents. To test, monitor and allow residents to communicate with relatives, the prevalence of room-level connectivity within the home is becoming increasingly relevant.

Wireless Internet access (WiFi)

The Care Organisation has not indicated availability

Mobile Phone Network Coverage (mobile “signal”)

The Care Organisation has not indicated availability

Telephone for external calling

Yes, our care home provides a telephone in all our resident’s rooms.

Social media provides an up to date window on the activities within a provider's setting.

With the restrictions on visiting during the pandemic, social media platforms such as these offer real insight when you are choosing a provider.

Infection Control Safe We are on Facebook

Minimum Age
65

Our Building and Facilities

You'll find a warm and homely atmosphere at Hollies Care Home near Reading. With a selection of lounges and a dedicated activities room, there are plenty of opportunities to make new friends, catch up with loved ones and enjoy your favourite pastimes.


Is Our Home Purpose Built
Yes

How Many Floors We Have
2

Who Owns Our Building
Private

Communal Rooms
Activities Room, Dining Rooms, Sitting Rooms, TV Lounges.

What Else Do We Provide
Assisted Bathroom, Hairdressers, Lift.

Our Garden
Communal Garden, Communal Patio, Private Garden(s), Seating, Secure Garden, Wheelchair Friendly Access.

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Description

Enjoy warm summer afternoons relaxing in our new accessible sensory garden, with breathtaking views of the surrounding countryside. We have even installed resin-top paths providing a safe, flowing surface level with the home’s living areas.


About Our Rooms
Number Of Rooms 58
Number Of Ensuite Rooms 58
We offer these types of ensuite rooms: WC and Basin.

Type Of Room
Shared Room, Single Room.

Room Features
Furnished, Garden View.

Room Facilities
Telephone Point.

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Weekly Fees Start From Fee
Nursing Fees From / Price Per Week £1,400.00

Funding Types
Local Authority West Berkshire
Region South East
We Accept Self-Funding Clients Yes
We Accept Local Authority Funding Yes
We Accept NHS Continuing Healthcare Yes
We Accept Local Authority funding with a Third Party Top-Up Yes

Choice Dining Logo

Choice Dining is a food-focused accreditation designed to give care-seekers like yourself the ability to consider and compare the dining experience within different care settings.

To be awarded the Choice Dining badge, a care home will have committed to delivering exceptional dining experiences with a strong focus on preference, individuality, hygiene and the environment. You can explore the specifics of all participating homes in the tab below to learn more about the food on offer, how it is served and presented and what they’re doing to cater for your personal taste. Find out more about Choice Dining.

Styles of Food Pink tick icon Gluten-free Pink tick icon Pureed Pink tick icon Vegetarian
Dining Locations Pink tick icon Bedroom Dining Pink tick icon Lounge/Diner
Dining Styles Pink tick icon Hot Trolley Pink tick icon Room Service
Hospitality Pink tick icon Guests are welcome for dinner (Covid permitting)
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The preparation, nutritional value and presentation of food.

Pink tick icon Attractive drinks and adaptive cups/glasses are available and accessible where needed.


Pink tick icon Individual dietary needs are person centred.


Pink tick icon Meals reflect the nutritional needs of the residents.


Pink tick icon Our menu is balanced.

Pink tick icon Snacks are provided for residents that require texture-modified food.


Pink tick icon Sweet and savoury foods are provided between meals (this does not just include cakes and biscuits).

Pink tick icon Hot Trolley


Pink tick icon Room Service

A critical component for good health.

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Pink tick icon 5 Star Rated by UK Food Standards.


Pink tick icon Hand hygiene for both residents and staff.


Pink tick icon We are following best practice including NICE guidelines as a standard.

Pink tick icon We are conducting internal and/or 3rd party food safety audits.

Pink tick icon We have allergen management policies in place.

A freedom to eat the food you want, when you want it.

Pink tick icon Families are invited for meals [Covid permitting].


