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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...
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.
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
Weekly Charges per Person
Fees are calculated on a needs-based assessment
The price(s) shown are provided by the care home. Contact Braeburn Lodge for full pricing details and T&Cs.
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)
Good to Know
Group / Owner
- Milkwood Care Ltd
- Private Owned
Person in charge
- Zoe Lester (Manager)
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 (77)
Braeburn Lodge has a Review Score of 9.9 (9.949) out of 10, based on 28 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Braeburn Lodge has 77 reviews.
My mum arrived in April.We are extremely happy with the care home.It feels like one big family .Such wonderful staff that couldn't do any more such kind people that understand how upsetting it can be for us as a family.This all goes down to Zoe the manager.Thanks so much
My mum arrived in April.We are extremely happy with the care home.It feels like one big family .Such wonderful staff that couldn't do any more such kind people that understand how upsetting it can be for us as a family.This all goes down to Zoe the manager.Thanks so much
Braeburn Lodge Care home is a home from home friendly and supportive care home which I feel provides the best level of care for dementia and mental health. It provides entertainment, outings in the mini bus and physical exercise activities for the residents, ensuring that they enjoy the best...
Braeburn Lodge Care home is a home from home friendly and supportive care home which I feel provides the best level of care for dementia and mental health. It provides entertainment, outings in the mini bus and physical exercise activities for the residents, ensuring that they enjoy the best possible care during their stay. The staff are excellent and attentive. I recommend this care home.
I just wanted to give Braeburn Lodge a massive thumbs up for the love and care they provided to my step-mum. It feels like the wild-west out there in terms of who is providing what and at what price. We really landed on our feet with Braeburn. It is a small home, which gives it a really friendly...
I felt my step-mum was in really safe hands. The food was excellent and a lovely touch was everyone would eat their meals together around the dining table. I could turn up at any time and was always made to feel welcome. The building was clean and bright and everyone was immaculately dressed. Despite the challenges my step-mum had, they made her comfortable, safe, and made her laugh a lot.
All staff were excellent, very attentive and loving towards my partner. The entire home was kept immaculately clean. My partner was included in art projects and entertainment several times a week which she thoroughly enjoyed. The staff went over-and-above for any special occasions, which included...
All staff were excellent, very attentive and loving towards my partner. The entire home was kept immaculately clean. My partner was included in art projects and entertainment several times a week which she thoroughly enjoyed. The staff went over-and-above for any special occasions, which included birthdays, Burns Night and Valentine's Day. The food was outstanding and I very much appreciated being invited to join the residents for a meal.
Staff are very friendly making the Home feel like a family residence. They are always happy to update you.
Staff are very friendly making the Home feel like a family residence. They are always happy to update you.
Granpa loves it at Braeburn and all the staff. I've found...
Granpa loves it at Braeburn and all the staff. I've found the staff are well attentive, the care and love they show to each resident is abundantly clear.
Braeburn arrange trips out to see the ducks or to stop for tea nearby. They have entertainment and exercises in the lounge area, these are appropriate for the capabilities of the residents. Updates on the activities are shared on their social media posts, these are a joy to see and Granpa clearly enjoying them.
The staff at Braeburn Lodge are brilliant. Highly recommend.
The accommodation and bedrooms are to a very high standard - it really feels like a home.
The food is cooked from fresh and better than most local restaurants.
What makes Breaburn so unique is its size - with only 12...
The accommodation and bedrooms are to a very high standard - it really feels like a home.
The food is cooked from fresh and better than most local restaurants.
What makes Breaburn so unique is its size - with only 12 residents - staff are able to provide personal care which they have done each day for Les over the last 19 months. He is so happy and settled and that is all we can ask for.
The staff also make us (family and friends) feel so very welcome - it is a joy to be there!
This is a small residential home where the personal touch is of paramount importance to all members of staff and residents needs are known intimately. However it's also much more than this, where the team form strong relationships with both the residents and...
This is a small residential home where the personal touch is of paramount importance to all members of staff and residents needs are known intimately. However it's also much more than this, where the team form strong relationships with both the residents and their visitors and work closely together to ensure an individual approach and personal touch to the care provided.
Rooms are clean, modern and well furnished. The quality of food (having sampled on several occasions) is excellent. All necessarily facilities are available.
Having had reason to spend a lot of time here recently, I've had the opportunity to understand the operation more fully and get to know the team, all of whom are superb. Further, having visited a number of care homes over the years, Braeburn stands out as going above and beyond and a clear cut above the rest.
My grandfather joined Braeburn almost 2 years and very much regards this as his home.
Highly recommended.
Staff always very supportive & caring. They also are informed & know how to respond to anything unusual & are speedy in their response to anything urgent. I am contacted quickly after anything out of the ordinary, once medical advice has been sought. They also take care of the ordinary, that I may...
Staff always very supportive & caring. They also are informed & know how to respond to anything unusual & are speedy in their response to anything urgent. I am contacted quickly after anything out of the ordinary, once medical advice has been sought. They also take care of the ordinary, that I may not have thought of, e.g. with dentures. I am so relieved that all the pressures I had have been under are lifted off me.
Always a cheerful greeting and offers of drinks on arrival.
Always a cheerful greeting and offers of drinks on arrival.
We couldn't ask for better care for mum. She is treated with such kindness. It is such a happy home, lots of laughter and fun together with care and compassion. The residents are taken out, they have entertainment and they are served delicious food. Mum is genuinely happy there and we are so...
We couldn't ask for better care for mum. She is treated with such kindness. It is such a happy home, lots of laughter and fun together with care and compassion. The residents are taken out, they have entertainment and they are served delicious food. Mum is genuinely happy there and we are so grateful for all the staff do for her.
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....
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.
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...
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.
A thoughly reassuring experience.
A thoughly reassuring experience.
Thank you so much for your review. We hope you will visit us again soon.
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...
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.
Thank you for your lovely review. We all enjoyed looking after and caring for your wonderful Aunt and helping her to rehabilitate.
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
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
Thank you for your lovely review. I will share this with our wonderful team.
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...
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.
Thank you so much for this lovely review. It our absolute pleasure to support mum with the transition into her new home.
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.
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.
Thank you for your lovely review. I will share with our amazing teams.
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,...
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!
What a lovely review, all the staff are so pleased to care for your mother and receive such positive feedback. Thank you!
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...
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.
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!
Regulatory Rating
Care Quality Commission (CQC) Rating
Date: 28 August 2019Good
- CaringGood
- EffectiveGood
- ResponsiveGood
- SafeGood
- Well-ledGood
Inspection ratings
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- Outstanding - The service is performing exceptionally well.
- Good - The service is performing well and meeting our expectations.
- Requires Improvement - The service isn't performing as well as it should and we have told the service how it must improve.
- Inadequate - The service is performing badly and we've taken action against the person or organisation that runs it.
- Not rated - we have not yet rated this area of the service, this is normally because the assessments we have carried out have been focused on other key questions.
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Awards / Recognitions (1)
- 30 Jun 2021Recipient: Braeburn Lodge
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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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