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Care Provided by Mulberry House
Primary Care Categories
- Older Person Care
- Dementia
- Learning Disability / Autism
- Mental Health Condition
- Physical Disability
- Visual / Hearing Impairment
Length of Stay
- Permanent Care
- Respite Care
Care Types Provided
- Residential Care
- Dementia Residential Care
- For a maximum of 35 Service Users
Dementia Care TypesMild Dementia
Someone living with our definition of "mild dementia" might experience some or all of the following:
- Memory problems such as misplacing items and not be able to recall recent events (however, in some forms of dementia a person's memory may be unchanged)
- Difficulties thinking through problems and planning, making decisions
- Language and communication issues such as finding it difficult to recall the appropriate word in a conversation or following a conversation
- Poor orientation, getting lost in areas previously familiar to them
- Difficulty judging distances (more falls than usual)
- Changes in their normal mood including anxiety and depression
- In certain types of dementia, personality and behaviour changes may be present alongside or instead of issues with memory or concentration.
Moderate Dementia
Someone living with our definition of "moderate dementia" might experience some or all of the following:
- Worsened memory problems. Not always recognising own family members and friends. Repeating the same questions over and over again
- Worsened language and communication issues, forgetting what they are saying mid-sentence. Not being able to understand what someone else is saying
- More frequent confusion, e.g. about the time of day or where they are, including their own home
- Apathy, depression and anxiety
- Believing things that aren't true (paranoia)
- Frequent hallucinations
- Lack of emotional control, quick to anger, fearfulness, sadness
- Loss of inhibition
- Difficulties sleeping or waking during the night and behaving as though it is daytime - loss of circadian rhythm.
Advanced Dementia
Someone living with our definition of "severe dementia" might experience some or all of the following:
- Severe memory problems. Not recognising family members and friends. Not being able to recall their own name
- Severe language and communication issues, not being able to understand what someone else is saying
- Severe confusion, e.g. about the time of day or where they are, including their own home
- Apathy, depression and anxiety
- Believing things that aren't true (paranoia)
- Frequent hallucinations
- Lack of emotional control, quick to anger, fearfulness, sadness
- Loss of inhibition
- Difficulties sleeping or waking during the night and behaving as though it is daytime - loss of circadian rhythm.
Verbally or physically aggressive behaviour
If your loved one displays this type of behaviour you may need a care home that has specially trained staff. Verbal/physical aggression is often defined:
- Consistent shouting and screaming
- Verbal abuse
- Physical abuse
How we define Dementia Care Types
Mild Dementia
Someone living with our definition of "mild dementia" might experience some or all of the following:
- Memory problems such as misplacing items and not be able to recall recent events (however, in some forms of dementia a person's memory may be unchanged)
- Difficulties thinking through problems and planning, making decisions
- Language and communication issues such as finding it difficult to recall the appropriate word in a conversation or following a conversation
- Poor orientation, getting lost in areas previously familiar to them
- Difficulty judging distances (more falls than usual)
- Changes in their normal mood including anxiety and depression
- In certain types of dementia, personality and behaviour changes may be present alongside or instead of issues with memory or concentration.
Moderate Dementia
Someone living with our definition of "moderate dementia" might experience some or all of the following:
- Worsened memory problems. Not always recognising own family members and friends. Repeating the same questions over and over again
- Worsened language and communication issues, forgetting what they are saying mid-sentence. Not being able to understand what someone else is saying
- More frequent confusion, e.g. about the time of day or where they are, including their own home
- Apathy, depression and anxiety
- Believing things that aren't true (paranoia)
- Frequent hallucinations
- Lack of emotional control, quick to anger, fearfulness, sadness
- Loss of inhibition
- Difficulties sleeping or waking during the night and behaving as though it is daytime - loss of circadian rhythm.
Advanced Dementia
Someone living with our definition of "severe dementia" might experience some or all of the following:
- Severe memory problems. Not recognising family members and friends. Not being able to recall their own name
- Severe language and communication issues, not being able to understand what someone else is saying
- Severe confusion, e.g. about the time of day or where they are, including their own home
- Apathy, depression and anxiety
- Believing things that aren't true (paranoia)
- Frequent hallucinations
- Lack of emotional control, quick to anger, fearfulness, sadness
- Loss of inhibition
- Difficulties sleeping or waking during the night and behaving as though it is daytime - loss of circadian rhythm.
