
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.
He has lovely meals which we have shared with him on occasion. The staff are wonderful, as are the surroundings. The excursions are varied and the photographs reflect the fun the resident's experience. Brilliant place to spend your autumn years.
The carers and activities staff are lovely and helpful. The environment is attractive and welcoming. But relatives considering placing family members with dementia here need to be aware that the manager will "move you out" promptly if your relative's condition deteriorates, and this may include leaving them in hospital. This happened to my mother-in-law less than two weeks after the manager asked her to become a permanent resident so it was quite a shock to the family. This was not related to "nursing" needs either.
As a home we do our very best to conduct a thorough assessment of anyone's needs covering as much as we can before any admission, to ensure that we can meet their needs and provide a home for life where possible.
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For many months I had become concerned for my elderly father's well-being. Becoming frail and starting to be overtaken with dementia made life tough for him. For me, it was an endless cycle of concern and worry, due, in large part to his abject determination to remain at home and independent. However, a fall and a short hospital stay meant I needed to intervene for his long-term health. I visited many homes and only one made me smile with its positive impression. I arrived unannounced and during a busy time, but the staff made we welcome and took me round within 15 minutes of my arrival. This place was clearly a different prospect from all the other care homes I saw.
Shinfield View is different. Modern, clean, welcoming and with the most fantastic, positive staff. Every need is catered for - entertainment, care, food, travel.
My father now tells me is very, very happy to be a resident. He is in extremely good hands and I can sleep at night. What better accolade.
Thank you, Darren, for your kind words. We love having your father as a resident and we are glad he has settled in so well!
Shinefield View has been amazing! My father came here unwillingly and has been treated with care and respect, allowing him to settle in and totally change his outlook on life. The staff are all unfailingly friendly and helpful and he has enjoyed his time here. Thank you, Shinfield View.
Thank you, Fiona, we are glad we made a difference.
This is where my Nan, an ex-nurse, who is sadly battling her need for independence with worsening dementia, now lives. Leaving her home was difficult for her, but it was also incredibly difficult for me to leave her in someone else's care. However, after only 4 weeks, I am completely relieved and reassured because she has settled in more easily and smoothly than anticipated. When I visit, often at irregular times, I can see that the quality of the activities is high and the staff are engaging, energised and caring. There is also interesting and varied entertainment. The quality of the food is good with seafood often being on the menu options. Meeting her for lunch feels like a special experience and staff are very courteous.The standards in the home are high: it always smells fresh and all areas, including the toilets, are kept clean. I have been impressed by the management team's ability to deal with complex family politics with sensitivity and care. Great care but also lovely surroundings.
Thank you. We are pleased to be able to help your Nan and yes she has settled well
I stayed at Shinfield View for one week's respite. My overall experience was excellent, the level of service and care provided was above and beyond what I expected. The staff were very attentive, caring and went of their way to make me happy. Facilities were also, very good and I would recommend Shinfield View to anyone looking for 24-hour care.
It was lovely having you here. You are welcome back any time.
Service and care has been excellent. Can't find any faults. My mum is much better now than when she went in.
I am glad we have made a difference.
I have found Shinfield View to be amazing. All the staff have been most helpful and will go over and above. The entertainment was marvellous with all the staff joining in. My family have been made to feel welcome as well. I may look to the future to retire here in Shinfield View. I shall certainly come for coffee mornings and other entertainment in the future as I feel I have friends here now. My short stay here in this lovely home has been really lovely.
It was great having your father here and he is always welcome anytime.
I came here just a month ago after a most unhappy experience elsewhere and found things just as I expected. From the manager down to the staff were courteous and welcoming. Everything was done with a smile, nothing was any trouble and they are all helping me with my problems 100%. The accommodation is excellent and cannot fault anything.
Thank you Gladys I am glad we have been able to help you the staff will appreciate your comments.
My granddad moved to Shinfield View a month ago and I can already see an incredible difference in how he is cared for compared to where he was before. One of the best things is that there is always loads going on for the residents to interact with and families are always welcome. The food is amazing and there is a really positive atmosphere when I visit.
Thank you for your great feedback I will pass it onto the staff.
The building and furnishings give the appearance of a modern high-quality hotel. The staff at all levels could not be any more helpful, always willing to do that little bit extra. The many and varied activities keep residents entertained and involved, as well as their brains active. The all- inclusive policy is also very welcome.
Thank you for your positive feedback.
Shinfield View is a beautiful residential home. It is a pleasure to visit my mother in such a light, bright and luxuriously furnished property. The food is fabulous and the chef is really friendly and interested in nutritious food. The staff and carers are wonderful and so patient with the elderly residents. The activities are fun and keep everyone included. They also have 2 levels for dementia patients, forgetfulness is one area and heavily dementia is another.
