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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 Peter J (Son of Resident) published on 8 April 2024 Submitted via Website
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Since Mum moved into Beacher Hall for end-of-life care, the care she has received has been absolutely outstanding. The nurses and management take great care of her, meaning family members are reassured when we are not there ourselves. Beacher Hall has a lovely activities rota, and the staff keep it spotless at all times. I am beyond grateful for the first-class care that Mum is receiving. It has been a huge help during what has been an extremely difficult and emotional time. I would have no hesitation in recommending Beacher Hall.

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

Thank you for your lovely review. We are glad to help you and your family through such a difficult time and it is always nice to hear from family members feeling like their loved one is cared for and looked after. We hope Beacher Hall Care Home did everything possible to make the transition as easy...  

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Review from Nigel G (Partner of Resident) published on 3 April 2024 Submitted via Website
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My wife has been a resident at Beacher Hall for a long time and we are both very grateful for the care that she receives.
All the staff are friendly, helpful and professional and nothing seems to be too much trouble.
There is a full and varied activity program (although my wife chooses not to use it very much) and occasional events that relatives can join in with. The food is very good.

It is a great shame that my wife needs the care that she does but, given that, we couldn't ask for a better place for her to be.

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

We appreciate you taking the time to leave us your comments. We are happy to hear that both yourself and your wife are so content with the care that's provided for her at Beacher Hall care home, and that even if the activities aren't for her, it's a good range. Please let us know if there is anything else we can do to make her stay as comfortable as possible.

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Review from Elizabeth P (Regular Volunteer) published on 8 March 2024 Submitted via Website
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Excellent care and activities are provided for residents in a very caring atmosphere. All staff and volunteers are very caring and supportive at the Home - thoroughly recommended as a choice of care home.

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 high standard of care provided at Beacher Hall Care Home and that you feel welcome at our home. It is always nice to hear words like “Caring” and “Supportive” being used to describe our care. We are looking forward to seeing you again.

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Review from L D (Resident / Service User) published on 23 February 2024 Submitted via Website
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Great service, friendly staff. Lovely people around. I've lived at Beacher Hall Care Home for a few years now and I like it here, it's alright!

Most of the time I'm busy with activities, socialising. Plenty of people to talk to, lots of personalities.

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 are enjoying our fun activities and socialising at Beacher Hall Care Home. We are very happy to hear you can feel at ease in our care. We hope to continue providing you with the best possible care.

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Review from P S (Wife of Resident) published on 12 October 2023 Submitted via Postal Card
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I cannot speak more highly of the care that has been given to my husband. All managers and staff behave in such a beautiful way in dealing with my husband. His dementia has progressively worsened, my poor husband suffers with vascular dementia and non hodgkin's lymphoma cancer. The bouts of chemo have helped the growth shrink slightly in his bowel. My husband has endured so much these last few months and I am saddened he is now in a care facility. However, I feel that at Beacher Hall Care Home my husband is extremely well cared for, safe from all harm and as I say the level of care is without doubt truly wonderful.

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

Thank you for your kind words. Though it has been a difficult time for both yourself and your Husband, we are so pleased to hear you can feel at ease knowing he is safe and so well cared for by our staff. Please let us know if there is anything else we can do to make his stay as comfortable as possible.

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Review from Lindsay B (Resident / Service User) published on 27 September 2023 Submitted via Website
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I've been living here for nearly ten years. The staff are always happy, friendly and approachable. All my needs are catered for. Nurses work really nard. Physio is brilliant. When I come out of a physio session, I feel euphoric! I like activities and outings a lot. I enjoy the food here too. I like a lot of the different cultural dishes the kitchen provides.

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

Thank you for your lovely review. It is always nice to hear words like “happy, friendly and approachable” being used to describe our care and we are very happy to hear you can feel at ease in our care. We hope to continue providing you with the best possible care and thank you for choosing Beacher Hall Care Home for your stay.

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Review from M H (Friend of Resident) published on 6 September 2023 Submitted via Website
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What a fabulous home for people to live and recuperate. Staff that work as a team with a friendly welcome great food and nothing seems to much trouble. Even during a refurb there is still the same amount of care and activities on offer and residents needs are put first. I am sure it will all look great when the refurbishment is finished.

