St Brendan's Care Home
St Brendan's Care Home is a 62-bed care home in Crowthorne, Berkshire, run by B & M Care.
Crowthorne is a small South East England town with good access to parks and local amenities, sitting within reach of major hospitals and transport links. It suits families looking for a quieter, suburban setting with established community provision — though care home choice here is limited, and crime levels warrant honest consideration.
Average residential fee in Crowthorne: £1,363/week — above the UK average of £1,279
Excellent — safer than 75% of similar areas
Good — parks, playing fields & outdoor space nearby
Limited — shops, supermarkets & places to eat nearby
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 grade ranks recorded police crime — per head of population where ONS figures are available, otherwise by total recorded crime. Figures are estimates to aid research, not a substitute for visiting an area.
Sources — crime: Police.uk, April 2026; amenities: OpenStreetMap, updated June 2026.
The estimated average residential care fee in Crowthorne is about £1,363/week, above the UK average of £1,279.
Estimated from published weekly fees for homes in the area. Actual costs vary by care needs and room type.
100% of Crowthorne’s CQC-rated care homes are rated Good or Outstanding — above the national average of 79%.
Of the homes in and around Crowthorne, 3 offer nursing care, 4 offer dementia care and 4 offer residential care.
Based on 13 CQC-rated homes in and around Crowthorne. National baseline: CQC State of Care (2024/25).
The average residential care home in Crowthorne costs about £1,363/week, while Wokingham’s published usual rate is around £1,034/week (2025). If you qualify for council funding, expect a likely third-party top-up of about £329/week (≈ £17,108/year) to bridge the gap.
Estimate only. Councils fund care only when the person’s assets are below the means-test threshold, and actual fees, funding and top-ups vary by home, room and assessed needs. Compares the area average against Wokingham’s published usual cost of residential care (2025).
6 in Crowthorne, 7 more within 10 miles · updated September 2026
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Residential care homes provide help with everyday living in a safe, sociable setting — the right choice when someone needs support day to day but not round-the-clock nursing.
Nursing homes provide everything a residential home does, plus registered nurses on site 24 hours a day — for people with ongoing or complex health needs.
Specialist dementia care homes provide trained staff and a carefully designed, calm environment for people living with dementia — supporting safety, routine and wellbeing.
Respite care is a short stay in a care home — to give a family carer a break, or to help someone recover after a hospital stay.
47 crimes reported in April 2026, sourced from Police.uk.
Crowthorne offers a peaceful suburban environment for later life, with decent local services and green space. It's most suitable for those who value quietness over a large choice of care homes, and who have family or support networks nearby or within an hour's travel to London and Reading. The area is broadly affordable for the South East, though care-home options are limited — you'll want to explore what's currently available early in your search.
There are 14 care homes listed in and around Crowthorne on AskBart. You can filter them by care type, CQC rating and facilities to find the right fit.
Care homes in Crowthorne range from around £1,126 to around £1,634 per week, with averages of £1,363 for residential, £1,482 for dementia, £1,228 for nursing care. Fees vary by home, care type and the level of support required.
The average residential care fee around Crowthorne is about £1,363 per week — above the UK average of £1,279. Individual fees depend on the home, room and level of care.
13 of the 14 care homes in and around Crowthorne are rated Good or Outstanding by the Care Quality Commission. Ratings are published by the CQC following regular inspections.
Homes in and around Crowthorne offer dementia (4), residential (4), nursing (3), respite (3). Availability varies by home — use the filters above to find homes offering the specific care type you need.
4 care homes in and around Crowthorne offer specialist dementia care. Use the dementia filter above to see them, and check each home's CQC report for its record on caring for people living with dementia.
Yes — 3 care homes in and around Crowthorne offer respite (short-stay) care, for recovery after a hospital stay or to give a regular carer a break. Availability changes often, so contact the home directly to check.
Crowthorne is graded A for safety on AskBart — safer than 75% of similar areas. This is drawn from police-recorded crime data and compared against similar areas.
If the person needing care has savings and assets below £23,250, Bracknell Forest Council may contribute towards fees. You can request a free care needs assessment and financial assessment through the council's adult social care team before choosing a home.
A care home's weekly fee in Crowthorne usually covers accommodation, all meals, day-to-day personal care, housekeeping, laundry and activities. Extras such as hairdressing, chiropody, outings and one-to-one care are often charged separately, so ask each home for a full breakdown of what is and isn't included.
Residential care homes help with everyday personal care — washing, dressing, meals and prompting medication. Nursing homes provide the same support plus a qualified nurse on site around the clock for residents with ongoing medical needs. Homes in Crowthorne may offer one or both, so check each listing for the care types it provides.
If a person's needs are primarily health-related rather than social, they may qualify for NHS Continuing Healthcare, which can fully fund a care-home placement regardless of their savings. Eligibility is decided by the local NHS integrated care board after an assessment — it's separate from means-tested council funding.
Start by shortlisting homes in Crowthorne by the type of care needed and their CQC rating, then visit in person. On a visit, read the home's latest CQC report, ask about staffing levels and fees, and see how residents are supported day to day. AskBart lists each home's rating, facilities and fees so you can compare before arranging a visit.
Care homes in Crowthorne are regulated and inspected by the Care Quality Commission (CQC), the independent regulator of health and adult social care in England. The CQC rates each home as Outstanding, Good, Requires Improvement, or Inadequate following regular inspections — you can read each home's latest report on the CQC website.
If you're widening your search beyond Crowthorne, nearby areas with care homes include Bracknell and Sandhurst. You can browse each from the list of nearby locations on this page.
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