Abbeycrest Nursing Home

Essex Way, Kennylands Road, Sonning Common, Reading RG4 9RG
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  • Abbeycrest Nursing Home, Reading
Abbeycrest Nursing Home is located in the quiet village of Sonning Common, in the heart of the Chilterns, offering residential, nursing and dementia care, including trial stays, short stays, convalescent care and permanent care for individuals or couples. As such, residents can rest safe in the knowledge that the home can cater for their care needs both now and in the future.

The welcoming surroundings at Abbeycrest are matched by the high standard of individual care the team provides to the residents. The home has a welcoming bistro ideal for a catch up with friends and family, as well as a private dining room which is the ideal space to come together to celebrate key milestones. Mealtimes are more than a routine – they are vibrant, social occasions, providing delicious, local, nourishing food to enrich your taste buds as well as providing residents with all their dietary requirements.

When residents arrive and throughout their stay, they're greeted with warmth, passion, and care and a home that is vibrant, happy, and homely. The team loves learning as much as they can about their residents, so your loved one’s time is tailored to their individual needs and interests. This can be as small as knowing when they like to wake up, how they like their tea, and everything about their daily routine. The team takes the time to get to know all their residents and encourage independence and communication.

The team at Abbeycrest uses activity-based care sessions to provide a variety of activities, events and outings for their residents and have strong connections with the local community which enriches the lives of the residents.
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Care Provided by Abbeycrest Nursing Home

Primary Care Categories

  • Older Person Care
  • Dementia
  • Physical Disability

Length of Stay

  • Permanent Care
  • Respite Care

Care Types Provided

  • Residential Care
  • Nursing Care
  • Dementia Residential Care
  • Dementia Nursing Care
  • For a maximum of 70 Service Users

Dementia Care Types

  • Mild Dementia
  • Moderate Dementia

Other Care Provided

  • Parkinson's Disease
  • Stroke
  • Palliative / End of Life Care
  • Bariatric Care/Obesity
  • Convalescent Care
  • Acquired Brain Injury (ABI)
  • Day Care

Facilities

  • Own Furniture if required
  • Pet Friendly (or by arrangement)
  • Smoking not permitted
  • Close to Local shops
  • Near Public Transport
  • Minibus or other transport
  • Lift
  • Wheelchair Access
  • Gardens
  • Bar/Café
  • Residents Kitchenette
  • Phone Point in own room
  • Television point in own room
  • Residents Internet Access

Funding & Fees

Weekly Charges per Person

  • Self-Funded Residential Care: £1895 – £1900
  • Self-Funded Residential Dementia Care: £1895 – £1900
  • Self-Funded Nursing Care: £2145 – £2150
  • Self-Funded Nursing Dementia Care: £2145 – £2150
  • RESPITE Self-Funded Residential Care: from £2045
  • RESPITE Self-Funded Residential Dementia Care: from £2045
  • RESPITE Self-Funded Nursing Care: from £2145
  • RESPITE Self-Funded Nursing Dementia Care: from £2145

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

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.

Good to Know

Group/Owner

Person in Charge

  • Sue Smart (Home Manager)

Local Authority / Social Services

Admission Information

  • Ages 65+

Care Home Design/Build

  • Purpose Built: Yes
  • Last Refurbishment: 2023

Room Information

  • Single Rooms (70)
  • Single Rooms with Ensuite Wet Room (70)

Visiting

  • Abbeycrest operate an open door policy. Friends and family able to visit loved ones at any time they choose. Offering 100% visiting time flexibility.

Abbeycrest Nursing Home Reviews (149)

9.8

Abbeycrest Nursing Home has a Review Score of 9.8 (9.803) out of 10, based on 49 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Abbeycrest Nursing Home has 149 reviews.

