
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 wife and myself have been married 60 years. I would say that about 80% of time in Hungerford Care Home she lives in a world she 'invents' in her mind and can discuss issues. Sadly, 20% of the time she slows down mentally and physically but the care she gets is excellent in Hungerford Care Home. I could not provide a fraction of care she receives. Well done!
My Mum moved to Hungerford Care Home in May 2020. We chose it because of the excellent reviews and the fact that it had a beautiful location, with a garden we knew she would enjoy. From the first moment of contact, the staff were professional, helpful and very friendly. They made her move as easy as possible under difficult circumstances and she was quick to settle in. During her time at Hungerford, she was cared for with great respect, compassion and kindness. We particularly appreciated the work all the staff put in to keep us in touch with her during such a difficult time. She enjoyed the varied social programme and the food particularly! We would recommend Hungerford very highly to anyone needing respite or residential care. Our thanks go to everyone involved.
Thank you, Nicola, 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 was 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.
The staff are very friendly and seem to interact very well with the residents. The home has responded excellently to Covid-19 and I feel reassured they are doing all they can to keep everyone safe. The home is in a nice setting and the gardens are well maintained.
Thank you, Pauline, 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 staff are committed to providing the best possible care experience for all of our residents and it is very rewarding to have their efforts recognised.
I would have no hesitation in recommending this care home to anyone looking to get care for a relative or friend with dementia.
Our family have been associated with Hungerford Care Home for six years. My mother has received outstanding care each and every day. The indefatigable staff are very professional, caring and it is obvious that the well being of their patients is their highest priority. I would have no hesitation in recommending the home and can’t thank the staff enough for all that they do to support my mother.
My Mum spent her final few months here following a long hospital stay. I was worried she wouldn’t be able to settle but the kindness of the staff made her feel welcome and very much at home. Everyone is very professional and experienced but my main impression is of how caring they are. Residents are treated with respect, affection and good humour. My Mum was a great cook and enjoyed the food at Hungerford Care Home, as well as eating in the pleasant dining room with friends. She was able to continue making her own choices with as much support as she needed. At the end we were all treated with compassion.
It is hard to imagine a better place to be for physical care, love and kindness at the end of life. My mother had a well-appointed, sunny room. But of course what matters is the staff. Their dedicated care and the atmosphere they engender enabled Mum to enjoy and make the most of her last few months. I will always be indebted to them for that.
When we visited, all the staff were friendly and offered us drinks. The home was clean, and my mother-in-law was always well presented.
An excellent care home with caring staff who provide a safe and loving environment. I would not hesitate to recommend this home. Highly recommended.
The home provides a high-quality environment for its residents with caring staff. In particular, the activities organisers are excellent. A very engaged team who really make a difference in the quality of life experienced by the residents.
The staff are outstanding, professional, kind calm and compassionate. The environment is pleasant. It's a well run safe home, my mother very well cared for here and all the staff work hard and effectively to improve daily life for every resident. I would definitely recommend Hungerford care home to others.
My wife has been resident for 4 plus months with a terminal condition. Her care has been excellent. Hungerford Care Home is an old building with loads of character and very well adapted to care home standards without losing the ambience of a large country house. This being the case it is homely and not clinical. For those residents who are mobile, there is a well-appointed dining room and grounds with countryside views. We have not been able to benefit from the provided activities or outside visits and trips.
Many thanks for your positive comments about our home, the team will be delighted to hear your feedback.
Hungerford Care Home was recommended to me by an official from the NHS for my wife. After viewing two other homes in Hungerford beforehand, it was first class. As indicated in the ratings below, it could not be bettered. All the staff are so kind and caring and I cannot single out a single department, including the house girls for faults. Having lost my wife after two years in Hungerford, I was told to visit every day if possible to eat. I can't say any more.
Thank you for your wonderful comments about our home, we take pride in the high standard of care we offer here at Hungerford, so it is great that you find our home to be 'first class'. The team will be delighted to hear your feedback. Best wishes to you and your family.
Excellent and caring home. Always warm and cosy. Lovely, well-attended garden. Highly recommended.
Thank you for your positive comments about our home, it is wonderful to hear you find Hungerford to be an 'excellent and caring home' with a 'warm and cosy' atmosphere. The team will be delighted to hear your feedback.
My sister-in-law had a live-in carer and a house in London. After a few falls, her hospital advised that she should go to a care home. Hungerford Care Home was able to take her at short notice, 3 years ago. It is near my home so I am able to visit nearly every day and may do so at any time of the day. She has been continuously well cared for despite being unable to speak coherently or to walk on her own. The staff have been caring and supportive at all times. When there have been problems, I have promptly been kept fully informed. The staff are invariably friendly and helpful. I am impressed at how kind and supportive they are to residents who can rarely communicate their needs and frequently do not want to co-operate
Choosing a care home for a relative is a major and stressful experience, an experience we would rather not have to endure. From the first moment I walked into Hungerford it was instantly apparent it was different, the word “ home “ was a perfect description. It became my aunts home for the following eighteen months. The staff were welcoming, helpful, friendly, caring and professional without exception. Dementia is a horrible disease for everybody concerned but Hungerford takes away some of the anxiety, I have never doubted for one second that my Aunt was receiving the best possible care in the nicest of surroundings. I would have no hesitation in recommending this care home to anybody. A massive thank you to ALL the staff.
I have a number of friends with relatives in care homes and have heard endless horror stories - I feel fortunate we selected Hungerford for my aunt, I'm convinced there will never be any horror stories coming out of Hungerford.
To sum up, thank you all at Hungerford, you will remain in our hearts forever for the care given to my aunt.
Thank you very much for the wonderful words about our service. Much appreciated.
Thank you to all.
I couldn’t have asked for my Dad to be in a nicer place. They allowed me to take my dogs in to enlighten his day x
I cannot fault the home for its brightness, cleanliness and all the friendly staff who looked after me. Nothing was too much trouble. A lovely garden to sit in which I did daily, good food daily, a good atmosphere around the whole home always.
Bed Vacancies
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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
There are no accreditations posted yet for Hungerford Care Home.
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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