Lyndhurst Residential Home is a Victorian property that has been lovingly refurbished and also extended to make the most of its potential for those who need care and support.
Ideal for adults with reduced mobility, the interior includes an automatic passenger lift, while there is also a large paved patio area, and secure and secluded gardens.
Residents have the benefits and enjoyment of home-cooked meals, while there is a varied activities programme to support physical and emotional health as well as hobbies.
Care Provided by Lyndhurst Residential Home
Primary Care Categories
- Older Person Care
- Dementia
- Visual / Hearing Impairment
Length of Stay
- Permanent Care
- Respite Care
Care Types Provided
- Residential Care
- Dementia Residential Care
- For a maximum of 20 Service Users
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
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
Other Care Provided
- Parkinson's Disease
- Stroke
- Palliative / End of Life Care
- COPD/Pulmonary Disease
- Convalescent Care
- Day Care
Facilities
- Own Furniture if required
- Pet Friendly (or by arrangement)
- Smoking not permitted
- Close to Local shops
- Near Public Transport
- Minibus or other transport
- Lift
- Stairlift
- Wheelchair Access
- Gardens
- Phone Point in own room
- Television point in own room
- Residents Internet Access
Funding & Fees
Weekly Charges per Person
Excluding Hairdressers, Chiropody , Dry cleaning & Newspapers (payable directly).
Contact Lyndhurst Residential Home 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)
Good to Know
Group / Owner
- Goring Care Homes Ltd
- Private Owned
Person in charge
- Lianne Goodman (Registered Manager)
Local Authority / Social Services
Admission Information
- Mixed (no single-gender units)
- Ages 60+
Care Home Design/Build
- Purpose Built: No
- Last Refurbishment: 2013
- Number of floors: 3
Room Information
- Single Rooms (18)
- Couples/Companion Rooms (1)
- Single Rooms with ensuite Wet Room (1)
Visiting
- Visitors encouraged to visit at any time they wish, Lyndhurst Residential Home requests that meal times are avoided if possible though please.
Parking
- Parking on site.
Lyndhurst Residential Home Reviews (19)
Lyndhurst Residential Home has a Review Score of 9.4 (9.437) out of 10, based on 6 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Lyndhurst Residential Home has 19 reviews.
Mum was a resident at Lyndhurst Residential Home for just over four years. Lyndhurst has a nice homely feel with very friendly and welcoming staff, nothing was too much trouble. She enjoyed taking part in the various activities particularly the baking, flower arranging and pamper days. We were regular visitors over the four years, ocasionally taking our grandchildren and sometimes our dogs. We got to know the staff well and cannot praise them enough. We always felt that Mum was well looked after and in the right place.
Thank you so much for your lovely 5-star review of Lyndhurst.
It's wonderful to hear that your mum felt so well looked after during her four years with us, and that Lyndhurst felt homely and welcoming to you and your family. We're especially pleased she enjoyed all the various...
My grandmother has being living at the both the homes by goring care homes. She's is having a fantastic time. The smooth move from one home to another was stress free and very comfortable. She chose to move over to Lyndhurst as a friend of hers had moved in. The company accommodated her request with no issues. A very friendly family feeling home. Can not recommend them enough to care for your loved ones.
I was so happy to be recommended Lyndhurst Care Home, the minute I stepped in I knew it was the right home for my mum, she was struggling with loneliness, loss of appetite, personal hygiene and not remembering to take her tablets. Mum now doesn't have any of those worries, the home had taken care of all of those, Mum has settled so quickly and is so much happier, all the staff are amazing, they make it feel like home and when I visit I am made to feel so welcome with a lovely cup of tea, delicious cake or biscuit. Mum has joined in with the activities and enjoyed her Zumba class today, I feel a sense of huge relief knowing that Mum is being so well cared for, could not recommend Lyndhurst enough.
Thank you for sharing such a heartfelt review. It means a lot to know that your mother has found comfort and happiness with us at Lyndhurst. Our team is dedicated to creating a warm, welcoming environment, and it's wonderful to hear that both you and your mother feel at home here. Knowing that she...
