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Beacher Hall Care Home

42 Bath Road, Reading, Berkshire RG1 6PG
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Beacher Hall Care Home, Reading
Beacher Hall Care Home, Reading

Located near the centre of Reading, Beacher Hall offers 24-hour nursing care and support for those 18 and over with a range of needs.

That includes those living with complex needs and neurological conditions, such as Multiple Sclerosis, respiratory conditions, Parkinson’s and acquired brain injuries. The home offers both long-term, short-stay and rehabilitation care.

A converted listed building, Beacher Hall offers a relaxing environment that is well equipped for a range of...  

Care Provided by Beacher Hall Care Home

Primary Care Categories

  • Older Person Care
  • Learning Disability / Autism
  • Physical Disability
  • Younger Adults

Length of Stay

  • Permanent Care
  • Respite Care

Care Types Provided

  • Residential Care
  • Nursing Care
  • For a maximum of 70 Service Users

Other Care Provided

  • Parkinson's Disease
  • Stroke
  • Palliative / End of Life Care
  • Convalescent Care
  • Acquired Brain Injury (ABI)

Facilities

  • Own Furniture if required
  • Pet Friendly (or by arrangement)
  • Close to Local shops
  • Near Public Transport
  • Minibus or other transport
  • Lift
  • Wheelchair Access
  • Gardens
  • Phone Point in own room
  • Television point in own room

Funding & Fees

Weekly Charges per Person

Type of carePermanentRespite
Nursing CareFrom £2,050From £2,255

Pricing is subject to an assessment of care needs and the room chosen. There’s no need for your loved one to have Bupa health insurance, our Care Home is open to everyone. Please contact us for more information.

Contact Beacher Hall Care 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)

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

Person in charge

  • Sushma Baral Sharma(Manager)

Local Authority / Social Services

Admission Information

  • Ages 18+

Care Home Design/Build

  • Purpose Built: No

Room Information

  • Single Rooms (70)

Visiting

  • The home is open to admissions. The home is open to everyone. No need for your loved one to have Bupa health insurance. The home is just a short distance from so many places of interest; Prospect Park, Reading Abbey Ruins and The Forbury Gardens are all within easy reach, as are Reading’s selection of museums. The River Thames runs just north of the city, too.

Parking

  • Lots of on-site parking available.

Beacher Hall Care Home Reviews (70)

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9.8

Beacher Hall Care Home has a Review Score of 9.8 (9.825) out of 10, based on 18 reviews in the last 2 years. Over all time Beacher Hall Care Home has 70 reviews.

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Review from M M (Husband of Resident) published on 26 May 2026 Submitted via Postal Card
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My wife has been a resident since Dec 2018. The care she receives has always been excellent even when staff members are fully stretched. The staff keep me updated on any medical issues arising. The care she receives has definately reduced her visits the hospital. My wife feels safe and secure. We are lucky to find a care home that can deal with my wife's complex needs. The physios are also excellent and caring.

Reply from Natasha Burns-Leigh, Customer Service Advisor at Beacher Hall Care Home

Thank you for your lovely review. Knowing that you feel reassured about your loved one's care is the best feedback we can receive. We take pride in creating a caring environment, and it's lovely to hear that reflected in your comments. It is fantastic to hear you find the team to be attentive and...  

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Review from W P (Mother of Resident) published on 14 May 2026 Submitted via Website
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My son has been a resident at Beacher Hall for nearly two years. His needs are complex and the nursing staff tend to his requirements exceptionally well. The activities team work very hard in arranging a variety of activities which everyone enjoys. Thanks too to the Physiotherapy Team for the help and encouragement they give my son.
I should also.like to mention and thank the Maintenance Team who have recently reorganised his room and which now looks so homely.
A big thank you too for the courtesy and consideration shown to me by all the members of staff at Beacher Hall

W P (mother of resident)

Reply from Rebecca Kellegher, Customer Service Adviser at Beacher Hall Care Home

Thank you for your kind words, we are very happy to hear you feel at ease with your son in our care at Beacher Hall. We hope to continue providing him with the best possible care.

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Review from D B (Resident / Service User) published on 6 May 2026 Submitted via Website
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I am so grateful to be here at Beacher hall and receive outstanding care provided by the team.
Staff are very caring and helps me with all my needs.

Physio I received is excellent and food is balanced and I enjoy all meals.

Reply from Natasha Burns-Leigh, Customer Service Advisor at Beacher Hall Care Home

Thank you for your review. We are so pleased to hear how much you are enjoying life at Beacher Hall. Our staff go above and beyond to make sure that every resident feels cared for. It's great to hear that you're enjoying the food too and that you are benefiting from physio! Please don't hesitate to reach out if there is anything more that you need.

