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Essex Way, Kennylands Road, Sonning Common, Reading, RG4 9RG
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16 June 2026
The staff are always friendly and courteous on arrival. They also are aware of our names on arrival, which is lovely. My mum is always clean and dressed whenever we arrive, which is good to see. Her care and the care staff are always attentive, pleasant and very patient with all the residents. It
always has a pleasant and calm ambience whenever you go. I am very happy with the care my mum is getting.
19 May 2026
From the moment I met Tamina, Sue and Kayleigh. I knew we were at the right place. Their knowledge and clear, calm approach and out problems with mum were sorted out quickly and efficiently.
Sue was able to get mum discharged from hospital and at Abbeycrest within a day of me speaking to her and
it was such a relief to have someone to help. The team continue to help and mum is so much stronger. I couldn't praise them all highly enough.
19 May 2026
Our mother moved directly from hospital to Abbeycrest, Sue the manager, visited her beforehand and made the whole process seamless and compassionate. She is so supportive, Tamena has also been very helpful and talked me through the care home system.
More latterly, both Sue and Tamena have been
extremely helpful in explaining local authority care home funding and payments.
Additionally, all the nursing and caring staff have been absolutely marvelous and my mother feels safe and secure at Abbeycrest.
Lastly, Kayleigh on reception is always a breath of fresh air and is always keen to help.
18 May 2026
My husband was in hospital for twenty one days in a ward which was quite noisy and little privacy, but the nurses were amazing and I was relieved and overjoyed when I met a lovely lady, Sue, who told me about Abbeycrest, where my husband would be quite welcome and very well looked after with his own
private room and bathroom. The staff are so welcoming and friendly, and nothing too much trouble, and it's set in glorious surroundings. Amazing really that our eldest daughter, Abby, only lives 4 mins away and her husband's parents 30 seconds away. We went there Christmas Day!
12 May 2026
Excellent care. The food us great. Staff are very nice and all are so happy. The rooms are kept very clean.
12 May 2026
Honestly feel they all do an excellent job in difficult circumstances. From the receptionists and cleaners and maintenance staff. Through the carers and nurses and the managers. All work hard, create a warm and friendly atmosphere.
One suggestion I would have us for there to be more activities
that focus on movement, exercise and strength for the residents. I feel it would help all who do it physically and mentally.
12 May 2026
I am a resident at Abbeycrest all the staff are very nice. The food is very good.
07 May 2026
My brother is in full time care at Abbeycrest. He has settled well with the time, care, and support of all the staff. They have all listened to me understand his needs and always keep me updated on him. I could ask for no more at all times. I feel my brother is safe and well cared for. The staff go
out of their way to support him in his needs, always chatting to him and getting him to activities he wishes to do. Thank you to all the staff.
30 April 2026
The whole team have been fantastic.
Nothing was too much trouble and delivery of care along with empathy is fantastic.
Things are explained and no question is left unanswered.
29 April 2026
I enjoy visiting Abbeycrest, knowing that my mother is in good hands and is being cared for very well by the super team of carers. Mum now seems settled here and is participating in the daily activities. The food is of good quality and variety. She is treated with dignity and kindness which is
appreciated by all the family.
29 April 2026
My mother seems to have really settled in at Abbeycrest, lots of activities complemented by very caring and considerate staff. The facilities are clean with spring around the corner it will be good to benefit from the adjacent park during the warmer days.
23 April 2026
We have been very happy with Abbeycrest and they have helped us through some difficult times.
23 April 2026
Excellent, friendly and efficient staff. Lovely, clean and spacious home surrounded by fields.
Always feels friendly!
23 April 2026
Lovely place to visit - fresh, bright and airy. Plenty of reception rooms to choose from and a lovely garden with aviary.
Care and food good. Lovely carers.
Reception/management staff always available - apart from at weekends - sometimes someone sits at the reception desk but very often people
stand waiting for the door to be opened (there is a key pad opposite the sign in books)
Carers regularly speak in their own language, meal times, in corridors, and occasionally with residents, sometimes they are very difficult to understand.
23 April 2026
My wife has been a resident here for six years now. She needs 24/7 care, being limited to bed and wheelchair. Her speech is very limited, and she can't feed herself or chew food.
The staff cover all of this. The medical staff manage her medicines and regular body checks reliably and keeps the
family informed.
