
The home itself is spotlessly clean and freshHelen L(Daughter of Resident/Service User)



The home itself is spotlessly clean and freshHelen L(Daughter of Resident/Service User)



Abbeyfield Winnersh is a dementia-friendly residential care home situated in the village of Winnersh, Wokingham. The care home is designed to allow freedom of movement throughout, flowing from one area into another.
The home has 62 en-suite bedrooms each with a brightly coloured front door complete with a letterbox and street lamp. Bedrooms have been provided with speciality furniture that is designed for easy access to residents' possessions.
Whilst each room has...
Care Provided by Abbeyfield Winnersh
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 62 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
Other Care Provided
- Parkinson's Disease
- Stroke
Facilities
- Own Furniture if required
- Pet Friendly (or by arrangement)
- Smoking not permitted
- Lift
- Wheelchair Access
- Gardens
- Residents Kitchenette
- Television point in own room
- Residents Internet Access
Funding & Fees
Weekly Charges per Person
The price(s) shown are provided by the care home. Contact Abbeyfield Winnersh for full pricing details and T&Cs.
Contact Abbeyfield Winnersh 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
- Abbeyfield Living Society
- Voluntary / Not for Profit Owned
Person in charge
- Alice Dunning (Care Home Manager)
Local Authority / Social Services
Admission Information
- Ages 55+
Care Home Design/Build
- Purpose Built: Yes
- Year Purpose Built: 2016
- Last Refurbishment: 2016
- Number of floors: 2
Room Information
- Single Rooms (62)
- Single Rooms with ensuite Wet Room (62)
Parking
- Parking is available outside of the home.
Abbeyfield Winnersh Reviews (75)
Abbeyfield Winnersh has a Review Score of 9.9 (9.853) out of 10, based on 23 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Abbeyfield Winnersh has 75 reviews.
Very busy 62 bed care home for dementia patients currently awaiting new manager. Good facilities overall and kind attentive staff. Management not happy with current catering company but they are seeking to address this. Outside grounds recently improved and visitors welcomed 24/7
Thank you for your kind review and I am glad to hear your positive views regarding our team. I look forward to getting to know you over the coming weeks.
Kind regards
Yasemin
We would highly recommend Abbeyfield! The layout of the building and residents front doors are really well thought out. Staff are all amazing, so involved with the residents to keep them active and hydrated. Dad stayed for 2 weeks respite and returned back home much stronger; mentally and physically. In addition we really appreciate the invite to come and join activities, even when dad is now not in respite. He is still talking about his afternoon on the ice and has his gold medal on his walker. Many thanks to all involved.
Thank you so much for taking the time to share your experience with us! We are absolutely delighted to hear that your father's two-week respite stay at Abbeyfield was so impactful. We are especially thrilled that he's still showing off his gold medal on his walker! The "afternoon on the ice" was a highlight for everyone involved.
There are always activities for the residents to take part in. Dad was even taken to the ice rink.
We were happy knowing he was well cared for and Mum had a much needed rest.
I have no hesitation in recommending Abbeyfield. Thank you so much.
Thank you for your kind review, it was lovely to take dad out on the ice
My partner stayed at Abbeyfield for a period of respite care. As it was our very first experience, I was extremely anxious. However, ALL the staf were incredibly caring, helpful, experienced, and friendly, while always remaining highly professional. They made the transition as smooth and reassuring as possible for us. We truly have no words to fully express our gratitude to every one of them.
Thanks to the circular layout of the buildings, the home feels bright, open, and welcoming from the moment you walk in. Both the rooms and communal areas are clean and well maintained.
A big THANK YOU to everyone for looking after my partner with such genuine care and kindness.
Thank you for your lovely review. We are so pleased you were happy with the stay.
Staff are amazing from care staff, cleaners, admin, managers and cooks, with each being very helpful to residents and visitors. They all engage with residents with their care, activities singing, drawing, games and overall wellbeing. I trust the staff.
The private rooms are nice and can be personalised and have "front doors" and bathrooms. There are common spaces, and in sunnier times have a great area for walking and sit talking when visiting. Quiet rooms are useful for visits as well as cinema room.
Overall the buildings are clean and modern and outside gardening areas make a great impression.
Keep up the great work!
Thank you, for your lovely review. We are so pleased you are happy with the care dad is receiving
My mother was a resident at Abbeyfield Winnersh for only two months when her vascular dementia developed to an extent that she could no longer to live alone. The staff at Abbeyfield were amazing. I have never met so many compassionate, patient and genuinely caring people. The care they provided was exceptional and every one showed her so much kindness and respect. The home is very well designed for dementia patients and it meant she could stay active and have a level of freedom while we knew she was safe. At the end of her life, the compassion and support the team showed both us and Mum made the situation bearable. I will never be able to thank the team at Abbeyfield enough for the kindness they showed us.
Thank you for your kind review Sally. We are so pleased you are happy with the care your mother received
The staff were exceptionally caring and attentive, always treating him with kindness and respect. There were plenty of activities to enjoy, and he especially loved the music and dancing.
During his time receiving palliative care, the management and staff went above and beyond - not only looking after him, but also caring for our whole family. Nothing was ever too much trouble, day or night. Every carer spoke so fondly of him, and right up until the end, they ensured he was comfortable and maintained his dignity.
I will always be grateful for the compassion, warmth, and support we received.
Geesje and family
Thank you for your 5 star review. So please that your husband enjoyed his time with us at Winnersh and that you and your family felt supported.
Our dad has been at Abbeyfield for 3 months now. I've been so impressed with everything from the staff, the care they all have for their residents, and how they is always something they can get involved with. The surroundings are excellent and our dad loves the cinema room. It's run by a great management team as well which is important. Thank you Abbeyfield!
Thank you for your 5 star review. So pleased that your dad enjoys living at Winnersh
