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Spring Lane, Cookham Dean, Maidenhead, SL6 6PW
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20 January 2026
An excellent care home which has a very welcoming homely feel to it. It has the vibe of a country house hotel rather than a hospital which is very nice.
My parents were both in there for c 6 weeks and the care they received was exceptional especially as they both had different needs / reasons for
being in there. My mother had a non-weight bearing broken leg for most of the time she was there and the round the clock nursing care was faultless. I can honestly say that all of the staff, bar none, had a very positive and 'can do' attitude and all appeared to be happy in their work.
Residents are constantly checked up on (including every 2 hours during the night) and the level of staffing was very good. The food was excellent and the chef was happy to cook anything individually required if the residents did not fancy the day's menu.
We put my parents in Harwood House upon a recommendation and would certainly not hesitate to recommend it to others if asked.
20 January 2026
My mother moved to Harwood House reluctantly as she would not admit to needing the extent of care she so clearly did. Right from the start she was made to feel so welcome and safe. Nothing is too much trouble for the staff, and they work so hard on her physical health and well-being. She loves her
meals and has put on weight since moving there; there is also enough variety to keep her interested. She has loved the chance to bring in her own pictures and bits for her room, which creates a lovely talking-point for visitors and carers. There are great opportunities to take part in activities, and even though mum is a bit of a loner, the staff respect her wishes and encourage rather than cajole! Christmas at Harwood was a revelation. The building looked magical and exciting: mum spent most of the day 'off-site', but was welcomed back with open arms, and to a warm and prepared room with the blinds down and lights on. She counts the staff as friends and she knows she is well cared for.
03 November 2025
A really excellent nursing home.
The staff and management are all long standing and it runs like a family run business.
It is organised, well managed and the management, nursing and care staff are very attentive to the individual needs of residents.
It has a happy and calm atmosphere and very
welcoming to visitors and relatives.
Facilities are excellent.
The Wellbeing Team do a wonderful job keeping activities going every day of the week from 10.00 am - 7.30 pm and making regular visits to those who cannot leave their rooms.
This Nursing Home is to be highly recommended
23 June 2025
My mother has been a permanent resident at Harwood House for over a year now and continues to be very happy in her new home. Right from the outset, the care and support we received was amazing. Nursing staff visited my mother in hospital to fully understand her medical needs and to create a smooth
transition, and I was guided carefully through the administration. This attention to detail and personalised care and support is exemplary and is a hallmark of the home. Set deep in the beautiful countryside of Cookham Dean, Harwood House is a wonderful building inside and out, with characterful rooms and beautiful well tended gardens and terraces. Spotlessly clean and tastefully decorated, it sometimes feels like you're walking into a 5* hotel! The staff across the board are friendly, approachable and dedicated, and the range of weekly activities, trips out and social events for everyone is incredible. Thank you to everyone at Harwood House!
19 June 2025
Our Mother was diagnosed with terminal bowel cancer in January 2025 and we chose Hardwood House to care for her in her final months.
From the start the standard of care has been exceptional - every time my three sisters or I visited we witnessed the staff looking after our Mother and other
residents incredibly well. Empathising with the pain, anger, worry of the residents and always trying to do what was best for them.
Despite our Mother being quite demanding about her food, Harwood House bent over backwards to cater for her requirements. They never complained and every time we visited they would ask us if we wanted tea / coffee or anything else.
The actual residence is spotless, our Mother's room was really large and well equipped.
Despite the sadness of her passing we have absolutely no regrets that she spent her last 6 months at Harwood. We have so much gratitude to the staff it's untrue and wouldn't hesitate to recommend the care home to anyone.
13 May 2025
My mother went to Harwood House when she was 86 and had started having falls. Her eyesight was poor, as was her hearing, and her mobility was increasingly limited. Although she wasn't keen to leave her home, she settled in quickly. This was because Harwood was like a real family thanks to the
staff. All of the staff, whether carers, nurses, administrators, well being counsellors, laundry and kitchen staff and gardeners care about their guests, which also probably accounts for the low staff turnover. Harwood doesn't seem like a care home, but more like a rather nice boutique hotel for an older generation. As Mum's health deteriorated, the patience and care of the staff increased. Mum was happy and felt safe, secure and well fed. Visits were not a chore, and more of a pleasure to be with my Mum and her extended 'family'. It must have been good as Mum lived happily until she was 96. Thank you Harwood.
