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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 (152)
Sonning Gardens Care Home - Avery Collection has a Review Score of 9.7 (9.727) out of 10, based on 44 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Sonning Gardens Care Home - Avery Collection has 152 reviews.
From the moment he arrived, he was made to feel welcome and well supported. All the staff cared for him with dignity and respect for all his needs and wishes whilst taking time to support myself and family through the difficult latter stages of his illness.
Their links to the local palliative team were invaluable, also to the rapid response team so he could be treated at the nursing home and avoid admissions to the hospital as this was his wish.
I truly believe he could not have been in a better place to end his journey, and I will be forever grateful to the nursing team, caregivers and admin team for all their compassion and care.
The team here are so grateful that your brother had such a positive experience of the home, and this extended to family members and friends. He will truly be missed here in the community by all of the team and residents.
Life can be hard and difficult at times as dreams are snatched away in a blink of an eye. When devastating times tear your family apart and a loved one's needs become complex and specialised. Tough and heartbreaking choices are needed to be made. One suddenly is responsible for the welfare of a loved one's life. From the moment we entered the door in July, they reassured and welcomed us all. Within a few days, our loved family member was safe and secure in a beautiful suite in the home. They have given my husband a better quality of life, care and nursing. Every member of staff looks at all residents as individual people; they truly care for them, understand their needs and much more. Their positive, friendly, comforting and compassionate approach is always consistent. This is a constant for the residents and relatives alike. The staff have supported our family and gone beyond during some challenging times. My husband lost his battle in February 2022. The above statement remains true.
Firstly, please accept our sincere condolences for your loss and thank you for taking the time to share your and your partner's time with us. We are grateful for your kind words because, as a team, we work together to provide the best and most caring time for both our residents and family members.
I helped a 94-year-old lady to move into Sonning for dementia care and just wanted to compliment the reminiscence care team on the way they have been helping her to settle.
It is so lovely to see that they have styled her hair so beautifully, always coordinated her clothing as well as taken time to file, shape and paint her nails - hopefully, she has enjoyed some of this dedicated attention too.
The team are very considerate, and I appreciate this change in her appearance and hope it may also help her to gain trust with so many new people around her too.
Once again, thank you for the team taking the time to do this.
Sunrise of Sonning appreciates moving into a care home can be an unsettling time. This is why we take the time to engage with family members and friends of the resident to make the process as smooth as possible, to get to know the resident on a personal level. Thank you for your kind words.
Thank you to the whole team who continue to make each day special for dad and for us!
Our dining team will be thrilled with your lovely comments. Here at Sunrise of Sonning, we cater for each resident based on preferences and dietary requirements. Hearing this positive feedback is greatly appreciated by everyone in the community.
My father suffered from Alzheimer's Dementia, and he was a resident at Sonning Sunrise care home for over 3.5-years. He was very happy there, never once asking when he would be going home. I chose Sunrise of Sonning because they specialise in dementia and have trained staff who are very professional and caring. My father was pleased with the care of his personal needs, which were continually reviewed and amended according to his personal needs. The staff kept me updated weekly with his wellbeing and activities, and I could visit when I liked, apart from mealtimes. His bedroom was comfortable, and they made sure he was monitored at night should he leave his bed.
The care home went the extra mile to celebrate his 100th birthday despite the Coronavirus restrictions with cake and drinks. All the reminiscence care team were marvellous making sure he was comfortable and all his wants taken care of when he reached his end of life programme. He was loved by all.
Thank you for taking the time to share your experience of Sunrise of Sonning. Your feedback is important to us, as is the care and well-being of all of our residents. We take great pride in ensuring we deliver high-quality care and facilities to make a difference to our residents and their families lives. We thank you for your kind words, which will be shared with the team.
My aunt went into the dementia unit at Sunrise and received very good care during her short stay. The staff all seemed very nice and patient, especially as my aunt kept changing rooms! The gardens were lovely - very well kept.
The team here at Sunrise of Sonning would firstly like to thank you for your kind words. We strive, as a team, to work closely with our residents so we can provide the very best care for each individual in our home, and we are glad to have made a difference.
