Care home
Bluebell House Residential and Nursing Home
Nursing home in Wokingham
Bluebell House Residential and Nursing Home
Nursing home in Wokingham
Operated by Optalis
What do these badges mean?
- Well Served — Excellent everyday amenities nearby — shops, supermarkets, pharmacies, banks, post offices, cafés and places to eat (OpenStreetMap).
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About
Bluebell House Residential and Nursing Home is a period property in Wokingham, Berkshire, within walking distance of the town centre, the railway station and local shops. The home has 50 registered beds and provides dementia support and nursing care for people aged 65 and over living with long-term health conditions. The Care Quality Commission rates the home Good overall, with Good ratings for safe, effective, caring, responsive and well-led care.
Many of the rooms are en-suite and arranged across three smaller group living areas. Shared spaces include lounges, a dining room, a hairdressing salon and a conservatory, and a large mature garden offers outdoor space for relaxing. Meals are cooked from fresh in the home's own kitchen and adapted to dietary needs and preferences. Activities are planned weekly by dedicated coordinators, and residents have recently taken part in theatre visits, live performances and themed celebrations.
Care provided
Specialist care
Facilities
What's nearby
- Set back from main road noise
Straight-line distances. Road and rail noise from government strategic noise mapping (modelled, not measured). A&E departments from the NHS website.
What’s in the area
Outdoor Spaces
- AllotmentsAdequate
- Play SpaceAmple
- Golf CourseAmple
- Public ParkAmple
- Tennis CourtPlentiful
- Bowling GreenAdequate
- Playing FieldSparse
Local Amenities
- Pubs & BarsAmple
- Restaurants & CafesAmple
- Retail ShoppingAdequate
- SupermarketsAmple
- TakeawaysAdequate
Local crime statistics
116 recorded crimes in the local area (April 2026)
Top categories:
Source: data.police.uk · within 1 mile
Fees and funding
| Care type | Weekly fee | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Dementia care | Fees on request | — |
| Nursing care | Fees on request | — |
- Funding accepted
- Not stated
Fees depend on the room and the care needed, so ask the home for a written quote. Check who pays with the funding calculator, or see what Wokingham council pays.
Care fee trajectory
| Year | Council rate (per week) |
|---|---|
| 2024 | £1,034 |
| 2025 | £1,034 |
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Local health safety net
Bluebell House Residential and Nursing Home is backed by a local NHS health network. The nearest A&E is Royal Berkshire Hospital, 5.6 miles away. The local GP practice is WOOSEHILL PRACTICE, 0.5 miles away.
Nearest services from NHS ODS + postcodes.io + CQC, by straight-line distance.
Community & connection in Wokingham
Local clubs, charities and support groups that help older residents stay active and connected.
Link Visiting Scheme
Our aim is to tackle the serious impact of loneliness and isolation among older people living in Wokingham Borough. This is primarily achieved through regular home visits from volunteers. We also…
Age Concern Twyford & District
Senior Social Club for people 55 and over, Lunch club. Anything for the benefit of the elderly in the six parishes of our area.
Sandhurst Day Centre Association
Provision of day care facilities for the elderly.
Surrey Heath Age Concern Cio
An independent charity working to enhance the lives of older people in Surrey Heath borough. Current activities include: a visiting & befriending service, The Rainbow Cafe, a community cafe in…
Camberley Alzheimer Cafe Cio
The Camberley Alzheimer Cafe CIO offers 2 services.1. Monthly cafe for people with dementia and their carers to socialise and learn about the emotional side of dementia. All is free to the public…
Ascot District Day Centre Trust
The Ascot District Day Centre provides a place to which the elderly of the district may spend the day (10.00 to 15.30) partaking of the various activities on offer and receive a healthy lunch as…
Part of Optalis
Bluebell House Residential and Nursing Home is one of 8 homes run by Optalis on AskBart. See how the group's homes are rated and where it operates.
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Information last reviewed October 2026.
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