
The carers are lovely and so caring. The residents look so happy every week that I come to visitS H(Friend of Resident/Service User)

this is perfectionM G(Daughter of Resident/Service User)

Very impressed with this level of care. My sister is in excellent hands. Keep up the good work.Martyn H(Brother of Resident/Service User)

The carers are lovely and so caring. The residents look so happy every week that I come to visitS H(Friend of Resident/Service User)

this is perfectionM G(Daughter of Resident/Service User)

Very impressed with this level of care. My sister is in excellent hands. Keep up the good work.Martyn H(Brother of Resident/Service User)

Shinfield View is a multi-award-winning, purpose-built care home in the village of Shinfield in Berkshire, providing spacious care facilities within a luxury environment.
Situated just outside Wokingham near the city of Reading, Shinfield View is in a fantastic location just off the M4 and A33. A team of professional and skilled staff focus on the needs of the individual while providing high-quality care services, which include residential care and dementia care...
Care Provided by Shinfield View
Primary Care Categories
- Older Person Care
- Dementia
Length of Stay
- Permanent Care
- Respite Care
Care Types Provided
- Residential Care
- Dementia Residential Care
- For a maximum of 66 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
- Convalescent Care
- Day Care
Facilities
- Pet Friendly (or by arrangement)
- 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
Shinfield View Care Home provides residential and dementia care on either a respite (short term stay) or permanent basis.
We are an all-inclusive luxury home, this means there are no hidden extras. The weekly fee includes all care, hairdressing, chiropody, activities, meals and drinks for our residents.
Fees quoted are for care band's 1 and 2. All fees are subject to a pre-admission care assessment which will determine the level of care required,
The price(s) shown are provided by the care home. Contact Shinfield View for full pricing details and T&Cs.
Contact Shinfield View 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)
Good to Know
Group / Owner
- Berkley Care Group
- Private Owned
Person in charge
- Nadia Koseva(General Manager)
Local Authority / Social Services
Admission Information
- Ages 65+
Care Home Design/Build
- Purpose Built: No
- Last Refurbishment: 2024
Room Information
- Single Rooms (66)
- Single Rooms with ensuite Wet Room (66)
Shinfield View Reviews (177)
Shinfield View has a Review Score of 9.8 (9.761) out of 10, based on 14 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Shinfield View has 177 reviews.
The people excellent, food and personal training and activities.
Thank you so much; we are so lucky to have you with us at Shinfield.
Placing one of your parents into a residential care home is never going to be easy and this, coupled with the current coronavirus situation, made this a really difficult decision for us to be confronted with. The staff at Shinfield have been absolutely marvellous at making our father feel welcome and quickly settled, in spite of these difficult times. Dad is an Alzheimer's patient, and it's a real comfort to know that he is on a dedicated floor where staff can look after him with his special needs in mind. Fortunately, he has had both his covid vaccines before arriving at Shinfield and now that quarantine is over, he can participate in all the activities offered, which he is loving. As we cannot visit Dad, communication is absolutely vital for us, and this is available 24-hours a day. A-Zoom tour of the home showed us just how beautiful and comfortable the place is, and we are so happy to know Dad is being taken care of in such a lovely setting. Thank you so much for everything.
Thank you so much, Robina; Dad is a joy to have with us.
Shinfield View did everything possible to admit my sister within 24-hours, following a Covid test and succeeded. She has twice been hospitalised through seizures, and I have been constantly updated. Shinfield View has now enacted a rapid response team to keep her in the home so that she does not have constant hospitalisation. I cannot rate them too highly. They really know her, and this is a huge relief during Covid lockdown.
Thank you so much, Rodney; we are so lucky to have your sister here with us! Take care, and stay safe!
My husband went to Shinfield View for respite during January whilst we moved house. I can honestly say that it was like a 5* hotel, not a care home and he was treated with so much care and attention during his stay. Due to Covid, he had to stay in his own room for the first week, but the staff frequently visited him, and he was very happy. With everything inclusive, this home offers a most professional approach to care and a large number of staff are all very attentive, cheerful and respectful. He enjoyed his stay, says the food was excellent, and during the few days he was allowed to partake in activities; he enjoyed the company of other residents. We will certainly use again. From my first enquiry to collecting my husband after his stay, I felt very comfortable that this had been an excellent choice.
Hi Judy, thank you very much, that is very kind of you. We are glad he enjoyed his stay. Thank you.
Shinfield View runs a very special home, and we cannot express our sorrow for the problems that have beset the home of late. No-one could have foreseen what you have had to deal with over the last nine months. That you have fronted up to the issues and been so transparent is also a credit to you. The management should feel proud of the way you have dealt with this, we have always been impressed with your approach, that nothing is ever too much trouble and you always try to do whatever people ask of you without hesitation. Sadly, my mother passed away in November and was never able to take full advantage of what you have to offer at Shinfield View because her dementia was already too far advanced when she arrived with you. We actually regret not having transferred her to you sooner, because, we think it would have slowed the onset if we had done so. Many of the staff tried to engage her, and we thank them for that. The staff on the 1st floor gave outstanding care in her final weeks, and we are forever grateful.
