Abbeycrest Nursing Home
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Essex Way
Sonning Common
Reading
Berkshire
RG4 9RG
| Care Type | Care Home |
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| Care Category | Residential | Nursing | Dementia | Respite |
| Availability | Yes |
| Weekly Prices From | £1,795.00 |
| Regulator's Rating | Good |
Meet The Manager
Sue Smart is Home Manager at Abbeycrest Nursing Home.
As Home Manager I believe that our residents should receive the very best bespoke care and support they require to meet their needs, whilst making each day memorable.
I have been blessed to have a very successful career working in the health and social care sector with over 30 years of experience. I trained as a nurse in Hertfordshire and have maintained my registration with the Nursing and Midwifery Council, after qualifying I worked in A&E before stepping into the community in 2003 where I managed domiciliary care including complex care as clinical lead and then into care home management.
At Abbeycrest, we are one big family and everything we do is from the heart, treating the people living in our community as individuals understanding their choices, wishes and dreams for no other reason than to make a difference every day.”
Abbeycrest Nursing Home in Sonning Common near Reading, provides first-class residential, nursing and dementia care. Located in a thriving village community in the beautiful South Oxfordshire countryside on the edge of the Chiltern Hills, this vibrant care home has all the amenities for a modern lifestyle. At Abbeycrest Nursing Home, you’ll find great facilities, varied daily activities, and plenty of places to quietly relax or entertain visiting family and friends.
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| Care Options | We Can Provide |
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| Support For | Companionship, Convalescence, End of Life, Independent Living, Nursing Dementia / EMI, Palliative, Personal care, Reablement, Rehabilitation, Support for Couples. |
| 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 | Bariatric care, Cancer, Chronic Traumatic Encephalopathy (CTE), Crohns, Crohn's Disease, Depression, Diabetes, Heart Disease, Korsakoff, Liver Disease, Lung Disease, Motor Neurone Disease (MND), Normal Pressure Hydrocephalus, Pain Management, Parkinson's Disease, Posterior Cortical Atrophy, Prader Willi Syndrome, Stroke, Ulcerative Colitis. |
| Type Of Dementia | Mild Dementia, Moderate Dementia, Severe Dementia (EMI). |
| Dementia Behaviour | Agitation / Restlessness, Disrupted Sleep Patterns, Mild Forgetfulness. |
| Dementia Specialisms | Alzheimer's, Lewy Body, Mixed Dementias, Vascular Dementia. |
| 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.
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Abbeycrest uses Nkind products, which give long term cleanliness and activity between product applications which traditional chemicals products cannot deliver and investment in new cleaning equipment. |
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Infection Control Training | Our staff are trained to use measures which prevent and control infections. |
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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 The Care Organisation has not indicated availability Family Portal Yes, our care home has provides families with a family portal. Find out more about Family Portals. |
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We are on Facebook| Minimum Age |
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| 65 |
| LGBTQ Welcome |
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| Yes |
| Our Building and Facilities |
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Abbeycrest’s bedrooms and communal areas have been designed and furnished to the highest standards using bespoke materials. A blend of traditional fabrics, wallpapers, and furnishings creates a real home-from-home environment. Our kitchenettes in the dining areas, where residents can relax together over tea or coffee, help to enhance communal living in the home and give residents more opportunities to socialise. Our dementia care provision at Abbeycrest has been designed to meet the University of Stirling’s standards. These standards are widely acknowledged as providing the best environment for people living with dementia. Stirling’s Dementia Services Development Centre is renowned as the world leader in this field. Using the Stirling approach, we can ensure that residents can move freely around the home. Bedrooms and communal areas are appropriately laid out and clearly signposted to minimise confusion or disorientation. |
| Is Our Home Purpose Built |
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| Yes |
| The Year Our Home Was Built |
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| 1 Jan 2006 |
| How Many Floors We Have |
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| 2 |
| Who Owns Our Building |
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| Private |
| Communal Rooms |
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| Activities Room, Bistro, Coffee Shop / Café, Dining Rooms, Library, Sitting Rooms, TV Lounges. |
| What Else Do We Provide |
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| Assisted Bathroom, Cinema, GP, Hairdressers, Library, Lift, Minibus, Physiotherapy. |
| Our Garden |
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| Communal Garden, Communal Patio, Private Garden(s), Scenic Views, Seating, Secure Garden, Sensory Garden, Vegetable Plot, Wheelchair Friendly Access. |
| How 'Smart' Are We? |
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| Individual Heating Controls, Reduce Plastic Use, Solar Panel Heating. |
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Each of the 70 bedrooms at Abbeycrest Nursing Home features a memory box by its front door. Mementos from our residents’ lives help to personalise their rooms and remind visitors and our care team of each resident’s life story. |
| About Our Rooms | |
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| Number Of Rooms | 70 |
| Number Of Ensuite Rooms | 70 |
| We offer these types of ensuite rooms: Wet Rooms. | |
| Type Of Room |
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| Single Room. |
| Room Features |
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| Balcony, Direct Garden Access, Furnished, Garden View, Step Free Access, Unfurnished. |
| Room Facilities |
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| Alarm, Balconet, Balcony, Catch up TV, Freeview TV, Internet Access, Private Patio, Safe, Sky/Cable TV, Telephone Point, Wifi. |
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| Weekly Fees Start From | Fee |
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| Residential Fees From / Price Per Week | £1,795.00 |
| Nursing Fees From / Price Per Week | £2,075.00 |
| Residential Dementia Fees From / Price Per Week | £1,875.00 |
| Nursing Dementia Fees From / Price Per Week | £2,075.00 |
| Respite Fees From / Price Per Week | £1,975.00 |
| Funding Types | |
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| Local Authority | Oxfordshire |
| 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 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 |
 Gluten-free
Halal
Pureed
Vegan
Vegetarian
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Bedroom Dining
Lounge/Diner
Restaurant
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| Dining Styles |
A la Carte
Hot Trolley
Room Service
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| Hospitality |
Guests are welcome for dinner (Covid permitting)
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The preparation, nutritional value and presentation of food.