Verbally or physically aggressive behaviour
If your loved one displays this type of behaviour you may need a care home that has specially trained staff. Verbal/physical aggression is often defined:
- Consistent shouting and screaming
- Verbal abuse
- Physical abuse
How we define Dementia Care Types
- Mild Dementia
- Moderate Dementia
- Advanced/Complex Dementia
Other Care Provided
- Parkinson's Disease
- Stroke
- Palliative / End of Life Care
- Convalescent Care
- Day Care
Facilities
- Own Furniture if required
- Pet Friendly (or by arrangement)
- Close to Local shops
- Near Public Transport
- Minibus or other transport
- Lift
- Wheelchair Access
- Gardens
- Residents Kitchenette
- Phone Point in own room
- Television point in own room
- Residents Internet Access
Funding & Fees
Weekly Charges per Person
The weekly costs are calculated according to individual's needs and the required room ( ensuite or a non ensuite )
The price(s) shown are provided by the care home. Contact Mulberry House for full pricing details and T&Cs.
Funding Types Accepted
- Self-Funding (Private)
- Local Authority with Top-up
- Local Authority
- NHS Continuing Healthcare (CHC)
Good to Know
Owner
- Mulberry Care Ltd
- Private Owned
Person in charge
- Angel Ivanov(Registered Care Manager)
Local Authority / Social Services
Admission Information
- Ages 65+
Care Home Design/Build
- Purpose Built: Yes
- Year Purpose Built: 2012
- Last Refurbishment: 2012
Room Information
- Single Rooms (35)
- Single Rooms with ensuite Wet Room (16)
Visiting
- According to the government 's guidelines.
Parking
- At the front of the care home.
Mulberry House Reviews (32)
Mulberry House has a Review Score of 9.5 (9.510) out of 10, based on 16 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Mulberry House has 32 reviews.
In the year my wife 'Amy' has been at Mulberry Care Home the management are very pleant to meet and easy to talk to, the staff are very nice too. My wife 'God help her' does not know where she is. What is worse I can't help her. We have been together for 72 years. It is a heart alive to be without her. She seems very settled where she is. Sorry; the best I can do.
Thank you so much for your kind and heartfelt words. They mean a great deal to all of us at Mulberry Care.
We can only imagine how difficult this journey has been for you. Seventy-two years together is a remarkable lifetime of love and memories, and it is clear how deeply you care for Amy....
Our Father is a resident in Mulberry Care and celebrated his 100th birthday today. The staff arranged a lovely party with nibbles and bubbly (non alcoholic) for a toast and we know he really enjoyed and appreciated it! My sister and I are very happy with every aspect of the care he has received over the past year and the dedication and support from all members of staff has been exceptional throughout his time here. We are incredibly grateful for the high standard of care and the safe environment provided for him. Knowing he is being looked after by friendly caring staff gives us great peace of mind. Communication between ourselves and all members of staff has been very good, we are always kept updated very promptly with any formation about doctors visits and any changes in dads care etc. We want to thank the entire team for everything they do for him and all the other residents in the home. We would not hesitate to recommend Mulberry Care to other family and friends.
Thank you so much for your lovely feedback. It was a privilege to celebrate your father's 100th birthday with him, and we were so pleased he enjoyed his special day. Your kind words mean so much to our entire team. Thank you for trusting us with your father's care and for recognising the dedication...
Excellent facilities. Fabulous staff. Great care. Parveen is lovely.
Thank you so much for your kind words and wonderful feedback. We are delighted to hear that you are happy with our facilities, care, and team.
Your comments mean a great deal to all of us, and we will be sure to pass your lovely feedback on to Parveen and the rest of the staff.
Providing...
Despite being weekly visitors to mum for over a year, the manager decided to inform us of her passing via email. He had full contact details, as evidenced by the voicemail he left asking "Did I get the email"
We are disgusted at the contempt and final indignity shown to our family. People with such disrespect should not be permitted to work in the industry.
Any stars given are purely for the ladies that were kind and welcoming to us every week.
Thank you for your feedback. We are very sorry for your loss and the distress caused at this difficult time.
As previously requested, all communication with the home was to be via email. During your mother's palliative care, this was discussed and agreed with the family, and updates were...
My dad Balvir has been here for over 5 months and we are very happy with all services and all staff especially one young man Jazz. They all taking care of my dad very well on time, all meals. Place is very clean and tidy. All staff very friendly.
