Hollies

Reading Road, Burghfield Common, Reading, Berkshire, RG7 3BH

01189770233

Care Type

Nursing Care

CQC rating published

6 June 2019

Provider

Optalis Limited

Beds

58 beds

About Hollies

Hollies is a nursing care home located in Burghfield Common, a village setting in West Berkshire. The home provides care for 58 residents and specialises in supporting older people and those living with dementia. It is operated by Optalis Limited and was rated as Good by the Care Quality Commission following its most recent inspection in June 2019.

The home's position on Reading Road offers a semi-rural location whilst remaining accessible to Reading town centre and surrounding areas. As a nursing facility, Hollies employs qualified nursing staff on-site to provide medical care alongside personal support. The home's focus on dementia care means staff have specific training in supporting residents with memory-related conditions and associated complex needs.

Specialist Care

DementiaOlder people

5 Questions to Ask on Your Visit

When visiting Hollies, 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 Hollies, 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 Hollies'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