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

Thank you for your lovely review. 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 loved one with the best possible care and we look forward to seeing you again soon.

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Review from B L (Daughter of Resident) published on 22 August 2023 Submitted via Website
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My Mum got moved to Beacher Hall a few months ago for rehab and physio after spending a year in a much more local one to myself. We cannot fault any of the staff or the physio provided. However, for someone with full mental capacity, it is not suitable. The vast majority of other residents obviously had serious brain injuries and required 24/7 support. It was advertised as a full activity programme which consisted of not much. Especially none suitable for my Mum. The food on offer was not what we expected for the cost. Half the time the food my Mum ordered was not available, was cold or inedible.

Again we will not be going back but would recommend the staff and physio. May be ideal for short-term respite or for residents needing more 24/7 care.

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

Thank you for taking the time to leave your review. We are sorry to hear you felt like Beacher Hall was not the right setting for your Mum’s care but are pleased to hear you couldn’t fault the care our staff provided. We will discuss your feedback with the home’s manager to help them continually improve their service.

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Review from Douglas H (Husband of Resident) published on 29 May 2023 Submitted via Website
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A good care home, friendly staff and a low turnover of staff. Currently refurbishing all the rooms- shows a long-term commitment by Bupa to this sector.

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

Thank you for taking the time to leave your 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 Mark E (Son of Resident) published on 16 March 2023 Submitted via Website
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My mum has been at Beacher Hall for many years, and we have never once regretted choosing the home for her, she's well cared for by the dedicated staff, the food always smells delicious, there are plenty of activities to keep everyone amused, and the physio staff work miracles.

From the moment you walk in the door, you are greeted by the lovely ladies, the home is relaxed and is currently having a huge makeover covering the whole building, the residents even get to choose their own room colour scheme.

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

Thank you for your lovely review. We are very happy to hear you can feel at ease with your mum in our care and 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 loved one with the best possible care and we are looking forward to seeing you again soon.

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Review from M N (Resident / Service User) published on 1 February 2023 Submitted via Postal Card
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Since I first came here, every one of the carers has been caring, compassionate and always ready to listen to any troubles that I might have here. Can't fault them in any way. The activities team work so hard in thinking up new things that we can do, they accomplish that very well. Always listen to you and are so patient and kind to everyone.

Reply from Alison Horridge, Customer Advisor on behalf of the team at Beacher Hall Care Home

Thank you for your review. It is so nice to hear you describe our staff as caring, compassionate and always ready to listen. Thank you for choosing us for your care.

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Review from Peter L (Resident / Service User) published on 1 February 2023 Submitted via Postal Card
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A very good care home. Safe, clean and activities for patients. 80% of staff are good, 5% are not particularly good or motivated and 15% are excellent, helpful, confident, pleasant and efficient. In all, a very good care home, is expensive but I guess all such homes are expensive in today's world. Food is reasonable and varied, sometimes not good and sometimes very good. Good physiotherapy department with very capable staff. Variety of recreational activities.

Reply from Alison Horridge, Customer Advisor on behalf of the team at Beacher Hall Care Home

Thank you for your feedback. I will certainly pass your comments about the meals and staff on to our management team, please let us know if there is anything else we can do to make your stay as comfortable as possible.

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Review from J M (Resident / Service User) published on 1 February 2023 Submitted via Postal Card
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The staff in the home are very helpful in helping me with my mobility and day-to-day care. The food is very good and lots to choose from. I am happy being here and I would recommend this care home.

Reply from Alison Horridge, Customer Advisor on behalf of the team at Beacher Hall Care Home

Thank you for your review. We are so happy to hear you would recommend the home and that you enjoy the meals provided.

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Review from C G (Sister of Resident) published on 23 January 2023 Submitted via Postal Card
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Clothes have been left on overnight on more than one occasion. Rooms in poor condition. The physio department is excellent. Nursing staff, caring at times, short staffed. Standards have deteriorated in the past few years. More one-to-one time spent with my sister.

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

Thank you for your feedback. We have genuine regard for all of our residents, and we are sure to maintain high standards for them to live in a clean and safe environment. Our resident's safety is paramount, so we will certainly discuss your feedback with the homes management team to be sure we are continually improving our service.

