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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...
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 a passionate commitment to ensuring residents receive tailored care appropriate to their individual needs. Following a care philosophy centred on personalisation, the team develops and regularly reviews personalised care plans for residents throughout their stay.
Situated in Sonning, this purpose-built care home occupies two and a half acres of beautifully landscaped grounds, providing an ideal setting for elderly individuals seeking a fulfilling life with the necessary care. The facility offers a range of homely accommodation options, including single rooms with en-suite facilities and shared rooms designed for couples.
They take pride in offering residents top-notch facilities, including a restaurant and a hair and beauty salon. Their commitment is to create an environment where residents feel akin to staying in a luxury hotel rather than a conventional care home. Sonning Gardens Care Home provides a beautiful way for individuals to spend their retirement years.
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
- For a maximum of 103 Service Users
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 choose 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
- Mixed (no single-gender units)
- 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)
- Single Rooms with ensuite Wet Room (31)
- Couples/Companion Rooms with ensuite Wet Room (11)
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 (154)
Sonning Gardens Care Home - Avery Collection has a Review Score of 9.7 (9.745) out of 10, based on 43 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Sonning Gardens Care Home - Avery Collection has 154 reviews.
Everyone has made my mum feel at home and treated her very well. Staff have been compassionate and caring. On one occasion, mum didn't receive help to get undressed and her buzzer didn't seem to work. This was resolved by mum leaving her room to find someone. I understand this was an oversight and...
Everyone has made my mum feel at home and treated her very well. Staff have been compassionate and caring. On one occasion, mum didn't receive help to get undressed and her buzzer didn't seem to work. This was resolved by mum leaving her room to find someone. I understand this was an oversight and hasn't happened again. Any problem has been dealt with immediately and with support and understanding.
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.
The Sunrise of Sonning Team
My dad was a resident at ‘Reminiscence’, Sunrise of Sonning for almost three years suffering from vascular dementia. The care, love, support and respect that my dad was given by the 'Reminiscence' team at Sunrise was exemplary throughout. My father's dementia journey was not easy for him or our...
My dad was a resident at ‘Reminiscence’, Sunrise of Sonning for almost three years suffering from vascular dementia. The care, love, support and respect that my dad was given by the 'Reminiscence' team at Sunrise was exemplary throughout. My father's dementia journey was not easy for him or our family, but the staff were flexible, proactive and understanding the whole time. Communication from the staff to the family was also excellent.
Dad and our family are eternally grateful for the care and compassion shown. Thank you to all at 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.
The Sunrise of Sonning Team.
Although not the cheapest, Sunrise still offers value for money due to its high all-around standards.
I would particularly praise the staff for their care, sympathy,...
Although not the cheapest, Sunrise still offers value for money due to its high all-around standards.
I would particularly praise the staff for their care, sympathy, and professionalism. And everybody is very friendly.
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.
The Sunrise of Sonning Team.
The home is very clean and welcoming. Lots of activities are also going on so a very good as one enters.
the only complaint I have which I had to bring to the notice of the carers was the washing...
The home is very clean and welcoming. Lots of activities are also going on so a very good as one enters.
the only complaint I have which I had to bring to the notice of the carers was the washing of clothes which trousers and jumpers had shrunk. They should not be on a hot wash.
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...
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. Therefore, I’ve passed your feedback on to the rest of the team, so we can look into addressing this issue. In the meantime, please feel free to contact the Community Home manager if you would like to discuss this in further detail.
The Sunrise of Sonning Team.
Our mother had been living in Sunrise for nearly five years and we had always been very happy with her care. Sadly she became unwell in January and received exemplary care from the carers and nurses for her final weeks. she was treated with love and respect throughout which enabled her to have a...
we felt very privileged that she was able to end her days at home.
Your feedback is important to us, as is the care and well-being of all of our residents. We take great...
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.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.
The Sunrise of Sonning Team.
Very high standard throughout. Staff generally very enthusiastic and genuine in their caring for residents. Entertainment very good. Very impressed how staff manage to maintain their happy outlook and enthusiasm. I'm very confident and happy that my mum is well looked after and safe.
Very high standard throughout. Staff generally very enthusiastic and genuine in their caring for residents. Entertainment very good. Very impressed how staff manage to maintain their happy outlook and enthusiasm. I'm very confident and happy that my mum is well looked after and safe.
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.
The Sunrise of Sonning Team.
My father moved into Sunrise of Sonning to be nearer his sister in law. My mother was going to move to the reminiscence floor too but sadly passed away before the move occurred. My father is very happy here - he likes his room and the food and the carers are all lovely and kind. We find the staff...
My father moved into Sunrise of Sonning to be nearer his sister in law. My mother was going to move to the reminiscence floor too but sadly passed away before the move occurred. My father is very happy here - he likes his room and the food and the carers are all lovely and kind. We find the staff friendly and caring. The food is good and plentiful, only the cleaning is a bit hit and miss!
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...
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. Therefore, I’ve passed your feedback on to the rest of the team, so we can look into addressing this issue. In the meantime, please feel free to contact the Community Home manager if you would like to discuss this in further detail.
The Sunrise of Sonning Team.
I think the staff at Sunrise of Sonning are helpful and kind (especially on reception) However, there has been occasion upstairs where mum resides where her room has been left in a poor condition i.e unmade bed, not clean. Downstairs, however, Sunrise of Sonning is a beautiful care home.
I think the staff at Sunrise of Sonning are helpful and kind (especially on reception) However, there has been occasion upstairs where mum resides where her room has been left in a poor condition i.e unmade bed, not clean. Downstairs, however, Sunrise of Sonning is a beautiful care home.
