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Braeburn Lodge

Bath Road, Beenham, Reading, Berkshire 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...  

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

Type of carePermanentRespite
Residential Care£1,850 - £1,950£1,850 - £1,950
Residential Dementia Care£1,850 - £1,950From £1,850

Fees are calculated on a needs-based assessment

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

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 (76)

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Braeburn Lodge has a Review Score of 10 (9.952) out of 10, based on 28 reviews in the last 2 years. Over all time Braeburn Lodge has 76 reviews.

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Review from Matthew T (Stepson of Resident) published on 29 April 2026 Submitted via Website
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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 feel. There are constant trips out and activities and the staff are loving and part of the Braeburn family, and they make you, as a loved one feel part of that family. It is reassuring to see that the staff are not continually changing, so my step-mum got to build up a really good relationship with them.

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.

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Review from Douglas M (Partner of Resident) published on 27 April 2026 Submitted via Postal Card
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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.

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Review from A T (Daughter of Resident) published on 28 January 2026 Submitted via Postal Card
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Staff are very friendly making the Home feel like a family residence. They are always happy to update you.

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Review from Lu J (Granddaughter of Resident) published on 26 January 2026 Submitted via Website
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We chose Braeburn Lodge as this is a smaller care home and this would be a better setting for our grandfather. From our first meeting with questions, then queries by phone or email, these were addressed and we were reassured at each step.
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.

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Review from Paula J (Friend of Resident) published on 23 January 2026 Submitted via Website
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Breaburn is an exceptional care home with exceptional and caring staff.
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!

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Review from P J (Grandson of Resident) published on 23 January 2026 Submitted via Website
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I cannot rate Braeburn highly enough.
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.

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Review from D H (Daughter of Resident) published on 21 January 2026 Submitted via Postal Card
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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.

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Review from Kim E (Daughter of Resident) published on 16 January 2026 Submitted via Postal Card
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Everyone in the home is great with my mum, and it puts my mind at rest when leaving her.

Always a cheerful greeting and offers of drinks on arrival.

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Review from Lindsay D (Daughter of Resident) published on 13 January 2026 Submitted via Website
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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.

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Review from Janet L (Daughter of Resident) published on 25 December 2025 Submitted via Website
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Braeburn Lodge Care Home provides a friendly, welcoming home from home environment due to its size for 12 residents. The staff are attentive, helpful, knowledgeable and very supportive. The quality and level of care provided is excellent. The home is safe, secure and is perfect for my mother's wellbeing. She enjoys the activities, the quizzes, crafts and the weekly outings in the minibus, which is such a bonus for elderly residents' mobility, mood and interests.The home is well maintained and the food is nutritious and appetising. I recommend this care home.

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Review from Brian P (Friend of Resident) published on 1 December 2025 Submitted via Postal Card
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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
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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 Ida G (Respite Resident) published on 17 July 2025 Submitted via Postal Card
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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
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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 G F (Partner of Resident) published on 12 March 2025 Submitted via Website
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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
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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
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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
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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 Lee S (Son of Resident) published on 23 January 2025 Submitted via Website
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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
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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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Regulatory Rating

Care Quality Commission (CQC) Rating

Date: 28 August 2019
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  • Well-ledGood
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Zoe LesterJob Title:Home Manager

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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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