Astbury Manor Care Home
At a Glance
The information you need to decide whether this home warrants a closer look.
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Staff warmth score
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Good to know
- Registered beds65
- SpecialismsCaring for adults over 65 yrs, Caring for adults under 65 yrs, Dementia, Mental health conditions, Physical disabilities, Sensory impairment
- Last inspected2018-08-29
The Evidence
What the review data, the inspection reports, and the dementia-care evidence base tell us about this home.
What families say
The home runs a packed programme of activities, with something happening every morning and afternoon. Staff gently encourage everyone to join in, remembering who needs that extra nudge and making sure nobody feels left out. Residents gather for communal meals where tables are dressed with fresh flowers, turning dining into a proper social occasion.
The eight family priority themes
- Staff warmth55
- Compassion & dignity60
- Cleanliness60
- Activities & engagement50
- Food quality50
- Healthcare45
- Management & leadership65
- Resident happiness55
What inspectors found
Inspected 2018-08-29
Is this home safe?
Is the care effective?
The Effective domain was rated Requires Improvement at the February 2022 inspection. This is the one area where inspectors found something they considered below standard. Effective covers training adequacy, care plan quality, health monitoring, GP access, nutrition, and outcomes for people living in the home. The published summary does not specify which aspect or aspects fell short, nor does it describe the action plan put in place afterwards. A review in July 2023 did not prompt a reassessment of the rating, but that review was based on information and data rather than a physical inspection.Is this home caring?
The Caring domain was rated Good at the February 2022 inspection. Inspectors were broadly satisfied with how staff treat the people who live here in terms of warmth, dignity, and respect. The home supports people with a wide range of needs, including dementia and mental health conditions, which places particular demands on staff to communicate patiently and compassionately. No specific observations, quotes, or examples are recorded in the published summary that would allow a more detailed picture to be drawn. The Good rating is a positive signal, but it is not supported by specific evidence in the text available.Is the home responsive?
The Responsive domain was rated Good at the February 2022 inspection. Responsive covers how well the home tailors care to individual needs, the quality and variety of activities, how it responds to complaints, and end-of-life care planning. The home lists dementia, mental health conditions, physical disabilities, and sensory impairment as specialisms, which suggests it aims to support people with complex and varying needs. No specific detail about the activity programme, individual engagement, or complaint handling is available in the published summary. The Good rating is a positive indicator without specific supporting evidence in the text.Is the home well-led?
The Well-led domain was rated Good at the February 2022 inspection. A named Registered Manager, Mrs Evelyn Repkovas, and a Nominated Individual, Mrs Natasha Southall, are recorded. The home is operated by Avery Homes Bracknell Limited. A Good Well-led rating indicates inspectors were broadly satisfied with governance, culture, and accountability at the time. No specific detail about management visibility, staff culture, or quality monitoring processes is available in the published summary. The inspection was carried out in February 2022, more than two years ago.
Source: CQC inspection report →
What the evidence base says
The home welcomes adults of all ages with dementia, mental health conditions, physical disabilities and sensory impairments. Monthly church services provide spiritual support, and the home stays connected with the wider community through visiting groups. For residents with dementia, the structured routine and familiar faces seem to make a real difference. Families describe loved ones becoming less anxious over time, engaging more readily with activities, and showing renewed interest in life around them. 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
Astbury Manor Care Home scores 68 out of 100, reflecting a broadly Good rating with one important exception: the Effective domain was rated Requires Improvement at the last inspection, meaning inspectors had concerns about areas including training, care planning, or healthcare that had not yet been fully resolved. The limited detail in the published report means many areas cannot be independently verified.
Homes in South East typically score 68–82.The three-lens summary
What families tell us
The home runs a packed programme of activities, with something happening every morning and afternoon. Staff gently encourage everyone to join in, remembering who needs that extra nudge and making sure nobody feels left out. Residents gather for communal meals where tables are dressed with fresh flowers, turning dining into a proper social occasion.
What inspectors have recorded
Staff know residents by name and remember their histories, even after time away. When families visit, they're met with professional warmth and honest updates about how their loved one is doing. The team clearly enjoy working together, and that positive atmosphere seems to lift everyone's spirits. Though two visitors have reported poor interactions with individual staff members, the overwhelming pattern shows a caring, cohesive team.
How it sits against good practice
Dogs are welcome during visits — a small touch that means the world to residents missing their own pets.
Worth a visit
Astbury Manor Care Home, on Crowthorne Road North in Bracknell, was rated Good overall at its inspection in February 2022. Four of the five domains, Safe, Caring, Responsive, and Well-led, were rated Good. The home has 65 beds and supports people living with dementia, mental health conditions, physical disabilities, and sensory impairment. A named Registered Manager is in post, and the Well-led rating suggests inspectors were broadly satisfied with governance and leadership at the time. The important qualification is the Effective domain, which was rated Requires Improvement. This means inspectors found something in the areas of training, care planning, health monitoring, or outcomes that was not yet good enough. The published report summary does not spell out precisely what was found or what action was taken. Before visiting, prepare specific questions: ask what the Requires Improvement finding related to, what changes have been made since February 2022, and how the home can demonstrate those improvements are embedded. The inspection is now more than two years old, so you should treat that Effective rating as a reason to look carefully rather than a reason to rule the home out.
