St Brendans Care Home in Crowthorne
At a Glance
The information you need to decide whether this home warrants a closer look.
Residential homes
Staff warmth score
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Good to know
- Registered beds62
- SpecialismsCaring for adults over 65 yrs, Dementia
- Last inspected2022-03-18
The Evidence
What the review data, the inspection reports, and the dementia-care evidence base tell us about this home.
What families say
Some families report feeling welcomed when they visit, with staff taking time to include them in their loved one's daily life. Visitors have mentioned seeing residents who appear settled and staff who engage with individual needs.
The eight family priority themes
- Staff warmth72
- Compassion & dignity74
- Cleanliness68
- Activities & engagement88
- Food quality62
- Healthcare68
- Management & leadership72
- Resident happiness75
What inspectors found
Inspected 2022-03-18
Is this home safe?
Is the care effective?
The Effective domain was rated Good at the March 2022 inspection. This covers training, care planning, healthcare access, nutrition, and hydration. Dementia is listed as a specialism, and a Good Effective rating confirms inspectors were satisfied that staff had the skills to support people with dementia. No specific detail about training content, GP access frequency, or food quality is included in the published summary.Is this home caring?
The Caring domain was rated Good at the March 2022 inspection. This covers staff warmth, dignity, respect, and support for independence. A Good rating confirms inspectors were satisfied with the quality of interactions they observed and with how the home protects residents' privacy and dignity. No specific observations of staff interactions, use of preferred names, or resident testimony are included in the published summary.Is the home responsive?
The Responsive domain was rated Outstanding at the March 2022 inspection. This is the strongest finding in the report and covers activities, individual engagement, response to complaints, and end-of-life care. An Outstanding rating requires inspectors to find evidence that the home goes significantly beyond minimum expectations in meeting individual needs. Dementia is a listed specialism and the home has 62 beds. The published summary does not include specific examples of activities, individual engagement programmes, or end-of-life planning approaches.Is the home well-led?
The Well-led domain was rated Good at the March 2022 inspection. A named registered manager, Mrs Miranda Smith, and a nominated individual, Mrs Rachel Ann Rodgers, are recorded as responsible for the service under Colleycare Limited. A Good Well-led rating confirms inspectors were satisfied that governance systems were in place and that the home had a positive culture. The published summary does not include detail about manager tenure, staff survey findings, or how the home communicates with families.
Source: CQC inspection report →
What the evidence base says
The home specialises in caring for adults over 65 and provides dementia care services. Staff have experience supporting residents with varying care needs. St Brendan's offers dementia care as part of its services. The team works with residents living with different stages of dementia, providing day-to-day support. 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
St Brendan's scores well above average for activities and engagement, where inspectors rated the home Outstanding, and holds solid Good ratings across all other areas. Scores for food, cleanliness, and healthcare are held back by limited specific detail in the published inspection findings.
Homes in South East typically score 68–82.The three-lens summary
What families tell us
Some families report feeling welcomed when they visit, with staff taking time to include them in their loved one's daily life. Visitors have mentioned seeing residents who appear settled and staff who engage with individual needs.
What inspectors have recorded
External professionals have observed clean, well-maintained premises. However, families should discuss the home's approach to medical appointments and health monitoring during their visit, as experiences have varied.
How it sits against good practice
Every family's situation is unique, so visiting St Brendan's will help you understand if it's the right fit for your loved one.
Worth a visit
St Brendan's Care Home on Sandhurst Road, Crowthorne, was rated Good overall at its last inspection in March 2022, with an Outstanding rating for Responsive care. That Outstanding rating covers how well the home meets individual needs, runs activities, and supports people to have a meaningful daily life. All other domains, covering safety, effectiveness, compassion, and leadership, were rated Good. The home specialises in dementia care and residential care for adults over 65, and has 62 beds. The main limitation of this report is that the published inspection summary is brief, so many areas such as food quality, night staffing, agency use, cleanliness, and family communication are not described in specific detail. The Outstanding Responsive rating is genuinely significant and worth exploring further on a visit, but you should ask direct questions about everything the inspection does not cover. In particular, find out how many permanent staff are on the dementia unit after 8pm, how the home communicates with families when something changes, and whether you would be invited to your parent's care plan reviews.
