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.
Request a callback
What makes a good Tuesday? Depends on who you ask.
Someone`s working through a Chopin piece in the bistro. Down the corridor, a group is piecing together a thousand-piece jigsaw of the Cotswolds by the fire. The outing to Sky Wave gin distillery is still being talked about over lunch. Apparently, the juniper debate got quite heated. 😊
Different interests, different paces.
All at Berkley.
Some days you want to join everyone in the art class. Other days you just want a book and a peaceful corner. Both are fine.
Find out why families choose Berkley. Check the link in our bio to arrange a viewing of your nearest home. We’d love to welcome you.
Beetroot and mozzarella for lunch today.
Local produce at its best, carefully cooked, paired with soft, creamy cheese and finished with microherbs. A proper autumn starter when the season’s turning and you want something earthy and delicious.
Our chef knows that sometimes the simplest combinations work best.
Great ingredients, treated well, are always on our menu.
A toast to collaboration.
We’re always looking to give our residents the finest experiences. That means finding people who share our values and passion. People like Rachel and Andy at Sky Wave Gin, who welcomed our residents into their distillery to help create something truly special.
The best partnerships happen when everyone brings something different to the table. The master distillers of Sky Wave brought expertise, craft and a sense of adventure. We brought a discerning group of people with plenty of ideas about how they like their gin.
The result: Golden Hour, a bespoke gin that all Berkley residents can now call their own. Best enjoyed at your own pace when you’ve got nowhere else to be...😊
I`ve settled into my favourite armchair with my copy of `War and Paws`. Again. At this rate, I should finish it in a few years.
Perhaps I should stick to something by Teddy Hughes or JK Growling? They sound much more like my kind of writer...
Let`s face it, reading time is as much about relaxing as it is the choice of book. It`s about finding a quiet corner, making sure you are comfy, arranging your tea and biscuits, and switching off for a while.
Reading time is sacred time. Even for a bear who occasionally judges books by whether they make good pillows.
Yawn. Anyway, where was I? Page two…
From Fynn, the bear who cares.
Sometimes the most important conversations happen in the barber’s chair.
In Berkley homes, our dementia-trained barbers like Tom understand something profound: a good haircut isn’t just about looking sharp. It’s about feeling seen.
With the hum of clippers hums and the click of scissors, with the rich scents of shaving foam and pomade in the air, something magical happens. A connection, a remembering. That simple pleasure of feeling looked after.
It makes our residents feel valued and understood, which is at the heart of everything we do.
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 11 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.
