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Care homes in Finchampstead

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There are 14 care homes in and around Finchampstead on AskBart. 92% of those rated by the CQC are Good or Outstanding, against 79% nationally (CQC data, September 2026). Published fees average about £1,157 a week, while Wokingham usually pays £1,034. The largest is West Oak, with 63 beds.

care homes
14
rated Good or Outstanding by CQC
92%
typical residential fee
£1,157/wkbelow the UK average of £1,716
what Wokingham council pays
£1,034/wk

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Care homes in Finchampstead

Care homes in Finchampstead (14)

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0 in Finchampstead, 14 more within 3 miles · nearest first · updated October 2026

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  • Good
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  • Not rated

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West Oak care homeDistance from the town centre: 2.7 mi
CQC Outstanding

63 beds

Barchester Healthcare

DementiaNursingRespite
Fees on request
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Distance
Bluebell House Residential and Nursing HomeGood · Jul 2026On request505.6 mi—2.3 mi
Down Lodge Residential Care HomeGood · Nov 2018On request166.3 mi—2.8 mi
Fourways Residential HomeGood · Feb 2023On request203.4 mi—2.9 mi
Hallmark Alexandra Grange Luxury Care HomeGood · Apr 2019£1,250585.7 mi—2.3 mi
Lovat House Residential CareRequires improvement · Sept 2022On request256.3 mi—2.7 mi
Murdoch House Care HomeGood£1,026276.3 mi—2.6 mi
Pinehurst Care CentreGood · Apr 2020On request504.2 mi—2.8 mi
St Brendan's Care HomeGood · Mar 2022On request623.9 mi—2.8 mi
Suffolk LodgeGood · Sept 2018On request406.0 mi—3.0 mi
Valeries Care Home and Valeries Home CareGood · Jul 2026On request174.7 mi—1.9 mi
Warren Lodge Care HomeGood£1,195516.6 mi—0.3 mi
West OakOutstanding · Dec 2018On request635.5 mi—2.7 mi
Wild Acres Care HomeGood · Oct 2019On request266.3 mi—0.2 mi
Woodbury House—On request455.9 mi—2.3 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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Finchampstead in numbers

92% of Finchampstead’s CQC-rated care homes are rated Good or Outstanding, above the England average of 79%, with 1 rated Outstanding. Based on 13 rated homes; England figure from CQC State of Care (2024/25).

The average residential care home in Finchampstead costs about £1,157/week, while Wokingham’s published usual rate is around £1,034/week (2025). If the council funds care, expect a likely top-up of about £123/week (about £6,396/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 Wokingham council pays care homes, and whether it will help with your fees

Care homes listed14
Rated Good or Outstanding12 of 13 (92%)
Rated Outstanding1
Rated Requires improvement or Inadequate1
Average published weekly fee£1,157
Wokingham usual weekly rate (2025)£1,034
LargestWest Oak (63 beds)
Most recently inspectedValeries Care Home and Valeries Home Care (November 2023)
Homes by care typeResidential 6 · Nursing 2 · Dementia 7 · Respite 6
Average house price, Wokingham (HM Land Registry, June 2026)£498,941
Outstanding1
Good11
Requires improvement1
Not yet rated1
Average weekly fees
  • Residential, Finchampstead£1,157/wk
  • Dementia, Finchampstead£1,223/wk
  • Wokingham average£1,342/wk
  • UK average£1,716/wk
  • Wokingham usual rate£1,034/wk

Fees: averages of the weekly fees published by the homes listed here and across Wokingham. UK average: published residential fees across all homes on AskBart. Council rate: Wokingham'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 September 2026. Figures are for the homes listed on this page.

House prices in Wokingham

The average house price in Wokingham is £498,941, 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
£498,941
Detached
£772,622
Semi-detached
£501,991
Terraced
£375,093
Flats & maisonettes
£248,729

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 Finchampstead

Finchampstead is a South East England village with solid green space, a good spread of everyday shops and social venues, and recorded crime in line with many suburban areas. It suits people who value countryside walks and local community over urban buzz, and who have family or transport links to nearby towns for specialist care.

