Glebelands House
At a Glance
The information you need to decide whether this home warrants a closer look.
Nursing homes
Staff warmth score
of reviewers answered yes
Good to know
- Registered beds44
- SpecialismsCaring for adults over 65 yrs, Dementia, Mental health conditions, Physical disabilities, Sensory impairment
- Last inspected2018-07-11
The Evidence
What the review data, the inspection reports, and the dementia-care evidence base tell us about this home.
What families say
Families describe the reception team as friendly and approachable, making visitors feel welcome from the moment they arrive. The care team organises trips and activities for residents, and there's particular praise for the compassionate support provided during end-of-life care.
The eight family priority themes
- Staff warmth72
- Compassion & dignity72
- Cleanliness68
- Activities & engagement60
- Food quality60
- Healthcare68
- Management & leadership70
- Resident happiness68
What inspectors found
Inspected 2018-07-11
Is this home safe?
Is the care effective?
The Effective domain was rated Good at the February 2022 inspection. This domain covers whether staff have the right training and knowledge, whether care plans are detailed and up to date, how the home supports residents' health including GP access and medication, and whether people's nutritional needs are met. The published summary does not include specific examples of training programmes, care plan content, or mealtime observations.Is this home caring?
The Caring domain was rated Good at the February 2022 inspection. This covers whether staff treat residents with warmth, dignity, and respect; whether residents are addressed by their preferred names; whether care is unhurried; and whether people's independence is supported where possible. The published summary contains no specific inspector observations about interactions between staff and residents, and no quotes from residents or relatives are recorded.Is the home responsive?
The Responsive domain was rated Good at the February 2022 inspection. This covers whether activities are meaningful and tailored to individual interests, whether the home responds to complaints, and whether end-of-life care is planned and person-led. Dementia is listed as one of the home's specialisms. The published summary does not describe specific activities, individual engagement approaches, or end-of-life care arrangements.Is the home well-led?
The Well-led domain was rated Good at the February 2022 inspection. A named registered manager, Mrs Doina Hirta, and a nominated individual, Miss Julie Clarges, are confirmed as in post. The home is operated by Greensleeves Homes Trust. The published summary does not include specific observations about management visibility, staff culture, how the home handles complaints, or how it learns from incidents.
Source: CQC inspection report →
What the evidence base says
The home provides nursing care for people over 65 with physical disabilities, sensory impairments and mental health conditions. They also support residents living with dementia. While dementia care is offered, one family reported their relative's advancing memory loss went without proper clinical assessment or intervention. This is worth discussing with the home if considering dementia care. All areas worth probing directly during a visit.
The DCC Verdict
Our editorial view, built from the three lenses: what families tell us, what inspectors record, and how the home sits against good dementia-care practice.
DCC Family Score
Glebelands House received a Good rating across all five inspection domains at its February 2022 inspection, which is a solid baseline, but the published report contains limited specific observations, direct quotes, or detailed evidence, so scores reflect confirmed Good ratings rather than rich, specific detail.
Homes in South East typically score 68–82.The three-lens summary
What families tell us
Families describe the reception team as friendly and approachable, making visitors feel welcome from the moment they arrive. The care team organises trips and activities for residents, and there's particular praise for the compassionate support provided during end-of-life care.
What inspectors have recorded
Several families have noticed gaps in supervision, with residents sometimes left unattended or calls for help going unanswered. When these concerns have been raised, some relatives found management defensive rather than open to feedback.
How it sits against good practice
The beautiful grounds and friendly staff create a welcoming first impression, though visiting at different times might help you understand the full picture of daily life here.
Worth a visit
Glebelands House in Wokingham was rated Good across all five inspection domains at its last full inspection in February 2022. The home is run by Greensleeves Homes Trust and has a named registered manager, Mrs Doina Hirta, and a nominated individual, Miss Julie Clarges. The Good rating across Safe, Effective, Caring, Responsive, and Well-led indicates that inspectors did not find significant concerns in any area. A subsequent monitoring review in July 2023 found no reason to reassess that rating. The main uncertainty here is the age and depth of the published evidence. The inspection took place in February 2022, more than three years ago at the time of writing, and the published summary contains very little specific detail. There are no recorded quotes from residents or relatives, no specific observations about staffing ratios, activities, or mealtimes, and no description of the physical environment. A Good rating is meaningful, but it tells you the home passed inspection, not what it feels like to live there. When you visit, ask to see the most recent care plan for a resident similar to your parent, ask what the permanent-to-agency staffing ratio looks like on a night shift, and spend time in a communal area at an unscheduled time to form your own view of how staff interact with the people who live there.
