Braeburn Lodge

Bath Road, Beenham, Reading RG7 5JB
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Braeburn Lodge is a residential home located in Beenham, near Reading.

Opened in July 2018, Milkwood Care has totally transformed what used to be a public house, into a luxury 12 bedroom home for up to 14 residents which includes two double rooms. All rooms are tastefully decorated to the residents' colour wishes. You choose!

Each of the 12 en-suite bedrooms is individually designed and styled, each featuring a walk-in shower and private lounge area.

Residents and staff love this light and airy home that features generous living space and parking.

The home has retained many attractive, original character features of the old building.
Everyone at the home enjoys scenic views and access to beautifully landscaped gardens, featuring apple trees, fruit trees, a feature fish pond and the resident ducks!

The home offers around the clock 24/7 care as well as respite (pending room availability) for those who need a little respite, allowing their family member a well-earned break, holiday or special event (two week minimum respite care).

This home is the residents' home. The residents choose, they make their preferences known. The residents have choices on what they like, what they want and what makes them tick! The team listen and are privileged to work in the residents' home to support their every need.
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Care Provided by Braeburn Lodge

Primary Care Categories

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

Length of Stay

  • Permanent Care
  • Respite Care

Care Types Provided

  • Residential Care
  • Dementia Residential Care
  • For a maximum of 14 Service Users

Dementia Care Types

  • Mild Dementia
  • Moderate Dementia

Other Care Provided

  • Parkinson's Disease
  • Stroke
  • COPD/Pulmonary Disease
  • Convalescent Care

Facilities

  • Pet Friendly (or by arrangement)
  • Near Public Transport
  • Minibus or other transport
  • Lift
  • Wheelchair Access
  • Gardens
  • Television point in own room
  • Residents Internet Access

Funding & Fees What's included?

Weekly Charges per Person

  • Self-Funded Residential Care: £1650 – £1850
  • Self-Funded Residential Dementia Care: £1700 – £1900
  • RESPITE Self-Funded Residential Care: £1700 – £1900
  • RESPITE Self-Funded Residential Dementia Care: £1800 – £2000

Fees are calculated on a needs-based assessment

These prices are only a guideline, please contact Braeburn Lodge to find out the exact price for your requirements.

Contact Braeburn Lodge 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)

Contact Braeburn Lodge to confirm what's included and get a personalised quote:

Good to Know

Group/Owner

Local Authority / Social Services

Admission Information

  • Ages from 18 to 70

Care Home Design/Build

  • Purpose Built: Yes
  • Year Purpose Built: 2018
  • Last Refurbishment: 2018
  • Number of floors: 2

Room Information

  • Single Rooms (10)
  • Couples/Companion Rooms (2)
  • Single Rooms with Ensuite Wet Room (10)
  • Couples/Companion Rooms with Ensuite Wet Room (2)

Visiting

  • Open door policy

Parking

  • Secure Parking available to the front and rear of the building

Braeburn Lodge Reviews (74)

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Braeburn Lodge has a Review Score of 9.9 (9.933) out of 10, based on 39 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Braeburn Lodge has 74 reviews.

