Bayford House Care Home

Rookwood, Stockcross, Newbury, Berkshire, RG20 8LB

01488608632

Care Type

Nursing Care

Inspection date

28 January 2020

Provider

Bupa Care Homes (ANS) Limited

Beds

59 beds

About Bayford House Care Home

Bayford House Care Home is a nursing home in West Berkshire, providing care for people with complex health and care needs. Full details from the CQC's latest inspection are set out below.

Bayford House Care Home provides personal and nursing care for up to 59 people across two units, Bayford House and Newdale Court, supporting those with complex health and care needs. At inspection, 51 people were being cared for. The home features gardens that residents can access and communal areas for people and their relatives to use.

Staff understand safeguarding procedures and have identified risks associated with people's care, implementing plans to minimise these. Staffing levels are appropriate and reviewed regularly to reflect changing needs.

Care plans detail each person's needs and preferences, guiding staff on how to provide support. People have adequate food and drink with choices available, and staff accommodate specific dietary requirements. The premises are kept clean and staff use appropriate protective equipment to protect people from infection.

Source: CQC inspection report, 28 February 2020

Specialist Care

Older peopleYounger 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.

Check current vacancies, the admission assessment and visiting arrangements directly with the home.

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 with nursing
Registered capacity: 59 places — this is not a vacancy count
Registration checked: Registered · RG20 8LB

Registered care categories

Caring for adults over 65 yrs; Caring for adults under 65 yrs.

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.

Rating report published 28 February 2020. Latest inspection date recorded: 28 January 2020.

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

Read Bayford House Care Home'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 Bayford House Care Home, consider asking...

1.How many qualified nurses are on duty overnight and at weekends?
2.How do you manage a resident's relationship with their GP and hospital team?
3.What is your approach when a resident's condition deteriorates quickly?
4.What additional charges apply beyond the weekly fee?
5.How do you approach end of life care and involve families in those decisions?

5 Things to Look For on Your Visit

When you visit Bayford House Care Home, look out for...

1.Is the nursing station visible and staffed, or hard to find?
2.Do staff respond promptly when a resident needs attention?
3.Are call bells answered quickly or left ringing?
4.Does the home feel calm or rushed and understaffed?
5.Are residents' medical records and care plans visible and up to date?

Could the NHS fund Bayford House Care Home'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.

Find out if the NHS could fund these fees