12 September 2024
We were thrilled upon finding Harwood House only 3 miles from where my mother had lived for nearly 40 years and despite her misgivings she agreed to an initial one month stay recuperating from a hospital stay.
Within a week she was calling saying how much she enjoyed her room, the attention from
staff and the congeniality of other elder care persons - while also having the flexibility to still attend her church and some other social gatherings.
She stayed for I think 2-1/2 years before quickly going downhill and passing during Covid. The family cannot thank the staff enough for all they did to support her - and us - during this 2-1/2 year period. Our photos of celebrating her 94th birthday at Harwood House will be a memory for us all to cherish.
Thank you everyone.
27 June 2024
A very nice experience and the staff very helpful. I was only there for a short time but I really felt looked after.
12 April 2024
The whole team at Harwood House were utterly amazing and we cannot thank them all enough for everything that they did for my father. Everyone was so kind and attentive and they all demonstrated such wonderful care looking after my father brilliantly. We cannot thank them enough, they were all
superb. If anyone is looking for a care home place for a loved one to go, you could not do better than Harwood House!
18 March 2024
Everyone at Harwood House, nurses, carers kitchen staff, etc. were extremely polite, helpful, and understanding.
I had a very nice comfortable room with a large window, shower room and TV. It was cleaned every day.
The food was excellent, varied with large helpings! The laundry service was very
efficient.
I would recommend Harwood House to all my friends needing good care and attention.
19 January 2024
My father had the most excellent care at Harwood House. The staff are kind and caring. The home is beautiful, well maintained and managed and also feels homely.
The residents’ visitors can visit at anytime with no notice required - total transparency!
Residents are never bored as there are
activity coordinators on site every day. I would highly recommend Harwood House.
26 October 2023
This is a truly wonderful care home with nursing care if needed. A caring team who looks after the residents beyond compare. My mum was here for a couple of weeks; however, we felt that the care and love received was so good that Mum may stay a little while longer. The unseen staff, the backbone of
Harwood House, run everything efficiently together with the carers and nurses as a team effort. When leaving my mum after a visit, I always felt comfortable that Mum was in safe and capable hands being cared for, and no need to worry.
Always something going on during the day by the well-being team, keeping both mind and body stimulated.
A great place to stay if needed and I would feel happy staying here myself.
20 October 2023
My husband, who has advanced Parkinson's, stayed at Harwood House for just over a week for Respite Care whilst I went away for a break. He is quite disabled but had excellent care from all the nurses and care workers. He has a medication pump which was well-managed. He enjoyed his stay and all the
various activities, particularly the quizzes and the visit to a local gallery. His room was very light and comfortable. He was helped to walk around the lovely garden and supervised during his exercises. The various members of our family who came to visit were made welcome. Knowing that he was well looked after enabled me to enjoy my holiday. I can recommend it.
25 July 2023
My mum is currently in Harwood House and she says the staff are very attentive. She is there to recover after an injury. The team are professional, the food looks good and the environment is clean and comfortable with a well-tended garden to enjoy. I would recommend it.
11 July 2023
Mum was a resident for 14 months after a fall. The home was arranged by her Doctor at very short notice. From day one all the staff were first rate in both attitude and care. Mum had a large number of allergies, all of these were properly dealt with resulting in having no problems.
As daily
visitors our entire family were always made welcome, looked after and kept informed of any developments. When one of our son's flew in from Switzerland, as Grandma was nearing the end, the chef kindly made him breakfast as he had not eaten for 24 hours. This thoughtful attitude was reflected throughout the home from the most senior management to the, usually unseen, catering and cleaning staff. Highly recommended.
