Welcome to Abbeycrest Nursing Home Sonning Common, Berkshire

Abbeycrest Nursing Home in Sonning Common, is a thriving village community, situated in the beautiful South Oxfordshire countryside on the edge of the Chiltern Hills. We provide residential, nursing and dementia care and have all the amenities of a modern home. You’ll find first-class facilities with exciting activities, and plenty of places to relax or entertain.

Daily Life in our Home

Hear from some of our residents and team about daily life in our home.

Take a Virtual Tour

Watch the video below to take a virtual tour of Abberycrest. If you'd like to see all the rooms and move around the home at your own leisure, you can view the 3D tour here.

Gallery

A warm and welcoming purpose built care home

Bedrooms enjoy views over the gardens and fields, and can be personlised by residents to make them feel homely.

Whether you are looking for a light snack or dinner, our dining rooms are ideal for enjoying your food with other residents as company.

Residents can continue to look and feel their best after a visit to the hair salon for a pamper session.

Lounges with a homely feel offering the perfect location for relaxing and getting together with friends and family.

Host a dinner party or how about afternoon tea with friends and family in the private dining room?

Key Information

We make sure each resident experiences care that's as unique as they are. Which is why we offer a range of care types and duration for individuals or couples.

Care Types
- Residential Care
- Nursing Care
- Dementia Care
- Palliative Care
Duration
- Permanent Care
- Respite Care
- Convalescent Care
Room Availability

Limited
Price from
£1975
per week
Ratings
CQC Inspection
Carehome.co.uk Reviews

Freephone 0808 223 5350

Hear what one of our residents has to say

Ruth Tells Her Story

Making the decision to move into a care home and finding the right one can be an especially difficult and emotional decision for a resident and their family. Ruth moved into Abbeycrest Nursing Home in Sonning Common last year and it turned out to be the best decision for her and her family.

She was living alone in Whitby since the passing of her husband Alan in 2007 and although two sisters lived nearby, a spell in hospital in 2020 forced her to consider the move South. Encouraged by her son John, coupled with a lot of research by John and his partner Marian, Ruth settled on Abbeycrest.

Abbeycrest Resident Special Birthday Mention

To celebrate Abbeycrest Nursing Home resident Marion 80th birthday, her family came for a special visit and enroute called into the Chris Evans Afternoon Show on Virgin Radio and got Chris to do a 'shout out' for Marion! Listen to Marion's mention here.

What customers say

Independent Reviews

Testimonials

Families we’re helping

The care, compassion and kindness shown by the whole team was outstanding. It was the nursing care that was most needed and that far exceeded our expectations.

Claire M Daughter of resident, Abbeycrest Nursing Home

she seems to be content with her life at Abbeycrest Nursing Home. For me administering her affairs generally, the level of communication from Abbeycrest Nursing Home and the parent company cannot be faulted.

Michael D Friend of resident, Abbeycrest Nursing Home

We were very satisfied and very pleased with the care and service provided at Abbeycrest Nursing Home. My father during his last weeks was treated with respect, empathy and kindness. We couldn’t have asked for more.

V M Daughter of resident, Abbeycrest Nursing Home

Daily Life

Abbeycrest Local Community Events

29th September 2022

Abbeycrest Local Community Events

29th September 2022

At Abbeycrest we have a range of activities and events that the local community are welcome to attend, find out more.

Summer 2022 BBQ at Abbeycrest for residents, family and friends

Abbeycrest Held a Late Summer BBQ

22nd September 2022

Earlier this month, Abbeycrest Care Home held a late summer BBQ for residents and their families. Stephane, Abbeycrest’s Head Chef created a superb array of food which included some Chinese marinated chicken, sticky ribs along with the usual selection of burgers and hot dogs.

Family and residents at Abbeycrest, along with local community enjoying the first Memory Café

Abbeycrest’s Dementia Café Opens

28th August 2022

Abbeycrest Care Home held their inaugural Memory Matters Caring Café on the first Friday of the month. George King, Abbeycrest’s Customer Relations Advisor started the Café as he found there was a huge need for this type of event within the local community.

Abbeycrest celebrations for Platinum Jubilee

Abbeycrest’s Day of Entertainment for Platinum Jubilee

29th June 2022

Residents and the team at Abbeycrest Care Home celebrated the Platinum Jubilee by planting a tree as part of the Queen’s Green Canopy initiative. This is a unique tree planting initiative created to mark Her Majesty’s Platinum Jubilee.

Keeping things personal

At Abbeycrest Nursing Home

The wonderful surroundings at Abbeycrest Nursing Home are matched by the standard of care our team brings residents. We love learning as much as we can about the people we care for, so your loved one’s time is tailored to their individual needs, interests and preferences. This can be as small as knowing when they like to wake up, to how they like their tea, and everything in between.

We give as much independence as possible, letting individuals choose how to run the home and if they prefer dinner in front of the TV, or even dusting their own room, we’ll make it happen. Just as putting their own stamp on their bedroom, we’ll help them to personalise it with the things they love.

Every need catered for

Mealtimes are an important part of daily life at Abbeycrest Nursing Home. We know eating well and the social experience of dining are key to health and wellbeing. Our chefs select a different menu each day, creating lots of home-cooked dishes with fresh ingredients to choose from. Using their in-depth knowledge of nutrition, they cater for any special diets and needs. Whether you're a three-meals-a-day person or prefer to eat little and often, our menus and snack options provide complete flexibility, view our sample menu below.

