5-6 Prior's Court Cottages: Bradbury House

Prior's Court Road, Hermitage, Thatcham, Berkshire, RG18 9JT

01635247203

Care Type

Residential Care

Assessment date

18 December 2023

Provider

Prior's Court Foundation

Beds

8 beds

About 5-6 Prior's Court Cottages: Bradbury House

Bradbury House is a residential care home at 5-6 Prior's Court Cottages in West Berkshire, providing accommodation for younger adults with a learning disability and autistic people. Details of the most recent CQC findings are set out below.

Bradbury House, at 5-6 Prior's Court Cottages, provides accommodation for younger adults with a learning disability and autistic people. The CQC rated the service Good overall, finding that care was person centred, well planned and delivered with attention to each person's needs and quality of life.

Inspectors found people were kept safe from abuse, with risks properly managed and good access to health professionals when needed. Families spoke positively about the care provided, describing staff as attentive and knowledgeable, and felt confident concerns would be handled appropriately if raised.

Source: CQC assessment, 15 April 2024

Specialist Care

Learning disabilitiesYounger adults

Fees and availability

We have not verified a current weekly fee for this home. Ask for a written quote based on the room and care needed, including any extra charges.

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Care and inspection details

Checked against the CQC register on 20 September 2026. This is a check of published information, not a visit to the home.

Registered service: Care home service without nursing
Registered capacity: 8 places — this is not a vacancy count
Registration checked: Registered · RG18 9JT

Registered care categories

Caring for adults under 65 yrs; Learning disabilities.

These describe the registration. The home must assess whether it can meet the individual person's needs and whether a place is available.

CQC ratings in more detail

Overall rating shown by CQC: Good.

Assessment published 15 April 2024. Assessment date recorded: 18 December 2023.

Read CQC's assessment overview

The following is CQC's published account of its assessment, published 15 April 2024. References to “we” mean CQC. It describes findings at that time.

5-6 Prior's Court Cottages: Bradbury House is a care home registered to provide accommodation for younger adults with a learning disability and autistic people. We completed our assessment on 15 February 2024. The provider had a planned approach for each person which focussed on their care needs and quality of life. Staff ensured care and support was person centred and delivered to people at the right level and intensity for them. Staff and managers spoke with sincerity, pride and passion about the multi-disciplinary and holistic approach to supporting each person in achieving positive outcomes. The provider followed the Right Support, Right Care, Right Culture guidance.

Safe: Good
Effective: Good
Caring: Good
Responsive: Good
Well-led: Good

Read 5-6 Prior's Court Cottages: Bradbury House's CQC record and reports.

Contains Care Quality Commission information under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Ratings and registration details can change after the date checked.

5 Questions to Ask on Your Visit

When visiting 5-6 Prior's Court Cottages: Bradbury House, consider asking...

1.What happens if my relative's care needs increase significantly -- will they have to move?
2.How do you handle concerns or complaints from families?
3.What does the monthly fee cover and what will cost extra?
4.How do you keep families informed about their relative's day-to-day wellbeing?
5.What happens if my relative is unhappy here?

5 Things to Look For on Your Visit

When you visit 5-6 Prior's Court Cottages: Bradbury House, look out for...

1.Do staff greet residents by name and stop to chat?
2.Are residents dressed, up and occupied, or sitting alone in front of a TV?
3.Does the home smell fresh and feel clean without being clinical?
4.Do residents look comfortable and at ease, or anxious and withdrawn?
5.Does the manager answer your questions openly or deflect?

Could the NHS fund 5-6 Prior's Court Cottages: Bradbury House's fees?

The average nursing home costs £1,535 per week. That's £79,820 a year. NHS Continuing Healthcare could cover all of it. No means test, no contribution from you.

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