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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.
All staff members are polite, friendly and welcoming. The carers are attentive to family concerns and where practicable and possible assist in resolving issues. The nursing staff and carers are proactive, supportive and flexible to his family's approaches. Whilst the food is not always up to standard, the kitchen staff do a very good job in supporting the residents. My father recently moved rooms and we feel that an air conditioning problem took too long to sort out.
Incredible facilities. Caring staff. Happy Place.
From our first meeting with the manager we have been totally delighted by the professionalism and the outstanding care my mother in law has received. It was a difficult decision to move her from Cornwall but she is much happier in her new home and we have been able to see improvements following her stroke. The staff have all been brilliant and nothing is too much. Any concerns are addressed immediately and all the staff show real care and involvement in the community. If has lifted a weight off our shoulders. We thank them.
From the four carers who welcomed him at the door, to the bowl of fresh raspberries always at this bedside, he felt welcomed and cared for. Richard needed a lot of help and this was always given. We, his family, felt part of the team and we all agreed that Richard lived in a 5 star hotel! The food was very good with choice of menu, and the staff were always willing to make alternative if the resident asked for it. To quote Richard after a two week stay 'I am very happy here' - what more can I say? I have already mentioned 'Sunrise' to many elderly friends and I would be very happy to talk to anyone who may be considering becoming a resident.
Sunrise provides a kind, caring environment, staff work very hard and are so welcoming. I cannot find fault in anything, staff, activities, care, food, cleanliness, basically a high level standard in all categories. Sunrise is a prime example of what all nursing/care homes should be like.
Mum became a resident at Sunrise in October 2014 and really it was only the nursing function that needed improvement. However, since the appointment of the new General Manager and new team the establishment is simply out of this world. The staff are fabulous, the facilities 5 star and my family are safe in the knowledge our Mum is happy and superbly card for. When Mum said it was good to be home after a particularly stressful day at hospital, it was the pivotal moment.
From when we first visited 5 years ago we were made to feel welcome. The accommodation is purpose built set in lovely well kept garden with easy resident access. Residents fell as if they are staying in an up market hotel. There is a good range of activities and outings to suit a wide range of interests and resident capacity. Sunrises greatest asset is the staff who are really loving and caring and treat all the residents with respect. They also interact regularly with the family so that we to feel we belong to the sunrise family. Above all at nearly 97, mum is happy and contented to be part of Sunrise community.
Mum moved into Sunrise in Sonning in December 2015, when she arrived she was traumatised, very sad and frightened, her previous care home (not part of the Sunrise group) had failed her on so many levels. Sunrise took mum under their wings and within just a few days we began to see that the expert care they offer was working its magic and now In just a few weeks mums well being is on a new level. Compassion and kindness overflows as an integral part of the Sunrise care, every member of staff seems dedicated not only doing their job to their best but they all seem so happy looking after the residents. Mum's family and friends enjoy visiting her now and are overwhelmed by the care mum receives, they see her smiling, joining in with the many activities Sunrise offers and the lovely food on the daily menus. We her family cannot express our gratitude to the team at Sunrise, seeing mum smiling again is truly amazing. Sunrise at Sonning should be used as the blue print for all care homes, what a difference that would make to elderly care.
My brother and I happened upon Sunrise of Sonning purely by chance, when we were in need of 24 hour care for our elderly and very unwell dad. Sadly, he was not there for very long before he passed away but we all found the nursing, the care, the food, the ambience and the welcoming "at home" atmosphere to be outstanding. Whoever we met, whether they were cleaning the room, seeing him to a table or issuing his medication were kind, considerate, lovely people who were very good at what they did. Our dad called us "geniuses" for finding this care home for him. Thanks to everyone who looked after him. We would highly recommend Sunrise of Sonning to other people looking for a care home with a distinct difference.
My husband and I came to Sunrise on Aug 11 2014. My husband needed care and I would like to say we were treated kindly in every way at all times. Sadly he died on 25.9.15 having been expertly nursed. I now take this opportunity to live in an apartment of my own very close to my children. My time at Sunrise has been unforgettable and memorable.
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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