Thatcham Court Care Home

Chapel Street, Thatcham RG18 4QL
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  • Thatcham Court Care Home, Thatcham
Thatcham Court is a purpose-built dementia care home. The home is dedicated to caring for adults living with dementia, from early onset to more complex end-of-life needs, the home provides all types of dementia care including nursing, residential, Parkinson's and short-stay care. The home can provide an assessment within 48 hours and, in some cases, welcome the resident the same day.

This home is situated in the centre of Thatcham and has dementia champions who work to improve the quality of life for residents through daily activities and opportunities for reminiscence and stimulation. The home’s interior has been decorated to suit individuals with dementia, being colour-themed and including memory triggers.

The chefs create well-crafted menus made with the freshest ingredients. Soon after a resident arrives at Thatcham Court, staff discuss their personal preferences and dietary needs with them. Individual diet needs and preference is included in the food menu, with mealtimes being an important part of the day.

There’s a real sense of community at the home. The staff work to discover what residents enjoy doing and the home's social calendar is organised around those interests. Activities are organised to make sure residents are always physically and mentally stimulated, including reminiscence sessions, exercise sessions and music classes. So, whether loved ones already have a hobby or would like to take up a new one, there are lots of exciting activities to get involved in.

Follow the home on Facebook to find out more about the great things that go on day to day; https://www.facebook.com/BupaCareHomeThatchamCourt

Care Provided by Thatcham Court Care Home

Primary Care Categories

  • Older Person Care
  • Dementia
  • Mental Health Condition
  • Physical Disability
  • Visual / Hearing Impairment

Length of Stay

  • Permanent Care
  • Respite Care

Care Types Provided

  • Dementia Residential Care
  • Dementia Nursing Care
  • For a maximum of 60 Service Users

Dementia Care Types

  • Mild Dementia
  • Moderate Dementia
  • Advanced/Complex Dementia

Other Care Provided

  • Parkinson's Disease
  • Palliative / End of Life Care
  • Convalescent Care

Facilities

  • Pet Friendly (or by arrangement)
  • Close to Local shops
  • Near Public Transport
  • Lift
  • Bar/Café
  • Television point in own room
  • Residents Internet Access

Funding & Fees What's included?

Weekly Charges per Person

  • Self-Funded Residential Dementia Care: £1550 – £1550
  • Self-Funded Nursing Dementia Care: £1850 – £1850
  • RESPITE Self-Funded Residential Dementia Care: £1705 – £1705
  • RESPITE Self-Funded Nursing Dementia Care: £2032 – £2032

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.

These prices are only a guideline, please contact Thatcham Court Care Home to find out the exact price for your requirements.

Contact Thatcham Court Care Home to confirm what exactly is included and get an estimate tailored to your care needs:

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 £254.06 per week and is usually paid directly to the care home.

Contact Thatcham Court Care Home to confirm what exactly is included and get an estimate tailored to your care needs:

Good to Know

Group/Owner

Person in charge

  • Abigail Terry (Home Manager)

Local Authority / Social Services

Admission Criteria

  • Ages 65+

Care Home Design/Build

  • Purpose Built: Yes

Room Information

  • Single Rooms (60)
  • Single Rooms with Ensuite Wet Room (60)

Visiting

  • The home is open to admissions. The home is open to everyone. No need for your loved one to have Bupa health insurance. Several parks and a shopping centre are just a short walk away. The home is also within easy reach of Highclere Castle, the Nature Discovery Centre and the town of Newbury.

Parking

  • Lots of on-site parking available.

9.8

Thatcham Court Care Home has a Review Score of 9.8 (9.766) out of 10, based on 16 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Thatcham Court Care Home has 73 reviews.

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Review from Russell K (Husband of Resident) published on 2 April 2020 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
The staff facilities and service at Thatcham Court are second to none and the home is to be highly recommended for the care and attention given to my wife in her last days.
Reply from Greta Narbutaityte, Customer Adviser at Thatcham Court Care Home

Thank you for the kind comments, we really appreciate it.

