When you find the right care home, you know. The worry lifts and what felt impossible becomes clear. This is life at Berkley.
Our award-winning homes have been listed multiple times as a top 20 care home by carehome.co.uk, as well as being winners and finalists in the Care Awards 2020. Why? We focus on what makes life worth living. Morning tea on the terrace. Laughter over cocktails. Residents tending gardens they planted themselves. This is what outstanding care looks like.
Kevin, son of resident
Families tell us their loved ones are happier at Berkley. More social, more themselves than they’ve been in years. We provide the care and environment that helps people live well.
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Why chefs from Michelin kitchens and restaurants choose care, and what happens when you ask three to bake against each other.
In 2026, the average UK care home costs £1,298 a week for self-funded residential care and £1,535 for nursing care. Luxury all-inclusive homes typically start from around £1,800 a week. But here’s what nobody tells you and why a headline…...
There is a week in August when the courgettes take over and our chefs could not be happier about it.
Courgette flowers stuffed with ricotta and fried until golden. Ribbons of raw courgette through a summer salad with lemon and parmesan. A slow-cooked ratatouille that has been on since breakfast. And courgette fritters with a dill yoghurt that never last long.
August is courgette season. Our kitchens are making the most of every single one.
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Nobody wants to talk about the cost of care. But at some point, every family does.
The problem is that most of the information reads like a price list. What families need is something more honest and useful: a guide to what they are actually paying for. In context and explained.
What all-inclusive means, why value matters more than cost, and what to ask any care home before you commit.
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Home is… the view from your window.
It’s August and the garden is alive with pollinators. Butterflies on the borders where residents helped plant colourful bedding last month. Bees working the lavender, planted outside our windows. The tall cosmos catching in the warm breeze.
Gardens are often mentioned when moving loved ones into care. For the green-fingered, their garden has been a huge part of their life. It’s why we put so much passion and effort into the grounds around our homes.
Our teams always know which residents love a window open in summer and that view out into the natural world.
The small things. It’s what makemakes Berkley feel like home.
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Thank you, it’s all in a days work. We love reading reviews from our residents and their families 🥰
Some of the best friendships made in a life can be made in care.
Our residents arrive from different places with decades of different stories. And then they sit next to someone in the bistro and discover they have quite a lot to say to each other. Within weeks they are often saving each other seats and doing activities together.
Families tell us they did not expect this. That mum or dad would not just settle in, but find people they genuinely want to spend time with.
Happy Friendship Day!
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MYTH: "Moving into care means giving up your life."
The truth is the opposite.
Our residents go to museums, garden centres, the coast. They swim, paint, play the piano, have their hair cut and styled on a Friday, drink champagne on a Wednesday afternoon and eat dishes cooked from scratch every morning by chefs who’ve worked at some of the most prestigious places in the UK.
They do not give up their lives. Actually, in many cases, they get them back. The bits that had become difficult, getting out, seeing people, doing the things they love, all become possible again.
We call this care reimagined.
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Visit the homes you're considering and trust your instincts about whether it feels welcoming. Look for places where residents seem comfortable and staff have time to chat. Each of our 12 homes has its own character. Book a tour to see which one feels right for your family.
Yes, we do our utmost to cater for couples. Depending on the specific home, you may be able to share a room or have separate rooms if preferred. Our staff coordinate care plans for both partners and offer activities designed for couples.
Care funding can be complex, involving personal savings, property, pensions and potential council support. We help families understand the options available. Read our complete guide to care funding for detailed information about costs and financial assistance.
