Braeburn Lodge

Bath Road, Beenham, Reading, Berkshire, RG7 5JB

01189306469

Care Type

Residential Care

Inspection date

25 February 2022

Provider

Milkwood Care Ltd

Beds

14 beds

About Braeburn Lodge

Braeburn Lodge is a residential care home in West Berkshire, providing accommodation and personal care for adults. Further details from the Care Quality Commission's most recent inspection are set out below.

Braeburn Lodge provides accommodation and personal care to 11 adults, with capacity for up to 14 people. The home maintains strong infection prevention and control practices, conducting monthly audits with clear action plans to address any identified issues. Staff have access to sufficient personal protective equipment, and hand hygiene stations are positioned throughout the building.

Inspectors observed that the premises and all equipment were extremely clean, and staff were observed performing proper hand hygiene procedures.

Source: CQC inspection report, 3 March 2022

Specialist Care

DementiaMental healthOlder peoplePhysical disabilitiesSensory impairmentsYounger adults

Facilities & Amenities

GardenEn-suite RoomsWiFiWheelchair AccessiblePets AllowedActivities ProgrammeDining RoomCommunal Lounge

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 without nursing
Registered capacity: 14 places — this is not a vacancy count
Registration checked: Registered · RG7 5JB

Registered care categories

Caring for adults over 65 yrs; Caring for adults under 65 yrs; Dementia; Mental health conditions; Physical disabilities; Sensory impairment.

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 August 2019. Latest inspection date recorded: 25 February 2022.

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

Read Braeburn Lodge'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 Braeburn Lodge, consider asking...

1.What specific dementia training do staff receive and how recently?
2.How do you support a resident who becomes distressed or confused?
3.How does the home keep a record of a resident's life history and personal preferences?
4.How do you involve families as dementia progresses and communication becomes harder?
5.What happens when a resident's dementia reaches an advanced stage?

5 Things to Look For on Your Visit

When you visit Braeburn Lodge, look out for...

1.Is the environment calm, uncluttered and easy to navigate?
2.Do staff speak to residents with patience and dignity, even if they repeat themselves?
3.Are there memory cues around the home -- photos, familiar objects, clear signage?
4.Do residents seem settled and safe, or agitated and unsupervised?
5.Is there meaningful activity happening, or are residents just sitting quietly with nothing to do?

Could the NHS fund Braeburn Lodge'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