Care Home Owned by Friends of the Elderly in Berkshire

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9.4 Group Review Score (the average from all locations with a review score)
  • Care Home Owned by Friends of the Elderly in Berkshire

Only the locations & reviews in Berkshire for Friends of the Elderly are showing below.

View the details of all 12 locations (with 416 reviews) owned by Friends of the Elderly

Friends of the Elderly Locations in Berkshire (1)

1 Care Home owned by Friends of the Elderly in Berkshire
Friends Place

The Chase, Calcot, Reading RG31 7DW 

8.5 3 reviews
"Wow where do I begin !! Honestly we cannot fault this beautiful care home. It's like a 5 star hotel, but more importantly the staff are…"   Read all 3 reviews
Location Type Care Home

Friends Place is part of Friends of the Elderly, a charity that has been making life better for older people since 1905. Friends Place is a brand-new purpose-built care home. Every room is light, airy and spacious and offers ensuite bathrooms. Facilities… Read more about Friends Place

  • Care Provided
  • Long Term/Permanent
  • Short Term/Respite
  • Older Person Care
  • Residential Care
  • Dementia Residential Care
  • Learning Disability / Autism
  • Physical Disability
  • Palliative Care
  • Mental Health
  • Visual / Hearing Impairment
  • Eating Disorders
  • Acquired Brain Injury
  • Alcohol / Drug Misuse
  • 66 Rooms
  • from £1,600 / week

Friends of the Elderly Reviews in Berkshire (3)

9.4

Friends of the Elderly has a Group Review Score of 9.4 (9.388) out of 10.
The Group Review Score is calculated using the average from all locations with a Review Score, and in addition 75%+ of all locations belonging to Friends of the Elderly must have a Review Score.

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Review of

Friends Place

from Rachel D (Daughter of Resident) published on 1 October 2025
Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Wow where do I begin !! Honestly we cannot fault this beautiful care home. It's like a 5 star hotel, but more importantly the staff are just incredible! My mum and dad went in on respite two weeks ago with the intention of my dad staying permanently, although we'd all decided in the family that it was
never going to work due to the severity of his late stage Alzheimer's. How wrong we were !! We have tirelessly tried to get him to eat but to no avail, we struggled to get him to engage or interact with anything, but literally within days they had him doing both! They are simply brilliant at knowing just how to handle him. It is such a relief for us all that he is now in a secure, safe and beautiful environment surrounded by people that genuinely care. My dad deserves the best and that's exactly what he has at Friends Place. Roz and Alina you have been amazing from the word 'go'! A huge thanks to each and every one of you for taking care of him and making us all feel so welcome. X
Reply from Alina Gutu, Care Home Manager at Friends Place

Thank you so much for your wonderful words. We are truly delighted to hear how well your dad has settled in and that you can already see such positive changes. It means the world to us to know that both your mum and dad felt welcomed and cared for from the very start.Our team works hard to create a safe, supportive, and homely environment, so your kind feedback really does mean a lot. Roz, myself, and the whole team feel privileged to be part of your dad's journey, and we're so pleased he is thriving here at Friends Place.Thank you again for trusting us with your dad's care.Warmest regards,Alina

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Friends Place

from Helen L (Daughter-in-law of Resident) published on 29 September 2025
Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Wow ! After visiting many care homes, this one stood out the most, from the moment we walked through the doors to be shown around I knew it was the one, with a homely feel, amazing staff and management that go above and beyond, the beautiful setting and tasteful design, it even has a cinema room and
bar, my in-laws deserve the best and would not want them anywhere else, would highly recommend without any hesitation , my father in-law has settled instantly which is beyond what we could of ever imagined and my mother in-law has said that she can not find a fault anywhere, this has been one of the hardest decisions we have had to make and Friends Place has made it so easy for us.
Reply from Alina Gutu, Care Home Manager at Friends Place

Thank you so much for sharing such a heartfelt review! We know how big a decision this can be, and it means the world to us that you felt at home from the moment you walked through our doors. We're delighted to hear that your father-in-law has settled in so quickly and that your mother-in-law is so happy with everything. Our team takes great pride in creating a welcoming environment where residents and families feel supported, and feedback like yours reminds us why we do what we do. We're honoured to be part of your family's journey.

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Friends Place

from A S (Wife of Resident) published on 26 September 2025
Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I was so excited after a visit to Friends Place that I decided to book a two-day stay for respite for myself and my husband in the hope that he would like it too and be willing to go alone for day care and respite care, having seen how wonderful it is. Our experience there was beyond my already high
expectations in every respect.
The building is extremely tastefully decorated and furnished and very comfortable. We were made very welcome on arrival and throughout our stay. The staff, without exception, were friendly and caring and really wanted to look after us and make us feel at home. There were lots of personal touches too. Nothing was too much trouble. The food was excellent and the staff were keen to know our personal tastes. My husband also loved it even more than I anticipated, and thanked me for finding it. He is looking forward to going for the day next week. I shall shortly be booking regular respite stays for him so that I can have breaks. Life-enhancing for us both!
Reply from Alina Gutu, Care Home Manager at Friends Place

Thank you so much for sharing such a wonderful review of your experience at Friends Place. We are absolutely delighted to hear that your stay exceeded your expectations and that both you and your husband felt so welcomed and cared for.It means the world to us that you noticed the personal touches, the effort our team puts into creating a comfortable, home-like environment, and the care we take to make sure every detail - including meals - is right for you.We're thrilled that your husband enjoyed his stay and is looking forward to coming back for day care. Knowing that we can provide you both with peace of mind and opportunities for rest and enjoyment is exactly why we do what we do.

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