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Review from Christopher P (Sister of Resident) published on 24 February 2026 Submitted via Postal Card
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The management and staff do a great job looking after my sister in Beacher Hall it was the best one we found for her after looking at six others.

Reply from Natasha Burns-Leigh, Customer Service Advisor at Beacher Hall Care Home

Thank you for taking the time to leave your thoughtful review. Looking for the right care home can be a big task but we are so pleased to hear how well your sister has settled in to Beacher Hall. Please reach out if there is anything more we can do to make her stay more comfortable.

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Review from Brian Q (Father of Resident) published on 6 January 2026 Submitted via Website
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My son has been receiving very good care at beacher Hall. Staff are very friendly , physio are very good and they give the best.

Food is very nice, home ia clean and activities team does variety of activities.

Reply from Natasha Burns-Leigh, Customer Service Advisor at Beacher Hall Care Home

Thank you for taking the time to leave your review. We are so pleased to hear that your son has settled in comfortably with us here at Beecher Hall. All the staff members work very hard to provide the best possible care and to make the residents feel at home. Please don't hesitate to reach out if there is anything more we can do.

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Review from M Z (Daughter of Resident) published on 6 January 2026 Submitted via Website
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The best thing about Beacher Hall is that my father does not only receive care here, but also rehabilitation. I cannot praise the physiotherapy team enough for the work they do with my father - they are highly professional and dedicated.
I am also very grateful to the nursing team, who have helped my father progress from being fed solely through a PEG to eating fully independently.
I truly appreciate that the staff take into consideration that my father does not speak much English and actively find different ways to communicate with him.

I feel that my father is safe at Beacher Hall, and I am very thankful that he is able to stay here.

Reply from Natasha Burns-Leigh, Customer Service Advisor at Beacher Hall Care Home

Your review means a great deal to our team and we're so grateful you shared your experience. We are glad to help you and your family through such a difficult time. Providing kind and attentive care is in the heart of everything we do, so it's lovely to hear your feedback. We are proud to have such...  

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Review from J Q (Resident / Service User) published on 30 December 2025 Submitted via Website
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Since I have been in this care home I have improved a lot in comparison of being in hospital setting.Thank you so much for all support . All care provided is excellent ,food is good and activity is very good and I enjoy Quiz the most.

Reply from Natasha Burns-Leigh, Customer Service Advisor at Beacher Hall Care Home

Thank you for leaving this lovely review. We are thrilled to hear how much you are enjoying your time at Beacher Hall. The staff work very hard to make sure the food is to a great standard- so we are pleased to hear that you are enjoying it. We are also glad to hear how much you enjoy the quiz! Please don't hesitate to reach out if there is anything more that you need.

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Review from Louise G (Sister of Resident) published on 5 December 2025 Submitted via Website
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My sister is very fortunate to have been living at Beacher Hall, Reading for the past couple of years.
All the staff are very friendly and caring, even offering me food and drink when I visit!
The staff appear to be a good Team and supportive of each other.
Everywhere is very clean, from the resident's clothes to the floors.
The Physio's are lovely and very knowledgeable.
The Activities Team are very inventive, with varied fun things going on, and they try and encourage her to join in.
The food is excellent - home made, with my sister's likes and dislikes taken into account.

I am very grateful to Beacher Hall.

Reply from Fran Donno, Customer Service Adviser at Beacher Hall Care Home

We appreciate you sharing your experience with our home. We want our home to feel like a community, and it's wonderful to hear that you feel a part of it. We are so pleased to hear that you are impressed with the high standards of care provided, the delicious meals and the variety of activities...  

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Review from T C (Resident / Service User) published on 14 November 2025 Submitted via Website
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I live at Beacher Hall Care Home for the last 5 years. The care I receive here is very good. The food provided is very good and tasty. Physiotherapy department supports me in my rehabilitation ,and they are always happy to help whenever I need any sort of help. The manager always goes around and pops in to say hello and asks how I am doing. I am very happy with my room size. I love my plants and staff are helping me to take care of them, what I am grateful for as I cant do this by myself. Overall I am happy living here.

Reply from Natasha Burns-Leigh, Customer Service Advisor at Beacher Hall Care Home

Thank you for your lovely review. We want our home to feel like a community, and it's wonderful to hear that you feel a part of it. Hearing that our care has made a difference to you is truly rewarding. It's lovely to know that you found the surroundings here pleasant and well maintained- we want...  

