
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.
I have always found the staff friendly and helpful. Very supportive of service users and I am very happy with the progress my aunt has made. She is always happy, clean and well looked after.
The resident did find it difficult to understand different accents, better with those who spoke slowly, clearly and got down to her level.
Communication overall improved but is vitally important.
Receptionist very good, welcoming and always helpful on the phone - patient.
Nursing staff helpful on the phone and took great trouble.
The outlook to the garden from the room was very good and made a great difference to the residents. Also, the opportunity to have her bird table within view was enormously valued by the resident.
Thank you for your helpful feedback, we are always striving to improve our care. In relation to our food, at Hungerford, we firmly believe that when you eat well, you live well too. This is a core part of our Brighterkind philosophy of care, centring on good nutrition and the importance of...
Hungerford care home to Mum and us was her home and all the people who cared, quality supported and showed love and respect deserve a big thank you.
We still revisit and are made to feel part of their big family, it is a real credit to the team that Mum loved the home and was showed quality care.
We would also like to high-quality of care and respect shown to us after my Mums passing.
Now I have returned as a volunteer I am amazed how friendly everyone is.
From the receptionist to the carers, to catering staff to cleaners, all are great.
My grandmother always seems calm and content in her surroundings. The room/facilities seem ample and the building is well situated, quiet and in an attractive setting.
Very caring home, lovely staff, better than I expected having viewed many.
Everyone is very welcoming, very friendly, very helpful and only too pleased to do whatever is wanted or needed. Lots of things going on if you want to join in. Lovely and bright, clean and caring. Garden looks lovely too. Food is delicious - my mother in law is actually eating and has an appetite, something I've never known before!
I have always found the staff helpful and cheerful, always ready to listen.
There has been a change for the better since my sister moved from her previous care home.
I have been impressed with the level of care my dad has been provided. Carers are very responsive to the needs of residents and helpful when anything goes wrong. Staff are very friendly and the surroundings are pleasant to be in.
I find the home to be friendly and relaxed with a good standard of professional care. My husband is comfortable in his room and enjoys having his meals and tea breaks in his room. All the staff are friendly towards my husband and enjoy a bit of banter with him.
An excellent home with friendly and caring staff making every effort to ensure that the residents have a good quality of life. There are regular outings and a wide range of activities to keep residents stimulated.
My mother was admitted to Hungerford Care Home at very short notice. We were given a very warm welcome and everything was done to make the transition as stress free as possible. It was made very clear that the staff are there to support the whole family and there is always someone available for a chat or advice if needed. Mother has a clean and cosy room with a fabulous view of the countryside and a peak at the menus suggests a varied and appetising choice of food. Early days but we are hopeful mother will settle well.
The home has undergone great improvements over the past 12 months - a complete refurbishment.
The staff are, without exception, the greatest asset this home has.
The activities co-ordinator is exceptional and works hard to include all residents in some form of activities throughout the weeks. Hard work, well done.
The receptionist is always polite and cheerful. My mother in law is well looked after, and the staff are brilliant. The food has no faults. The staff are always encouraging my mother in law to join in activities, not always does she choose to join in though. The home manager is supportive when we need her. The care coordinator is very helpful. My mother in law is very happy here.
Speaking on behalf of my wife, I would like to say thank you for the care taken regarding her total disability.
The staff make every effort to make daily life as pleasant as possible for the residents.
Recently I have moved rooms, the staff asked if I would like to move as one came available. My room is very nice even my old one was lovely too. The staff here are excellent and they treat everyone with dignity and respect. My favourite meal is fish and chips and we have this every Friday. I would recommend this care home to friends and family as they are very professional in all that they do. The staff are what makes this home so special.
It is a great weight off the family's mind knowing that she is safe and cared for.
My wife has worked in a number of care homes before taking up employment at Hungerford Care Home a year ago, she knows the "market" and she agrees.
My mother is well looked after by excellent staff, is safe and seems to be happy here (although she has no idea where she is!!)
All of the care staff, home manager, everyone is absolutely brilliant. The support given by everyone is at a high level! The room is a very good standard. Activities have improved a lot recently and they always put a smile one peoples too.
All the staff are very professional, polite, kind, caring and always welcoming by a big smile on reception too!I would recommend Hungerford Care Home to friends and family.
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
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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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