Download our sample menu

A real occasion

The dining rooms at Abbeycrest Nursing Home are laid out in a restaurant style, with tablecloths, folded napkins, crockery and glassware. If preferred, meals can also be served in an individual’s room.

A chance to relax

We make sure mealtimes are a relaxed, enjoyable experience. Team members sit with residents to have a chat and support those who need a little extra encouragement or help.

In good company

Visitors are welcome to join us for a morning coffee or stay for a meal. On special occasions, we can also arrange intimate get-togethers and parties for families and friends.

A real occasion

A chance to relax

We make sure mealtimes are a relaxed, enjoyable experience. Team members sit with residents to have a chat and support those who need a little extra encouragement or help.

In good company

Visitors are welcome to join us for a morning coffee or stay for a meal. On special occasions, we can also arrange intimate get-togethers and parties for families and friends.

Keep doing what you love

At Abbeycrest Nursing Home, there’s something to tickle everyone’s fancy – from arts and crafts to the hair salon and our packed schedule of events and activities. If residents prefer to spend one-on-one time with a member of the team, they can read the paper, pop to the shops or have a pint in the local pub. We have strong connections with the Sonning Common community, many of our residents invite them to join in our activities or even run their own here. View our example activities below.

Download our example activities

Keeping busy

There are group activities to enjoy seven days a week, including crafts, quizzes, films and live entertainment. We also love one-to-one time, with reminiscence and pamper sessions.

Out and about

Friends and family are welcome to visit whenever they like, and where better for a catch up than the bistro? If residents fancy a day trip, we’ll often pop out for tea and cake too.

House proud

We encourage residents to get involved with activities around the house. Simple things like gardening, hosting afternoon tea or laying the table for dinner can spark up friendships and help residents settle in.

Keeping busy

There are group activities to enjoy seven days a week, including crafts, quizzes, films and live entertainment. We also love one-to-one time, with reminiscence and pamper sessions.

Out and about

Friends and family are welcome to visit whenever they like, and where better for a catch up than the bistro? If residents fancy a day trip, we’ll often pop out for tea and cake too.

House proud

Meet the Team

You’ll find the team here are passionate about meeting every individual’s needs, going out of their way to make Abbeycrest a place residents can call their own. Our team includes nurses and carers experienced in all types of care.

Sonia Da Silva

Home Manager

I began my career as a nurse before moving into management. I try to make every resident smile each day and appreciate the smiles in return. I love having day to day contact with the residents, as I am a nurse at heart!

Jerry Abeya

Head Nurse / Deputy Manager

With over 10 years of nursing experience it is great to work with such a friendly team to deliver the highest standards of care for all our residents.

Tamena Seymour

Home Co-ordinator

I love showing people around the home and arranging various visits for the residents. As the ‘face of the home’ my role is very important and knowing that I can help them through their care home journey makes me happy.

George King

Customer Relations Advisor

I have been working in the care industry for 15 years and the best part of my job is the knowledge that I am making a difference to peoples’ quality of life. Residents are always in good spirits, as there is always something going on!

Things you need to know

Our Funding Care Guide

We’ve created a helpful guide which explains how the funding process works and answers some of the most frequently asked questions.

My World Dementia Guide

Read about our approach to supporting people to live well with Dementia including our care, support for families and Care Home design features.

Care Home Checklist

Ahead of your first visit, you can download our checklist of questions to discuss including most frequently asked COVID-19 related questions.

Abbeycrest Indicative Pricing

Find out how we charge for the different services we provide and our indicative pricing in a clear, accurate and accessible format. Call us to ask us about our latest promotional offers.

Sample Home Contract

Download a sample contract before you visit so you can ask us any questions in relation to your specific circumstances.

The types of care we provide

Residential Care

Helping residents to maintain their independence with assistance such as bathing, toileting, dressing and eating as well as helping them to get around.

Nursing Care

Our own fully qualified Nurses have specialist expertise and are chosen for their compassion and experience.

Dementia Care

A person living with dementia may need more care and support as their condition progresses. Care can be provided in both residential and nursing settings on a permanent or respite basis.

Palliative Care

Working closely with GPs and other health specialists, we make sure individuals are as comfortable as possible. We understand and respect their wishes and provide support for families too.

Permanent Care

From the day our residents move in, we do everything to help them settle in as well as offering support for the whole family.

Respite Care

Respite stays can be tailored to each person’s individual care needs which can be from a few days or for as long as is needed.

Convalescent Care

Support to get people feeling their best before returning home after time in hospital, an operation or a period of illness.

Living well with Dementia

We are proud to be the only care home group to have our own unique award-winning dementia training ‘My World’ which is accredited by City and Guilds. It highlights the importance of meaningful activities and a stimulating environment for people living with dementia, in addition to addressing clinical aspects of care.

Address
Essex Way, Kennylands Road
Sonning Common, Berkshire
RG4 9RG
Phone Number
0808 223 5350
Local Area
- Caversham Heath Golf Club
- Mapledurham Golf Club
- Sonning Common
- Reading, Henley-on-Thames
- Reading Station
- Bus stop 5 min walk
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