Abbeyfield's is a very caring care home who has done everything they can to make my Mum feel at home and settled in. All the staff generally really do care about the Residents and their needs - and will do whatever they can to make it the Residents feel at home. Its like its own little community! Mum was admitted back in April 2025 and has certainly kept them on their toes but they do look after her which is all we could ever ask for. They really do listen to feedback and take onboard what families have said. They have also recently started organising day trips for some of the residents which have been really varied and enjoyable for Mum when she's wanted to go.
Thank you, for your lovely review. We are so pleased you are happy with the care mum is receiving.
He settled in well and was looked after amazingly .
Interaction with staff was excellent and nothing was too difficult to arrange for him. As expected I was overly concerned for his welfare but the team kept me informed and all my questions were answered quickly.
The home looked after him so well and the support they gave me, his wife, was amazing.
The home is a special dementia home and as such has set up rooms and floors to offer freedom for dementia patients and is its unique selling point.
I cannot speak highly enough of the deputy Manager, and the exceptional standard of care, leadership and compassion he brings to his role. He consistently went above and beyond for my husbands stay-his unwavering commitment to resident wellbeing is second to none.
Thank you for your lovely review. We are very proud of our team and so pleased you had such a wonderful experience.
After 2 years of visiting my husband in the care home, I appreciate all the hard work it takes to keep the occupants happy & well cared for. The staff read to them & play games etc & have led parties in the lovely gardens. The food is excellent & nothing is too much trouble. The staff also helped me to come to terms with the loss of my husbands company & became my friends. I therefore looked forward to my visits even more. Well done & thank you.
Hi. Thank you for your positive review of Winnersh. I am delighted you and your husband feel so well cared for.
My husband was healed with kindness. Staff were attentive. My husband would be very happy to return.
Thank you for your positive review of our Winnersh home.
They are very attentive and keep us informed about my aunt.
I highly recommend this care home, which is well within the reach for anyone living in Woodley, Wokingham and nearby areas. From my experience I can say that the family members who may have to use the care home will definitely be looked after very well.
Thank you for your 5 star review and kind words about your experience
It was an absolute relief when we visited Abbeyfield. The Manager was extremely helpful and welcoming, putting us to ease explaining everything and taking us for a tour. They were not rushed for the finance part but only focused on the wellbeing and settling the resident. The staff at Abbeyfield are the highlight of this care home. Whenever I have visited my resident, the staff has always greeted us very well and we see them very helpful, cheerful and active around every resident. The facilities are perfect and the rooms are designed to make the resident feel safe, secure and also in touch with nature. It does not feel claustrophobic as every room as an outlet to outdoors and have a nice view of the garden. The activities are programmed as per the interests and abilities of the resident. Its a lively atmosphere at Abbeyfield and gives the best elderly care to the loved ones.
Thank you for your lovely review, we are really pleased to hear the process has been smooth for you
The premises felt like a real home, not a clinical residence, and everyone working there is friendly and helpful.
Thank you Carol for your lovely review. We are really pleased you were happy with mums care
I cannot praise this care home highly enough. From the moment we stepped inside to visit, we felt a really warm atmosphere and observed happy residents. The Customer Relations Manager explained the services, showed us around and did not concentrate on a heavy sales pitch which we appreciated. We observed a full programme of events designed to stimulate and, after moving in, my mother in law told us how lovely the staff were - a high accolade as she was not easy to please! They made progress with walking and personal care which had been near impossible with ourselves. At end of life, the in house nurses looked after her and all the stress of calling out district nurses, doctors and palliative care nurses was taken from us and my mother In law did not have to spend her final days in a hospital. The care she received in this home was second to none and everyone was very supportive of ourselves as well as my mother in law.
Our grateful thanks to all the dedicated staff at Abbeyfields, Winnersh.
Thank you for your kind review. We are really pleased to hear how happy you were with the experience.
Incredibly responsive and caring. My mother was only a resident for a short time before she passed, but we noted that there were always plenty of staff around, even at mid-night. Their staff fully understood their duties, and quickly established what care my mother required and how to best deliver it, even when she was being stubborn. Their physios had even got her walking again after she claimed she couldn't. We were very impressed with the full programme of events which helped with mental health. We would highly recommend Abbeyfield Winnersh.
Thank you for your lovely review and taking the time to leave a review.
My husband has been residing at Abbeyfield for 2 and a half years. He settled quickly and has been cared for so well by staff who make every effort to understand him and help him cope with all the challenges that he faces. They always contact me quickly if there are any issues and it always feels like a welcoming and cheerful home.
Hi Janet. Thank you for your 5-star review of our Winnersh home. So glad you and your husband feel well cared for.
I am so glad that Mum chose Abbeyfield. It is a safe and welcoming environment. The staff have been very accommodating in facilitating video calls so that I can talk with Mum regularly, as I live in the US.
Hi. Thank you for your 5-star review of our Winnersh home. So glad you and your mother can stay in touch.
Organising the room, marking of clothes and doing an inventory were all done the day before moving in. Pictures and shelf are all sorted. Mum arrived Friday afternoon December 2024. From this very day, she has been happy, free to walk about. Eating well, letting carers do personal care, showering and hair wash. Any of this was nearly impossible to get her to do. She is enjoying the freedom the social and the quiet rooms.
Hi Susie. Thank you for your 5-star review of our Winnersh home. Glad your mother is settling in.
Regulatory Rating
Care Quality Commission (CQC) Rating
Date: 15 April 2025Good
- 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.
Bed Vacancies
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Awards / Recognitions (1)
- 01 Apr 2022Recipient: Abbeyfield Living Society
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Meet the Team (6)