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...
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. Therefore, I’ve passed your feedback on to the rest of the team, so we can look into addressing this issue. In the meantime, please feel free to contact the Community Home manager if you would like to discuss this in further detail.
The Sunrise of Sonning Team.
I first approached Sunrise of Sonning about care for my 98-year-old Aunt in December 2017. The Community Relations Director was extremely helpful and kept in touch with me whilst my Aunt spent 5 weeks in the hospital. I was able to choose a lovely room which I felt my Aunt would like. My Aunt was...
I first approached Sunrise of Sonning about care for my 98-year-old Aunt in December 2017. The Community Relations Director was extremely helpful and kept in touch with me whilst my Aunt spent 5 weeks in the hospital. I was able to choose a lovely room which I felt my Aunt would like. My Aunt was discharged from Hospital on 9th January to Sunrise. She was treated with care, compassion and dignity by all the staff who came into contact with her. They respected her wishes at all times. All the staff that I came into contact with were extremely friendly courteous and so kind and helpful.
Sadly my Aunt passed away 20 days later, but I know that during her time at Sunrise she received the best care and attention possible. I would have no hesitation in recommending this home to anyone.
Your feedback is important to us, as is the care and well-being of all of our residents. We take great...
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.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.
The Sunrise of Sonning Team.
Making a choice of a home is not an easy decision. The staff at Sunrise have met all expectations. The care is delivered to a high standard, most importantly, I feel my relative is safe and I feel supported with my family. The care is outstanding, incorporating good communication and dignity and...
Making a choice of a home is not an easy decision. The staff at Sunrise have met all expectations. The care is delivered to a high standard, most importantly, I feel my relative is safe and I feel supported with my family. The care is outstanding, incorporating good communication and dignity and always with a smile. There is a wonderful feeling when you visit as the environment is friendly and happy.
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.
The Sunrise of Sonning Team
Staff provide an above excellent level of support and...
Staff provide an above excellent level of support and care. The value of this type of premises is reasonable in relation to the overall package of support provided to the residents. I am very thankful we found this service provider. Merry Christmas.
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.
The Sunrise of Sonning Team.
My uncle lived at Sunrise of Sonning for three years before his death this November. The care and attention he received for the whole of the 3 years was excellent and particularly so far his last month. The carers are all very good indeed and the surroundings very pleasant. Sometimes the food could...
My uncle lived at Sunrise of Sonning for three years before his death this November. The care and attention he received for the whole of the 3 years was excellent and particularly so far his last month. The carers are all very good indeed and the surroundings very pleasant. Sometimes the food could be a wee bit better. My mother in law is also at Sunrise in Sonning and is always receiving excellent care. The communication between the nursing staff and myself was excellent too. I couldn't really fault anything.
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.
The Sunrise of Sonning Team.
The level of care is generally excellent and the environment, both communal and rooms/suite is generally 5 star hotel. The high cost is thus value for money.
The level of care is generally excellent and the environment, both communal and rooms/suite is generally 5 star hotel. The high cost is thus value for money.
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.
The Sunrise of Sonning Team
My mother was extremely reticent about changing her lifestyle to one where she would rely on others for her daily needs, but since moving to Sunrise, with few exceptions, she has settled in and is now very happy to be living in this community. It has given my siblings and I a great deal of comfort...
The staff are attentive and concientious, and have enough time to answer any and all questions from my family, and have created a stimulating environment of friendly people for my mum.
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.
The Sunrise of Sonning Team
Very caring and friendly staff. Excellent care. The home is very clean and is always kept at a high standard.
Very caring and friendly staff. Excellent care. The home is very clean and is always kept at a high standard.
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.
The Sunrise of Sonning Team
The nursing care for my mother has been first class.
There is very little turnover of staff and they are all wonderful without fail. The care and attention given to my mother has...
The nursing care for my mother has been first class.
There is very little turnover of staff and they are all wonderful without fail. The care and attention given to my mother has stabilised her condition. I have every confidence that she is being well looked after all the time. The adherence to proper policies and processes is consistent and excellent. I am hopefully grateful to management, nurses and carers here. Could not ask for more.
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.
The Sunrise of Sonning Team
She has made quite a few like-minded friends and always seems to have enjoyed some sort of activity during the day....hand pampering was lovely apparently!
The food is good quality with...
She has made quite a few like-minded friends and always seems to have enjoyed some sort of activity during the day....hand pampering was lovely apparently!
The food is good quality with plenty of choices and the staff always seem to have a smile on their faces.
Most importantly, the care she receives is fantastic and both my Mum and I are confident that we made the right choice in her living at Sunrise.
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.
The Sunrise of Sonning Team
I am very happy here and I like living here.
I am very happy here and I like living here.
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.
The Sunrise of Sonning Team
No complaints what so ever.
No complaints what so ever.
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.
The Sunrise of Sonning Team
Plenty of activities freely available. Pretty rooms. Friendly, caring and happy staff.
Plenty of activities freely available. Pretty rooms. Friendly, caring and happy staff.
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.
The Sunrise of Sonning Team
Regulatory Rating
Care Quality Commission (CQC) Rating
Date: 09 June 2018Outstanding
- CaringGood
- EffectiveOutstanding
- ResponsiveOutstanding
- SafeGood
- Well-ledOutstanding
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- 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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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,...
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...
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...
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...
I started in the care industry 8 years ago after finishing university and jo9ined Sonning in 2021 as the Dementia Care Manager.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...
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...
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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