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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Messages like this one never get old.
When someone trusts us with their parent, we don`t take it lightly. We put each and every one of our residents at the heart of everything we do.
This is care reimagined.
No pre-made pouches of sauce. No factory-made cakes. No frozen pastry. No powdered stock. No reheated soups. No tinned custard. No instant mash.
Our chefs start with a menu every day and work from there. Fresh ingredients, restaurant-honed technique, time and care. The way it should be done.
When you`ve got all the time in the world to enjoy your lunch, you deserve food that someone took time to make.
Let`s hear it for the early risers.
The ones who pad down to the conservatory before anyone else is awake. Cup of tea in hand, garden still misty through the glass. That soothing stillness when the day hasn`t quite started yet.
No conversation needed. No plans to make. Just watching the light change and the birds looking for breakfast.
Some people live for a full calendar, others prefer these quiet hours. We make space for both. But if you`re happiest before the world wakes up, you`ll find your people here.
MYTH: "Luxury care homes are only for the super wealthy."
We understand why people think this, but the reality is more nuanced. Yes, quality care costs money. But there are more ways to fund it than most people realise: could be local authority support, NHS continuing healthcare, attendance allowance, equity release, deferred payment schemes… the options vary, and navigating them isn`t always straightforward.
That`s why we help families work through it. We`ve seen people assume Berkley was out of reach, only to discover it wasn`t. We`ve helped families find funding they didn`t know existed.
Give us a call – the conversation is free. Care reimagined doesn`t have to mean unaffordable.
Things you can`t do at home, but you can do at a Berkley home. Part I.
Stroll along to the bar at five o`clock for a pre-dinner G&T. Find a friend already there. Stay for a couple.
No driving. No booking a taxi. No wondering if you should really have one on your own.
Just a short walk down the corridor, someone to talk to, and that feeling of the day shifting gently into evening.
Companions, just when you need them.
The thing with details is, you might not notice them at first.
It`s the way the morning sunlight hits the breakfast room, or the fact the scones are all slightly different enough to tell you they`re homemade. It`s the sink-in-quality of the furniture and the tune-out serenity of the gardens.
None of this is accidental – we`ve thought through every detail. Not for show, not to fill a space, but because someone was thinking about you. That`s our starting point for every Berkley home.
We do it because it makes a place stop feeling like somewhere you`re just staying and start feeling like home. Call us to book a tour and see it for yourself.
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.