22 May 2023
The staff are consistently friendly to visitors and kind and caring to residents. This includes reception, the manager, the kitchen staff as well as the carers and activity providers. The atmosphere is welcoming and the premises well maintained. Cleanliness is faultless. The nursing staff are
always approachable and willing and able to answer questions regarding medical care. I have never had any reason to doubt that the best care is provided.
26 January 2023
My Dad was a resident of Harwood House for two weeks respite care following a fall. He was very fragile following a short stay in hospital and struggling to cope due to fatigue, loss of mobility and concussion. We will forever be grateful to the team at Harwood House for the exemplary level of care
Dad received. As an independent soul, he preferred to stay in his room a majority of the time but there was no pressure on him to 'join in' and care was on hand to ensure he took medication, exercised and ate. Thankfully, and partially due to the excellent physio treatment arranged for him during his stay, his physical strength improved such that he could return to his home environment. Without doubt, it was the exceptional care and safe environment that enabled him to recuperate quickly. The whole team were fantastic and just so kind to my Dad ensuring he was monitored without smothering him. Everyone we spoke with was extremely responsive and helpful. Thank you.
07 October 2022
Mum has stayed in Harwood House three times this year for respite. Each time I've felt comforted by the staff and care that Harwood House provides Mum. Mum feels stimulated in the company of others and this has been beneficial to her mental health.
The care home is in lovely surroundings and has
been peaceful and quiet when I've visited. The food has been well prepared and Mum has enjoyed each one of her stays.
Thank you very much for your kind support and care.
22 April 2022
After a week in hospital I came to Harewood House for a respite period, I enjoyed a ground floor room overlooking the garden with all the up to date facilities
The staff were very helpful, the food was excellent and nothing was too much trouble. I was relaxed and happy and soon responded to their
care.
After three weeks I was well enough to return home and manage on my own.
I should like to thank the matron and staff for all their help, I would have no hesitation in returning at any time.
09 March 2022
We would like to express our thanks to all the staff of Harwood House for the love and care given to my friend in the time that he was with you. We were so very sorry to lose him but know that the great care that he was given and being in such lovely surroundings must have helped him to reach the
great age he did. Thank you all so much.
Latest Reviews for Harwood House
20 January 2026
An excellent care home which has a very welcoming homely feel to it. It has the vibe of a country house hotel rather than a hospital which is very nice.
My parents were both in there for c 6 weeks and the care they received was exceptional especially as they both had different needs / reasons for
being in there. My mother had a non-weight bearing broken leg for most of the time she was there and the round the clock nursing care was faultless. I can honestly say that all of the staff, bar none, had a very positive and 'can do' attitude and all appeared to be happy in their work.
Residents are constantly checked up on (including every 2 hours during the night) and the level of staffing was very good. The food was excellent and the chef was happy to cook anything individually required if the residents did not fancy the day's menu.
We put my parents in Harwood House upon a recommendation and would certainly not hesitate to recommend it to others if asked.
20 January 2026
My mother moved to Harwood House reluctantly as she would not admit to needing the extent of care she so clearly did. Right from the start she was made to feel so welcome and safe. Nothing is too much trouble for the staff, and they work so hard on her physical health and well-being. She loves her
meals and has put on weight since moving there; there is also enough variety to keep her interested. She has loved the chance to bring in her own pictures and bits for her room, which creates a lovely talking-point for visitors and carers. There are great opportunities to take part in activities, and even though mum is a bit of a loner, the staff respect her wishes and encourage rather than cajole! Christmas at Harwood was a revelation. The building looked magical and exciting: mum spent most of the day 'off-site', but was welcomed back with open arms, and to a warm and prepared room with the blinds down and lights on. She counts the staff as friends and she knows she is well cared for.
03 November 2025
A really excellent nursing home.
The staff and management are all long standing and it runs like a family run business.
It is organised, well managed and the management, nursing and care staff are very attentive to the individual needs of residents.
It has a happy and calm atmosphere and very
welcoming to visitors and relatives.
Facilities are excellent.
The Wellbeing Team do a wonderful job keeping activities going every day of the week from 10.00 am - 7.30 pm and making regular visits to those who cannot leave their rooms.