The garden and green location are major advantages. Despite her limited life, my wife remains smiling and cheerful on the whole.
22 April 2026
Abbeycrest is a welcoming, caring and thoughtful care home with compassionate and engaged staff, excellent management and a great atmosphere. We are grateful that so much time has been spent helping our dad settle in and for his continuing care.
21 April 2026
My mother has been a resident here for over three years now, and the difference this home has made to her comfort and wellbeing is remarkable. The staff are exceptional - consistently kind, patient, and attentive. They take the time to understand each resident as an individual, not just a set of
care needs. Communication with families is thoughtful and reassuring, and the home itself feels warm, calm, and welcoming. I have complete trust in the team, and I'm truly grateful for the outstanding care they provide to my mother every single day.
18 March 2026
Abbeycrest is a warm, friendly care home. The staff are so caring and kind. My mum is so happy here, she is very content, and all her needs are met. As a family, we are so grateful to have found Abbeycrest and seeing our mother, relaxed and happy, she has made friends with other residents as well as
all the staff, who are just as amazing. We can't fault it and would highly recommend Abbeycrest to everyone.
28 January 2026
We recently had to find a long term nursing home for my elderly mother in law following a fall and time in hospital. Abbeycrest was by far the best in the area. We as a family are extremely impressed with the level of care and compassion shown to not just her but us as a family. Her deterioration
has been swift and at times challenging, we have been involved in every care decision made, being given full information and compassion for what is not an easy situation.
The home itself is purpose built, beautifully set out, spotlessly clean. The staff are amazing, always friendly, nothing is too much bother, all acting with respect and professionalism
27 January 2026
Abbeycrest provides an excellent environment for all those needing care - and particularly for residents living with dementia. All the staff I've interacted with come across as compassionate, patient, and highly professional. They take the time to understand each resident's individual needs. They
treat everyone with dignity and respect and this creates a calm and welcoming environment.
The home itself is clean and comfortable with a warm atmosphere that helps residents feel safe and settled. The food is great!
Communication with families is clear and supportive and this gives us real peace of mind.
I would highly recommend this care home to anyone seeking a reliable, caring, and well-managed environment, especially for those requiring dementia care.
Latest Reviews for Abbeycrest
16 June 2026
The staff are always friendly and courteous on arrival. They also are aware of our names on arrival, which is lovely. My mum is always clean and dressed whenever we arrive, which is good to see. Her care and the care staff are always attentive, pleasant and very patient with all the residents. It
always has a pleasant and calm ambience whenever you go. I am very happy with the care my mum is getting.
19 May 2026
From the moment I met Tamina, Sue and Kayleigh. I knew we were at the right place. Their knowledge and clear, calm approach and out problems with mum were sorted out quickly and efficiently.
Sue was able to get mum discharged from hospital and at Abbeycrest within a day of me speaking to her and
it was such a relief to have someone to help. The team continue to help and mum is so much stronger. I couldn't praise them all highly enough.
19 May 2026
Our mother moved directly from hospital to Abbeycrest, Sue the manager, visited her beforehand and made the whole process seamless and compassionate. She is so supportive, Tamena has also been very helpful and talked me through the care home system.
More latterly, both Sue and Tamena have been
extremely helpful in explaining local authority care home funding and payments.
Additionally, all the nursing and caring staff have been absolutely marvelous and my mother feels safe and secure at Abbeycrest.
Lastly, Kayleigh on reception is always a breath of fresh air and is always keen to help.
18 May 2026
My husband was in hospital for twenty one days in a ward which was quite noisy and little privacy, but the nurses were amazing and I was relieved and overjoyed when I met a lovely lady, Sue, who told me about Abbeycrest, where my husband would be quite welcome and very well looked after with his own
private room and bathroom. The staff are so welcoming and friendly, and nothing too much trouble, and it's set in glorious surroundings. Amazing really that our eldest daughter, Abby, only lives 4 mins away and her husband's parents 30 seconds away. We went there Christmas Day!
12 May 2026
Excellent care. The food us great. Staff are very nice and all are so happy. The rooms are kept very clean.
12 May 2026
Honestly feel they all do an excellent job in difficult circumstances. From the receptionists and cleaners and maintenance staff. Through the carers and nurses and the managers. All work hard, create a warm and friendly atmosphere.