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Review from Brian P (Friend of Resident) published on 1 December 2025 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I have visited this facilitiy a few times over the last few months. Each time I have to press the bell to allow a member of staff to let me in and out.
My friend always seems very happy and contented. The staff are always so helpful to me and my friend. The food looks so appetising and helathy. Plenty
of activities are provided for the residents. The communal room and bedrooms are spotless.
I cannot emphasie enough on the ability and caring nature that the staff give to the residents.
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Review from M C (Sister of Resident) published on 3 November 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My sister stayed at Braeburn Lodge for two weeks respite care, this being her first experience of such a stay. She settled in well as the staff were all very welcoming and understanding. She enjoyed the activities provided especially trips out in the minibus. Thank you to everyone who made her stay
so enjoyable and for looking after her so well.
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Review from Matthew T (Stepson of Resident) published on 27 October 2025 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
We feel we have landed on our feet with Braeburn Lodge. It's been an emotional time having to put our relative into a care home. The care industry is like the wild west so to find Braeburn Lodge has been a happy accident. All the staff are so caring and the place is clean and welcoming. My step-mum
seems really happy and there's always a cup of tea for me when I arrive. It's the true meaning of a "care" "home". It's definitely both.
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Review from Doug M (Partner of Resident) published on 10 October 2025 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
In the short time my partner has been in Braeburn Lodge I am extremely please with the level of care, and professionalism and friendliness of all the staff.
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Review from Ida G (Respite Resident) published on 17 July 2025 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
A thoughly reassuring experience.
Reply from Cris Arnold, Home Manager at Braeburn Lodge
Thank you so much for your review. We hope you will visit us again soon.
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Review from Gerrry C (Nephew of Resident) published on 28 May 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
For the five weeks my aunt stayed at Braeburn Lodge , the service was excellent and the staff were very attentive and helpful.
Her health and overall physical condition improved immensely and she thoroughly enjoyed her time there.
She and her immediate family can only shower praise upon the very
friendly staff and we say a big thankyou to all of them.
Reply from Cris Arnold, Home Manager at Braeburn Lodge
Thank you for your lovely review. We all enjoyed looking after and caring for your wonderful Aunt and helping her to rehabilitate.
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Review from Janet L (Daughter of Resident) published on 24 March 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Braeburn Lodge is homely and friendly and is most suited to my mother's care needs. The staff are friendly and attentive, the food is excellent and the social activities and outings provided keeps mum busy, engaged socially and entertained. A great home and a great team! Well done.
Reply from Cris Arnold, Home Manager at Braeburn Lodge
Thank you for your lovely comments. I will share this with the team.
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Review from P J (Great-granddaughter of Resident) published on 12 March 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
The team at Braeburn are just BRILLIANT they do a wonderful job of looking after each and every person in the home. It is like a home away from home. My great-grandfather has really settled in and is very happy there. The staff know what he loves and what he dislikes and they take care of all his
needs. We know he is in safe hands - given my great-grandfather is 103 years of age it is such a relief to know he is looked after. A big thanks to the team.
Reply from Cris Arnold, Home Manager at Braeburn Lodge
Thank you for your lovely review. I will share this with our wonderful team.
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Review from G F (Partner of Resident) published on 12 March 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My partner lives in this care home and she suffers with anxiety,the staff have gone above and beyond to make sure my partner doesn't want for anything.my partner has settled in well and loves staying there
Reply from Cris Arnold, Home Manager at Braeburn Lodge
Thank you for your lovely review. I will share this with our wonderful team.
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Review from A S (Daughter of Resident) published on 26 February 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
All staff are very friendly and already have gone above and beyond in welcoming Mum into their care. In particular, during a recent room swap, a member of staff rearranged the new room upon request (the same day) to provide more space and to also help reduce Mum's anxiety about change. It is still
early days but presently I feel very happy with my Mother's care and surroundings.
Reply from Cris Arnold, Home Manager at Braeburn Lodge
Thank you so much for this lovely review. It our absolute pleasure to support mum with the transition into her new home.
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Review from Louise D (Friend of Resident) published on 13 February 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Went to see my friend's mum on an impromptu Friday in January 2025, what a gem of a find. Fabulous little care home, very friendly and super clean, great gardens too, lovely to see such happy residents.
Reply from Cris Arnold, Home Manager at Braeburn Lodge
Thank you for your lovely review. I will share with our amazing teams.
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Review from S S (Daughter of Resident) published on 30 January 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Wonderful care home.
Since my mother became a resident, she has been surrounded by the best care and ultimately, love.
Nothing is too much trouble, ideas, plans and needs are often suggested before I ask.
Staff are so friendly to the guests, families and visitors. The manager, senior carer, chef,
maintenance, housekeepers, everyone is involved with the residents and treat them with dignity and respect but also laugh with them and have fun.
Residents are entertained on a daily basis with in-house activities, crafts, baking and a 'theme week' occurs nearly every week of the year! Trips out are a frequent occurrence, treats are encouraged.
This is now my mum's safe space, she is happy and content and wants for nothing.
A brilliant place, five stars from me!
Reply from Cris Arnold, Home Manager at Braeburn Lodge
What a lovely review, all the staff are so pleased to care for your mother and receive such positive feedback. Thank you!
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Review from R H (Granddaughter of Resident) published on 29 January 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My grandmother has been a resident at Braeburn Lodge for nearly four years now.
The care she receives is exemplary and second to none.
The home is small, so it really is like a family home, all the residents dine together round a large dining table which really adds to the family feel.
The residents
lead such an active lifestyle, going out to various clubs and activities multiple times a week and if they're not on a trip out, there is always something going on in the home to keep them busy.
The food is beautiful, homemade every day, including fresh cakes.
As relatives, we are really made to feel part of the family and there are several events each year where we all come together as families with staff to spend time together, having a BBQ or other event.
My grandmother is so happy and truly loved and exceptionally well cared for.
I wouldn't consider anywhere else to look after my loved one.
Reply from Cris Arnold, Home Manager at Braeburn Lodge
Thank you for your lovely review of our home! I will share this with our fabulous teams.
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Review from Lee S (Son of Resident) published on 23 January 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
The care and support my mum has received since moving to Braeburn Lodge has been excellent. The staff and management have gone over and above in taking care of my mum and helping her to adjust to being in residential care. Nothing is too much and I am very happy that my mum is in such a lovely and well-run
care home.
Reply from Cris Arnold, Home Manager at Braeburn Lodge
Thank you so much for your lovely review, it's our pleasure to look after your lovely mother in our home. Thank you for choosing Braeburn Lodge!
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Review from S B (Grandson of Resident) published on 22 January 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My grandma has been at Braeburn Lodge for over six years now, the home has provided her with a homely and safe place to live where she receives all the help and care she needs.
I like that it is a small care home, it always feels clean and the staff are always helpful and caring. Also, there are plenty
of activities/trips out that Grandma loves to be involved in.
I would definitely recommend Braeburn to anyone needing the facilities, care and comfort they offer.
P.S. Thank you for all you do for Grandma!
Reply from Cris Arnold, Home Manager at Braeburn Lodge
Thank you for your lovely review. I will share this with our wonderful staff team.
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Review from S G (Friend of Resident) published on 22 January 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I visited my friend at Christmas and received a warm welcome from staff and some of the residents. Beautiful ambience. Lovely homemade decorations. Always look forward to seeing my friend where she is happy and cared for so well. I would be happy to come as a resident.
Reply from Cris Arnold, Home Manager at Braeburn Lodge
Thank you so much for your lovely review. I will share with our wonderful staff teams.
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Review from Lindsay D (Daughter of Resident) published on 20 January 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
A superb care home. Only 12 rooms so plenty of individual attention. Although monthly fee may appear on the high side, note that cost of toiletries, newspapers, all outings on mini bus, coffee and cake at cafes, the occasional meal out and the wonderful meals and snacks are all included. Everyone has
a fuss made of them on their birthday and all events big and small are celebrated. Home from home, the best you could want. We are so happy to know mum is so well cared for.
Reply from Cris Arnold, Home Manager at Braeburn Lodge
Thank you so much for this lovely review. We are so happy to care for your fabulous mum in Braeburn Lodge!
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Review from Samantha C (Daughter of Resident) published on 10 January 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
What a beautiful home, very welcoming and warm. The staff are so lovely and helpful. You can tell that the staff always want to have a positive impact on their residents. All the residents my mother included are very happy here.
Reply from Cris Arnold, Home Manager at Braeburn Lodge
What a lovely review! I will share your comments with our amazing staff team. Thank you so much.
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Review from Carole C (Daughter of Resident) published on 8 January 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Braeburn Lodge is a small, homely care home offering the personal touch to Mum.
The staff are very caring and loving and they go out of their way to make life happy and safe for Mum.
They have many activities and Mum often goes out in the minibus to singing, coffee mornings and the riverside.
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food is home-cooked and nutritious.
I would highly recommend this home.
Reply from Cris Arnold, Home Manager at Braeburn Lodge
Thank you for your lovely review. It's a total pleasure having the opportunity to care for your wonderful mother.
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Review from Marnie O (Daughter of Resident) published on 3 January 2025 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My mother has been a resident for about two years. The best possible care has been given to her. The staff go out of their way to be helpful and are very caring They have supported both my mother and myself through the dementia trial. I would and do recommend them 100%.
Reply from Cris Arnold, Home Manager at Braeburn Lodge
Thank you so very much for your kind review. I will share with our wonderful team.
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Current Review Score: 9.9 (9.933)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 9.9 (9.933) out of 10 for Braeburn Lodge is based on a) the Average Rating and b) the number of positive Reviews.

