Chaffinches

108 Paynesdown Road, Thatcham, Berkshire, RG19 3TE

01635874836

Care Type

Residential Care

Inspection date

29 October 2019

Provider

St. Anne's Opportunity Centre Limited

Beds

3 beds

About Chaffinches

Chaffinches is a small residential care home in West Berkshire, providing personal care and accommodation for people with learning disabilities and autistic spectrum disorder. Details of the most recent CQC inspection are set out below.

This care home provides accommodation and personal care support for up to three people with learning disabilities and/or autistic spectrum disorder. At inspection, all three places were occupied. Staff and residents had built strong, long-standing relationships, with some having lived or worked there for over 20 years.

People received personalised support tailored to their individual needs and preferences, and inspectors observed good relationships between staff and those receiving care.

Source: CQC inspection report, 23 January 2020

Specialist Care

Learning disabilities

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: 3 places — this is not a vacancy count
Registration checked: Registered · RG19 3TE

Registered care categories

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.

Rating report published 23 January 2020. Latest inspection date recorded: 29 October 2019.

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

Read Chaffinches'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 Chaffinches, 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 Chaffinches, 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 Chaffinches'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