We're truly pleased to hear that your dad, Balvir, has settled in well and that you're happy with the care and support he is receiving. It means a great deal to us to know that our team is making a positive...
The staff and management are so caring and friendly and I know she is happy and safe there.
Their communication is fantastic and immediately let me know if anything changes health wise.
They always encourage her to join in the activities every day and they have celebrations throughout the year when relatives are also encouraged to join in.
There is a lovely garden to enjoy in the warmer months.
I highly recommend this care home.
It truly means a great deal to us that you feel your mum is happy, safe, and well cared for at Mulberry. Supporting residents and their families through such an important journey is something we take very seriously, and your appreciation...
He was initially very unhappy with the situation and made things very difficult with his behaviour towards staff.
However, thanks to the care and dedication of this wonderful team he is now happily settled, has made friends, and for the first time in his life feels part of a community. He lived a very solitary life for many, many years and I am so happy to see how he now enjoys the company of others.
I am always kept very well informed with any updates to his health, hospital visits etc.
Summer barbecue and Christmas parties are very well organised and looked forward to by the residents and their families.
Nothing is too much trouble for the excellent carers and management. Highly recommend, I am so thankful for the care he receives.
Thank you so much for your incredibly kind and thoughtful words. It truly means a great deal to all of us here at Mulberry Care.
We really appreciate the support, patience, and understanding you have shown from the very beginning. We know that the transition was not an easy one, and...
They look after an elderly client lady who I have known for over 20 years and I find it hard to reconcile anything other than positivity through my experience of both the Management and Staff. The decision to place her with the home was after a recommendation by Reading Borough Council Adult Social Services, so their Duty of Care and legal obligations are unlikely to recommend an unsuitable home. The decision used a properly authorised Power of Attorney, which the resident did not wish to provide to her family The Home have always provided exemplary care from staff, and management communication has been continuous and excellent. Any medical issues such as sleeping, eating, bruising (which of course naturally increases with ageing) are promptly dealt with by the involvement of outside professionals and GP's if necessary. They continue to provide first class care.
Dear Geoff,
Thank you so much for your incredibly kind words and continued support. It truly means a great deal to us that you have taken the time to share your experience and perspective.
Your understanding and trust, especially over such a long period of knowing the resident, is deeply...
I highly recommend this home to anyone looking for a home from home for their loved one.
We are all very sad from the passing of Mr Ken, and I don't think anyone could ever forget him. The amazing impact he had on all of our staff, residents and care home itself was simply impossible to describe with words.
Thank you very much for everything you and your family have done...
From day one, the manager and the entire team made us feel completely at ease. Their professionalism, warmth, and genuine compassion created an environment where my grandad felt safe, valued, and truly cared for.
The level of attention and support he received was outstanding. The staff were attentive, respectful, and incredibly kind, always going the extra mile to make sure he was comfortable and engaged. They took the time to get to know him, and it showed in the little details - from how they interacted with him to the way they tailored his care.
The home itself is welcoming, clean, and very well-managed. There was a real sense of community, and the atmosphere was one of dignity, joy, and attentive care. It gave our family great peace of mind to know he was in such good hands.
Just massive thank you to all
We strive to provide the best possible care and treat our staff, residents and relatives like a family.
I hope you, and your family are doing great and I hope you enjoy the coming Christmas and New Year celebrations!
We want to thank all the staff at Mulburry Care House for their care of our Mum and tremendous, kind support to our family. In particular the emotional support given to us as a family towards mum's end of life.
Thank you very much for your kind words.We are always happy to provide the best possible care for our residents.
Mum was staying as an emergency respite from the beginning of December to the end of February. This was her first time in a care home and so our first experience and there have been complexities for us as a family, particularly due to the distances involved between myself and mum. Throughout this whole experience I have been able to call mum regularly and I speak to a member of the care team most times who always give me an update on mum. Whenever she has seen a health professional the home calls to let me know the outcome. We have needed extra support at times and nothing has been too much trouble and I can't praise the team enough as they have not only looked after my mum, but they have supported me during an incredibly difficult time and I am incredibly grateful to them all.
Thank you very much for your feedback, Tracy. We are very happy, that we were part of mum's life and managed to help during those challenging times.
Every family member and friend who visited the home always complimented the staff with their welcome and hospitality. My mum was always well-presented and we knew that she was always treated with respect, and love and care. The activities arranged were varied and encouragement was always given for the residents to join in.