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Review from S L (Daughter of Resident) published on 6 January 2020 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Dad became a resident in November 2019. As a family, we have nothing but praise for the staff at Thatcham Court. Dad settled in really quickly. The care home is homely and the staff are all lovely as well as being professional. It has been a difficult time for us as a family but seeing dad happy and
settled has made it a lot easier.
Reply from Greta Narbutaityte, Customer Adviser at Thatcham Court Care Home

Thank you for trusting us with your fathers care. We are very happy to hear he's settled in well and that you are satisfied with the level of our care.

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Review from S H (Daughter of Resident) published on 10 October 2019 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 1.0 out of 5
Absolutely terrible experience from Bupa. Extremely poor communication and I was not told of a deterioration in my dad's health and was told of his death long after he had passed away causing me to miss precious time to say goodbye.
On my regular visits, my dad was unclean, unshaven with excrement
under his fingernails despite a note saying his hands must be cleaned before meals this was frequently ignored.
Stains on walls and food from dinner left for a long time on the bedroom floor after meals.
I had to ask on numerous occasions about activities and trips as my dad was often left alone in his room with little interaction. Certainly not what you would expect for a care profession. I would urge anyone to think twice about placing their loved one here.
Reply from Greta Narbutaityte, Customer Adviser at Thatcham Court Care Home

We are concerned to hear this. Could you please contact our Feedback Team by emailing feedback@bupa.com or calling 0113 381 6293 so we could look into this further?

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Review from M A (Wife of Resident) published on 29 August 2019 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 3.0 out of 5
Generally care is good but mouth care, shaving and nail care is rarely performed even after several requests of same over the last year or more.
I have discussed this with management on many occasions.
Reply from Greta Narbutaityte, Customer Adviser at Thatcham Court Care Home

Thank you for your feedback. Our resident’s health and well being is an absolute priority. We will discuss your feedback with the home’s manager to help us continually improve our service.

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Review from S M (Daughter of Resident) published on 20 August 2019 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Relatives agree with me that there is a lovely, friendly atmosphere here.
It is stressful settling in a family member but all the staff have been kind, helpful and supportive to mum and I.
Reply from Greta Narbutaityte, Customer Adviser at Thatcham Court Care Home

Thank you for your kind review. We hope your mum feels a bit more settled now.

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Review from M B (Daughter of Resident) published on 16 August 2019 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
I have found all the staff very helpful in wanting to look after my dad. They all do their job with the utmost care and dedication. I cared for dad myself for 4 years before he went into hospital, unfortunately after he was discharged he was unable to go home, we did have a short time in another care
home but was a lot happier when he came to Thatcham Court, he settled straight away it is a home from home.
Reply from Greta Narbutaityte, Customer Adviser at Thatcham Court Care Home

Thank you for trusting us with your fathers care. We have a genuine regard for all of our residents, so please let us know if there is anything else we can do to make your father feel comfortable.

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Review from Carol W (Daughter of Resident) published on 16 August 2019 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
My mum is extremely well cared for. The staff are very kind and take the time to come to her and to sit down and have a chat when they can as my mother is bedbound this is very important to her.
Reply from Greta Narbutaityte, Customer Adviser at Thatcham Court Care Home

Thank you for taking the time to leave this review. Our resident’s health and well being is an absolute priority, so please let us know if there is anything we can do to make mothers stay as comfortable as possible.

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Review from Brenda M (Friend of Resident) published on 16 August 2019 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
Residents seem well looked after and the staff are polite and friendly. It is always clean.
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Review from Virginia C (Daughter of Resident) published on 12 August 2019 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
The staff and care given to mum over the last 12 months has been excellent.
The home is comfortable and offers lots of entertainment and activities.
My mother-in-law has now moved in too and we know she will be well cared for.
Reply from Greta Narbutaityte, Customer Adviser at Thatcham Court Care Home

Thank you for your kind words, Virginia. We are happy to hear you can trust us with your loved ones care.