We love having your mother here and I am pleased you are happy with your choice.
Extremely impressed with the facilities and the level of care that is provided at Shinfield View. My mother is settling in very well and has made lots of friends. I am so pleased and relieved that my mum is comfortable and content and enjoys all the activities that are provided at Shinfield View.
We are glad your mother has settled as well and we enjoy having her here.
My Gramps finally decided that he needed some respite care and we have found this truly amazing place.
He moved in today for a couple of weeks, and the difference in him in just a couple of hours was quite remarkable.
We've not seen him smile or want to eat a proper meal for some time, and both he achieved today.The kindness shown to him, my parents, and us (granddaughter & husband) has been just wonderful.
Shinfield View resembles a 5 star hotel rather than a care home, staff are friendly, compassionate, and treat everyone with dignity.Rooms are like a hotel, with a wet room, lovely furniture, huge TV (which Gramps commented on!).
We as a family love him to pieces, and have been so worried about him. We feel very happy to leave him in this environment for a short while until he starts to feel better. Thank you all so much for your kindness, we can't begin to tell you how much it has meant.
I'm glad we could make the difference and your Gramps is a lovely man and a pleasure to look after.
I joined my wife who has dementia (vascular/Alzheimer's) to see how she would cope with specialised residential care. This was a short 3 day taster so far she has coped with being in a separate secure unit. She relates very well to all the staff and was not distressed by my absence overnight thanks to the excellent night staff she has enjoyed the extra facilities manicure/reflexology and music/dance afternoon.
Thank you for your kind review
Shinfield View is hugely better than any other care option I could find for my father! The building and facilities are stunning, but more importantly the staff are kind, friendly, enthusiastic and always willing to try and understand and respond to every need. The whole ethos of the home respects residents as individuals, there is a fantastic range of activities, including social evenings (to which not just residents and family, but staff and community are invited), outstanding food, plenty of drinks and snacks at any time, lots of fun and laughter, a real positive place to live and enjoy life! And a really lovely place to visit as family. Very highly recommended!
Thank you Margaret for your positive comments it's great to hear that relatives and residents are enjoying their lives at Shinfield View.
My overall impression was that everything was first class! It is exceptionally clean and well decorated.
The food is very good and there's always a choice.
No matter what you need or want the carers are there and do it.
The manager, is always very friendly and has done a great job selecting her staff and creating an environment you want to live in.
I have enjoyed all outings, activities and events.
We have a hair salon here that I visit weekly to have my hair done as well as having my nails painted. A lady also comes in to do reflexology which I hadn’t tried before.
The staff at Shinfield View welcome friends and family because they like having them there.
I’m lucky to have found a nice, homely, caring, place to live where I feel safe and there is help around if I need it, I’d never find anywhere better! It means I don’t have to worry as much and neither do my family.
Thank you Kitty for your lovely review and we love having you here with us.
I feel like I am on holiday, it doesn't feel or look like a care home. The staff could not be any better. Nothing is ever too much to ask for. They are all lovely. The food is like a 5 star hotel. There is plenty of choice, and I don't feel that I am ever rushed. There is everything here that I need. I love going to the salon, the reflexology, and I love to sit in the beautiful gardens. The entertainment is first class and I sit with my friends. Most of all, and important to me, is that I feel safe here.
We love having you in Shinfield View and its great to see our residents appreciating are great events.
I have now been to Shinfield View several times to visit a very dear friend. She is full of praise for this wonderful care home and extremely happy there. The staff are extremely happy, caring and efficient. The food is excellent and varied. The whole building is well planed with superb facilities including restaurants, a cinema, a bar, various recreational rooms and a hairdressers. Entertainment is first class and outings are very well organised and interesting. The lovely gardens surround a care home of "Five Star Plus" quality.
Your comments are greatly appreciated by the team I am glad you are happy with the service and care your friend has received.
My father came to Shinfield View for four days respite in June 2016. The standard of care was excellent along with the surroundings and his room. While staying at Shinfield View my father became unwell and was taken to hospital by ambulance unfortunately he was sent to hospital alone. My father suffers with dementia and gets very confused when out of his normal surroundings so I felt it was unacceptable to send him to the hospital alone. Once the Deputy Manager came on duty and found out my father had been sent to hospital she promptly went to the hospital and spent the whole day with my father. She was very apologetic and advised us the policy is to send a carer to hospital with a resident. She could not have apologized more and despite this being upsetting for us as a family I do not think she could have done anymore. My father returned to Shinfield View and completed his stay he thoroughly enjoyed his time there.
I am glad your father recovered and we were able to support him whilst in hospital for the day. Furthermore I am glad he enjoyed the rest of his stay.
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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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