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Review from Brenda G (Sister of Resident) published on 30 September 2025 Submitted via Website
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Beacher Hall Care Home has been a huge part of our lives for over 12 years where my brother was a resident until his passing, and the care he received was exceptional. You treated him with love, dignity, and compassion-like family. From carers to chefs, nurses to entertainers, every person made his life joyful and meaningful. You gave him a voice, comfort, and countless happy memories. If you're looking for a care home, I highly recommend BH. You gave us peace of mind and our loved one a beautiful life. Thank you from our whole family.

Reply from Natasha Burns-Leigh, Customer Service Advisor at Beacher Hall Care Home

Thank you for taking the time to leave your review. It is always nice to hear from family members feeling like their loved one has been cared for and looked after well. It is clear to see how much of an impact each member of staff has had on your brother. We are saddened to hear of your loss and...  

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Review from Monica N (Resident / Service User) published on 23 September 2025 Submitted via Website
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Ever since I came to Beacher Hall, I have been made very welcomed. I feel very at home here. Everyone from all departments have helped me out with everything I need here. I love my room with all my things about me and someone comes to see me every hour to check that I am ok. I am very independent in the home. I can do gardening which I enjoy very much. I can go out independently anywhere I want. Laundry is excellent, returning things the same day. Housekeeping is great. Kitchen department adapts food to my preference. Maintenance top level. Activities team are brilliant and I have learnt how to do many new things. Overall I am very happy here and settled.

Reply from Fran Donno, Customer Service Adviser at Beacher Hall Care Home

Thank you for your kind words. We are so pleased to hear that you feel at home and you feel comfortable at Beacher Hall Care Home. It is so wonderful to hear that you are receiving such high standards of care and support during your stay. We hope to continue providing you with the best possible care.

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Review from Allan P (Husband of Resident) published on 17 September 2025 Submitted via Postal Card
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Clean excellent home
Staff happy and long serving

Most impressive set up all together

Reply from David Mclean, Customer Service Adviser at Beacher Hall Care Home

Thank you for taking the time to leave your lovely review. We are very happy to hear you can feel at ease with your loved one in our care. We hope to continue providing your loved one with the best possible care and we look forward to seeing you again soon.

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Review from Michael G (Father of Resident) published on 4 September 2025 Submitted via Website
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My daughter has been staying at Beacher Hall regularly over several years. She got on very well with all of the staff and management and loved her time there. She would stay over Easter and Christmas, and enjoyed being there with friends.

Reply from Fran Donno, Customer Service Adviser at Beacher Hall Care Home

We appreciate you taking the time to leave us your kind words. It is wonderful to hear that your Daughter enjoys her stays at Beacher Hall Care Home and it is always lovely to hear from family members feeling like their loved one is cared for and looked after. Thank you for choosing Beacher Hall for your Daughter's stays.

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Review from Michael D (Brother of Resident) published on 1 September 2025 Submitted via Website
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Beacher Hall has provided an outstanding level of care and support for my sister for over four years. The staff and leadership have been crucial in ensuring my sister's complex needs are met, that she is always comfortable, and feels very much at home.

Reply from Lisa Henderson, Customer Care Advisor at Beacher Hall Care Home

Thank you for your lovely review. We are very happy to hear you can feel at ease with your Sister in our care. We hope to continue providing your Sister with the best possible care.

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Review from Lesley L (Daughter of Resident) published on 14 January 2025 Submitted via Website
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I would like to wish everybody at Beacher Hall Care Home a happy and healthy New Year. Thank you for looking after my dad for the last 6 years you have all been great. To know that dad is happy is the best feeling for and I can go to bed every night rest assured that he is safe is all I could wish for.

Reply from Fran Donno, Customer Service Adviser at Beacher Hall Care Home

Thank you for taking the time to leave us your kind words. It is wonderful to hear that you can feel at ease with your dad in our care. It is great to know that your dad is happy and is receiving high standards of care and support during his stay at Beacher Hall Care Home. Please let us know if there is anything we can do to make your dad's stay as comfortable as possible.

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Review from Michael C (Son of Resident) published on 24 December 2024 Submitted via Website
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My dad has been at Beacher Hall Care Home for about six years and he is very happy there, the staff are all lovely and always willing to talk to you and help you with any queries. My dad could not be in a better place.

Reply from David Mclean, Customer Service Adviser at Beacher Hall Care Home

Thank you for your kind words. It is always nice to hear from family members feeling like their loved one is cared for and looked after. We hope to continue providing your dad with the best possible care and we look forward to seeing you again soon.

