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At Sonning Gardens Care Home, they deliver comprehensive care services, encompassing residential care to support individuals in their daily activities, nursing care for those requiring intensive, longer-term assistance with medical conditions, specialised dementia care based on the ReConnect approach, and short-term respite care. Couples or companions seeking to continue their care journey together are warmly welcomed to the facility.
Their highly qualified care team administers all the support services, driven by...
Care Provided by Sonning Gardens Care Home - Avery Collection
Primary Care Categories
- Older Person Care
- Dementia
- Physical Disability
- Visual / Hearing Impairment
Length of Stay
- Permanent Care
- Respite Care
Care Types Provided
- Residential Care
- Nursing Care
- Dementia Residential Care
- Dementia Nursing Care
- For a maximum of 103 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
- COPD/Pulmonary Disease
- Convalescent Care
- Acquired Brain Injury (ABI)
Facilities
- Own Furniture if required
- Pet Friendly (or by arrangement)
- Smoking not permitted
- Near Public Transport
- Minibus or other transport
- Lift
- Wheelchair Access
- Gardens
- Bar/Café
- Residents Kitchenette
- Phone Point in own room
- Television point in own room
- Residents Internet Access
Funding & Fees
Weekly Charges per Person
The price(s) shown are provided by the care home. Contact Sonning Gardens Care Home - Avery Collection for full pricing details and T&Cs.
Contact Sonning Gardens Care Home - Avery Collection to confirm what's included and get a personalised quote:
Funding Types Accepted
- Self-Funding (Private)
- Local Authority with Top-up
- Local Authority
- NHS Continuing Healthcare (CHC)
Support you may be entitled to
- If you chose a care home based in England, you may be eligible for NHS Funded Nursing Care (FNC), which helps cover the cost of nursing. This is worth £267.68 per week and is usually paid directly to the care home.
Good to Know
Group / Owner
- Avery Healthcare Group
- Private Owned
Person in charge
- Susan Johnstone (General Manager)
Local Authority / Social Services
Admission Information
- Ages 65+
Care Home Design/Build
- Purpose Built: Yes
- Year Purpose Built: 2009
- Last Refurbishment: 2024
- Number of floors: 3
Room Information
- Single Rooms (61)
- Couples/Companion Rooms (21)
Visiting
- The home is open 8.00am - 8.00pm, outside of these hours visitors will need an access code.
Parking
- There is an onsite car park with dedicated visitor parking spaces.
Sonning Gardens Care Home - Avery Collection Reviews (150)
Sonning Gardens Care Home - Avery Collection has a Review Score of 9.7 (9.734) out of 10, based on 42 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Sonning Gardens Care Home - Avery Collection has 150 reviews.
Outstanding.
There is always a pleasant ambience when entering this home. The bistro is well paced, as is the restaurant. My stepmother's room was large and airy and there was ample room in the private bathroom for her needs. On a less positive side, I did have to ask for the bathroom to be deep-cleaned on one occasion as it was clearly a health hazard. The food was not up to scratch for such an expensive care home; this is not acceptable and should be addressed more seriously.
Many thanks for taking the time to post a review, your feedback is of great value in assisting us to improve our service. We are sorry that on occasion your experience was not positive and fell below the high standard we set for ourselves. We continually review our environment and dining...
If I had a relative that needed care I would feel 100% confident that this is where I'd want them to be. Do go and look around it, its a wonderful place.
Thank you so much for your feedback. It was unusual to have a younger resident, but you slotted right in and enjoyed chatting with the older residents. Our carers so appreciate it when residents take the time to thank them and give praise.
The team who work there are phenomenal, they make it their duty to care for the residents and their families.
I valued their kindness and compassion, and friendship.
If there is a better care home, I didn't find it.
The staff will always have a special place in my heart.
We really appreciate you taking the time to write this review. Your Dad was a lovely man and you and your family were so kind and considerate when visiting. Thank you, the team really appreciate your feedback.
My "surrogate" mum went to Sonning Gardens in palliative care in the last four months of her life. We cannot thank everyone enough for the level of superb care and attention she got. All her needs were seen to, she had the best few months of her life she could. Nothing was too much bother in the staff. Thank you.
Mum moved into Sonning Gardens fairly recently. She has been cared for very well, even though she has sometimes been difficult and the staff have been very reassuring to us as family. Her medical needs have been addressed professionally and efficiently. We are very happy with her living here.
Thank you for taking the time to write a review. We are very happy with way your Mum is settling in a starting to take part in activities and engaging with other residents. It can take for new residents to settle but with the team and family all working together we can help residents move forwards in their new lives.
I am very happy with my room, and the carers are very helpful when I ask for help. The care of my room is very well looked after and any help I need e.g. towels etc. is well catered for. I enjoy the peace and quiet of my room with lovely views of the garden etc.
We are so happy that you enjoy living here with us as a valued member of our community.
A very enjoyable care home. Everyone is so very nice and I am enjoying every day.
We love chatting with you and are so delighted that you are happy here.