Sue, thank you ever so much for this review, you are very kind to provide us with this wonderful feedback. Thank you and take care.
Well cared for and kept happy with activities including painting and exercise and visits from my large family and the wonderful events which the family can also attend.
There's always some kind of activity going on during the day. The Visitor Pod enables us to visit Dad whenever we want and we can keep in touch with him via Zoom, Facetime or Skype.
The staff are wonderful and very dedicated to the residents in their care, some of them moved into the home during the height of the Pandemic.
Dad is receiving the very best of care and we cannot recommend Shinfield View highly enough.
Hi Heather, thank you so much for your kind words, we are pleased Dad has settled so nicely. Thank you so much.
My mother has been a resident here for the last 10 months. She came directly from hospital with pressure sores and weight loss, also reduced mobility. In spite of not being a nursing home the care she has received has been exemplary. The staff of Shinfield View collectively put their arms around her and delivered a transformation. They healed her sores, fed her food she could eat and mobilised her. She gained weight, comfort and a renewed interest in life in spite of her extreme age (101). She has escaped Covid as it swept through the home due to the care and diligence of all looking after her and you all have my enduring gratitude.
Martin that is an absolutely wonderful review, thank you so so much. We love having Mum with us very much - what an incredible lady!
The team have tried to adapt to our "new normal" with the introduction of the visiting pod (which I have yet to experience personally). Although the social activities and excursions have changed, they are still keeping Mum entertained. The staff keep me informed about her health and any treatment and are extremely responsive to my requests.
I consider the staff and management team to be part of my extended family and they have my complete trust.
Anne that is so wonderful thank you so much from all of us.
My mother was accepted into Shinfield during the very challenging period of COVID-19 (the home has not experienced any outbreaks of the virus). She had been living on her own, with the help of carers, but was deteriorating very quickly and we were all very concerned for her wellbeing. Whilst the initial period of barrier nursing brought its challenges, my mother has been so carefully looked after, both physically and emotionally that she has begun to make a full recovery. She is enjoying more social activities than she has for years, making friends and enjoying the wonderful food. She is always well dressed, her hair and nails are regularly attended to and her room is well kept. It has been an enormous relief to everyone in the family to know how well she is being cared for by the amazing, professional staff. We cannot thank them enough.
Every time I visit Shinfield View I am greeted with a warm welcome and the staff are so friendly. I am friends with a resident. The care home is so clean and always tidy.
The residents look so happy every week that I come to visit.
The rooms are always lovely and clean and always do different activities each week.
The management is always so friendly, and you always feel so welcome.
All of the staff are very welcoming and lovely towards all the residents. They run amazing activities that all the residents seem to enjoy and look forward to. The gardens and the home is kept to a very high standard and is very clean and spacious. There is always a good range of food and drinks available and residents enjoy the food.
I have been very impressed by the care she has been given and especially by the dedication and professionalism of all the staff.
The standard of the catering and of the activities provided are also outstanding.
Overall it has been a very liberating and satisfying experience, placing my mother, who has Alzheimer's, with Shinfield View. In addition, I have witnessed, not only the care and concern for my mother but all the residents. Carers give a great deal of themselves.
It is of great comfort to me to know that my wife, who has Alzheimer's is being looked after very well. It was therefore easy to complete the questionnaire. My wife paces the corridors a considerable amount of her time and has, as a result when I visit, I sit in the corridor in order to spend as much time as possible with her. Sitting in the corridor I see a lot of activity of staff and residents and it is very reassuring to see how kind and considerate staff are with residents and how helpful staff are with visitors. It is easy to understand why Shinfield View was rated 'Outstanding' by CQC.
The 5-star hotel care home.
I opted to have meals in my room but from ordering my meal to actually receiving it, could be up to one hour, three times my desert course didn't arrive. My evening meal before returning home the next day didn't even arrive. I managed to contact a member of staff and she came back with 3 small tired-looking sandwiches and a yoghurt. She said the kitchen was closed.
Shinfield View recently hosted an 80th Birthday party for my mother in law. Providing the facilities to be able to do this amazing in itself but combined with the enthusiasm and professionalism of all the staff made it a very special day for her. Nothing was too much trouble.
My sister is in excellent hands.
Keep up the good work.
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Awards / Recognitions (12)
- 30 Jan 2026Recipient: Berkley Care Group
- 31 Jan 2025Recipient: Berkley Care Group
- 31 Jan 2024Recipient: Berkley Care Group
Meet the Team (1)

I have worked in Health and Social Care since 2007 and progressed from being a Care Assistant to General Manager in 2011.
I am passionate about making a difference to people's lives and really putting our residents at the heart of everything we do. I am so proud to work alongside Nicola and the fantastic team at Shinfield View!
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