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In Their Own Words
How Glebelands House describes itself — collected from its own website. DCC has not edited or independently verified the content in this tab.
Traditional nursing home with caring staff and lovely gardens in Wokingham
Nursing home in Wokingham: True Peace of Mind
Glebelands House in Wokingham offers nursing care in a traditional setting with extensive grounds. While families appreciate the welcoming staff and the beautiful outdoor spaces, some have raised concerns about care supervision that potential residents should explore during visits. The home specialises in supporting people with dementia, physical disabilities and sensory impairments.
Who they care for
The home provides nursing care for people over 65 with physical disabilities, sensory impairments and mental health conditions. They also support residents living with dementia.
While dementia care is offered, one family reported their relative's advancing memory loss went without proper clinical assessment or intervention. This is worth discussing with the home if considering dementia care.
“The beautiful grounds and friendly staff create a welcoming first impression, though visiting at different times might help you understand the full picture of daily life here.”
DCC does not edit or curate content in this tab. For independently curated information, see The Evidence and DCC Verdict.
The DCC Verdict
Our editorial view, built from the three lenses: what families tell us, what inspectors record, and how the home sits against good dementia-care practice.
DCC Family Score
Glebelands House received a Good rating across all five inspection domains at its February 2022 inspection, which is a solid baseline, but the published report contains limited specific observations, direct quotes, or detailed evidence, so scores reflect confirmed Good ratings rather than rich, specific detail.
Homes in South East typically score 68–82.The three-lens summary
What families tell us
Families describe the reception team as friendly and approachable, making visitors feel welcome from the moment they arrive. The care team organises trips and activities for residents, and there's particular praise for the compassionate support provided during end-of-life care.
What inspectors have recorded
Several families have noticed gaps in supervision, with residents sometimes left unattended or calls for help going unanswered. When these concerns have been raised, some relatives found management defensive rather than open to feedback.
How it sits against good practice
The beautiful grounds and friendly staff create a welcoming first impression, though visiting at different times might help you understand the full picture of daily life here.
Worth a visit
Glebelands House in Wokingham was rated Good across all five inspection domains at its last full inspection in February 2022. The home is run by Greensleeves Homes Trust and has a named registered manager, Mrs Doina Hirta, and a nominated individual, Miss Julie Clarges. The Good rating across Safe, Effective, Caring, Responsive, and Well-led indicates that inspectors did not find significant concerns in any area. A subsequent monitoring review in July 2023 found no reason to reassess that rating. The main uncertainty here is the age and depth of the published evidence. The inspection took place in February 2022, more than three years ago at the time of writing, and the published summary contains very little specific detail. There are no recorded quotes from residents or relatives, no specific observations about staffing ratios, activities, or mealtimes, and no description of the physical environment. A Good rating is meaningful, but it tells you the home passed inspection, not what it feels like to live there. When you visit, ask to see the most recent care plan for a resident similar to your parent, ask what the permanent-to-agency staffing ratio looks like on a night shift, and spend time in a communal area at an unscheduled time to form your own view of how staff interact with the people who live there.
The three questions to ask when you visitSave this home. Compare it against your shortlist.
Let our analysis show you how Glebelands House measures up against the other homes you’re considering. Free account.
In Their Own Words
How Glebelands House describes itself — collected from its own website. DCC has not edited or independently verified the content in this tab.
Traditional nursing home with caring staff and lovely gardens in Wokingham
Nursing home in Wokingham: True Peace of Mind
Glebelands House in Wokingham offers nursing care in a traditional setting with extensive grounds. While families appreciate the welcoming staff and the beautiful outdoor spaces, some have raised concerns about care supervision that potential residents should explore during visits. The home specialises in supporting people with dementia, physical disabilities and sensory impairments.
Who they care for
The home provides nursing care for people over 65 with physical disabilities, sensory impairments and mental health conditions. They also support residents living with dementia.
While dementia care is offered, one family reported their relative's advancing memory loss went without proper clinical assessment or intervention. This is worth discussing with the home if considering dementia care.
Management & ethos
Several families have noticed gaps in supervision, with residents sometimes left unattended or calls for help going unanswered. When these concerns have been raised, some relatives found management defensive rather than open to feedback.
“The beautiful grounds and friendly staff create a welcoming first impression, though visiting at different times might help you understand the full picture of daily life here.”
DCC does not edit or curate content in this tab. For independently curated information, see The Evidence and DCC Verdict.
