Berkley Care Group
Shinfield View
Care home in Reading, Wokingham
Operated by Berkley 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).
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About
Shinfield View is a care home operated by Berkley Care Group in Reading, Berkshire. The home has 66 registered beds and is rated Outstanding by the Care Quality Commission across all key areas: Safe, Effective, Caring, Responsive and Well-led (report published 2019).
The home provides residential care in a supportive environment designed to enable residents to maintain social connections and daily engagement.
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. Locations © OpenStreetMap contributors.
What’s in the area
Outdoor Spaces
- AllotmentsAmple
- Play SpaceAmple
- Golf CourseLimited
- Public ParkSparse
- Tennis CourtLimited
- Bowling GreenSparse
- Playing FieldSparse
Local Amenities
- Pubs & BarsSparse
- Restaurants & CafesLimited
- Retail ShoppingLimited
- SupermarketsSparse
- TakeawaysLimited
Local crime statistics
809 recorded crimes in the local area (April 2026)
Top categories:
Source: data.police.uk · within 1 mile
Fees and funding
| Care type | Weekly fee | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Residential care | Fees on request | — |
- Funding accepted
- Not stated
Fees depend on the room and the care needed, so ask the home for a written quote. Check who pays with the funding calculator, or see what Wokingham council pays.
Care fee trajectory
| Year | Council rate (per week) |
|---|---|
| 2024 | £1,034 |
| 2025 | £1,034 |
What Wokingham council pays care homes, and whether it will help with fees
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Local health safety net
Shinfield View is backed by a local NHS health network. The nearest A&E is Royal Berkshire Hospital, 3.2 miles away. The local GP practice is SOUTH READING & SHINFIELD GROUP MED PRAC, 0 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.
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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
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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 Berkley Care
Shinfield View is one of 10 homes run by Berkley 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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