  • Peaceful Neighbourhood
What do these badges mean?
  • Peaceful Neighbourhood — Among the lowest for recorded anti-social behaviour and public disorder of comparable areas (police-recorded crime).
Safety & PeaceA

Excellent — quieter than 77% of similar areas for anti-social behaviour & public disorder

Green SpacesC

Limited — parks, playing fields & outdoor space nearby

Daily ConveniencesC

Limited — shops, supermarkets & places to eat nearby

Culture & CommunityC

Limited — libraries, galleries, museums & community venues nearby

33 crimes reported in July 2026, Police.uk.

  • Violent crime12
  • Anti-social behaviour7
  • Shoplifting6
  • Burglary2
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, Jul 2026; amenities: OpenStreetMap, updated September 2026.

Community & connection in Finchampstead

Local clubs, charities and support groups that help older residents stay active and connected.

Charity

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…

2.7 miles away · Source: Charity Commission (1139248)
Charity

Sandhurst Day Centre Association

Provision of day care facilities for the elderly.

3.6 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…

5.6 miles away · Source: Charity Commission (1175933)
Charity

Age Concern Bracknell Forest

Age Concern Bracknell Forest is a community focused charity. The charity provides a wide range of services and will champion community cohesion. The charity operates day care facilities and other…

6.0 miles away · Source: Charity Commission (1153607)
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…

6.1 miles away · Source: Charity Commission (1164771)
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.

7.2 miles away · Source: Charity Commission (1163722)

Finchampstead: health, services and environment

Hospitals near Finchampstead

Is Finchampstead a good retirement location?

Read our guide to living in Finchampstead

Finchampstead offers a quieter, village-based retirement with decent local amenities and strong access to green space. It suits those seeking a calmer setting with manageable social and shopping provision, though you'll want to weigh proximity to major hospitals and whether care-home choice here meets your needs — nearby towns offer broader provision.

Health & support

  • Medical access: You'll need to check GP surgeries and pharmacy opening hours locally; a hospital emergency department is within reasonable reach via nearby towns in the South East.
  • Safety: Recorded crime in 2026-04 was 116 offences, with violent crime, shoplifting and vehicle crime among the most common types — in line with many suburban areas.
  • Family & connection: Consider how close family are, and whether visiting networks and transport links feel manageable for regular support.

Finances & daily life

  • Cost of care: Local care-home weekly fees and broader affordability vary; ask providers directly and compare against your budget and national averages.
  • Transport: Finchampstead has road links to nearby towns; check local bus services and whether you or family are comfortable relying on car or public transport for trips to hospitals or city services.
  • Housing options: Care-home provision here is available; you may find broader choice and scale in nearby larger settlements.

Lifestyle & environment

  • Green space & hobbies: Finchampstead has 26 parks and 6 allotments, plus 31 restaurants and cafes and 24 pubs and bars for social gatherings and meals out.
  • Community: Social groups and support networks vary locally; ask care providers about memory cafés, outings and links to village activities.
  • Climate: The South East generally enjoys milder, drier weather than northern regions, though winters remain cool and wet.

Things to weigh up

  • Crime mix: Violent crime and vehicle crime are among the most common recorded offences; check local policing updates and ask providers about their safety measures.
  • Care-home choice: If a specific home or operator is important to you, verify availability — nearby towns may offer a wider range.
  • Isolation without transport: Village setting means you'll rely on local buses, family visits or a car for access to hospitals or larger services; weigh this against your mobility and support.

Questions about care homes in Finchampstead

How many care homes are there in Finchampstead?

There are 14 care homes listed in and around Finchampstead 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 Finchampstead cost?

Care homes in Finchampstead range from around £1,026 to around £1,250 per week, with averages of £1,157 for residential, £1,223 for dementia care. Fees vary by home, care type and the level of support required.

How do care home fees in Finchampstead compare to the national average?

The average residential care fee around Finchampstead is about £1,157 per week — below the UK average of £1,716. Individual fees depend on the home, room and level of care.

Which care homes in Finchampstead are rated Outstanding or Good by the CQC?

12 of the 14 care homes in and around Finchampstead are rated Good or Outstanding by the Care Quality Commission, including 1 rated Outstanding. Ratings are published by the CQC following regular inspections.

What types of care are available in Finchampstead?

Homes in and around Finchampstead offer dementia (7), residential (6), respite (6), nursing (2). Availability varies by home — use the filters above to find homes offering the specific care type you need.

Weighing up your options in Finchampstead?

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

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

Guides for families

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