Thatcham Court Care Home

Chapel Street, Thatcham, Berkshire, RG18 4QL

01635873834

Care Type

Nursing Care

Inspection date

20 November 2019

Provider

Bupa Care Homes (CFChomes) Limited

Beds

60 beds

About Thatcham Court Care Home

Thatcham Court Care Home is a nursing home in West Berkshire, providing personal and nursing care to older adults, including people living with dementia. Further detail on the service can be found in the findings below.

Thatcham Court Care Home accommodates 60 people across three floors, providing personal care and nursing to older adults, including those living with dementia. One floor specialises in dementia care, with each area having adapted facilities to meet residents' needs.

The service demonstrates exceptional management with a positive workplace culture that delivers excellent standards of care. Staff maintain a clear focus on continuous improvement and enabling residents to lead fulfilling lives. The management team applies nationally produced best practice guidance and seeks innovative approaches to enhance care delivery.

Source: CQC inspection report, 20 December 2019

Specialist Care

DementiaMental healthOlder peoplePhysical disabilitiesSensory impairmentsYounger 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 21 September 2026. This is a check of published information, not a visit to the home.

Registered service: Care home service with nursing
Registered capacity: 60 places — this is not a vacancy count
Registration checked: Registered · RG18 4QL

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 20 December 2019. Latest inspection date recorded: 20 November 2019.

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

Read Thatcham Court 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 Thatcham Court Care Home, 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 Thatcham Court Care Home, 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 Thatcham Court 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