Distance from the town centre: 0.2 miCQC Good
from £1250/wk
Care homes in Bracknell
9 homes
There are 9 care homes in and around Bracknell on AskBart. 88% of those rated by the CQC are Good or Outstanding, against 79% nationally (CQC data, September 2026). Published fees average about £1,439 a week, while Bracknell Forest usually pays £1,235. The largest is Signature at Ascot Care Home, with 80 beds.
- care homes
- 9
- rated Good or Outstanding by CQC
- 88%
- typical residential fee
- £1,439/wkbelow the UK average of £1,716
- what Bracknell Forest council pays
- £1,235/wk
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Care homes in Bracknell (9)
4 in Bracknell, 5 more within 3 miles · nearest first · updated October 2026
- Outstanding
- Good
- Requires improvement
- Not rated
Top-rated in Bracknell
Rated Outstanding by the Care Quality Commission, its highest rating.
Distance from the town centre: 0.2 mi
Distance from the town centre: 0.5 miCQC Good
from £1549/wk
Distance from the town centre: 0.7 miCQC Good
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Distance from the town centre: 0.8 miCQC Requires improvement
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Distance from the town centre: 1.2 miFees on request
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Distance from the town centre: 1.4 miCQC Good
Fees on request
Distance from the town centre: 2.0 miCQC Outstanding
Fees on request
Distance from the town centre: 2.0 miCQC Outstanding
Fees on request
Distance from the town centre: 2.8 miCQC Good
from £1519/wk
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| Distance | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Astbury Manor Care Home | Good | £1,250 | 64 | 6.4 mi | — | 0.2 mi |
| Beech House - Binfield | Good · Oct 2017 | On request | 34 | 7.2 mi | — | 1.4 mi |
| Bickerton House Care Home | Good | £1,549 | 77 | 6.9 mi | — | 0.5 mi |
| Bracknell Care home | Good · Apr 2026 | On request | 30 | 6.0 mi | — | 0.7 mi |
| Farley Gardens | — | On request | 62 | 6.9 mi | — | 1.2 mi |
| Heathlands Care Centre | Requires improvement · Apr 2026 | On request | 46 | 6.0 mi | — | 0.8 mi |
| Signature at Ascot Care Home | Good | £1,519 | 80 | 6.9 mi | — | 2.8 mi |
| St Christopher's Care Home | Outstanding · Sept 2019 | On request | 25 | 6.9 mi | — | 2.0 mi |
| St David's Nursing Home | Outstanding · Aug 2019 | On request | 39 | 6.9 mi | — | 2.0 mi |
Fees are the home’s published “from” figure, or an indicative one; “on request” where none is published. Ratings are the regulator’s. Click a heading to sort.
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Bracknell in numbers
88% of Bracknell’s CQC-rated care homes are rated Good or Outstanding, above the England average of 79%, with 2 rated Outstanding. Based on 8 rated homes; England figure from CQC State of Care (2024/25).
The average residential care home in Bracknell costs about £1,439/week, while Bracknell Forest’s published usual rate is around £1,235/week (2025). If the council funds care, expect a likely top-up of about £204/week (about £10,608/year), usually paid by a relative or friend. An estimate: councils fund care only below the means-test threshold, and fees vary by home, room and needs.
What Bracknell Forest council pays care homes, and whether it will help with your fees
| Care homes listed | 9 |
|---|---|
| Rated Good or Outstanding | 7 of 8 (88%) |
| Rated Outstanding | 2 |
| Rated Requires improvement or Inadequate | 1 |
| Average published weekly fee | £1,439 |
| Bracknell Forest usual weekly rate (2025) | £1,235 |
| Largest | Signature at Ascot Care Home (80 beds) |
| Most recently inspected | Heathlands Care Centre (September 2023) |
| Homes by care type | Residential 6 · Nursing 3 · Dementia 5 · Respite 5 |
| Average house price, Bracknell Forest (HM Land Registry, June 2026) | £396,103 |
Outstanding2
Good5
Requires improvement1
Not yet rated1
Fees: averages of the weekly fees published by the homes listed here and across Bracknell Forest. UK average: published residential fees across all homes on AskBart. Council rate: Bracknell Forest's usual cost of residential care (2025). Actual costs vary with care needs and room.
See how care is funded or compare a care home with care at home.
Guides: Residential care homes · Nursing homes · Dementia care homes · Respite care
Data: CQC register, updated September 2026. Figures are for the homes listed on this page.
House prices in Bracknell Forest
The average house price in Bracknell Forest is £396,103, based on HM Land Registry data. The graph shows sold-price trends by property type over the last 30 years.
Average price by property type
- All property types
- £396,103
- Detached
- £738,202
- Semi-detached
- £448,893
- Terraced
- £352,517
- Flats & maisonettes
- £215,716
Source: HM Land Registry UK House Price Index, to Jun 2026 (Open Government Licence v3.0). Figures are area averages for the wider local authority, not retirement properties specifically.
Living in Bracknell
Bracknell is a thriving South East town with good transport links and plenty of green space, making it worth considering if you want suburban comfort with easy access to London and the wider region. A range of care homes serve the area, and family visitors will find strong road and rail connections.
- Green Surroundings
- Well Served
What do these badges mean?
- Green Surroundings — Excellent access to parks, playing fields and other green space nearby (OpenStreetMap).
- Well Served — Excellent everyday amenities nearby — shops, supermarkets, pharmacies, banks, post offices, cafés and places to eat (OpenStreetMap).
Safety & PeaceC
Limited — quieter than 24% of similar areas for anti-social behaviour & public disorder
Green SpacesA
Excellent — parks, playing fields & outdoor space nearby
Daily ConveniencesA
Excellent — shops, supermarkets & places to eat nearby
Culture & CommunityC
Limited — libraries, galleries, museums & community venues nearby
305 crimes reported in April 2026, Police.uk.
- Violent crime117
- Anti-social behaviour36
- Other theft30
- Public order25
How we grade areas
Grades are relative, comparing this area against others of the same type across the UK. Amenity grades are based on OpenStreetMap counts within a fixed radius. The Safety & Peace grade ranks recorded anti-social behaviour and public-disorder incidents (the offences most relevant to a quiet neighbourhood) — per head of population where ONS figures are available, otherwise by count. Scottish towns are graded against other Scottish towns, from Police Scotland’s 12-month figures for the council wards they sit in, per head of those wards’ population (National Records of Scotland). Figures are estimates to aid research, not a substitute for visiting an area.
Sources — crime: Police.uk, Apr 2026; amenities: OpenStreetMap, updated September 2026.
Community & connection in Bracknell
Local clubs, charities and support groups that help older residents stay active and connected.
Charity
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…
4.3 miles away · Source: Charity Commission (269845)
Charity
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…
4.7 miles away · Source: Charity Commission (1164771)
Charity
Sandhurst Day Centre Association
Provision of day care facilities for the elderly.
5.1 miles away · Source: Charity Commission (286496)
Charity
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…
5.4 miles away · Source: Charity Commission (1175933)
Charity
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.
6.6 miles away · Source: Charity Commission (1163722)
Charity
Alzheimers Dementia Support
The charitable purposes of the Company are to provide a wide varied range of Services to support, Guide, inform, stimulate and comfort People living with Dementia, their Carers and families within…
7.6 miles away · Source: Charity Commission (1143867)
Bracknell: health, services and environment
Official open data. Distances are straight-line from the town centre. Updated October 2026.
People aged 85+
+54.9%
Projected change in Bracknell Forest, 2025 to 2035 (2,753 to 4,264). England: +46.2%.
People aged 65+
+25.8%
Projected change in Bracknell Forest, 2025 to 2035 (21,280 to 26,773). England: +20.3%.
Pharmacies within 1 mile
5
Nearest: Superdrug Pharmacy (0.2 miles).
NHS dental practices within 3 miles
12
This doesn’t show whether they’re taking new NHS patients.
Air quality (NO₂)
11.1 µg/m³
Modelled background level for the town centre, 2026. England average 5.6; WHO guideline 10; legal limit 40.
Air quality (PM2.5)
7.6 µg/m³
Modelled background level, 2026. England average 5.8; WHO guideline 5; legal limit 20 (2040 target 10).
Deprivation ranking
4–10 out of 10
Where the 42 neighbourhoods around the centre rank in England, in tenths (10 = least deprived). 9 are in the least deprived tenth.