The staff here have always been attentive and care for your needs. The establishment us warm and welcoming. I am very at home here. The room is fine. Warm regards.
You are a central part of our community here in the home and we are pleased to know you are happy here.
My room is quiet and have lovely view out onto the garden. The staff are helpful and friendly and are always there is I need help.
You are a lovely lady and we are delighted to have you as part of our home community.
She is now so much better, she is eating well and joining in with many activities provided, which she enjoys.
She says the staff are all so kind and caring and she is lucky to be there.
I have noticed several staff have left/retired recently. I hope they will be replaced.
Thank you for your feedback and we are so pleased that your Mum is doing well. We have had a number of staff retire this year after many years of service so they deserve a rest! We are busy recruiting and have already filled some posts.
I live at Sonning Gardens Care Home. I find the home and the staff very caring, food very good plus cleanliness plus I feel safe and secure.
We love you here and you have made such good friends and you are a central part of our community.
The staff were really helpful and accommodating when we needed to move my mum in for respite care. They made the transition very quick and straightforward. Mum was made to feel welcome and settled very quickly and the staff were brilliant with her. She has remained at Sonning Gardens after the respite period and is doing really well. She is well cared for, there are plenty of activities for her to get involved in and overall she is very happy there. The environment is well cared for and the gardens are lovely too.
Thank you so much for taking the time to write us a review and for your kind words. Your Mum is a valued member of the community and we love having her here.
The only slight negative I have is that my dad struggles with the food. He likes the soup, but finds the main course are either too soft (the fish with the sauce and mash) or a bit overcooked. Sometimes they are a bit cool after coming up on the lift.
Thank you for the lovely feedback for the staff and the home. We will relay your comments to the chef and ask him to have a chat with your Dad to see if we can come up with some options that might suit him better.
The care and wonderful staff make my father's stay overall a great experience, although he would rather be at home, he realizes that he needs the care and attention that Sonning Gardens can give and we know he is in safe and caring hands.
Thank you for taking the time to write a review and the team really appreciates your kind comments.
Mum has been a resident for nearly two years now. She is looked after very well, and the home is a very welcoming place for all visitors. The staff are wonderful.
My husband has settled very happily into the Woodlands Dementia Unit. I think he feels part of a family group there. All the staff are very kind and caring, and very patient with my husband's communication problems. He enjoys the food and the activities provided, especially the musical entertainment in the bistro.
We are so pleased that your husband has settled and become part of our community. Thank you for taking the time to give us this review.
The staff at all levels are so kind and helpful and try to make each day a pleasant experience. I and other visitors are always made welcome.
Despite the limitations of dementia care is taken with communication and making choices.
Thank you for your review. The whole team, and the dementia care team in particular, are really touched by your kind words.
From the second my dad arrived he was treated with the respect he was entitled to. The manager was amazing as were all members of staff. In a way, my dad was in the best place when he passed away. So glad we had that for him. Many thanks.
We are glad that we were able to support your family through this difficult time and that your dad had peace and space to be with his family.
My mother has been at Sonning Gardens for nine months. She had her 100th birthday here. The care and overall experience at Sonning Gardens have been excellent. She has always commented on the kindness of all the staff. The medical care coordination with the local general practice has been wonderful. We are very grateful.
We value the feedback we receive from our residents and family members, so thank you for taking the time to complete this review. It has been a pleasure to have your mum as part of our community, always ready with a smile and some conversation.
Regulatory Rating
Care Quality Commission (CQC) Rating
Date: 09 June 2018Outstanding
- CaringGood
- EffectiveOutstanding
- ResponsiveOutstanding
- SafeGood
- Well-ledOutstanding
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.
Bed Vacancies
Please contact us for latest vacancies.
News (6) & Events (0)
- 20 Mar 2025
Avery Healthcare is proud to announce that three of its care homes have been included in the prestigious 2025 edition of Knight Frank’s Luxury Care Home Guide, which highlights the...
- 20 Mar 2025
Avery Healthcare is proud to announce that three of its care homes have been included in the prestigious 2025 edition of Knight Frank’s Luxury Care Home Guide, which highlights the...
- 11 Feb 2025
On Sunday, 5th January, a flock of our homes joined together to celebrate National Bird Day, raising awareness about the vital role birds play in our ecosystem. Many residents took...
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Awards / Recognitions (12)
- 30 Jan 2026Recipient: Avery Healthcare Group
- 31 Jan 2025Recipient: Avery Healthcare Group
- 31 Jan 2024Recipient: Avery Healthcare Group
Accreditations
There are no accreditations posted yet for Sonning Gardens Care Home - Avery Collection.
Meet the Team (6)

