Abbeycrest

Trusted to care in Reading, Berkshire

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Abbeycrest

Welcome to Abbeycrest

Abbeycrest is a purpose-built care home in Sonning Common, Reading. Our experienced teams offer residential, dementia and nursing care on a permanent and respite basis.

Residents can enjoy many quality facilities including recently refurbished communal areas, a café and a hair and beauty salon. Every bedroom is tastefully decorated with an en-suite bathroom. Outside there are large, landscaped grounds and patio areas - perfect for relaxing or catching up with loved ones.

Located in the South Oxfordshire countryside, residents at Abbeycrest are at the heart of everything we do. Our dedicated activities team organises a wide range of engaging activities, social events, trips and outings in our minibus.

We pride ourselves on the transparency of our care quality and fee information - ensuring you can trust us to care from that very first step.

At a glance

Location

Essex Way
Sonning Common
Reading
Berkshire
RG4 9RG

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CQC Rating

Good

Availability

Open to new residents

Pricing

Key facts summary

Contract

Contract summary

Have a look around our home

At Abbeycrest there are plenty of luxury facilities for residents to enjoy.

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Life at our home

At Abbeycrest, we treat everyone as individuals so they can live fulfilling, rewarding and happy lives. Our teams take the time to get to know each resident, creating personalised care plans, tailored to their interests and needs. Our homes are designed to promote wellbeing and independence for the people we care for. We take pride in creating comfortable, safe surroundings where there's a warm family atmosphere.

Activities room
Cafe
Church Services
Garden
Garden view rooms
Hair and beauty salon
Library
Local shops nearby
Lounge area
Minibus for outings
Pet friendly visits

Care at our home

Our aim is to deliver high-quality, personalised care chosen by residents and their families. At Abbeycrest, we design care and lifestyle plans, and even menus, that uniquely reflect your loved one's individuality, so they can live each day in the way that suits them.

Types of care offered

Healthcare services

Audiologist
Chiropody
Community support services
Dentist
Dietitian
District nursing team
Local GP
Movement therapy
Neurological challenges
Optician
Pharmacy service
Physiotherapy
Rehabilitation
Speech and language therapy

Meet the team

Every day our colleagues live our values of passionate, caring and teamwork to empower residents to enjoy fulfilling lives.

The dedicated and experienced team at Abbeycrest will provide your loved one with care that's completely tailored to their individual needs and wishes.

As Home Manager I believe that our residents should receive the very best bespoke care and support they require to meet their needs, whilst making each day memorable. At Abbeycrest, we are one big family and everything we do is from the heart.

Sue Smart
Home Manager

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How we are doing

When you’re choosing care for a loved one, trust is fundamental to your decision. Take a look at some of our reviews from family members and residents.

Carehome.co.uk reviews

CQC Rating: Good

What's going on

There's never a dull moment at Care UK! Why not find out what's going on at Abbeycrest care home.

International Nurses’ Day: clinical excellence at Care UK

Today, Tuesday 12th May, marks International Nurses’ Day and, at Care UK, nurses are being praised for their continued hard work and dedication.

Care UK shortlisted for record breaking number of awards

Colleagues across Care UK are celebrating after being shortlisted in eleven categories at the Stars of Social Care Awards, the most the company has ever been...

Care UK colleagues celebrated at special awards evening

The provider’s annual internal awards ceremony - Care UK Stars - saw more than 360 colleagues from across 18 regions come together as 23 awards were...

Care Home Awards 2026 gold winner - Outstanding Larger Group Care Provider

Carehome.co.uk Top 20 Large Care Home Groups 2026

Dementia Care Awards 2026 finalist - Intergenerational Activity Award category

Stars of Social Care Awards 2026 finalist - Recruitment and Retention Award category

Stars of Social Care Awards 2026 finalist - Great Marketeer Award category

Stars of Social Care Awards 2026 finalist - Learning & Development Award category

HealthInvestor Awards 2026 finalist - Residential Elderly Care Provider of the year - Large Group category

Public Sector Catering Awards 2026 winner - Training and Apprenticeship Award

Caring UK Awards 2025 winner - Best Initiative in Care Award

National Care Awards 2025 winner - Care Home Group (Large)

Carehome.co.uk Top 20 Large Care Home Groups in the UK 2025

Lottie awards 2025 winner - UK’s Top 10 Large Care Providers

Great British Care Awards 2025 Highly commended - Care Employer Award

Public Sector Catering Awards 2025 winner - Care Catering Award

NASHiCS Safety in Care awards 2025 winner - Championing Safety in Care

Leaders in Care Awards 2025 winner - Sustainability in Care Homes Award (Wildlife Garden Project)

National Association of Care Catering Awards 2025 finalist - Catering Manager of the Year

LaingBussion Awards 2025 finalist - Leadership Team of the Year

LaingBussion Awards 2025 finalist - Excellence in Sustainability in Social Care

LaingBussion Awards 2025 finalist - Care Home Group of the Year

Inhouse Recruitment Awards 2025 finalist - Recruitment Team Award

Silver Marketing Association Awards 2025 - winner

Palliative and End of Life Care Awards 2025 winner - Workforce Development Award

Dementia Care Awards 2025 finalist - The Dementia Care Employer (Residential) Award

Care Home Catering Awards 2025 finalist - Group Care Home Caterer of the Year

Leading Women in Care Awards 2025 finalist - Leader of the Future, Amanda Holland

Help and advice

Our help and advice guides have been produced by our experts and include real life experiences of older people and their families.

Managing weight in older people with dementia

Weight loss can be common in people with dementia for a number of reasons including changes in appetite, swallowing difficulties and increased activity.

Why dementia may cause hallucinations

Some forms of dementia can cause a person to experience hallucinations.

Navigating difficult conversations with a person with dementia

If your loved one is irritable or upset, it’s often a sign that they’re struggling or that something feels too much for them. Taking time to put yourself in...

Your next steps

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Abbeycrest offers expert care and daily activities in bright, safe and clean surroundings, and our onsite facilities include: activities room, cafe, church services, garden, garden view rooms, hair and beauty salon, library, local shops nearby, lounge area, minibus for outings and pet friendly visits.

Abbeycrest offers residential care, dementia care, nursing care, nursing dementia care, respite care, end of life care and day club for older people in Reading, Berkshire.

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Abbeycrest

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Welcome to Abbeycrest

At a glance

Have a look around our home

Life at our home

Care at our home

Types of care offered

Healthcare services

Meet the team

How we are doing

Carehome.co.uk reviews

CQC Rating: Good

What's going on

International Nurses’ Day: clinical excellence at Care UK

Care UK shortlisted for record breaking number of awards

Care UK colleagues celebrated at special awards evening

Help and advice

Managing weight in older people with dementia

Why dementia may cause hallucinations

Navigating difficult conversations with a person with dementia

Your next steps

Nearby Homes

Nearby homes

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Abbeycrest

Abbeycrest

Welcome to Abbeycrest

At a glance

Have a look around our home

Life at our home

Care at our home

Types of care offered

Healthcare services

Meet the team

How we are doing

Carehome.co.uk reviews

CQC Rating: Good

What's going on

International Nurses’ Day: clinical excellence at Care UK

Care UK shortlisted for record breaking number of awards

Care UK colleagues celebrated at special awards evening

Help and advice

Managing weight in older people with dementia

Why dementia may cause hallucinations

Navigating difficult conversations with a person with dementia

Your next steps

Nearby Homes

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FAQs

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