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Care homes offering respite care in Bracknell

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There are 5 care homes offering respite care in and around Bracknell on AskBart. 100% of those rated by the CQC are Good or Outstanding, against 79% nationally (CQC data, November 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
5
rated Good or Outstanding by CQC
100%
typical residential fee
£1,439/wkbelow the UK average of £1,716
what Bracknell Forest council pays
£1,235/wk

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Bracknell

Care homes in Bracknell (5)

★ With family reviews

4 in Bracknell, 1 more within 3 miles · nearest first · updated November 2026

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Distance
Astbury Manor Care HomeGood£1,250646.4 mi—0.2 mi
Bickerton House Care HomeGood£1,549776.9 mi—0.5 mi
Bracknell Care homeGood · Apr 2026On request306.0 mi—0.7 mi
Farley Gardens—On request626.9 mi—1.2 mi
Signature at Ascot Care HomeGood£1,519806.9 mi—2.8 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

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 offering respite care listed5
Rated Good or Outstanding4 of 4 (100%)
Rated Outstanding0
Rated Requires improvement or Inadequate0
Average published weekly fee£1,439
Bracknell Forest usual weekly rate (2025)£1,235
LargestSignature at Ascot Care Home (80 beds)
Homes by care typeResidential 5 · Nursing 3 · Dementia 4 · Respite 5
Average house price, Bracknell Forest (HM Land Registry, June 2026)£396,103
Good4
Not yet rated1
Average weekly fees
  • Residential, Bracknell£1,439/wk
  • Nursing, Bracknell£1,534/wk
  • Dementia, Bracknell£1,439/wk
  • Bracknell Forest average£1,488/wk
  • UK average£1,716/wk
  • Bracknell Forest usual rate£1,235/wk

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.

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Guides: Residential care homes · Nursing homes · Dementia care homes · Respite care

Data: CQC register, updated November 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

  • 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.
Superfast broadband
99.3%
of premises within a mile of the centre; 97.4% can get gigabit (England: 88.4%). Useful for video calls with family.
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

Sources: ONS 2022-based subnational population projections; NHS organisation data (ODS); Ofcom Connected Nations; 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 offering respite care are there in Bracknell?

AskBart lists 5 care homes offering respite care in and around Bracknell, each with its latest CQC rating.

How are care homes offering respite care in Bracknell rated?

Of the 4 inspected, 0 are rated Outstanding, 4 Good, 0 Requires improvement and 0 Inadequate by the Care Quality Commission.

How much do care homes offering respite care in Bracknell cost?

Published fees range from £1,250 to £1,549 a week. Fees vary with room and care needs, so ask each home for a quote.

How do I choose between care homes offering respite care in Bracknell?

Start with the CQC rating and the latest inspection report, visit more than once, and ask how the home supports the person's needs. Our guide "Respite care explained" covers what to look for.

Weighing up your options in Bracknell?

Care needs change over time. Compare the other kinds of later-life care in Bracknell:

Prefer to stay in your own home with visiting carers?See home care in Bracknell

Near Bracknell

Paying for care? See how care is funded and check what the council may pay.

Guides for families

More in our respite care guides.

Header photo: Des Blenkinsopp, CC BY-SA 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons