
Our family couldn't be happier with the care our mum receives at Hungerford.Karen L(Daughter of Resident/Service User)

It's such a relief knowing she's in a place where people truly care about herPaul H(Son of Resident/Service User)


Our family couldn't be happier with the care our mum receives at Hungerford.Karen L(Daughter of Resident/Service User)

It's such a relief knowing she's in a place where people truly care about herPaul H(Son of Resident/Service User)


Hungerford Care Home provides general nursing care and more focused nursing care for residents living with dementia.
Situated in rural Berkshire on the outskirts of the historic market town of Hungerford, the home has extensive grounds and gardens with a rose garden and an orchard, where wildlife can frequently be spotted.
The home offers a range of onsite facilities and services, including hairdressing, aromatherapy, and chiropody, while the dementia wing has a...
Care Provided by Hungerford Care Home
Primary Care Categories
- Older Person Care
- Dementia
Length of Stay
- Permanent Care
- Respite Care
Care Types Provided
- Residential Care
- Nursing Care
- Dementia Residential Care
- Dementia Nursing Care
- For a maximum of 59 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
- Bariatric Care/Obesity
- Convalescent Care
- Acquired Brain Injury (ABI)
Facilities
- Own Furniture if required
- Smoking not permitted
- Lift
- Wheelchair Access
- Gardens
- Residents Kitchenette
- Phone Point in own room
- Television point in own room
- Residents Internet Access
Funding & Fees
Weekly Charges per Person
Please note, our fees are subject to an assessment of an individual's needs and dependencies and are exclusive of FNC if granted. We will discuss funding and fees with you in greater detail during the course of your enquiry so that you are fully informed.
The price(s) shown are provided by the care home. Contact Hungerford Care Home for full pricing details and T&Cs.
Contact Hungerford 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
- Gold Care Homes
- Private Owned
Person in charge
- Julie Daley (Home Manager)
Local Authority / Social Services
Admission Information
- Ages 65+
Care Home Design/Build
- Purpose Built: No
- Last Refurbishment: 2015
Room Information
- Single Rooms (59)
- Single Rooms with ensuite Wet Room (7)
Visiting
- The home welcome all visitors, including the furry kind.
Parking
- On site parking is available.
Hungerford Care Home Reviews (147)
Hungerford Care Home has a Review Score of 9.7 (9.693) out of 10, based on 28 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Hungerford Care Home has 147 reviews.
My relative's toilet is a little bit dirty and dusty.
Thank you, Ryan, for your positive feedback towards Hungerford Care Home. We are pleased to hear how satisfied you are with the care and activities provided by the home. We are committed to delivering fun and entertainment into the home for all of the residents to enjoy. We have acknowledged the...
Staff are always very kind and enthusiastic, and lovely activities are planned for residents.
Bathrooms/toilets could be cleaned better.
Overall, a wonderful care home.
Would be lovely to see Grandma in a chair in the communal areas more for a bit more stimulation (even if she is snoozing most of the time).
Thank you for taking the time to leave us feedback and for your kind comments about the team. We pride ourselves on providing exceptional service, so we are disappointed to hear that you feel this is not the case in some areas. Our home manager has shared your concerns with the housekeeping team...
My husband received the best care we could wish for right to the end. Not only for him but for all of his immediate family and visitors. Nothing was ever too much trouble. Their care and kindness was exemplary.
Thank you for your wonderful feedback about our home. We are very sorry to hear of your loss, so offer our deepest condolences to you and your family. We are pleased to hear that you felt your husband was treated with great care and appreciate all of your kind comments about our team. If there is anything more we can do, please do not hesitate to get in touch.
My mother has been a resident of the home for approximately 6 months. Within that time I am happy with the care, the staff dedication and being professional at all times. I hope they all pride themselves on delivering an exceptional service.
Thank you, Tracy, for letting us know how we are doing at Hungerford Care Home. The care and wellbeing of every resident is our number one priority and it is rewarding to have such positive feedback about how we are doing. If there is anything more we can do, please do not hesitate to reach out.
My wife came here six months ago in a poor condition and now six months later the improvement is remarkable. She has no more anxiety so she is very happy.
Thank you, Raymond, for your positive feedback towards our home. We are so pleased to hear how well your wife has settled in and that she is making progress. If there is anything more we can do, please do not hesitate to reach out.
A comfortable home in a pleasant and quiet rural setting. Care staff are dedicated, skilled and diligent and always kind, patient and eager to please. The management team sets the tone and is always responsive to requests made to them. I would recommend this care home to others.
Very happy with Hungerford Care Home.
Thank you for your feedback following your recent experience at our home. We are happy to learn it has been a positive one. Have a wonderful day.
The only downside for me was that the garden for the dementia wing is not great and there weren't sufficient opportunities for my mum to be outside. Dementia sufferers are often restless and want to walk. It wouldn't be difficult to create a circular route around the garden to allow people like my mother to wander. And residents should be taken outside daily, which didn't seem to happen.
Our mother has been at Hungerford Care Home for about six months now. She settled in straight away. The staff are amazing, so kind, and patient with her varying needs. It's comforting to know she is being looked after so well. We are extremely grateful to the team for everything they do for Mum.
We had Nana in the home for her 2 final days. The help and care we got were amazing. I highly recommend this home they go above and beyond to make sure your loved one is feeling good, even in a very difficult time.
They did not only look after Nana they also made sure the whole family was okay. It has now nearly been 2 weeks and I got a call from 2 days ago just to check in and Grandad had had the same.
We can not thank you enough for making this very difficult time as easy as possible.
Thank you again from all of us in the family.
A wonderful care home. Staff genuinely care for residents. They are Gods angels on earth. I am truly grateful for all the love and care shown to my mum. Well done!
Thank you, Anthony, for letting us know how we are doing at Hungerford Care Home. The care and wellbeing of every resident is our number one priority, and it is rewarding to have such positive feedback about how we are doing.
The home provides very good specialist care for residents with dementia in a separate wing. In particular, there is a good range of activities including armchair volleyball, singing and art. @My mother particularly enjoyed a recent french day. A great deal of preparation had gone into the event which could be seen in the photographs made available to the family.
Thank you, Anne, for your positive feedback towards Hungerford Care Home. We are pleased to hear how satisfied you are with the care and activities provided by the home. Our Magic Moments Club aims to help our residents to love every day and is varied to provide interesting activities for mind,...
Everyone is friendly and helpful. They are so careful with the residents and patients.
Thank you for your wonderful feedback about our home. We are pleased to hear that your experience has been positive and appreciate all of your kind comments about our team.
My father has recently passed but had a fantastic stay at Hungerford Care Home while he was there I attempted to get him and others involved in the dementia safe garden. So much did I enjoy the work and the friendly banter with the staff I am still helping in the garden and many other aspects of the home.
My wife and I are always most impressed by the care and attention given to my sister since she was admitted to the home over 2 years ago. Unfortunately, she is unable to speak or, we believe, understand who we are or any of her friends who may visit. The staff show extreme patience and are always most attentive.
Thank you, David, we always appreciate individuals taking the time to give their feedback and we are very pleased to hear that your experience at Hungerford Care Home has been so positive. All of our team are committed to providing the best possible care experience for all of our residents and it is very rewarding to have their efforts recognised.
Mum has been here since June 2020 and we have always found the staff and facilities to be excellent. Staff are very friendly and caring. There always seems to be lots of fun activities on offer too. We would definitely recommend to family and friends.
My sister has excellent care all the time she has been in the home. An excellent care home, one of the best.
Visits have been extremely careful, professional and personable under these 'strange difficult times'. Carers and staff always listen and are friendly, supporting and caring. Sadly with the lockdown and restrictions there has been deterioration in my mum, so to meet her needs I think there should be more staff and nurses to be on duty, with a pay rise! With more staff, I think the details of personal care, hygiene, one-to-one interaction, fresh air (when and if appropriate) could be more available.
With Covid, it has been a very difficult year. The staff have been exceptional in their care and dedication to my mother's care. Fully recommend.
Thank you, Keith, for your comments about your recent experience at Hungerford Care Home. Our residents’ wellbeing is our main priority and it is great to hear that you were so pleased with the quality of our care.
When she moved into the care home she was given a lovely bedroom with her own bathroom, we brought lots of photos to put up to make her feel more at home and the staff couldn’t have been more helpful with settling her in.
When I visit my mother she is content, clean and tells me she enjoys living at the care home. The staff are absolutely amazing and treat her like she is family, the food looks delicious and she enjoys it very much, as well as the little treats the staff regularly give to her.
It is a huge relief knowing that she is happy, safe and well cared for at the home, I recommend this home wholeheartedly.
Thank you, Sarah, for your comments about your experience at Hungerford Care Home. Our residents’ wellbeing is our main priority and it is great to hear that you were so pleased with the quality of our care. We always appreciate individuals taking the time to give their feedback and we are very...
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News (12) & Events (1)
- 15 Jul 2026
We made the most of the sunshine on Thursday as our garden turned into the perfect little picnic spot, celebrating Care Home Open Week. With it also being National Picnic...
- 13 Jul 2026
At Hungerford Care Home, we recently hosted a wonderful afternoon tea party to celebrate VE Day, bringing our wonderful residents and our team together. The highlight of the afternoon was...
- 22 Jun 2026
Gold Care Homes is delighted to announce a new partnership with Dementia Friendly Barbers, bringing specialist barbering experiences to residents to our care homes. The collaboration reflects our ongoing commitment...
- 25 Sep 2026Organiser: Hungerford Care Home
Awards / Recognitions (11)
- 30 Jan 2026Recipient: Gold Care Homes
- 28 Feb 2020Recipient: Gold Care Homes
- 03 Dec 2019Recipient: Gold Care Homes
Accreditations
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Meet the Team (1)

Julie Daley, the Home Manager at Hungerford, has over 20 years of experience in health and social care. Starting as a care assistant, she has steadily advanced to management roles, holding managerial positions for the past decade. Before Hungerford, she was the registered manager and operations manager at a residential mental health clinic for over four years. One of her proudest achievements is obtaining CQC registration for a new clinic and achieving top ratings in all areas during the first inspection.
Outside of work, Julie enjoys reading and spending time with her family. Her most significant personal achievement is raising a child with special needs and advocating for her quality of life.
Julie advises those seeking the right care home to thoroughly explore and connect with the staff and management to ensure a good fit. She finds great joy in leading her team to success and cherishes the family-like atmosphere at Hungerford. For those considering a career in care, her advice is to embrace new opportunities, as it is one of the most rewarding fields.
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