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In Their Own Words
How Astbury Manor Care Home describes itself — collected from its own website. DCC has not edited or independently verified the content in this tab.
Where anxious residents rediscover their appetite for life
Astbury Manor Care Home – Expert Care in Bracknell
When dementia steals someone's confidence, watching them find it again feels like witnessing a small miracle. Families visiting Astbury Manor Care Home in Bracknell often describe exactly this transformation — residents who arrived withdrawn and anxious gradually reconnecting with activities they'd abandoned, eating with renewed enthusiasm, and greeting visitors with genuine smiles.
Who they care for
The home welcomes adults of all ages with dementia, mental health conditions, physical disabilities and sensory impairments. Monthly church services provide spiritual support, and the home stays connected with the wider community through visiting groups.
For residents with dementia, the structured routine and familiar faces seem to make a real difference. Families describe loved ones becoming less anxious over time, engaging more readily with activities, and showing renewed interest in life around them.
“Dogs are welcome during visits — a small touch that means the world to residents missing their own pets.”
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
Astbury Manor Care Home scores 68 out of 100, reflecting a broadly Good rating with one important exception: the Effective domain was rated Requires Improvement at the last inspection, meaning inspectors had concerns about areas including training, care planning, or healthcare that had not yet been fully resolved. The limited detail in the published report means many areas cannot be independently verified.
Homes in South East typically score 68–82.The three-lens summary
What families tell us
The home runs a packed programme of activities, with something happening every morning and afternoon. Staff gently encourage everyone to join in, remembering who needs that extra nudge and making sure nobody feels left out. Residents gather for communal meals where tables are dressed with fresh flowers, turning dining into a proper social occasion.
What inspectors have recorded
Staff know residents by name and remember their histories, even after time away. When families visit, they're met with professional warmth and honest updates about how their loved one is doing. The team clearly enjoy working together, and that positive atmosphere seems to lift everyone's spirits. Though two visitors have reported poor interactions with individual staff members, the overwhelming pattern shows a caring, cohesive team.
How it sits against good practice
Dogs are welcome during visits — a small touch that means the world to residents missing their own pets.
Worth a visit
Astbury Manor Care Home, on Crowthorne Road North in Bracknell, was rated Good overall at its inspection in February 2022. Four of the five domains, Safe, Caring, Responsive, and Well-led, were rated Good. The home has 65 beds and supports people living with dementia, mental health conditions, physical disabilities, and sensory impairment. A named Registered Manager is in post, and the Well-led rating suggests inspectors were broadly satisfied with governance and leadership at the time. The important qualification is the Effective domain, which was rated Requires Improvement. This means inspectors found something in the areas of training, care planning, health monitoring, or outcomes that was not yet good enough. The published report summary does not spell out precisely what was found or what action was taken. Before visiting, prepare specific questions: ask what the Requires Improvement finding related to, what changes have been made since February 2022, and how the home can demonstrate those improvements are embedded. The inspection is now more than two years old, so you should treat that Effective rating as a reason to look carefully rather than a reason to rule the home out.
The three questions to ask when you visitSave this home. Compare it against your shortlist.
Let our analysis show you how Astbury Manor Care Home measures up against the other homes you’re considering. Free account.
In Their Own Words
How Astbury Manor Care Home describes itself — collected from its own website. DCC has not edited or independently verified the content in this tab.
Where anxious residents rediscover their appetite for life
Astbury Manor Care Home – Expert Care in Bracknell
When dementia steals someone's confidence, watching them find it again feels like witnessing a small miracle. Families visiting Astbury Manor Care Home in Bracknell often describe exactly this transformation — residents who arrived withdrawn and anxious gradually reconnecting with activities they'd abandoned, eating with renewed enthusiasm, and greeting visitors with genuine smiles.
Who they care for
The home welcomes adults of all ages with dementia, mental health conditions, physical disabilities and sensory impairments. Monthly church services provide spiritual support, and the home stays connected with the wider community through visiting groups.
For residents with dementia, the structured routine and familiar faces seem to make a real difference. Families describe loved ones becoming less anxious over time, engaging more readily with activities, and showing renewed interest in life around them.
Management & ethos
Staff know residents by name and remember their histories, even after time away. When families visit, they're met with professional warmth and honest updates about how their loved one is doing. The team clearly enjoy working together, and that positive atmosphere seems to lift everyone's spirits. Though two visitors have reported poor interactions with individual staff members, the overwhelming pattern shows a caring, cohesive team.
The home & environment
Meals here get people talking — families mention how thoughtfully composed the food is and how it actually looks appetising on the plate. The home stays spotless and well-organised throughout. There's a weekly salon service too, with nail treatments and hair care that help residents feel like themselves.
“Dogs are welcome during visits — a small touch that means the world to residents missing their own pets.”
DCC does not edit or curate content in this tab. For independently curated information, see The Evidence and DCC Verdict.