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Review from T W (Daughter of Resident) published on 6 June 2019 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Choosing a care home for parents is a huge responsibility and an important decision which can impact on so many aspects of that person's wellbeing. Our family needed to be sure that dad was being cared for and was safe at all times. We are so happy with all aspects of his care at Thatcham Court - wonderful
staff so caring and warm, bright, clean and homely environment, a lovely garden to sit in when warm and delicious food. Very happy with this care home and would recommend.
Reply from Greta Narbutaityte, Customer Adviser at Thatcham Court Care Home

Thank you for your kind words. It is always nice to hear from family members feeling like their loved one is cared for and looked after. Please let us know if there is anything else we can do for you or your father.

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Review from Joseph G (Grandson of Resident) published on 21 May 2019 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
Very happy with the care that is provided to my grandmother. We always get a warm welcome when we come to Bupa.
Reply from Greta Narbutaityte, Customer Adviser at Thatcham Court 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 grandmother in our care.

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Review from T G (Daughter-in-law of Resident) published on 21 May 2019 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
We are very happy with the level of care at Thatcham Court. The activities and outings are particularly impressive and the staff are always keen to listen to any concerns we may have.
Reply from Greta Narbutaityte, Customer Adviser at Thatcham Court Care Home

Thank you for your feedback. We are happy to hear you feel like a part of our Thatcham Court family. It is always nice to hear from family members feeling like their loved one is cared for and looked after.

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Review from P G (Son of Resident) published on 21 May 2019 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
The outings and the activities are very good my mother enjoys it there.
The carers are very good and understanding/knowledgeable with her condition.
Reply from Greta Narbutaityte, Customer Adviser at Thatcham Court Care Home

Thank you for such a lovely review. We are delighted to hear your mother is receiving the care and attention she deserves.

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Review from Carol (Friend of Resident) published on 19 March 2019 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I visited Thatcham Court for the 80th birthday party of a resident. I was extremely impressed by the warm welcome I received. The staff were friendly and extremely efficient. Their genuine care for the residents and their passion for their work was very evident. The facilities were very impressive.
Everywhere was spotlessly clean. I was particularly impressed by the numerous wall displays of interesting and stimulating material for the residents and that a great deal of thought had gone into individualising the residents' rooms. A warm and caring environment was evident everywhere.
Reply from Greta Narbutaityte, Customer Adviser at Thatcham Court Care Home

Thank you for taking the time to leave your review. We are pleased to hear about your positive experience and appreciate your comments about our home. We will certainly share your feedback with the home's manager. The Bupa Customer Care Team

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Review from E C (Daughter of Resident) published on 8 March 2019 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
The staff are friendly and the home is clean and comfortable. Mum is well cared for and staff are very patient with her.
Reply from Greta Narbutaityte, Customer Adviser at Thatcham Court Care Home

Thank you for taking the time to leave your review. We are pleased to hear about your positive experience and appreciate your comments about our home. We will certainly share your feedback with the home's manager. The Bupa Customer Care Team

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Review from Alice D (Sister of Resident) published on 27 February 2019 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 3.0 out of 5
I visit my brother weekly. I have to shave him every time before I can take him out. I personally don't think he is being washed and showered enough.
Reply from Greta Narbutaityte, Customer Adviser at Thatcham Court Care Home

Thank you for your review. Your comments are extremely important to us and our residents’ health and wellbeing is our absolute priority. We will discuss your feedback with the home’s manager to help them continually improve their service.