Mum has been incredibly well looked after. She has been encouraged to take part in many of the activities on offer and particularly loves singing, baking and bingo. All the staff are kind and courteous with a good sense of humour. We are very grateful for the wonderful care our Mum has received, thank you.
Thank you so much for your wonderful feedback. We're delighted to hear that your mum is enjoying all the activities, especially singing, baking, and bingo! It's lovely to know that she feels well cared for and that our staff's kindness and humour have made a positive impact on her experience. We're...
Recently there have been many changes happening at Lyndhurst. There have been improvements made in the garden with more planting and tidying, updating of the alarm systems and now the building of a new conservatory. This has all been organised and managed very well by the manager, the staff nurses and all of the care staff. They have kept us up to date with developments and made sure that all the residents are well cared for during the changes. Everything is done to ensure the comfort, safety and well-being of the residents. Well done and keep up the good work. We appreciate all you do.
Thank you so much for your lovely review! We're thrilled to hear that you're pleased with the recent changes at Lyndhurst, from the garden improvements to the new conservatory. It's fantastic that you've noticed the hard work our staff and management team put in to ensure the best care and comfort...
Care is excellent. Welcoming happy atmosphere, no matter when we call in to visit. Homely vibes for residents and visitors and nothing is too much trouble. The staff are constantly aware and dealing with any moods etc that may arise for residents. They also stimulate everyone's minds etc with the various activities keeping the residents happier and healthier. We would and have recommended the home to others.
Thank you so much for your kind words! We're thrilled to hear that you find the atmosphere at Lyndhurst welcoming and homely. It's wonderful to know that our team's efforts to care for and engage with the residents are appreciated. We always strive to create a happy and stimulating environment, and it's heartening to hear that it's making a positive impact.
The staff go way beyond to care for the residents, when visiting they always offer you tea/coffee, they take great pride in their work, the residents take part in the many activities offered by the staff... whenever I arrive to visit my husband they are very understanding, I can’t thank them enough for the care they have given my husband.
My mother (96) was very well cared for at Lyndhurst by the manager and her team. Mum, with her dementia, could be difficult at times but she was always treated with great care and respect. She was there for the last six months of her life and I'm confident that she was as comfortable as possible. She was always very complimentary about the food! Her passing was dealt with with the utmost attentiveness and devotion. Thoroughly recommended.
Thank you for your review, mum will be missed by all.
I am so impressed with the way the manager and her team have handled the effects of the pandemic at Lyndhurst. The decision was taken to close Lyndhurst to visitors before the first lockdown was put in place. I feel this was a very wise decision. The manager ad her team have been amazing. They are always welcoming and helpful. A solution to allowing relatives to visit was quickly found. A room was converted solely for this purpose and it works very well. I am very grateful to all the staff.
Thank you for your comments, it is always nice to receive feedback from families and something we can work on in the future to make Lyndhurst a safe place for everyone.
The home and staff have handled the COVID19 epidemic with excellence.
Thank you for your comments, it means a lot to know we are supported by family and friends during this pandemic.
We are extremely happy with the way our mother is cared for here. The staff are wonderful, helpful to Mum and also to us. We are so pleased that we got her into Lyndhurst. We couldn't have found anywhere better and have been truly amazed at how things have gone during COVID. So no complaints from Mum or us.
Thank you for your comments, we will continue to maintain our residents safety.
The care home staff are friendly and show compassion to their service users. Nothing is too much trouble and problems are resolved quickly. The home is very clean and warm. My father said the food was excellent, very tasty and there is a good selection. My father is very happy to be at the home as he feels safe and secure.
Thank you for your time in giving positive feedback with regards to your recent review. We are happy and open to listen to any comments you may have to improve our service.
Very impressed with the warm, friendly atmosphere. Carers are never rushed and always have time to chat to the residents and visitors. Mum is very happy to be here and I can't imagine that she would be better off anywhere else.
My overall view of the care my mother receives ar Lyndhurst is good. She seems well enough in herself and her needs and wants are well catered for.
How pleases we are at how things have gone at Lyndhurst, as she is walking with a frame again and is more sociable since she came in which is all down to the excellent staff care and attention. We couldn't be more pleased with the Lyndhurst Care Home.