This Nursing Home is to be highly recommended
23 June 2025
My mother has been a permanent resident at Harwood House for over a year now and continues to be very happy in her new home. Right from the outset, the care and support we received was amazing. Nursing staff visited my mother in hospital to fully understand her medical needs and to create a smooth
transition, and I was guided carefully through the administration. This attention to detail and personalised care and support is exemplary and is a hallmark of the home. Set deep in the beautiful countryside of Cookham Dean, Harwood House is a wonderful building inside and out, with characterful rooms and beautiful well tended gardens and terraces. Spotlessly clean and tastefully decorated, it sometimes feels like you're walking into a 5* hotel! The staff across the board are friendly, approachable and dedicated, and the range of weekly activities, trips out and social events for everyone is incredible. Thank you to everyone at Harwood House!
19 June 2025
Our Mother was diagnosed with terminal bowel cancer in January 2025 and we chose Hardwood House to care for her in her final months.
From the start the standard of care has been exceptional - every time my three sisters or I visited we witnessed the staff looking after our Mother and other
residents incredibly well. Empathising with the pain, anger, worry of the residents and always trying to do what was best for them.
Despite our Mother being quite demanding about her food, Harwood House bent over backwards to cater for her requirements. They never complained and every time we visited they would ask us if we wanted tea / coffee or anything else.
The actual residence is spotless, our Mother's room was really large and well equipped.
Despite the sadness of her passing we have absolutely no regrets that she spent her last 6 months at Harwood. We have so much gratitude to the staff it's untrue and wouldn't hesitate to recommend the care home to anyone.
13 May 2025
My mother went to Harwood House when she was 86 and had started having falls. Her eyesight was poor, as was her hearing, and her mobility was increasingly limited. Although she wasn't keen to leave her home, she settled in quickly. This was because Harwood was like a real family thanks to the
staff. All of the staff, whether carers, nurses, administrators, well being counsellors, laundry and kitchen staff and gardeners care about their guests, which also probably accounts for the low staff turnover. Harwood doesn't seem like a care home, but more like a rather nice boutique hotel for an older generation. As Mum's health deteriorated, the patience and care of the staff increased. Mum was happy and felt safe, secure and well fed. Visits were not a chore, and more of a pleasure to be with my Mum and her extended 'family'. It must have been good as Mum lived happily until she was 96. Thank you Harwood.
12 September 2024
We were thrilled upon finding Harwood House only 3 miles from where my mother had lived for nearly 40 years and despite her misgivings she agreed to an initial one month stay recuperating from a hospital stay.
Within a week she was calling saying how much she enjoyed her room, the attention from
staff and the congeniality of other elder care persons - while also having the flexibility to still attend her church and some other social gatherings.
She stayed for I think 2-1/2 years before quickly going downhill and passing during Covid. The family cannot thank the staff enough for all they did to support her - and us - during this 2-1/2 year period. Our photos of celebrating her 94th birthday at Harwood House will be a memory for us all to cherish.
Thank you everyone.
27 June 2024
A very nice experience and the staff very helpful. I was only there for a short time but I really felt looked after.
12 April 2024
The whole team at Harwood House were utterly amazing and we cannot thank them all enough for everything that they did for my father. Everyone was so kind and attentive and they all demonstrated such wonderful care looking after my father brilliantly. We cannot thank them enough, they were all
superb. If anyone is looking for a care home place for a loved one to go, you could not do better than Harwood House!
18 March 2024
Everyone at Harwood House, nurses, carers kitchen staff, etc. were extremely polite, helpful, and understanding.
I had a very nice comfortable room with a large window, shower room and TV. It was cleaned every day.
The food was excellent, varied with large helpings! The laundry service was very
efficient.
I would recommend Harwood House to all my friends needing good care and attention.
19 January 2024
My father had the most excellent care at Harwood House. The staff are kind and caring. The home is beautiful, well maintained and managed and also feels homely.
The residents’ visitors can visit at anytime with no notice required - total transparency!
Residents are never bored as there are
activity coordinators on site every day. I would highly recommend Harwood House.