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Review from Martin H (Friend of Resident) published on 9 October 2018 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Visited care home around six weeks ago and found it was lovely but needed a little lift! Visited today, 4th July, found staff wonderful and gardens and inside so well kept.
Our friend just seemed so much happier, in the common room, enjoying himself.
Moving ten times better.
Spent a lovely two and
a half hours with him.
Reply from Josephine Gaupholm, Customer Adviser at Thatcham Court Care Home

Thank you for your review of Thatcham Court Care Home. We are pleased to hear that you and your friend have had a positive experience with the home and appreciate your comments regarding the wonderful staff and well kept gardens. We will share your comments with the home's manager. The Bupa Customer Care Team

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Review from Dorothy P (Wife of Resident) published on 5 October 2018 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Cannot fault the care my husband is receiving. The staff are wonderful, caring, helpful etc. They are special people!
Reply from Josephine Gaupholm, Customer Adviser at Thatcham Court Care Home

Thank you for your review of Thatcham Court Care Home. We are pleased to hear about your positive experience with the care home and appreciate your comments regarding the care your husband received from the staff. We will share your comments with the home's manager. The Bupa Customer Care Team

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Review from Claire C (Daughter of Resident) published on 11 September 2018 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
The staff are warm and compassionate and have delivered an excellent standard of care to our mother.
Reply from Josephine Gaupholm, Customer Adviser at Thatcham Court Care Home

Thank you for your review of Thatcham Court Care Home. We are pleased to hear that you and your mum have had a positive experience at the home and appreciate your comments regarding the compassion of the staff. We will share your comments with the home's manager. The Bupa Customer Care Team

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Review from M T (Friend of Resident) published on 11 September 2018 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
Visit the resident twice a week, is looked after very well and enjoying it. Carers extremely kind and helpful. Food excellent.
Reply from Josephine Gaupholm, Customer Adviser at Thatcham Court Care Home

Thank you for your review of Thatcham Court Care Home. We are pleased to hear that you have had a positive experience with the home and appreciate your comments regarding the kindness of the staff. We will share your comments with the home's manager. The Bupa Customer Care Team.

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Current Review Score: 9.8 (9.766)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 9.8 (9.766) out of 10 for Thatcham Court Care Home is based on a) the Average Rating and b) the number of positive Reviews.

  1. The Average Rating is 4.8 out of 5 from 16 Reviews in the last 24 months.
  2. The score for the number of positive Reviews is 5.0 out of 5 from 16 positive Reviews in the last 24 months.

Detailed Breakdown of Review Score

The maximum Review Score for a Care Home is 10, which is made up from the Average Rating of Reviews (maximum of 5 points) and the Number of Reviews (maximum of 5 points) in the last 24 months:

  1. 5 Points are available for the Average Rating from all Reviews in the last 24 months. The Average Rating of 4.766 for Thatcham Court Care Home is calculated as follows: ( (147 Excellents x 5) + (38 Goods x 4) + (3 Satisfactorys x 3) ) ÷ 188 Ratings = 4.766
  2. 5 Points are available for the number of Positive Reviews in the last 24 months. A Positive Review is defined as any Review with an 'Overall Experience' of '4' or '5' (out of a max rating '5'). The 5 Points relating to the number of positive Reviews for Thatcham Court Care Home is based on 16 positive Reviews in the last 24 months and is calculated as per below:

    The 5 points available are broken down as follows:

    1. 4 points are available for the first 10 Positive Reviews in the last 24 months; 3 points for the first Positive Review, and then 0.125 Points for each of the next four Positive Reviews and then 0.1 Points for the next five Positive Reviews. (1st = 3.000, 2nd = 0.125, 3rd = 0.125, 4th = 0.125, 5th = 0.125, 6th = 0.100, 7th = 0.100, 8th = 0.100, 9th = 0.100, 10th = 0.100) 3 + 0.125 + 0.125 + 0.125 + 0.125 + 0.1 + 0.1 + 0.1 + 0.1 + 0.1 = 4
    2. 1 point is available for the number of Positive Reviews reaching 20% of the registered maximum number of service users in the last 24 months. If this number is partially reached, then that proportion of 1 point is given. eg a Care Home registered for a maximum of 50 service users has to reach 10 Positive Reviews to receive 1 point, if it has 7 reviews it will receive 0.7 points. 20% of the 60 registered maximum number of service users is 12, which has been reached with 16 Positive reviews. Points = 1
  3. When a Review is submitted by someone who has previously submitted a Review, only the latest Review will count towards the Review Score.
  4. If a Care Home does not have a review in the last 24 months, then it will not have a Review Score.