I have worked in Sonning Gardens since 2018, first as Deputy Manager and now as Home Manager. Previously I worked in the NHS as a District Nurse, Community Nurse Practice Educator, Independent Nurse Prescriber and Community Nurse Manager. I have a number of nursing qualifications and an MA in Health and Nursing Care.
My passion has always been caring for people in their own homes and supporting my team to be the best they are in their chosen careers. Working at Sonning Gardens is the perfect environment for me as our residents and staff are all in one beautiful home, set on lovely grounds. I especially love Christmas at Sonning as our home is magical with all the pretty decorations and lights.
When not at work I enjoy tending my flowers and vegetables, visiting National Trust properties and taking trips to the coast when possible. When I get a quiet evening in I enjoy a good murder mystery with a glass of wine.

I am delighted to be part of the team at Sonning Gardens. Working as a Deputy Manager, I have the privilege to support the team and the Home Manager with my clinical knowledge and experience.
I started my career 16 years ago as a qualified nurse. My career started in acute hospital settings where I worked for 8 years before I moved to the UK and worked in the care home sector. I have worked in various capacities including RGN, Unit Manager, Senior Nurse and now Deputy Manager. I joined the team at Sonning Gardens just over a year ago as an RGN and moved up to Deputy manager after 6 months.
Caring for the elderly and the vulnerable is a part of my culture and becoming a nurse just made that a lot more profound. I believe people deserve to live their lives to the fullest despite their circumstances and this is what I see happening every day at Sonning Gardens. I am proud to be part of it all.
In my free time, I like to take long walks, travel and be with my family.

I joined Sonning in August 2022 having managed a private health club for 8 years.
I have always enjoyed working with senior populations and was closely involved in organising memberships, and activities and applying for funding for exercise programmes for the over 65's in my last job, so the move into care seemed entirely natural.
The team at Sonning are supportive of each other and takes pride in ensuring that our residents can have enjoyable and fulfilled lives in our home.
I find it immensely rewarding to work with families to work out the best care solutions for their loved ones.In my spare time, I enjoy walking my cocker spaniel, Dudley, gardening and travelling in our campervan.

I have always enjoyed helping people and have a real passion for dementia care and making a difference in our residents daily lives.
As the manager of Woodlands, I support my team to provide excellent, person-centred care to all our residents, providing meaningful engagement during the day.
Another passion of mine is animals and I have two mini dachshunds who enjoy coming to work with me. The residents enjoy stroking them and watching Poppy and Peach playing balloon tennis!

My full name is Cesar Ian Duldulao, but everyone calls me Ian.
I originally joined the home in 2016 as a Senior Carer in reminiscence. I then worked my way up to Dementia Care Manager and subsequently transferred to Residential Care Manager in March 2023.
My background is in nursing, and I have worked for the last 16 years in social care. I relish providing care for people in a dignified and respectful way when they need it most. I am privileged to work with and be part of such an amazing team, who brings so much joy and happiness to the residents we care for. My passion and goal in life are to care for others and support them to live well with their Dementia.
In my spare time, I enjoy cooking, cycling and spending time with my family.

I manage the wide range of clubs, hobbies, entertainers, live music, outings, guest speakers and exercise classes we have on offer at Sonning. With input from the residents, my team also holds regular family events and social evenings. Having such a variety allows the residents to pick and choose what they wish to be involved in.
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