Alice started working in care in 2005, caring and cleaning in local Care Homes. Alice then joined Abbeyfield in 2012 as a Care Assistant, working towards Team Leader, Head of Care, and then managing Care Homes in 2018. She joined Abbeyfield Winnersh in September 2024.

James started in care in 2011 working in Domiciliary Care Services. James then joined Abbeyfield in 2020 as Care Team Leader, progressing to Deputy Manager shortly after. James manages the downstairs areas of Winnersh which include our Male and Female Households, alongside our residential dementia household.

Alex started working in care in 2009 working in hospital theatres, followed by nursing homes. Alex then joined Abbeyfield in October 2024. Alex manages the upstairs areas of Winnersh which include our residents of higher needs. Alex supports this by bringing his clinical background knowledge to the role.

Amanda started working in care in 2016 when Abbeyfield Winnersh opened. She joined us as a Care Assistant, quickly progressing to Care Team Leader where she completed her NVQ in Dementia Pathways. In 2022 the role of Customer Relations Manager became available, and Amanda decided to make a change in her Abbeyfield journey. If you are looking for care for your loved one Amanda will support you through the process. In addition, Amanda manages our community engagement in the home, supporting our local community with safe spaces to meet in our beautiful summerhouse.

Jamal joined Abbeyfield Winnersh in 2022. Jamal has a varied role, which includes ensuring the compliance of all aspects of Health & Safety in the home, garden maintenance, redecoration and assisting in day-to-day repairs.

Lisa joined Abbeyfield in 2021 as the Housekeeping Team Leader. Lisa has a team of housekeepers who work alongside her to ensure that our residents have a clean and comfortable home to live in. Lisa also oversees the laundry in the home.
Frequently Asked Questions about Abbeyfield Winnersh
What types of Care is Abbeyfield Winnersh registered for?
Older Person Care, Dementia are the registered (by the Care Quality Commission) categories of Care.
How many Rooms does Abbeyfield Winnersh have?
There are 62 Single Rooms.
What are the Facilities & Services at Abbeyfield Winnersh?
Own Furniture if required, Pet Friendly (or by arrangement), Smoking not permitted, Lift, Wheelchair Access, Gardens, Residents Kitchenette, Television point in own room, Residents Internet Access are some of the Facilities & Services.
How far is Abbeyfield Winnersh to the centre of Wokingham?
2.2 mile(s) as the crow flies, distance by road may be significantly further.
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