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Review from Malcolm B (Respite Resident) published on 20 November 2024 Submitted via Website
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Excellent care and activities, lovely welcoming staff and always friendly and helpful. The food is always plentiful and good quality. Nothing is to much trouble for the staff. They have helped us settle in and feel welcome.

Reply from Maria Ricketts, Customer Care Adviser at Beacher Hall Care Home

Thank you for your lovely review. We are very happy to hear you can feel at ease within our care. Please let us know if there is anything we can do to make your stay as comfortable as possible.

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Review from S M (Sister of Resident) published on 5 August 2024 Submitted via Website
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My brother has been in Beacher for over a year- staff are always lovely and if we have to ask for anything they are always happy to help. The building and garden are well-kept and very clean. Food always looks and smells lovely.

Reply from Rosie Smith, Customer Advisor at Beacher Hall Care Home

Hello and thank you for taking the time to leave the staff at Beacher Hall a review. It is lovely to hear that your brother is so well settled within the home. It is great that our staff are so highly thought of and that they are always happy to help yourselves and your loved one. We are thrilled...  

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Review from Nigel R (Nephew of Resident) published on 28 June 2024 Submitted via Website
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Lovely care home clean and friendly staff shout out to the nurses looking after my auntie very reassuring to know she is in great care. The care has recently had a major decor update that looks great.

Reply from Fran Donno, Customer Service Adviser at Beacher Hall Care Home

Thank you for your kind words. We are pleased to hear that you are impressed with the new updates within our home and that you are happy with the care provided at Beacher Hall Care Home. We hope to continue providing your loved one with the best possible care.

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Review from Daniel S (Friend of Resident) published on 11 April 2024 Submitted via Website
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I have a family friend at the care home and she is always happy and the care she receives is amazing! Nothing is ever too much for the staff that care for her. She was admitted to the care home more than four years ago and I visit her every week and she is doing so well.

Reply from Grace Langfield, Customer Service Adviser at Beacher Hall Care Home

Thank you for taking the time to leave your review. We are happy to hear you feel your friend is very well-loved and looked after in our care home. Please let us know if there is anything else we can do to make her stay as comfortable as possible.

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Regulatory Rating

Care Quality Commission (CQC) Rating

Date: 25 July 2019
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  • CaringGood
  • EffectiveGood
  • ResponsiveGood
  • SafeGood
  • Well-ledGood
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Bed Vacancies

2 Bed Vacancies

Posted: 06 July 2026

Spacious rooms available for nursing and residential care – long and short stay care available. All rooms are tastefully decorated, some overlooking the home’s attractive gardens. Residents can bring items from home such as ornaments, photos and small items of furniture to make more homely.

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  • 30 Jan 2026Recipient: Bupa Care Homes
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Meet the Team (2)

Aliaksei Verbavenka
Aliaksei VerbavenkaJob Title:Senior Activity CoordinatorJoined: 2002

I have been working at Beacher Hall for the last fifteen years in different departments and I’ve made many friends over the years with people I work with and look after.

I joined the Activities team seven years ago and currently I’m a lead activity coordinator. I feel passionate about what I do and especially the ability to positively change and enhance residents lives here at Beacher Hall.

Every day is different and brings new challenges but accomplishing these challenges makes it a rewarding experience for my team, my colleagues and most importantly the residents.

I love being there for our residents on a daily basis and being able to help them experience exciting and fulfilling moments of their lives. Nothing compares to seeing the joy and pure happiness in residents eyes when you know what you do matters so much to them.

We are all like family here and that is what makes Beacher Hall and its people a unity and a great place to be.

Luke Jarvis
Luke JarvisJob Title:Activity Coordinator

I have worked in care for more than sixteen years, I began my career as a Care Assistant and worked my way up to Senior Care Assistant and I am currently working as an activity coordinator.

My passion lies with making sure the residents are happy with the activities which I and my colleagues provide. Beacher Hall is a warm and friendly place to be, and we are one big happy family.

Frequently Asked Questions about Beacher Hall Care Home

What types of Care is Beacher Hall Care Home registered for?

Older Person Care, Learning Disability / Autism, Physical Disability, Younger Adults are the registered (by the Care Quality Commission) categories of Care.

How many Rooms does Beacher Hall Care Home have?

There are 70 Single Rooms.

What are the Facilities & Services at Beacher Hall Care Home?

Own Furniture if required, Pet Friendly (or by arrangement), Close to Local shops, Near Public Transport, Minibus or other transport, Lift, Wheelchair Access, Gardens, Phone Point in own room, Television point in own room are some of the Facilities & Services.

How far is Beacher Hall Care Home to the centre of Reading?

1.0 mile(s) as the crow flies, distance by road may be significantly further.

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