Pink tick icon Residents dining in their own room have the same food options as elsewhere.


Pink tick icon Residents dining in their own room have their food presented to same standard as elsewhere.


Pink tick icon Residents have access to Dining Room.


Pink tick icon Residents have the option of dining in their own room.


Pink tick icon Staff also dine themselves with the residents they support.


Pink tick icon Staff sit with the residents they support when they dine.

Pink tick icon Residents can order food not on the menu, or have access to an ‘evergreen menu’.


Pink tick icon Residents have access to a flexible meal service beyond defined times.

Pink tick icon More than one option is available at mealtimes for all residents, including those with special and theraputic diets.


Pink tick icon Residents with dementia are shown food or visual menus to help them decide.


Pink tick icon There is a weekly menu.


Pink tick icon We offer catering for special events.

Pink tick icon Residents are involved in the creation of the menu.

Pink tick icon The best interest choices are made for residents unable to make their own choices.

Understanding the wants and requirements of every individual be it cultural, religious or dietary.

Pink tick icon Gluten-free food can be served.


Pink tick icon Vegetarian food can be served.


Pink tick icon We can support people with Diabetes.

Delivering a respectful and quality service.

Pink tick icon Residents are given appropriate and dignified crockery / glassware and cutlery.

Pink tick icon Tables are well laid.


Pink tick icon We have food theme days/nights.

Pink tick icon Staff understand and pre-empt potential meal-time behaviours which can impact nutritional intake.

Pink tick icon Staff always use appropriate and dignified language (e.g. it is an ‘apron’ not a ‘bib’).


Pink tick icon We promote an inclusive dining experience.

Pink tick icon There are no unnecessary disruptions during mealtimes.

Being environmentally and socially responsible and thoughtful.

Pink tick icon We correctly dispose of our waste.


Pink tick icon We have a waste management system.

Pink tick icon Our energy usage is well maintained.

Activities Are So Important

You'll find a warm and homely atmosphere at Hollies Care Home near Reading. With a selection of lounges and a dedicated activities room, there are plenty of opportunities to make new friends, catch up with loved ones and enjoy your favourite pastimes.


Our Photos

Activities At Home
1 to 1 Activities, Animal Petting, Birthday Celebrations, Board Games, Card Games, Cooking, Crafts, Excursions, Flower Arranging, Knitting / Embroidery, Music Entertainment, Painting, Quiz Games, Reminiscence, Singing, Word Games.

Activities Outside Our Home
Local Tourist Attractions.
Our Pets

Please speak to the home manger


Can You Bring Your Pet
Yes

Reading Road
Burghfield Common
Reading
Berkshire
RG7 3BH

Regulator: CQC

Current Ratings
Overall Good
Safe Good
Well Led Good
Caring Outstanding
Responsive Good
Effective Good
Inspection Reports
Last inspected 7th May 2019
Last rated 6th June 2019
Current Report

Hollies Care Home - Care Quality Commission (cqc.org.uk)

Historic Reports

Hollies Care Home - Care Quality Commission (cqc.org.uk)

Registration Date 30th September 2011
Service Provider Larchwood Care Homes (South) Limited, B47 6JR
Transport
Car Park.

Places of Worship
Anglican Church.

Nearby Services
Chemist, Hospital, Local Walks & Bike Rides, Park, Post Office, Restaurant, Shops.

Frequently asked questions about Hollies

Hollies was given an overall rating of "Good" by the CQC in June 2019.
Hollies provides Nursing, Dementia and Respite care.
Hollies is owned by Larchwood Care.
No. Hollies does not offer Residential care.
Yes. Hollies does offer Respite care.
Yes. Hollies does provide care for people with Dementia.
Hollies comes under West Berkshire.
Hollies accepts Local Authority clients.
Hollies accepts NHS Continuing Healthcare clients.
Yasemin Ucan is the manager of Hollies.

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