Lyndhurst is a peaceful house with a lovely garden next to Goring on Thames cricket field, which has rooms for up to 20 people.
It has a 'family' atmosphere, the staff are caring and experienced. There are plenty of activities for the residents. Good food too, creating a cheerful atmosphere. Highly recommended.
My aunt is very happy at Lyndhurst. The staff are very caring and kind. My uncle died earlier this year and the staff have been excellent throughout in making sure my aunt is OK and take very good care of her.
My 91-year-old father has been cared for at Lyndhurst Residential Home now for nearly 3 years. He suffers from dementia and struggles with walking. I cannot praise the staff enough for the care, love, respect and patience they have given my father and the family. They always make us feel as part of one big family!
Nice friendly staff with a nice day room at the front, very clean. Always offering tea/coffee on arrival. Good attention to residents and nice touch giving a birthday card to my uncle. The only thing I could criticise is that I gave my aunt a birthday present for her birthday which has not been found to this day!
Many thanks for taking the time to send in a kind review for us Katherine. I have passed on the issue surrounding the present to our Deputy Manager and she is going to look into it for you.
Regulatory Rating
Care Quality Commission (CQC) Rating
Date: 17 March 2018Good
- Caring Good
- Effective Good
- Responsive Good
- Safe Good
- Well-led Requires improvement
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 (1) & Events (0)
- 02 Dec 2024
Were pleased to share we retained our Five Star Kitchen Rating for another year following Oxfordshire Councils unannounced inspection in November. Thanks to Michelle & Mandy in the kitchen. ??????????
There are no upcoming events for Lyndhurst Residential Home.
Awards / Recognitions (0)
There are currently no awards/recognitions posted yet for Lyndhurst Residential Home.
Meet the Team (5)
Lianne joined Lyndhurst in 2005 as a Care Assistant and has remained with the home since then. She progressed from Carer to Team Leader, and recently in 2023 has took over as Home Manager.
Lianne has 2 boys and a husband, and her free time is taken up looking after them, as well as the residents.
Natalie joined Goring Care Homes at Lyndhurst's sister home The Grange, back in 2008, after relocating a few years later to run a Nursery School, she re-joined the company in 2019 to work alongside Lyndhurst's Manager Dianne (her Mum!) taking over the planning & organising of Activities for both Lyndhurst & The Grange.
Jenny joined Lyndhurst temporarily in 2016, whilst the home she was working at was closed for refurbishment. She enjoyed the change so much, she stayed ever since. Jenny supports Lianne the Home Manager with the running of the Home on a day-to-day basis.
Sarah joined Lyndhurst in 2015 from a local home, alongside her Aunt Diane. Both have remained together at Lyndhurst since. Sarah assists the Home Manager Lianne with the day-to-day running of the home & is our lead Medication person.
In her free time, Sarah volunteers at the local Brownies.
Colin purchased Lyndhurst in 2000 to run as a sister home to The Grange, which he had owned since 1986. in the two decades since purchasing, although looking slightly different now, Lyndhurst hasn't changed much, it's still a small family-run home with only 20 rooms & an important homely ethos & environment.
Lyndhurst is successfully run day to day by Lianne the Home Manager, supported by Colin, his Daughter Joy and grandson Aaron.
Frequently Asked Questions about Lyndhurst Residential Home
What types of Care is Lyndhurst Residential Home registered for?
Older Person Care, Dementia, Visual / Hearing Impairment are the registered (by the Care Quality Commission) categories of Care.
How many Rooms does Lyndhurst Residential Home have?
There are 18 Single Rooms and 1 Couples/Companion Room.
What are the Facilities & Services at Lyndhurst Residential Home?
Own Furniture if required, Pet Friendly (or by arrangement), Smoking not permitted, Close to Local shops, Near Public Transport, Minibus or other transport, Lift, Stairlift, Wheelchair Access, Gardens, Phone Point in own room, Television point in own room, Residents Internet Access are some of the Facilities & Services.
How far is Lyndhurst Residential Home to the centre of Reading?
8.6 mile(s) as the crow flies, distance by road may be significantly further.
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