Very helpful, caring staff, carers and nursing staff. My husband was cared for to a high standard, he particularly enjoyed all meals.
Our dining team will be thrilled with your lovely comments. Here at Sunrise of Sonning, we cater for each resident based on preferences and dietary requirements. Hearing this positive feedback is greatly appreciated by everyone in the community.
Dad has been a resident for nearly three years at Sunrise of Sonning. He is 91 and suffering from dementia, although still capable of assisted living. He enjoys the highest standard of care and accommodation and is highly appreciative of the excellent team of staff who work so well together to ensure all his needs are satisfied. He is happy and in very good hands. My sister and I have been very impressed,# and can be assured that Dad is in good hands.
Thank you for leaving us such a wonderful review. Our team members will be thrilled to hear your positive feedback. Here at Sunrise of Sonning, we pride ourselves on understanding our residents needs to respect their independence and give a real sense of being at home.
During the recent Covid outbreak, staff did everything possible to ensure continuity of care for the residents despite the difficulties of running Sunrise with limited staff. Families were kept informed through regular online meetings with the manager and other key staff. I have every confidence in their ability to keep residents safe and would definitely recommend Sunrise to anyone looking for quality care for their elderly relative.
Here at Sunrise of Sonning, we have worked hard to ensure all of our residents receive the highest quality of care and security within our home. Thank you for your kind words; these will be shared with the team, and we look forward to welcoming you back to our home soon.
Sunrise is fantastic, with excellent care and consideration to both the residents and their families. They have been wonderful during the Covid situation, and I cannot fault them with their organisation, safe and caring updates and flexibility during my mothers stay with them.
Here at Sunrise of Sonning, we believe communication with family members and friends is very important. This enables us to provide understanding and confidence to relatives of our high-quality care whilst also giving us the opportunity to improve our service. Thank you for taking the time to share your kind words.
There have been many medical challenges over the years and the staff at Sonning have always gone the extra mile to ensure that Mum is safe and well.
Thank you for your kind words. We believe we have a fantastic team here at Sunrise of Sonning, and your recognition of this is appreciated by every member of our team. By having a whole-home approach here at Sunrise, we believe this creates a relaxed and friendly environment for our residents to call home.
My mother has just celebrated her 100th birthday at Sunrise of Sonning, and they really pulled out all the stops to ensure that Mum had an excellent day. Due to Covid-19 restrictions, she was unable to have her family and friends around her, but Sunrise staff worked with our family to facilitate a conference call with family and to play a specially compiled video from family and friends. Sunrise staff decorated the home provided a beautiful cake and a great atmosphere and toasted Mum's good health. She couldn't have had a better day. The general manager even made sure she was looking her best and gave her a makeover, which delighted my Mum. The carers and activity staff all made a fuss of her and made her feel a million dollars. Thank you Sunrise.
Our activities team here at Sunrise of Sonning have developed creative ways to keep our residents entertained and stimulated. Your recognition of this is appreciated by the whole team, we look forward to inviting you along to our activities and events soon.
My mother-in-law was a happy and established member of the Sonning Sunrise community before the onset of COVID-19. This pandemic has been handled in a highly professional and compassionate manner, with great and caring teamwork. Consequently, my mother-in-law continues to be a happy resident, enjoying life as much as she can. We have had a great drive-through visit, my wife has visited in-person twice and I have managed to also visit. Everything was brilliantly orgnanised. All members of staff, from members of the management to those in every type of other post, are invariably friendly, welcoming, caring and utterly professional. My mother-in-law considers Sunrise to be her happy and safe home, appropriate for the current stage of her life. I would unhesitatingly recommend Sunrise at Sonning to anyone in the Thames Valley considering the care of their relatives. Sunrise has meant my partner and I can be sure that our beloved relative is well cared for in the best environment possible.
Here at Sunrise of Sonning, we have worked hard to ensure all of the residents receive the highest quality of care and security within our home. Thank you for your kind words, these will be shared with the team and we look forward to welcoming you back to our home soon.
Each resident is treated as an individual to reflect their specific needs to ensure the best quality of life.
During COVID when families have been unable to visit and with all the added strains that the virus has created the staff have been amazing.
