When you find the right care home, you know. The worry lifts and what felt impossible becomes clear. This is life at Berkley.
Our award-winning homes have been listed multiple times as a top 20 care home by carehome.co.uk, as well as being winners and finalists in the Care Awards 2020. Why? We focus on what makes life worth living. Morning tea on the terrace. Laughter over cocktails. Residents tending gardens they planted themselves. This is what outstanding care looks like.
Kevin, son of resident
Families tell us their loved ones are happier at Berkley. More social, more themselves than they’ve been in years. We provide the care and environment that helps people live well.
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Things families never think to ask and those little details that reveal so much.
Does moving into care mean losing your independence?
We hear this question a lot and we always ask people to think about it for a second. Many of our residents were living at home but couldn`t easily get to the shops; they had monthly expenditure and bills going up, home care costs and they weren`t cooking or getting around like they used to. Worst of all, they were seeing less and less of friends and family.
How independent is that, really?
Our residents choose when they dine, what they do and who they spend time with. They go on outings with our drivers, take up hobbies and make their own decisions every single day.
And at Berkley ALL costs are included, giving residents and their guests peace of mind.
We think independence isn`t about managing alone. It`s about having the freedom to live the way you want.
Give us a call and find out what that looks like.
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`I used to dread visiting Mum. Not because of her, but because of the guilt. Feeling like I wasn`t doing enough and never having the time to.
Now I visit her and she has just had her hair done. She`s been to art class, or she`s telling me about doing gin tasting with her new friends.
When we drop in with the family for a Sunday lunch in the private dining room, it feels like I`ve stopped being her carer and I`ve started being her daughter again.`
We hear this kind of testimony from families all the time. That choosing Berkley didn`t just change their loved one`s life, it changed theirs too. The visits get longer and something wonderful takes its place. Care isn`t just about looking after residents. It is about allowing and fostering the space for families to reform the relationships that matter.
Book a visit and see what we mean.
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It is Chelsea Flower Show week and our gardens are putting on their own performance.
Roses are opening, the lavender is buzzing with bees and the borders our residents helped plan last autumn are doing their thing.
But these aren`t gardens for just looking at through the window. They are for getting hands dirty in, choosing what goes where and having an opinion. After lifetimes tending borders, our residents will tell you that they know as much about horticulture as some of those exhibitors at Chelsea.
They`ve got the soil under their fingernails to prove it. 🙂
Come and take a turn around our homes and gardens any time.
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It`s EUROVISION night at Berkley and this year it is extra special. The glitz, the costumes, the cocktails. And the laughter.
But also... on Thursday, our residents opened the voting at the second semi-final in Vienna! You read that right. Eurovision asked Berkley to be part of this year`s semi-final show and we were only too happy to oblige. Our residents. On screens across Europe.
We are still buzzing about it.
So tonight there will be Champagne. There will be snacks. There will be absolutely no agreement on the best song. And that is exactly how it should be.
Best of luck to Look Mum No Computer and `Eins, Zwei, Drei` which is flying the flag for the UK in Vienna.
We will be cheering. Nul points for anyone who misses it.
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POV: Tea on the lawn.
The cake trolley has officially moved outside for the season. Same Victoria sponge, same lemon drizzle, same serious debate about slice size, but everything tastes brighter in the sunshine and we are not the only ones who think so.
We ran an informal poll at tea and the verdict was unanimous: cake is better outside and second helpings are fully justified.
Four o`clock in the garden. We`d love you to join us.
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Are care homes lonely?
It`s an understandable question and one we hear a lot. But just walk into one of our bistros at lunchtime and you`ll be pushed to find a table that isn`t in conversation. In our lounges and champagne bars, in our gardens, salons and daily activity classes — wherever you go, there is the wonderful sound of laughter, friendships and stories being shared.
In fact, many of our residents tell us they have got more of a social life now than they had at home.
Come and experience it yourself.
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Visit the homes you're considering and trust your instincts about whether it feels welcoming. Look for places where residents seem comfortable and staff have time to chat. Each of our 12 homes has its own character. Book a tour to see which one feels right for your family.
Yes, we do our utmost to cater for couples. Depending on the specific home, you may be able to share a room or have separate rooms if preferred. Our staff coordinate care plans for both partners and offer activities designed for couples.
Care funding can be complex, involving personal savings, property, pensions and potential council support. We help families understand the options available. Read our complete guide to care funding for detailed information about costs and financial assistance.
