The Tager Centre

Ravenswood Village, Nine Mile Ride, Crowthorne, Berkshire, RG45 6BQ

01344755632

Care Type

Residential Care

Inspection date

15 May 2018

Provider

Norwood

Beds

16 beds

Rating history

GoodMar 2016
OutstandingJul 2018

Improved from Good to Outstanding in 2018.

Source: CQC inspection reports. Contains CQC data licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.

Costs and who runs this home

Run by Norwood, which runs 17 care homes in England: 3 rated Outstanding and 14 Good.

How to pay for a care home explains the council means test, what counts as capital and the funding you can ask to be assessed for.

About The Tager Centre

The Tager Centre is a residential care home in Wokingham, providing support for people with learning disabilities, including a specialist focus on autism. Further details on the service can be found in the findings below.

The Tager Centre is a care home for up to 16 people with learning disabilities, with a specialist focus on supporting those on the autistic spectrum. The home is divided into four wings, each housing four residents in en-suite bedrooms with shared lounge, dining and kitchen areas.

The service is exceptionally responsive to residents' aspirations and lifestyle choices, demonstrating flexibility in adapting to their changing, diverse and complex needs. Staff readily work to meet individual preferences, creating a care environment that prioritises person-centred support and demonstrates outstanding commitment to understanding and accommodating each resident's requirements.

Source: CQC inspection report, 19 July 2018

Specialist Care

Learning disabilitiesSensory impairments

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.

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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: 16 places — this is not a vacancy count
Registration checked: Registered · RG45 6BQ

Registered care categories

Learning 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: Outstanding.

Rating report published 19 July 2018. Latest inspection date recorded: 15 May 2018.

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

Read The Tager Centre'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 The Tager Centre, 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 The Tager Centre, 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 The Tager Centre'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