  1. The Average Rating is 4.9 out of 5 from 39 Reviews in the last 24 months.
  2. The score for the number of positive Reviews is 5.0 out of 5 from 39 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 4.933 for Braeburn Lodge is calculated as follows: ( (433 Excellents x 5) + (29 Goods x 4) + (1 Satisfactorys x 3) ) ÷ 463 Ratings = 4.933
  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 Braeburn Lodge is based on 39 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 14 registered maximum number of service users is 2.8, which has been reached with 39 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: 28 Aug 2019

Overall Good

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

Bed Vacancies

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Meet the Team (2)

Zoe

Zoe Lester

Job Title: Home Manager

Come and meet our friendly team at Braeburn Lodge

Amanda

Amanda

Job Title: Cook

Good home cooked food freshly prepared every day

Frequently Asked Questions about Braeburn Lodge

What types of Care is Braeburn Lodge registered for?

Older Person Care, Dementia, Mental Health Condition, Physical Disability, Visual / Hearing Impairment & Younger Adults are the registered (by the Care Quality Commission) categories of Care.

How many Rooms does Braeburn Lodge have?

There are 10 Single Rooms and 2 Couples/Companion Rooms.

What are the Facilities & Services at Braeburn Lodge?

Pet Friendly (or by arrangement), Near Public Transport, Minibus or other transport, Lift, Wheelchair Access, Gardens, Television point in own room & Residents Internet Access are some of the Facilities & Services.

How far is Braeburn Lodge to the centre of Reading?

7.0 mile(s) as the crow flies, distance by road may be significantly further.

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