26 October 2023
This is a truly wonderful care home with nursing care if needed. A caring team who looks after the residents beyond compare. My mum was here for a couple of weeks; however, we felt that the care and love received was so good that Mum may stay a little while longer. The unseen staff, the backbone of
Harwood House, run everything efficiently together with the carers and nurses as a team effort. When leaving my mum after a visit, I always felt comfortable that Mum was in safe and capable hands being cared for, and no need to worry.
Always something going on during the day by the well-being team, keeping both mind and body stimulated.
A great place to stay if needed and I would feel happy staying here myself.
20 October 2023
My husband, who has advanced Parkinson's, stayed at Harwood House for just over a week for Respite Care whilst I went away for a break. He is quite disabled but had excellent care from all the nurses and care workers. He has a medication pump which was well-managed. He enjoyed his stay and all the
various activities, particularly the quizzes and the visit to a local gallery. His room was very light and comfortable. He was helped to walk around the lovely garden and supervised during his exercises. The various members of our family who came to visit were made welcome. Knowing that he was well looked after enabled me to enjoy my holiday. I can recommend it.
25 July 2023
My mum is currently in Harwood House and she says the staff are very attentive. She is there to recover after an injury. The team are professional, the food looks good and the environment is clean and comfortable with a well-tended garden to enjoy. I would recommend it.
11 July 2023
Mum was a resident for 14 months after a fall. The home was arranged by her Doctor at very short notice. From day one all the staff were first rate in both attitude and care. Mum had a large number of allergies, all of these were properly dealt with resulting in having no problems.
As daily
visitors our entire family were always made welcome, looked after and kept informed of any developments. When one of our son's flew in from Switzerland, as Grandma was nearing the end, the chef kindly made him breakfast as he had not eaten for 24 hours. This thoughtful attitude was reflected throughout the home from the most senior management to the, usually unseen, catering and cleaning staff. Highly recommended.
22 May 2023
The staff are consistently friendly to visitors and kind and caring to residents. This includes reception, the manager, the kitchen staff as well as the carers and activity providers. The atmosphere is welcoming and the premises well maintained. Cleanliness is faultless. The nursing staff are
always approachable and willing and able to answer questions regarding medical care. I have never had any reason to doubt that the best care is provided.
26 January 2023
My Dad was a resident of Harwood House for two weeks respite care following a fall. He was very fragile following a short stay in hospital and struggling to cope due to fatigue, loss of mobility and concussion. We will forever be grateful to the team at Harwood House for the exemplary level of care
Dad received. As an independent soul, he preferred to stay in his room a majority of the time but there was no pressure on him to 'join in' and care was on hand to ensure he took medication, exercised and ate. Thankfully, and partially due to the excellent physio treatment arranged for him during his stay, his physical strength improved such that he could return to his home environment. Without doubt, it was the exceptional care and safe environment that enabled him to recuperate quickly. The whole team were fantastic and just so kind to my Dad ensuring he was monitored without smothering him. Everyone we spoke with was extremely responsive and helpful. Thank you.
07 October 2022
Mum has stayed in Harwood House three times this year for respite. Each time I've felt comforted by the staff and care that Harwood House provides Mum. Mum feels stimulated in the company of others and this has been beneficial to her mental health.
The care home is in lovely surroundings and has
been peaceful and quiet when I've visited. The food has been well prepared and Mum has enjoyed each one of her stays.
Thank you very much for your kind support and care.
22 April 2022
After a week in hospital I came to Harewood House for a respite period, I enjoyed a ground floor room overlooking the garden with all the up to date facilities
The staff were very helpful, the food was excellent and nothing was too much trouble. I was relaxed and happy and soon responded to their
care.
After three weeks I was well enough to return home and manage on my own.
I should like to thank the matron and staff for all their help, I would have no hesitation in returning at any time.
09 March 2022
We would like to express our thanks to all the staff of Harwood House for the love and care given to my friend in the time that he was with you. We were so very sorry to lose him but know that the great care that he was given and being in such lovely surroundings must have helped him to reach the
great age he did. Thank you all so much.