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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When full service care doesn’t fit but independent living is getting harder at home.
A window into dementia care reimagined, where the person, not the diagnosis, shapes the day.
Things families never think to ask and those little details that reveal so much.
"I got a bit carried away with the outdoor exploration today.
Climbing up for a better view of the daffodils seemed like a brilliant idea at the time. Turns out, getting DOWN a tree is significantly trickier. I’m a teddy bear, remember, not a grizzly.
On the bright side, the view from up here is lovely. I can see the whole garden, the terrace where afternoon tea’s being served and – over there – someone is setting up for a croquet tournament.
Could you send help? Or you could just leave me here a while longer, actually. It`s wonderfully peaceful."
Love from Fynn, the bear who cares.
You don`t spend years cooking for heads of state at an Oxford college without picking up a thing or two.
Neal, our head chef at Cumnor Hill House, trained in prestigious kitchens before joining Berkley, cooking for dignitaries, diplomats and visiting academics from across the world.
One of his favourite dishes to make? Easy. Chicken Chasseur. "It’s a classic for a reason," he says.
Today he is making it with Dauphinoise potatoes. Thinly sliced, layered with cream and garlic, slow-baked until golden.
This is what dining looks like at Berkley. Not a menu designed by committee, but incredible food, homemade each day by people who genuinely love cooking and want every plate to be worth sitting down for.
We’re offering you the chance to WIN a bottle of our artisan gin, made by our lovely residents.
They didn’t just taste-test it, they actually created it with world champion gin distillers @skywavegin_ and it is so good, it`s got everybody talking.
Think juniper, liquorice root, rose petal and of course a citrus kick. All flavours and botanicals carefully selected by our residents… and gin experts.
It is exclusively the house pour at every Berkley home, but YOU can WIN one.
To enter, like, follow @BerkleyCareGroup & tag your gin partner!
We`ll pick a winner at random on Tuesday, 5th May 2026. Over 18s only. UK residents only. No cash alternative. This competition is not in conjunction with or endorsed by Meta. For full terms and conditions, see the link in our bio.
MYTH: “There’s no such thing as luxury care.”
REALITY: "Luxury means different things to different people,” says our CEO Laura Perry. “It`s much deeper than opulent environments and fancy food. It`s about everybody being seen as an individual, their lifestyle, hobbies and interests. Those small things really matter."
First and foremost, we create space in all 12 of our homes for every resident to thrive. Got questions? You’re not alone. Give us a call and come and see it for yourself.
The rain tap-tap-tapping on the window while, in here, we’re warm and dry, watching it fall.
Let us share a secret: when you don’t have anywhere to be, when you never need to worry about leaky roofs or make your way through the weather to get to the salon, the restaurant, the coffee shop or the Champagne bar, April showers are actually a little seasonal pleasure 🌧️ 😊
Maybe it is hearing about a watercolour class during your Tuesday evening call.
Maybe it`s dad on the phone waxing lyrical about the book club he`s joined. Or maybe it`s one of our team letting you know that mum tried yoga for the first time and now won`t stop talking about it.
We believe living in care should be a time for opportunity and discovery, not decline. And we love seeing the look on families’ faces when they get to hear positive news like this again.
Come and see what care reimagined looks like.
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.