Regulatory Rating

Care Quality Commission (CQC) Rating

Date: 20 Dec 2019

Overall Good

  • Caring Good
  • Effective Good
  • Responsive Good
  • Safe Good
  • Well-led Outstanding
Care Quality Commission is responsible for the registration and inspection of social care services in England. View Latest Report

Bed Vacancies

1 Bed Vacancy

Posted: 08 Oct 2025

Spacious rooms available for dementia 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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Meet the Team (8)

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Denise Rusell

Job Title: Care Team Leader Joined: 2010

I was born in London in 1962 and I started my career venturing into several different areas but never felt I achieved job satisfaction until I started in social care.

Around twenty years ago I started my career while raising my children, as the children got older I had more time to give to my work life. I have worked for North Devon Social Services and West Berkshire Social Services Community Care, which I really enjoyed and met some amazing people.


Just over seven years ago I joined the team at Thatcham Court and haven’t looked back since. The team at Thatcham are friendly, welcoming and well trained; we aim to give high quality care not only for our residents, for their relatives too when they need us.

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Nikki Hancock

Job Title: Care Team Leader Joined: 2012

I started working at Thatcham Court in Aug 2014. Before I came to Thatcham Court I was working at Tesco and although I enjoyed my job I felt that I needed more and something more fulfilling. This is when I came to Thatcham court as a care assistant.


After working as a care assistant for one and a half years, and developing my skills, I was then promoted to senior care assistant and remained in this role for around a further one and a half years before being promoted to care team leader. During this time I have completed my medication management level two, NVQ 2 and I am just about to complete my level 3. I am also the wound care champion for the home.


I like working at Thatcham Court because we have a close knit team who always support each other. My job is very rewarding and I love coming to work.

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Pete Tilling

Job Title: Senior Activities Coordinator

I have been in the caring profession for eight years with a brief period in retail, I then decided that I needed more and a more fulfilling job and this then led me to Thatcham Court where I became a care assistant. I worked as a care assistant for around two and a half years and was then promoted to senior care assistant.


Whilst I enjoyed the role as senior care assistant I decided that my skills lay better within the activity field. I have always been artistic with a love of crafts, photography etc, and with my acquired senior carer knowledge and skills I felt that I was in a very good position to take on the role of activities coordinator as soon as such a vacancy appeared.


I very soon progressed to senior activities coordinator. I feel I made the right decision, as since being part of the activities team I have brought stimulation to our residents and they, in turn, have broaden my ideas and creativity to bring them an enriched experience within the home and to also build on our links within the community.

Thatcham Court is more then just a care home, we are one big family.

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Andy Murphy

Job Title: Chef Manager Joined: 2007

I left school at 16 years old and became a trainee chef for an electrical company under the supervision of a ex-Army chef. I then progressed from here in different roles; television and film location catering, deputy manager at Kingston Hospital in the catering department and sous chef at air products head office. I then became chef manager in a nursing home.


I then opted for a change in career and went into security for a short while but my heart and passion was in cooking and I this is when I joined a Bupa care home care in Fleet for around two years. I then transferred to Thatcham Court in January 2017.


At Thatcham Court we pride ourselves on our home made food and always trying new things and new ways in meeting all our residents needs.


I enjoy working at Thatcham Court because it's a nice home, with nice people and an outstanding team with a friendly, family atmosphere.