Sadly my father passed away recently and the love and care that the staff showed him in his dying hours was such a comfort to all the family especially due to COVID that we could not be with him.
After visiting several homes before choosing Sunrise for my father I would say that Sunrise may be a little more expensive but worth every penny.
Firstly, please accept our sincere condolences for your recent loss and thank you for taking the time to share your experience of Sunrise of Sonning – particularly at such a difficult time. The team here are so grateful that your father had such a positive experience of the home and this extended to family members and friends.
This has been a very difficult time for all concerned. I continue to be grateful and impressed by the care and attention both my wife and I have received. All levels of staff have been excellent and so caring. Communication has also been very good and I have been updated regularly and comprehensively, this has made it much easier for me to understand the need to take all the safety measures which have been effectively and efficiently introduced. Life has been somewhat miserable being unable to visit my wife as regularly as I did before lockdown but I feel everything has been managed as well as it could be in the circumstances. My grateful thanks to all concerned.
Thank you for your kind words. We believe we have a fantastic team here at Sunrise of Sonning and your recognition of this is appreciated by every member of our team. By having a whole-home approach here at Sunrise we believe this creates a relaxed and friendly environment for our residents to call home.
I live in Shropshire and had not seen my mum since February apart from the Facetime calls which you have kindly arranged once a week which I really appreciate.
It is so much easier to communicate with mum being able to see me.
Last Thursday, 16th July, I spent a very precious 45-minutes in the garden of Sunrise with mum.
The visit was very well arranged, and we were given clear instructions with the PPE provided.
Mum was waiting for me, and we had such a lovely time together.
Thank you so much. It was a wonderful idea, and I am sure it means a lot to all who can take this opportunity.
Thank you also for all the wonderful care you give to your residents.
I know that mum is very comfortable and is well cared for, which is so reassuring.
Here at Sunrise of Sonning, we have worked hard to ensure all of the residents receive the highest quality of care and security within our home. Thank you for your kind words, these will be shared with the team and we look forward to welcoming you back to our home soon.
Following a fall which resulted in a fractured sternum. My stay at Sunrise has been a good experience. Following a fall and heart-stopping in hospital, I had a pacemaker implanted. I came to Sunrise to recuperate. Unfortunately, due to the political/health situation currently, I have cut short my stay a little, to be sure of returning home! The country is very unsettled at present and I feel it is time for me to return home. All the staff has been very kind and helpful during my stay.
Thank you for taking the time to review Sunrise of Sonning. Your feedback is important to us, as is the care and well-being of all of our residents. We were delighted to have you stay with us and looking forward to welcoming you back in the future if your requirements change.
Overall the care is very good and all the carers are very kind and caring. However, I feel they are understaffed and very inexperienced to look after someone as dependent as my mum. We do have, in addition, a private carer in the afternoons. Without this, my mum would be alone for long periods and possibly her needs would not be met as they are now.
Thank you for taking the time to share your experience of Sunrise of Sonning. Your feedback is important to us, as is the care and well-being of all of our residents. We take great pride in ensuring we deliver high-quality care and facilities to make a difference to our residents and their families...
Excellent in all areas of the organisation. All the staff are friendly, helpful, caring and very approachable. My friends and family are very impressed by the level of care and comfort that I am receiving. I was living alone before coming here and I now feel part of a larger family and I am no longer lonely.
We are thrilled with your positive experience and are so glad you have settled in so well to Sunrise of Sonning. We take great pride in delivering high quality care and providing facilities to our residents. Your recognition of this is invaluable to our team, thank you.
Without exception, all the staff, from senior management to the youngest assistants, are welcoming, efficient and above all, caring, not only of their residents but also of their families and friends who visit them. The medical care is excellent, the food hygiene and cleanliness are all very good. I have cared for my husband for two years and I know how difficult it can be to be patient while attending to his needs, but the staff are always pleasant and caring and he counts them as friends.
The team here at Sunrise of Sonning would firstly like to thank you for your kind words. We strive, as a team, to work closely with our residents so we can provide the very best care for each individual in our home and we are glad to have made a difference to your husband’s life.
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
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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
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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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