Hospices near Bracknell
- Thames Hospice · 6.2 milesCQC Outstanding (report published August 2026). CQC page
- Woking Hospice · 9.6 milesCQC Good (report published March 2020). CQC page
- Duchess of Kent Hospice · 11 milesCQC Outstanding (report published January 2020). CQC page
Hospitals near Bracknell
- Care homes near Bracknell Urgent Treatment Centre (Brants Bridge) · urgent treatment centre · 0.8 miles
- Care homes near Frimley Park Hospital · A&E · 6.5 miles
- Care homes near Royal Berkshire Hospital · A&E · 9.3 miles
Sources: ONS 2022-based subnational population projections; NHS organisation data (ODS); Defra background pollution maps; English Indices of Deprivation 2025; CQC.
Is Bracknell a good retirement location?
Read our guide to living in Bracknell
Bracknell suits those seeking a well-served suburban setting with active social life and reasonable access to medical care. It's family-friendly for visits, though crime figures warrant attention, and you'll want to weigh whether the cost of local care homes fits your budget. The town's good green space and community facilities make it a solid choice if you value outdoor activities and connection to neighbouring towns.
Health & support
- Medical access: GP surgeries and pharmacies serve the town; Frimley Park Hospital (major acute care) is nearby, and the surrounding South East has good hospital cover.
- Safety: Recorded crime stands at 305 offences in 2026-04, with violent crime and anti-social behaviour among the most common types — higher than some quieter areas, so worth considering carefully.
- Family & connection: Bracknell's road and rail links mean family visits from London and the wider South East are straightforward; weigh how often relatives can realistically travel.
Finances & daily life
- Cost of care: Local care home fees vary; compare quotes carefully against the national average to understand your true affordability.
- Transport: Excellent rail access to London Waterloo and Reading; frequent buses throughout the town; some car dependence for outlying areas, so mobility matters.
- Housing options: A range of care homes operates in and around Bracknell; view several to understand choice and fit with your needs.
Lifestyle & environment
- Green space & hobbies: 42 parks and 8 allotments across the town offer walking, gardening and outdoor pursuits; restaurants and cafes (30) and pubs (14) support social life.
- Community: Active social groups and cafes support connection; explore what memory or support services local homes and the community offer.
- Climate: South East England winters are mild; typical UK damp and rain year-round.
Things to weigh up
- Crime levels: Violent crime and anti-social behaviour are recorded issues; ask care homes how they support residents' safety and confidence.
- Care home cost: Verify fees carefully against the national average and your budget — Bracknell provision spans a range.
Questions about care homes in Bracknell
How many care homes are there in Bracknell?
There are 9 care homes listed in and around Bracknell on AskBart. You can filter them by care type, CQC rating and facilities to find the right fit.
How much does a care home in Bracknell cost?
Care homes in Bracknell range from around £1,250 to around £1,549 per week, with averages of £1,439 for residential, £1,439 for dementia, £1,534 for nursing care. Fees vary by home, care type and the level of support required.
How do care home fees in Bracknell compare to the national average?
The average residential care fee around Bracknell is about £1,439 per week — below the UK average of £1,716. Individual fees depend on the home, room and level of care.
Which care homes in Bracknell are rated Outstanding or Good by the CQC?
7 of the 9 care homes in and around Bracknell are rated Good or Outstanding by the Care Quality Commission, including 2 rated Outstanding. Ratings are published by the CQC following regular inspections.
What types of care are available in Bracknell?
Homes in and around Bracknell offer residential (6), dementia (5), respite (5), nursing (3). Availability varies by home — use the filters above to find homes offering the specific care type you need.
Weighing up your options in Bracknell?
Care needs change over time. Compare the other kinds of later-life care in Bracknell:
Near Bracknell
- Care homes in Ascot 10
- Care homes in Crowthorne 12
- Care homes in Bagshot 11
- Care homes in Sandhurst 16
- Care homes in Camberley 18
- Care homes in Yateley 12
Paying for care? See how care is funded and check what the council may pay.
Guides for families
- How to Choose a Care Home: A Step-by-Step Guide (2026)
- Residential vs Nursing Home: What’s the Difference? (2026)
- Care Home Contracts: What to Check Before You Sign
More in our choosing a care home guides.
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