One suggestion I would have us for there to be more activities
that focus on movement, exercise and strength for the residents. I feel it would help all who do it physically and mentally.
12 May 2026
I am a resident at Abbeycrest all the staff are very nice. The food is very good.
07 May 2026
My brother is in full time care at Abbeycrest. He has settled well with the time, care, and support of all the staff. They have all listened to me understand his needs and always keep me updated on him. I could ask for no more at all times. I feel my brother is safe and well cared for. The staff go
out of their way to support him in his needs, always chatting to him and getting him to activities he wishes to do. Thank you to all the staff.
30 April 2026
The whole team have been fantastic.
Nothing was too much trouble and delivery of care along with empathy is fantastic.
Things are explained and no question is left unanswered.
29 April 2026
I enjoy visiting Abbeycrest, knowing that my mother is in good hands and is being cared for very well by the super team of carers. Mum now seems settled here and is participating in the daily activities. The food is of good quality and variety. She is treated with dignity and kindness which is
appreciated by all the family.
29 April 2026
My mother seems to have really settled in at Abbeycrest, lots of activities complemented by very caring and considerate staff. The facilities are clean with spring around the corner it will be good to benefit from the adjacent park during the warmer days.
23 April 2026
We have been very happy with Abbeycrest and they have helped us through some difficult times.
23 April 2026
Excellent, friendly and efficient staff. Lovely, clean and spacious home surrounded by fields.
Always feels friendly!
23 April 2026
Lovely place to visit - fresh, bright and airy. Plenty of reception rooms to choose from and a lovely garden with aviary.
Care and food good. Lovely carers.
Reception/management staff always available - apart from at weekends - sometimes someone sits at the reception desk but very often people
stand waiting for the door to be opened (there is a key pad opposite the sign in books)
Carers regularly speak in their own language, meal times, in corridors, and occasionally with residents, sometimes they are very difficult to understand.
23 April 2026
My wife has been a resident here for six years now. She needs 24/7 care, being limited to bed and wheelchair. Her speech is very limited, and she can't feed herself or chew food.
The staff cover all of this. The medical staff manage her medicines and regular body checks reliably and keeps the
family informed.
The garden and green location are major advantages. Despite her limited life, my wife remains smiling and cheerful on the whole.
22 April 2026
Abbeycrest is a welcoming, caring and thoughtful care home with compassionate and engaged staff, excellent management and a great atmosphere. We are grateful that so much time has been spent helping our dad settle in and for his continuing care.
21 April 2026
My mother has been a resident here for over three years now, and the difference this home has made to her comfort and wellbeing is remarkable. The staff are exceptional - consistently kind, patient, and attentive. They take the time to understand each resident as an individual, not just a set of
care needs. Communication with families is thoughtful and reassuring, and the home itself feels warm, calm, and welcoming. I have complete trust in the team, and I'm truly grateful for the outstanding care they provide to my mother every single day.
18 March 2026
Abbeycrest is a warm, friendly care home. The staff are so caring and kind. My mum is so happy here, she is very content, and all her needs are met. As a family, we are so grateful to have found Abbeycrest and seeing our mother, relaxed and happy, she has made friends with other residents as well as
all the staff, who are just as amazing. We can't fault it and would highly recommend Abbeycrest to everyone.
28 January 2026
We recently had to find a long term nursing home for my elderly mother in law following a fall and time in hospital. Abbeycrest was by far the best in the area. We as a family are extremely impressed with the level of care and compassion shown to not just her but us as a family. Her deterioration
has been swift and at times challenging, we have been involved in every care decision made, being given full information and compassion for what is not an easy situation.
The home itself is purpose built, beautifully set out, spotlessly clean. The staff are amazing, always friendly, nothing is too much bother, all acting with respect and professionalism
27 January 2026
Abbeycrest provides an excellent environment for all those needing care - and particularly for residents living with dementia. All the staff I've interacted with come across as compassionate, patient, and highly professional. They take the time to understand each resident's individual needs. They
treat everyone with dignity and respect and this creates a calm and welcoming environment.
The home itself is clean and comfortable with a warm atmosphere that helps residents feel safe and settled. The food is great!
Communication with families is clear and supportive and this gives us real peace of mind.
I would highly recommend this care home to anyone seeking a reliable, caring, and well-managed environment, especially for those requiring dementia care.