Amanda

Amanda Smith

Job Title: Financial Administrator Joined: 2015

I am the Financial Administrator at Thatcham Court. I had always been interested in working as a secretary so, when I first started work in the manufacturing business, joining a company on a YTS scheme this was as a secretarial assistant. I stayed at the same place, doing a variety of different roles, until I was made redundant.


Shortly after joining a new company, as a wages clerk, I became pregnant with my first child and did not return to work on a full time basis until both my children were at school. This was when my career in the care sector really began, as I joined a company as an administrator for the domiciliary team, before helping out with some care in the community. My last role was a deputy manager, which I didn’t enjoy so after much consideration I decided to leave and worked at another manufacturing company, in the accounts department.


However my passion for working in the care sector did not diminish so when the opportunity arose to join Thatcham Court, as a financial administrator, I was only too happy to apply and was delighted to be accepted.


I have now been working at Thatcham Court for just over two years and love being part of the amazing team that works here.

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Bev Lyford

Job Title: Receptionist Joined: 2016

I was born in Reading in 1965 and I am the youngest of three but have lived in Thatcham all my life.


My first job after leaving school was as an office junior for a large firm of solicitors in Newbury. It was whilst working there I met my husband whom I married in 1985. I left the solicitors after a couple of years to gain experience in other non legal environments. I discovered though I preferred working for a law practice and joined a firm in Thatcham as a full time legal secretary but then, after the birth of my son, I worked part time as a receptionist/secretary. I worked at this firm for almost 30 years until it had to close in 2015.


I started working at Bupa Thatcham Court in June 2016 as a part time receptionist. I absolutely love my job which is down to the wonderful residents who live here. Thatcham Court is a really warm, caring, fun loving home where no two days are the same.

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Julie Beeny

Job Title: Receptionist Joined: 2014

I have been working at Thatcham Court for just over three years.


For the previous twenty years I have had senior reception/admin positions in two prominent, local health related establishments. My links with the Thatcham Court community are therefore strong and even within Thatcham Court, I often meet those I have known and befriended in my last positions, or have known in my thirty eight years of living here.


I also have strong links with Thatcham Court itself, my father-in-law was a resident here for over two years and his care was exemplary.


Thatcham Court has a strong family feel to it and this makes for a close team with caring for each other and our residents at it's heart.


I came to Thatcham Court with the hope that I would feel fulfilled and rewarded in my role and that I could possibly give more than had been possible in previous (NHS) positions and I have not been disappointed.

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Abby Terry

Job Title: Home Manager Joined: 2023

I have been a home manager at Thatcham Court since 2023. My career began in the care sector as a Carer in both Domiciliary and Care Homes. I then worked at a Nursing Home in Foxfield for 6 years as a Senior Carer. I wanted to find an opportunity to progress, so I started my role as a Care Coordinator at a centre in Newbury but soon got promoted to Manager. Within 6 months of being Manager, I improved the facility's CQC rating from a 'Requires Improvement' to 'Good'. Once I achieved this, I decided I wanted to return to the Care Home sector, which is when I found the designated Home Manager position at Thatcham Court. I have my NVQ Level 5 and I'm hoping to start my Level 7 as soon as possible.


I strive to take our service users' feedback on board and always look at ways to go above and beyond for each and every resident, and their families. I love the "home from home" environment. I encourage a person-centred experience for all residents and staff, and I enjoyed getting to know everyone at a personal level ensuring that everyone's interests and needs are met. I am proud of what I do, and I am proud to work for Bupa.


I live in Newbury, which is a ten-minute drive to Thatcham Court, with my husband, Oli. I enjoy gardening when the weather is nice, and I love crafts. Travelling is a big hobby of mine, and I especially enjoy visiting my dad who lives in Spain. My husband and I like to go abroad to different countries, Italy is our favourite. I absolutely love Autumn and Christmas! We are hoping to get a puppy in the near future but my husband just needs that extra bit of convincing- watch this space.

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