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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For a lot of people, moving into care means giving up their garden. And that is no small thing.
A garden represents decades of life. The roses lovingly planted, the bench in the sun, the patch someone knows better than anyone and the place where they watch as the seasons turn. Leaving it all behind is one of the hardest parts of any move into care, and one of the things families worry about most.
At Berkley, gardens are not there to be admired through a window. They are for the residents to make their own. To potter and plant in, to watch wildlife, to sit out in over afternoon tea with friends, to cross for a game of croquet on the lawn.
We know a garden can be as much a part of home as any room indoors. So we made a film about ours.
Because at Berkley, you do not give up your garden. You gain one that someone else keeps beautiful, to enjoy exactly as you please.
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"Okay, everyone. It`s true. I gym.
I did have some big plans for a summer body this year. But, between us, it did not quite come together. More tray bakes than weights. More syrup and pancakes than sit-ups and squats. The treadmill and I have kept a respectful distance since I strained a paw on my last visit.
Still, I have made it in now. One gentle go on the bike, then a well-earned sit-down, I think.
Rome was not built in a day, you know. And neither is this bear."
Love from Fynn, the bear that cares.
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Pie weather is back, and not a moment too soon.
There is a reason the pie comes into its own in autumn. It is the dish you want when the evenings turn: slow-cooked steak and ale under a lid of pastry, or chicken, leek and tarragon. Or everyone’s favourite: the classic apple. The pastry made by hand that morning, brushed with egg for the shine and slit to let the steam out.
Our chefs make our pies from scratch, the long way, the way a pie should be made. No shortcuts.
Cut one open and watch that gorgeous steam rise. That is autumn on a plate.
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Home is… a long afternoon with the papers.
Mornings at Berkley can be busy. There are art classes, yoga, a trip to the local pool with one of our drivers for the water aerobics session. By the time lunch has been cleared, everyone has earned a slower afternoon.
And nothing beats the papers coming out. A pot of tea on the table. A chair in the September sun. And a little calm music drifting in from the bistro.
The kind of afternoon where you have nowhere else to be and that stretches out gloriously.
All the doing in the morning; the afternoon yours to lose in the headlines. That`s what makes Berkley feel like home.
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The Bank Holiday weekend at Berkley.
Bookings in the salon from 9am. Laughs, chats and even glasses of fizz to get the weekend started. Then an art class before lunch and a spot of yoga to loosen up.
A full bill of sport is scheduled in the screening room in the afternoon, followed by visits from families and kids.
Some of our residents will be outside with books and newspapers and fresh lemonade. Some will be in the garden, weeding.
By 6pm all will be enjoying a Golden Hour G&T on the terrace.
And that’s just Saturday...
This is care reimagined.
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The first week matters a huge amount when moving into care. It is when a Berkley home becomes yours.
That’s why your room is always ready before you arrive. The photos you sent ahead are already on the shelves. And your favourite paintings on the walls. We know little things matter.
Fynn, your Steiff bear, is on the bed, ready to begin his new adventures with you. Our team have read everything your family shared and they will know how you like your morning to feel. Where you prefer to sit. Whether you fancy an artisan coffee or a cup of English breakfast before you start your day.
This is what care at Berkley feels like. It is like coming home from the first moment you arrive.
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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.