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In Their Own Words
How St Brendans Care Home in Crowthorne describes itself — collected from its own website. DCC has not edited or independently verified the content in this tab.
Specialist dementia support for older adults in leafy Crowthorne
Compassionate Care in Crowthorne at St Brendan's Care Home
St Brendan's Care Home in Crowthorne provides residential care for people over 65, including those living with dementia. The home offers specialist support in a residential setting in this quiet Berkshire town. Families considering care options will want to visit and speak with staff about the specific support available.
Who they care for
The home specialises in caring for adults over 65 and provides dementia care services. Staff have experience supporting residents with varying care needs.
St Brendan's offers dementia care as part of its services. The team works with residents living with different stages of dementia, providing day-to-day support.
“Every family's situation is unique, so visiting St Brendan's will help you understand if it's the right fit for your loved one.”
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
St Brendan's scores well above average for activities and engagement, where inspectors rated the home Outstanding, and holds solid Good ratings across all other areas. Scores for food, cleanliness, and healthcare are held back by limited specific detail in the published inspection findings.
Homes in South East typically score 68–82.The three-lens summary
What families tell us
Some families report feeling welcomed when they visit, with staff taking time to include them in their loved one's daily life. Visitors have mentioned seeing residents who appear settled and staff who engage with individual needs.
What inspectors have recorded
External professionals have observed clean, well-maintained premises. However, families should discuss the home's approach to medical appointments and health monitoring during their visit, as experiences have varied.
How it sits against good practice
Every family's situation is unique, so visiting St Brendan's will help you understand if it's the right fit for your loved one.
Worth a visit
St Brendan's Care Home on Sandhurst Road, Crowthorne, was rated Good overall at its last inspection in March 2022, with an Outstanding rating for Responsive care. That Outstanding rating covers how well the home meets individual needs, runs activities, and supports people to have a meaningful daily life. All other domains, covering safety, effectiveness, compassion, and leadership, were rated Good. The home specialises in dementia care and residential care for adults over 65, and has 62 beds. The main limitation of this report is that the published inspection summary is brief, so many areas such as food quality, night staffing, agency use, cleanliness, and family communication are not described in specific detail. The Outstanding Responsive rating is genuinely significant and worth exploring further on a visit, but you should ask direct questions about everything the inspection does not cover. In particular, find out how many permanent staff are on the dementia unit after 8pm, how the home communicates with families when something changes, and whether you would be invited to your parent's care plan reviews.
The three questions to ask when you visitSave this home. Compare it against your shortlist.
Let our analysis show you how St Brendans Care Home in Crowthorne measures up against the other homes you’re considering. Free account.
In Their Own Words
How St Brendans Care Home in Crowthorne describes itself — collected from its own website. DCC has not edited or independently verified the content in this tab.
Specialist dementia support for older adults in leafy Crowthorne
Compassionate Care in Crowthorne at St Brendan's Care Home
St Brendan's Care Home in Crowthorne provides residential care for people over 65, including those living with dementia. The home offers specialist support in a residential setting in this quiet Berkshire town. Families considering care options will want to visit and speak with staff about the specific support available.
Who they care for
The home specialises in caring for adults over 65 and provides dementia care services. Staff have experience supporting residents with varying care needs.
St Brendan's offers dementia care as part of its services. The team works with residents living with different stages of dementia, providing day-to-day support.
Management & ethos
External professionals have observed clean, well-maintained premises. However, families should discuss the home's approach to medical appointments and health monitoring during their visit, as experiences have varied.
“Every family's situation is unique, so visiting St Brendan's will help you understand if it's the right fit for your loved one.”
DCC does not edit or curate content in this tab. For independently curated information, see The Evidence and DCC Verdict.