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Review from Ingrid P (Resident / Service User) published on 2 December 2022 Submitted via Website
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I've stayed at Beachjer Hall for eight years and I love it here. The staff are kind, respectful and very hardworking. Always answer to my needs. The nurses and carers are extremely helpful and I feel very safe around the home. The manageress and office staff have everything under control and look after everyone well. Physiotherapy and activities keep me busy and there is always something interesting to do every day! The food is home-made and tasty. You can order what ever you like to eat! The maintenance team are very helpful if things go wrong. I would definitely recommend Beacher Hall to anyone who is in need of a care home (rehabilitation centre).

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

Thank you for your kind words. We are happy to hear you feel like a part of our Beacher Hall family. It is always nice to hear from residents feeling like they are cared for and looked after. Please let us know if there is anything we can do to make your stay as comfortable as possible. Thank you for choosing Beacher Hall for your stay.

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Review from M R (Husband of Resident) published on 7 October 2022 Submitted via Postal Card
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The staff are all very caring and understand both the residents' and relatives' needs. The resident always comes first.

Reply from Alison Horridge, Customer Advisor on behalf of the team at Beacher Hall Care Home

Thank you for taking the time to leave us a review. We are so happy that you can see how we provide "person first" care for your loved one whilst also supporting the wider family. Thank you again for your kind words.

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Review from P C (Resident / Service User) published on 5 May 2022 Submitted via Postal Card
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The secret of this place - priceless team spirit, including employees in all departments. involved when my life partner 67 years and 5 months moved in. I joined him after seven years on my own, since his death in May 2017. Deaf, daft and indifferent, hearing aid replacements are in the pipeline. In my childhood had to do should - second childhood don't do should anymore. At ninety, activities of absolutely no interest, then I never was a joiner in, no competitive spirit.

Reply from Amanda Barnes, Customer Service Adviser at Beacher Hall Care Home

We appreciate you taking the time to leave us your comments, It is lovely to hear that you are happy and settled in our home. 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 Hugo B (Brother of Resident) published on 30 March 2022 Submitted via Website
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My brother arrived recently at Beacher Hall after a 15 week period of hospitalisation that had upset him and uprooted him from his previous stable care-in-community life. The staff at Beacher Hall have treated him with great kindness and compassion, making him feel at home very quickly; his regained comfort and contentment are evident to us. His complex medical and dietary needs are understood and well-managed by the team, who have been very open and ensure that we, his family, are kept aware of his condition. It is a home that appears to combine great professionalism with a deep caring commitment in all its staff. We are delighted that he has become a resident there.

Reply from Alison Horridge, Customer Advisor on behalf of the team at Beacher Hall Care Home

Thank you for your lovely review. We are so happy to hear how the welcome and special care that everyone at Beacher Hall provided helped your brother to settle quickly and feel at home with us. Thank you again for taking the time to write this.

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Review from Matthew V (Son of Resident) published on 19 November 2021 Submitted via Website
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I can wholeheartedly say Beacher Hall has a home from home atmosphere! The reception staff, carers, nurses, therapists, management and everybody else within Beacher Hall take pride in their roles of care. They go above and beyond. There's always activities to keep residents entertained and the food is home-cooked wholesome meals! I would highly recommend this home to anyone who needs a safe, friendly, caring environment for their loved ones. Thank you Beacher Hall for all your hard work.

Reply from Amanda Barnes, Customer Service Adviser at Beacher Hall Care Home

Thank you for taking the time to leave your review, It is nice to hear that you feel our home has a homely feel to it and go above and beyond. Thank you for your recommendation.

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Review from T W (Daughter of Resident) published on 18 November 2021 Submitted via Postal Card
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The staff at Beacher Hall worked hard to make my father comfortable in the last weeks and months of his life. It wasn't always easy but they listened to our comments and feedback and ultimately he agreed he was happy at Beecher Hall. They were also helpful to my mother who visited daily.

Reply from Amanda Barnes, Customer Service Adviser at Beacher Hall Care Home

Thank you for taking the time to leave your review. We are sorry for your loss please accept our condolences. We are glad to have helped you and your family through such a difficult time. Hopefully, you will go away from this feeling like your Father received the best possible care.

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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
  • 31 Jan 2025Recipient: Bupa Care Homes
  • 28 Feb 2023Recipient: Bupa Care Homes

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.

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