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Review from Jonny A (Son of Resident) published on 10 November 2015 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My mum was very unhappy at her previous care home, so as a family we moved her to Abbeycrest. The difference in just a few days was quite amazing. Every single time we visit mum is laughing and happy in her own way. All staff members from management to nursing to catering are brilliant. Our main concern
for mum was that she will be happy wherever she is. We have certainly made the correct choice with Abbeycrest.
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Review from Richard W (Son-in-law of Resident) published on 10 November 2015 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I have been very pleased to see how relaxed my mother-in-law has been since she moved into Abbeycrest. Aside from her own well being, I can see how much happier this has also made my wife and all the family.
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Review from Sue A (Daughter of Resident) published on 5 November 2015 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I am so pleased how mum has settled. She is much happier now since being in Abbeycrest. All the staff are wonderful. She seems very fond of all of them.
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Review from John F (Friend of Resident) published on 9 October 2015 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My 103 year old friend was a resident at Abbeycrest for the last fifteen months of her life, when she needed the 100% rapport that her previous care home although good could not provide. She was fed, talked to, turned over and no bed sores in way that combined professionalism, care and kindness in the
face of seizures that deprived her of physical and mental capacity. Staffing levels are high and there is a calm atmosphere throughout. It does not have an institutional feel. Everything is bright and light and relatively spacious.
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Review from David T (Son of Resident) published on 8 October 2015 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Management and staff are imaginative and appear to try to make the residents lives as pleasant as possible. They are also caring, competent and flexible. The building is well thought out and gives a hotel like feel.
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Review from Carol C (Daughter of Resident) published on 8 October 2015 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
The staff at Abbeycrest are very kind and caring and it is much appreciated.
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Review from Clarice L (Resident) published on 8 October 2015 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I find my carer quiet, calming and capable with her duties. She is of great help to me in all I ask her to do, very pleasant throughout. It makes all the difference to my life here.
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Review from Susan S (Daughter of Resident) published on 8 October 2015 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My mum has been a resident for more than 2 and half years now, and she has been very happy here. All the carers have been lovely and treat mum with care and respect. She always remarks how kind everyone is, and how patient the staff are. The rooms are all comfortable and well furnished, my mums room
has a lovely patio and view of the garden. The carers and nurses are all very approachable and it is easy to raise any concerns with them.
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Review from William T (Husband of Resident) published on 8 October 2015 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
I visit Abbeycrest everyday and the carers and nurses are always very courteous, kind, friendly and helpful. I am happy that my wife is looked after very well, is comfortable and safe. Nothing is too much trouble.
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Current Review Score: 9.8 (9.803)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 9.8 (9.803) out of 10 for Abbeycrest Nursing 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 49 Reviews in the last 24 months.
  2. The score for the number of positive Reviews is 5.0 out of 5 from 49 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 4.803 for Abbeycrest Nursing Home is calculated as follows: ( (463 Excellents x 5) + (89 Goods x 4) + (11 Satisfactorys x 3) ) ÷ 563 Ratings = 4.803
  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 Abbeycrest Nursing Home is based on 49 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 70 registered maximum number of service users is 14, which has been reached with 49 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 Good
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Bed Vacancies

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Meet the Team (4)

Sue

Sue Smart

Job Title: Home Manager

“As Home Manager I believe that our residents should receive the very best bespoke care and support they require to meet their needs, whilst making each day memorable.


I have been blessed to have a very successful career working in the health and social care sector with over 30 years of experience. I trained as a nurse in Hertfordshire and have maintained my registration with the Nursing and Midwifery Council, after qualifying I worked in A&E before stepping into the community in 2003 where I managed domiciliary care including complex care as clinical lead and then into a care home management.


It is important to me that my team feel valued and supported in their roles, as well as having the opportunity to develop so that our home can thrive and be a happy and beautiful home for everyone.


At Abbeycrest, we are one big family and everything we do is from the heart, treating the people living in our community as individuals understanding their choices, wishes and dreams for no other reason than to make a difference every day.”


I grew up locally and even went to school up the road, I moved away to undertake my nurse training and am pleased to be back in the local area. It is important to me and the team that Abbeycrest is part of the Sonning Common community. I enjoy spending time with my family and friends, I love to travel and have been fortunate to visit many countries around the world.”

Jerry

Jerry Abeya

Job Title: Deputy Manager

With over 10 years of nursing experience, it is great to work with such a friendly team to deliver the highest standards of care for all our residents.

Tamena

Tamena Seymour

Job Title: Community Relations Manager

As a CRM at Abbeycrest, I’m passionate about creating a welcoming environment where residents and their families feel supported and valued. With empathy at the heart of my role, I focus on building strong connections within the community while helping Abbeycrest grow in ways that truly benefit the people we care for.

Michael

Michael Kenny

Job Title: Senior Regional Sales Support Manager

I’m committed to providing support and guidance to those looking for care for a loved one, helping them to understand their options, guiding them on how to fund the costs and helping them to make sense of the whole process.

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