The care and support my Mum gets is second to none.Mandy J(Daughter of Resident/Service User)
The care and support my Mum gets is second to none.Mandy J(Daughter of Resident/Service User)
Support for later life.
Bluebell House is a recently refurbished period property, located within walking distance of Wokingham town centre, the railway station and local shops. The service offers support to older people living with dementia, and nursing care for people aged 65 and over who are living with long term health conditions.
The team of highly trained staff get to know residents individually and offer the highest standards of care...
Support for later life.
Bluebell House is a recently refurbished period property, located within walking distance of Wokingham town centre, the railway station and local shops. The service offers support to older people living with dementia, and nursing care for people aged 65 and over who are living with long term health conditions.
The team of highly trained staff get to know residents individually and offer the highest standards of care and support. People’s preferences, needs and wishes are central to the support provided. The home works with residents and their loved ones to plan their care and support. The team maintain strong working relationships with local health and social care teams to ensure that care and support adjusts as people’s needs change.
People are supported to pursue meaningful activities and experiences while living at Bluebell House. A varied activity schedule provides lots of options for people to enjoy fulfilling days. The home has a dedicated activity coordinator, who plan enjoyable activities each week to keep people moving and entertained. Everyone is welcome to join in as much or as little as they like.
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Bluebell House has a Review Score of 9.7 (9.733) out of 10, based on 27 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Bluebell House has 107 reviews.
Bluebell is a gem. Cannot fault it at all
Bluebell is a gem. Cannot fault it at all
The staff and management are all excellent with all the residents. I would recommend Bluebell House to anyone who asked. I am very happy to have my husband in Bluebell. I would like to say Thankyou to all the staff
The staff and management are all excellent with all the residents. I would recommend Bluebell House to anyone who asked. I am very happy to have my husband in Bluebell. I would like to say Thankyou to all the staff
What a lovely day for residents and family the staff done a lovely job
What a lovely day for residents and family the staff done a lovely job
As with most care facilities in the UK, turnover of staff can be an issue and staff numbers can be tight, but this is beyond the control of the staff and managers at...
As with most care facilities in the UK, turnover of staff can be an issue and staff numbers can be tight, but this is beyond the control of the staff and managers at Bluebell, and due to budget constraints overall, I am very satisfied
Fantastic day put on for residents and family. Hawaiin themed BBQ was a great idea. My son loved seeing his great Nanny happy.
Fantastic day put on for residents and family. Hawaiin themed BBQ was a great idea. My son loved seeing his great Nanny happy.
The home offers good all round care. There are activities for those who wish to participate. If you would rather just stay in your room, that's ok too. The food is good and staff always polite.
The home offers good all round care. There are activities for those who wish to participate. If you would rather just stay in your room, that's ok too. The food is good and staff always polite.
My sister is in Bluebells. I was worried for her at first but she seems to have settled (although she wouldn't admit to that!) I find the staff very nice and the home is clean and residents are very well cared for. The food is excellent and chef goes out of his way to give them what they fancy to...
My sister is in Bluebells. I was worried for her at first but she seems to have settled (although she wouldn't admit to that!) I find the staff very nice and the home is clean and residents are very well cared for. The food is excellent and chef goes out of his way to give them what they fancy to eat.
As a family from what we have experienced so far we have no complaint. Leaving our mother in the capable hand of Bluebell House.
As a family from what we have experienced so far we have no complaint. Leaving our mother in the capable hand of Bluebell House.
I am pleased with the care that is being provided.
I am pleased with the care that is being provided.
I like all the carers nurses & entertainers and all the food.
I like all the carers nurses & entertainers and all the food.
Bluebell is a wonderful care & nursing home. I have previously emailed Optalis due to the feedback I felt important to share! I love all the staff here and the care & support provided to my grandmother from the carers to the activity co-ordinators, the chefs, the cleaners, the gardener, the...
Bluebell is a wonderful care & nursing home. I have previously emailed Optalis due to the feedback I felt important to share! I love all the staff here and the care & support provided to my grandmother from the carers to the activity co-ordinators, the chefs, the cleaners, the gardener, the managers & everyone in-between! Thank you!
Staff are always friendly & helpful.
Staff are always friendly & helpful.
Thank you for reviewing us. This will help our team to continue go extra mile to support our residents. This will also help families who are looking for Care home for their love one
Accomodating for us to visit nan as a family.
Accomodating for us to visit nan as a family.
We were hoping to spend time together as a family. The staff were incredibly accommodating & welcoming from the moment we arrived, allocating us a large living area to spend time in. The room was nicely decorated & there was plenty of seating for everyone. When we needed some more forks, they went...
