
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.
The staff at Hungerford Care Home have been wonderful with both mum and us as the family. They are friendly and caring and seem so committed to the care of the resident but more so at a personal level. They took time to learn about her as a person and treated her with kindness and respect.
The whole experience of moving mum into the care home went very well. Mum was very tired and confused when she arrived, but the staff have been very patient in settling her in. Today, with the help of the staff, she was playing musical bingo, which is good as she likes company, even if it is only people watching.
My mother became a resident very suddenly having reached a crisis situation. From the very start, staff at Hungerford made my mother feel welcome and comfortable. They also gave great emotional support to us as her family at such a difficult time. Both the medical care and personal care for my mother has been outstanding. We are kept fully informed at every stage of my mother's progress. Staff are always available and happy to answer our questions. The food provided is of a high standard and family members are made to feel welcome and included during mealtimes. I would like to acknowledge the staff who sat for 3 hours with my mother when she fell and broke her leg - some staff refused to go home until the ambulance arrived - thank you.
We can't thank them enough for all their help and support.
My sister was cared for with great kindness, patience and supreme professional standard throughout her nearly two-year residence in the Hungerford Care Home. I couldn't recommend them more highly.
I would like to praise the tireless efforts undertaken by the activity leaders at Hungerford. Their dedication, energy, enthusiasm and attention to each resident's needs and abilities are outstanding. They are always planning new and exciting different ways to keep residents engaged and stimulated but above all, to have fun and enjoy life doing things they felt they may never do again. Their dedication to wishing well is outstanding. They genuinely go out of their way to make the day so memorable and special for not only the residents but also their family. They have an in-depth knowledge and interest in each resident's past hobbies or experiences which they use not only to tailor activities but also to connect and calm any resident who may become agitated. The large range of activities, along with photos of residents enjoying them are always on display. I also love the fact that they also look after staff well-being by organising regular get-togethers and events. Well done. Keep up the good work.
I really can't find any fault with any aspect of the care available here. Staff are always attentive to residents and visitors. Any concerns are dealt with efficiently. The activities staff are particularly keen and active.
I cannot praise the Hungerford Care Home and staff enough. They made what was a very difficult situation with my mother into as stress-free situation as possible. Their professionalism and attention to detail surpassed all expectations as did the continuous friendly and welcoming nature of all staff without exception.
Wonderful care given to my mother after a hip operation - I can't thank the staff enough!
My partner is in her 4th year at Hungerford home, in all that time I have found everyone caring and helpful at all times.
I have received excellent respite care and attention both day and night during my stay following a hip fracture and shall be sorry to leave.
When we rang the care home to enquire about respite for my wife, we found the staff were very aware of our needs and in a very short time a bed was feed for her. She had been quite poorly with a bad cold and a chest infection. Within an hour, she was admitted into the care home. Since being there she has been looked after really well, her every request greeted with no hesitation. Food and bed and room were excellent and all the care to help her recover her health. Not being able to see has been a big problem for her but the staff are so willing to be of assistance, even when things occur. We cannot recommend a more friendly and helpful place for her to get better.
All excellent.
Lovely surroundings and a very comfortable home. Staff are kind and caring, nothing is too much trouble. Would highly recommend.
My sister has become twenty-five years younger due to the care she has received.
Very pleased with Hungerford Care Home, we are so pleased our elderly relative is safe, comfortable and extremely well cared for. Thank you to everyone for making it such a special place.
Staff and care support are very good. Standard is excellent.
I was very pleased with the care that my mother received during her 3 years at Hungerford Care Home. All the nurses and carers seemed to have a really good understanding of my mother’s needs and concerns. I was particularly impressed with their efforts to keep my mother comfortable and encourage her to eat and drink in the last few days of her life.
It was a great relief to me knowing that my mother was in safe hands.
The most friendly experience in this care home by all staff who are very caring and very professional in their approach to all aspects of their work. I could not hope or wish for better care.
I visit Hungerford Care Home at least once a month to see one of my ex-neighbours. The home always looks so beautifully kept and the residents look well dressed and happy - the staff treat them with respect which does not always happen in residential homes.
Bed Vacancies
Please contact us for latest vacancies.
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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