Care home
Braeburn Lodge
Care home in Reading, West Berkshire
Braeburn Lodge
Care home in Reading, West Berkshire
Operated by Milkwood Care
What do these badges mean?
- Cultural Hub — An excellent range of libraries, museums, galleries, theatres and community venues within easy reach (OpenStreetMap).
- 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).
About
Braeburn Lodge is a 14-bed residential care home in Reading, Berkshire. The property combines period character with modern facilities, including ensuite bedrooms each with shower facilities and private sitting space. The home provides a bright, spacious environment with access to landscaped grounds.
Braeburn Lodge was rated Good by the Care Quality Commission across all key areas: Safe, Effective, Caring, Responsive, and Well-led (report published 2019).
Facilities
Food hygiene rating
Very good
Food Standards Agency · inspected June 2026
What's nearby
- Near a main road
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
- AllotmentsLimited
- Play SpaceLimited
- Golf CourseLimited
- Public ParkLimited
- Tennis CourtSparse
- Bowling GreenLimited
- Playing FieldSparse
Local Amenities
- Pubs & BarsLimited
- Restaurants & CafesLimited
- Retail ShoppingLimited
- SupermarketsLimited
- TakeawaysLimited
Local crime statistics
809 recorded crimes in the local area (April 2026)
Top categories:
Source: data.police.uk · within 1 mile
Care fee trajectory
Indicative weekly fee over time, against the local authority cost-of-care rate, for pricing transparency.
What West Berkshire council pays care homes, and whether it will help with fees
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Local health safety net
Braeburn Lodge is backed by a local NHS health network. The nearest A&E is Royal Berkshire Hospital, 7.3 miles away. The local GP practice is THEALE MEDICAL CENTRE, 2.2 miles away.
Nearest services from NHS ODS + postcodes.io + CQC, by straight-line distance.
Community & connection in Reading
Local clubs, charities and support groups that help older residents stay active and connected.
Keep Mobile Community Transport Cio
The charity provides transport for residents of Berkshire who are unable to use main stream public transport due to disability or long term illness.Provide group transport for any community group…
Peppard War Memorial Hall (1914-1918)
This is a village hall serving a scattered community.Regular bookings include WI, Toddlers Group, Baby group, Table Tennis, , Amateur dramatics,over 60's Lunch Club, Pilates. Regular fund raising…
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.
Bluebells Day Centre
Bluebells Day Centre, based at the Christ Church Centre in Henley on Thames, provides social engagement, activities, games and outings for dementia sufferers and respite for their carers.
Wade
Day Centre for the older residents of the Wokingham Borough over 50 years of age.
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…
Part of Milkwood Care
Braeburn Lodge is one of 8 homes run by Milkwood Care 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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