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Essex Way, Kennylands Road, Sonning Common, Reading, RG4 9RG
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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.
15 January 2026
My brother has been in respite care at Abbey Crest about 4 times now for about a 6 week period over the past 4 years. At all times he was treated with kindness, care and support for his needs by all the staff who always had a smile and friendly supported chat with him.
This was a great comfort to
me to know my brother was safe and being well cared for. My thanks to everyone at Abbey Crest.
20 November 2025
The care home has a lovely calmness, which you feel as soon as you enter. The staff and residents are friendly and take time out of their day to engage with you in conversation.
Had a lovely conversation with the manager Sue.
22 October 2025
My mother spent a week in the care home whilst I was away on holiday. All the staff I encountered were very friendly and polite. My mother has a positive experience and was very happy to return to the home for day care which we plan to do one day a week for respite care. Would recommend Abbeycrest
without hesitation.
01 August 2025
We are a family are delighted with the care and attention given to our mother. She is always shown great kindness and treated with genuine respect. Recently, she has been quite poorly. The staff are keeping an extra special eye on her. The food, which is always tasty and varied, has been adapted to
her current needs - thank you.
27 June 2025
The staff are particularly helpful & cheerful. Having joined my cousin for a lunch, the food is very good, along with the service. Top marks for cleanliness.
Lovely decor within and very pleasant surroundings
27 June 2025
Staff all very friendly and helpful. Bright and clean, lovely gardens. Would love to stay there if was necessary, but I just couldn't afford it.
23 June 2025
We have as a family been so impressed since our mother entered Abbeycrest. She has become so much happier having people to mix with and the nutritious food has made a huge difference to her health. The staff all go above and beyond showing her care and kindness. Yesterday it was her 96th birthday
and the staff were amazing. A lovely cake and lots of attention. The staff all need a huge pat on the back.
12 June 2025
Although my mother was only in Abbeycrest for a few weeks. In that time, I saw a superb level of kind and compassionate care from both the nursing staff and management. Watching how the staff interacted with all the residents put my mind at rest. Would definitely recommend.
Latest Reviews for Abbeycrest Nursing Home
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.
15 January 2026
My brother has been in respite care at Abbey Crest about 4 times now for about a 6 week period over the past 4 years. At all times he was treated with kindness, care and support for his needs by all the staff who always had a smile and friendly supported chat with him.
This was a great comfort to
me to know my brother was safe and being well cared for. My thanks to everyone at Abbey Crest.
20 November 2025
The care home has a lovely calmness, which you feel as soon as you enter. The staff and residents are friendly and take time out of their day to engage with you in conversation.
Had a lovely conversation with the manager Sue.
22 October 2025
My mother spent a week in the care home whilst I was away on holiday. All the staff I encountered were very friendly and polite. My mother has a positive experience and was very happy to return to the home for day care which we plan to do one day a week for respite care. Would recommend Abbeycrest
without hesitation.
01 August 2025
We are a family are delighted with the care and attention given to our mother. She is always shown great kindness and treated with genuine respect. Recently, she has been quite poorly. The staff are keeping an extra special eye on her. The food, which is always tasty and varied, has been adapted to
her current needs - thank you.
27 June 2025
The staff are particularly helpful & cheerful. Having joined my cousin for a lunch, the food is very good, along with the service. Top marks for cleanliness.
Lovely decor within and very pleasant surroundings
27 June 2025
Staff all very friendly and helpful. Bright and clean, lovely gardens. Would love to stay there if was necessary, but I just couldn't afford it.
23 June 2025
We have as a family been so impressed since our mother entered Abbeycrest. She has become so much happier having people to mix with and the nutritious food has made a huge difference to her health. The staff all go above and beyond showing her care and kindness. Yesterday it was her 96th birthday
and the staff were amazing. A lovely cake and lots of attention. The staff all need a huge pat on the back.
12 June 2025
Although my mother was only in Abbeycrest for a few weeks. In that time, I saw a superb level of kind and compassionate care from both the nursing staff and management. Watching how the staff interacted with all the residents put my mind at rest. Would definitely recommend.