Attractive drinks and adaptive cups/glasses are available and accessible where needed.
Individual dietary needs are person centred.
Meals reflect the nutritional needs of the residents.
Our menu has been verified by a registered nutritional therapist or dietitian.
Our menu is balanced.
Snacks are provided for residents that require texture-modified food.
Sweet and savoury foods are provided between meals (this does not just include cakes and biscuits).
A la Carte
Hot Trolley
Room Service
A critical component for good health.
5 Star Rated by UK Food Standards. Hand hygiene for both residents and staff.
We are following best practice including NICE guidelines as a standard.
We are conducting internal and/or 3rd party food safety audits.
We have allergen management policies in place.
A freedom to eat the food you want, when you want it.
A Private Dining room is bookable for residents and their families.
Families are invited for meals [Covid permitting].
Residents dining in their own room have the same food options as elsewhere.
Residents dining in their own room have their food presented to same standard as elsewhere.
Residents have access to a Bistro.
Residents have access to a Restaurant
Residents have access to Dining Room.
Residents have the option of dining in their own room.
Staff also dine themselves with the residents they support.
Staff sit with the residents they support when they dine.
Residents can order food not on the menu, or have access to an ‘evergreen menu’.
Residents have access to a flexible meal service beyond defined times.
More than one option is available at mealtimes for all residents, including those with special and theraputic diets.
Residents with dementia are shown food or visual menus to help them decide.
There is a weekly menu.
We offer catering for special events.
Residents are involved in the creation of the menu.
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.
Halal food can be served.
Gluten-free food can be served.
Vegan food can be served.
Vegetarian food can be served.
We can support people with Diabetes.
Delivering a respectful and quality service.
Residents are given appropriate and dignified crockery / glassware and cutlery.
Staff are hospitality trained to present / serve meals.
Tables are well laid.
We have food theme days/nights.
Staff understand and pre-empt potential meal-time behaviours which can impact nutritional intake.
Staff always use appropriate and dignified language (e.g. it is an ‘apron’ not a ‘bib’).
We promote an inclusive dining experience.
There are no unnecessary disruptions during mealtimes.
Being environmentally and socially responsible and thoughtful.
We correctly dispose of our waste.
We have a waste management system.
We monitor our food waste.
We use locally sourced and locally grown or reared food.
Our energy usage is well maintained.
We are actively reducing food mileage.
| Activities Are So Important |
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Our specialist group of activities coordinators at Abbeycrest Nursing Home ensures that our residents have a range of mental, physical, and social activities to participate in and enjoy. A packed schedule of games, activities, and trips means there is a social event to suit every resident's taste. Residents can enjoy a range of entertainment options, including singers and dance troupes, from the various types of visiting entertainment. Find out more about daily life in this well-reviewed care home near Reading by making a personal visit. |
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| Activities At Home |
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| Birthday Celebrations, Card Games, Cooking, Crafts, Dancing, Excursions, Exercise Class, Flower Arranging, Music Entertainment, Painting, Reminiscence, Themed Events, Visiting Entertainment. |
| Activities Outside Our Home |
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| Garden Centre, Local Tourist Attractions, Park, Shopping. |
| Our Pets |
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Please speak to the home manager to discuss the possibility of bringing your pet to the home. |
| Can You Bring Your Pet |
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| No |
| We Welcome |
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| Others (subject to review). |
Essex Way
Sonning Common
Reading
Berkshire
RG4 9RG
Regulator: CQC
| Current Ratings | |
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| Overall | Good |
| Safe | Good |
| Well Led | Good |
| Caring | Good |
| Responsive | Good |
| Effective | Good |
| Inspection Reports | |
| Last inspected | 1st November 2019 |
| Last rated | 20th December 2019 |
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| Registration Date | 4th July 2013 |
| Service Provider | Caring Homes Healthcare Group Limited, CO4 9YQ |
Abbeycrest Nursing Home Care Home - Care Quality Commission (cqc.org.uk)
| Transport |
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| Bus Stop nearby, Car Park, Car Park on-site. |
| Places of Worship |
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| Anglican Church, Catholic Church, Methodist Church. |
| Nearby Services |
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| Chemist, Church, Garden Centre, Golf Club, Library, Local Walks & Bike Rides, Park, Post Office, Pub, Restaurant, Shops, Surgery. |
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