We were hoping to spend time together as a family. The staff were incredibly accommodating & welcoming from the moment we arrived, allocating us a large living area to spend time in. The room was nicely decorated & there was plenty of seating for everyone. When we needed some more forks, they went & got some, no problem. We had a really lovely evening & were very grateful we were all able to spend time together.
I feel very relieved to see him being so well looked after.
I feel very relieved to see him being so well looked after.
My experience with Bluebell House is very nice and staff helpfull.
My experience with Bluebell House is very nice and staff helpfull.
My experience of coming here are that the nurses and staff are very helpful, polite.
My experience of coming here are that the nurses and staff are very helpful, polite.
It was a difficult time when Mum first came to the home, but through the support of the team the transition has been sealess, even allowing for a few bumps in the road.
It was a difficult time when Mum first came to the home, but through the support of the team the transition has been sealess, even allowing for a few bumps in the road.
Mum only been here for 2 weeks so far but all seems very good. I feel very comfortable visiting Mum as staff are all friendly and helpful. Mum not happy at first but she seem more settled now.
Mum only been here for 2 weeks so far but all seems very good. I feel very comfortable visiting Mum as staff are all friendly and helpful. Mum not happy at first but she seem more settled now.
Laundry not very efficient, my husband's clothes lost...
Cleaning very good and note taking regarding residents very good.
thank you for your review . thanks for raising your concerns regarding your husband clothes and the front lounge . As you know the home is going through refurbishment and sometime the front lounge is used for staff meeting or training. just to reassure you as a part of refurbishment we will be...
thank you for your review . thanks for raising your concerns regarding your husband clothes and the front lounge . As you know the home is going through refurbishment and sometime the front lounge is used for staff meeting or training. just to reassure you as a part of refurbishment we will be having training / Meeting room available soon. this mean the front lounge will be less interrupted and families can use that room as a quiet room. i am very sorry for any inconvenience
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What do you enjoy most about your role and the people you care for?
I love being in homes and getting to know the residents. I love to hear their...
What do you enjoy most about your role and the people you care for?
I love being in homes and getting to know the residents. I love to hear their stories and I love to hear about their lives and experiences. I enjoy trying to bring good quality care to people and making a home feel like a home and creating a family-type environment, which Berkshire already has that close feeling. I enjoy the fact that the staff care.
What are your favourite hobbies and pastimes?
My favourite hobbies are football, I am an avid Arsenal fan which goes to show that no one is perfect. My biggest passion is my family, my wife and my two beautiful daughters.
Are there any highlights in your career you are particularly proud of?
My biggest highlight and achievement is taking my previous home from inadequate to a good rating with CQC and getting a 32 bedded unit commissioned with CQC.
What is your work experience in care?
I started as a carer in a nursing home in Uxbridge, Hillingdon. I then proceeded to attain a team leader position in a residential home. As a team leader, I joined a support team where we went from home to home supporting were needed so in one home I would be writing local policies and in another, we helped in closing a home and transferring residents to a brand new build. I then become a Home Manager in a 75 bedded residential home for 6 years taking the home from a poor rating to the good before transferring to another home that required improvement with CQC and taking that home to good, I was in that position for 4 years. The last home I managed was rated poor with CQC and we attained a good rating and commissioned a 32 bedded nursing unit to take them home from 59 beds to 91, I worked there for 5 and a half years before coming to the Berkshire.
What top tips would you give someone who is looking for the right care home?
You will get a feeling when you visit a home for the first time. If it feels warm, welcoming and friendly and the staff say hello then this is a good first sign. Also to review all homes on the CQC website and look at the last inspection, however homes change over time and a home that is rated inadequate or requires improvement can change with the right team in place, so use this as a guideline rather than an exact guide.
What do you like most about working for the company?
The warm welcome that I have received so far as I am only 4 weeks into my employment. The staff group at the Berkshire have been very friendly and welcoming and has been very open to anything that I have suggested so far.
The care home lists weekly fees per person between £1,600 and £2,100 for residential care, between £1,600 and £2,100 for residential dementia care, between £1,600 and £2,100 for nursing care and between £1,600 and £2,100 for nursing dementia care. Funding accepted: Self-Funding (Private), Local Authority with Top-up, Local Authority, NHS Continuing Healthcare (CHC).
Older Person Care, Dementia, Physical Disability are the registered (by the Care Quality Commission) categories of Care.
There are 50 Single Rooms.
Near Public Transport, Lift, Wheelchair Access, Gardens, Television point in own room, Residents Internet Access are some of the Facilities & Services.
0.9 mile(s) as the crow flies, distance by road may be significantly further.
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