Waymead Short Term Care

St Anthony's Close, Bracknell, Berkshire, RG42 2EB

01344353333

Care Type

Residential Care

Inspection date

6 April 2018

Provider

Bracknell Forest Borough Council

Beds

10 beds

About Waymead Short Term Care

Waymead Short Term Care is a residential home in Bracknell Forest offering respite care for people with learning disabilities and autistic spectrum disorder. Details of the latest CQC findings are set out below.

Waymead Short Term Care provides respite care for people with learning disabilities and autistic spectrum disorder in the Bracknell area. The home is registered for up to 10 people, though it typically accommodates a maximum of five overnight guests at any time. Each person who uses the service has an individualised respite care package tailored to their assessed needs and preferences.

The arrangements are flexible, with some people staying regularly on a weekly basis while others use the service less frequently depending on their specific support requirements.

Source: CQC inspection report, 10 May 2018

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 21 September 2026. This is a check of published information, not a visit to the home.

Registered service: Care home service without nursing
Registered capacity: 10 places — this is not a vacancy count
Registration checked: Registered · RG42 2EB

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 10 May 2018. Latest inspection date recorded: 6 April 2018.

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

Read Waymead Short Term Care'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 Waymead Short Term Care, 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 Waymead Short Term Care, 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 Waymead Short Term Care'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