Life at Berkley –
real stories, real moments

Our journal captures stories from our homes across England. Residents creating their own bespoke gin. Art classes, therapy pet visits, days out. These are the moments that happen when care is done with passion.

Shared Stories

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Shared Stories
The Berkley Bake Off: Taking Baking to Another Level

The Berkley Bake Off: Taking Baking to Another Level

Why chefs from Michelin kitchens and restaurants choose care, and what happens when you ask three to bake against each other.

Guidance & Support
How Much Does a Care Home Cost in the UK? (2026)

How Much Does a Care Home Cost in the UK? (2026)

In 2026, the average UK care home costs £1,298 a week for self-funded residential care and £1,535 for nursing care. Luxury all-inclusive homes typically start from around £1,800 a week. But here’s what nobody tells you and why a headline…...

Shared Stories
The Story Behind Berkley’s Ultimate Seasonal Cocktails

The Story Behind Berkley’s Ultimate Seasonal Cocktails

Why Berkley Care has created its own signature cocktails with one of the best mixologists working today.

News & Updates

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News & Updates
Top Employer 2025

Top Employer 2025

We are a 2025 Top Employer! We’re thrilled to announce that Berkley Care Group has once again been named a UK Top Employer by the Top Employers Institute! This incredible recognition builds on our achievement in 2024, continuing our proud…...

News & Updates
A Week to Remember at Cedar Mews!

A Week to Remember at Cedar Mews!

It’s been a whirlwind of activity here at Cedar Mews, and we’ve loved every moment of it! Here’s a peek at what we’ve been up to: 12th November: We joined Charnwood Nursery & Pre-school in Rothley to lay a beautiful…...

News & Updates
Bonfire Night at Badminton Place

Bonfire Night at Badminton Place

Bonfire Night was a huge hit this year! Residents and staff alike bundled up and headed outside to enjoy the simple pleasures of sparklers and good company. Swipe through to see some of the highlights from the night....

Services
Why the best Dementia Care puts people first

Why the best Dementia Care puts people first

A window into dementia care reimagined, where the person, not the diagnosis, shapes the day.

Services
The New CQC Care Framework and how it impacts care at Berkley 

The New CQC Care Framework and how it impacts care at Berkley 

Across our homes, achieving and maintaining quality care is a primary concern. The Care Quality Commission (CQC) is at the forefront of ensuring that services across England meet the necessary standards of quality and safety. The introduction of the CQC‘s single assessment framework marks a significant shift in the regulatory environment,…...

From Our Homes

Leycester House
A New Social Heart at Leycester House

A New Social Heart at Leycester House

At Berkley Care Group, we believe that the spaces within our homes should do more than simply look beautiful, they should bring people together, support connection and enrich everyday life. At Leycester House Care Home, this philosophy has recently come…...

Leycester House
A Day in Your Shoes Initiative

A Day in Your Shoes Initiative

Jubilee House
Jubilee House shines in latest CQC inspection

Jubilee House shines in latest CQC inspection

Shinfield View
Celebrating #WorldFoodDay

Celebrating #WorldFoodDay

A Feast of Community and Fresh Flavours! ️ In honour of World Food Day, we’re excited to share some delightful foodie moments from our homes! At Shinfield View Care Home, our residents are busy picking fresh produce from their allotment…...

Portobello Place
Beware! Halloween Fun Awaits at Portobello Place!

Beware! Halloween Fun Awaits at Portobello Place!

Get ready for a spooktacular time at Portobello Place Care Home’s Halloween Family Party on October 27th! Join us from 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM for an afternoon filled with ghoulish games, creepy crafts, and deliciously nasty nibbles. Don’t forget…...

Fernhill House
A Poem about Fernhill House

A Poem about Fernhill House

In Worcester’s heart lies Fernhill House, so dear, A haven of care, where warmth is clear. For Mum, a place of love and cheer, With Andrew guiding there’s nothing to fear. Becky, Josh and Lucy are the heads of care.…...