We have many wonderful memories of her time at the home and the care provided.
Thank you very much for your kind words. Your mum and family were an important part of our family for a long period of time and we are going to miss you greatly, guys. We have been through a lot of difficult moment (Covid 19 for example), but your support and understanding were very reassuring for us. Thank you very much for everything!
Staff is very caring and helpful. Management is good. I feel safe and happy.
My overall experience since I arrived at Mulberry House in February 2024 has been excellent from all staff including care staff, cleaners, cooking staff, and activities organiser. A big thank you.
I am very happy to be at Mulberry Care Home, all staff are very helpful and caring. Any concerns or problems I may have, I am confident would be sorted out as soon as possible.
Recently Mum’s condition has deteriorated, she’s been spending her days in bed. When I visit, over the course of an hour 3 or 4 members of staff come into her room to check on, feed or talk to her. She’s not forgotten! We’ve bought a wheelchair suitable to spend the day in and now she has a sling and hoist so she can spend the day around people again.
There have been a couple of times that issues have had to be raised, especially in the first few months when Mum was not happy in the transition to living in a care home rather than her own home. These were dealt with promptly, openly, and professionally. It’s a weight off my mind to know that Mum is safe and well cared for. I would recommend Mulberry House.
Thank you very much for your honest review. Our team is always striving to provide the best possible care for our residents and we are happy to work with everyone and resolve any issues.
My father has been here for over a year now and couldn't be happier. He is back to full fitness and so happy. He loves working in the garden and tending to the flowers. My sister and I are so grateful to all the staff and management for all the help and support for our dad and ourselves.
Mulberry wouldn't be the same place without Dad being part of our family.
Also, thank you very much for your support and encouragement since Dad was admitted to Mulberry Care; it means a lot to all of us.
My aunt has been a resident at this home since late 2021 and I can honestly say that I have been very pleased with the level of service and care that she has received during this time. The staff and management are always friendly and helpful, and will always keep me updated with anything that they feel I should be made aware of. As difficult as my aunt's condition is, I am confident with the quality and experience of care that she is receiving from all of the staff. Also, I like the various activities that are organised for the residents, and the recent garden party for the residents and families went down very well. All I can hope for is the best for my aunt, and I believe that is what she is getting here.
Thank you very much for your feedback.
We are always striving to be better and provide the best care possible for our residents.
I cannot possibly explain how good the care has been for my grandfather at Mulberry House. He is beyond happy and truly enriched with the vast variety of activities which are often adapted to meet his individual interests. The staff go above and beyond to look after him and communicate with us as a family. They all seem genuinely concerned for his wellbeing and nothing is ever any trouble. They have gone above and beyond since he moved in to make sure he feels like he's at home and the small touches like a party for this birthday which we could attend continue to make it feel like he's living in his own home for both him and the family. Thank you Mulberry House staff and management for all you have done and continue to do.
We are very happy and we appreciate your feedback.
Regulatory Rating
Care Quality Commission (CQC) Rating
Date: 04 February 2026Good
- CaringGood
- EffectiveGood
- ResponsiveGood
- SafeGood
- Well-ledGood
Inspection ratings
We rate most services according to how safe, effective, caring, responsive and well-led they are, using four levels:
- Outstanding - The service is performing exceptionally well.
- Good - The service is performing well and meeting our expectations.
- Requires Improvement - The service isn't performing as well as it should and we have told the service how it must improve.
- Inadequate - The service is performing badly and we've taken action against the person or organisation that runs it.
- Not rated - we have not yet rated this area of the service, this is normally because the assessments we have carried out have been focused on other key questions.
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Frequently Asked Questions about Mulberry House
What types of Care is Mulberry House registered for?
Older Person Care, Dementia, Learning Disability / Autism, Mental Health Condition, Physical Disability, Visual / Hearing Impairment are the registered (by the Care Quality Commission) categories of Care.
How many Rooms does Mulberry House have?
There are 35 Single Rooms.
What are the Facilities & Services at Mulberry House?
Own Furniture if required, Pet Friendly (or by arrangement), Close to Local shops, Near Public Transport, Minibus or other transport, Lift, Wheelchair Access, Gardens, Residents Kitchenette, Phone Point in own room, Television point in own room, Residents Internet Access are some of the Facilities & Services.
How far is Mulberry House to the centre of Reading?
1.7 mile(s) as the crow flies, distance by road may be significantly further.
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