Avery Healthcare

Sonning Gardens Care Home

Nursing home in Berkshire, Wokingham

Operated by Avery Healthcare

CQC Not yet inspected103 bedsDementiaNursing
NeighbourhoodPeaceful 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).
AddressOld Bath Rd, Sonning, Berkshire, RG4 6TQ
Beds103
Weekly feefrom £1,260 · 2026
En-suite78%
Opened2009
All-inclusiveNo

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About

Sonning Gardens Care Home is a 103-bed residential and nursing home in Berkshire, South East England, run by Avery Healthcare. It provides residential care, nursing care, respite care and specialist dementia support.

The home has not yet been inspected by the Care Quality Commission.

Care provided

Dementia
Nursing
Residential
Respite

Facilities

Activity Room
Bar
Cafe or Restaurant
Cinema
Computer Room
Dining Area
Family Room
Gardens
Hair & Beauty Salon
Library & Reading Room

Activities

Arts & Crafts
Baking & Cooking
Beer, Cocktails & Wine
Birthday & Holiday Celebrations
Book and Poetry
Dance & Music
Exercise & Fitness
Gardening & Flower Arranging
Meditation & Yoga
Visits from Children

Food hygiene rating

Very good

Food Standards Agency · inspected June 2026

What's nearby

GP surgery1.0 miles
A&E: Royal Berkshire Hospital2.7 miles
Bus stop0 m
Train station2.2 miles
Shops1.0 miles
Pub or bar0.8 miles
  • 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

  • AllotmentsAdequate
  • Play SpaceAdequate
  • Golf CourseSparse
  • Public ParkAdequate
  • Tennis CourtPlentiful
  • Bowling GreenSparse
  • Playing FieldAdequate

Local Amenities

  • Pubs & BarsSparse
  • Restaurants & CafesSparse
  • Retail ShoppingSparse
  • SupermarketsAdequate
  • TakeawaysSparse

Local crime statistics

1 recorded crimes in the local area (March 2026)

Top categories:

Violent crime100%

Source: data.police.uk · within 1 mile

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Fees and funding

Care typeWeekly feeSource
Residential carefrom £1,260
Published by the home, captured 2026
Published by the home, captured 2026
Dementia careFees on request—
Nursing careFees on request—
Respite (short stay)Fees on request—
Funding accepted
Not stated

Wokingham usually pays £1,034 a week for residential care; families typically top up about £226 a week.

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

Indicative weekly fee by year, against what Wokingham pays care homes.
YearThis home (per week)Council rate (per week)
2024—£1,034
2025—£1,034
2026£1,260—

What Wokingham council pays care homes, and whether it will help with fees

Weighing up the options? Compare a care home with care at home, or check who pays with the means-test calculator.

Local health safety net

Sonning Gardens Care Home is backed by a local NHS health network. The nearest A&E is Royal Berkshire Hospital, 2.7 miles away. The local GP practice is WOODLEY PRACTICE, 1 miles away, rated ‘Good’ by the CQC.

Nearest hospital · A&E
Royal Berkshire Hospital · 2.7 mi
Nearest GP · CQC Good
WOODLEY PRACTICE · 1 mi

Nearest services from NHS ODS + postcodes.io + CQC, by straight-line distance.

Community & connection in Berkshire

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

Charity

Age Concern,tadley and District

To promote the wellbeing of all older people and help to make later life fulfilling and an enjoyable experience. We organise and run a lunch club with entertainment and outings. A chiropody…

7.8 miles away · Source: Charity Commission (246182)
Charity

Age Concern Newbury and District

Luncheon club, meals on wheels, hairdressing salon and centre events

7.8 miles away · Source: Charity Commission (1189615)
Charity

Tadley Elderly Day Care

Provision of respite day care for elderly people in a safe and friendly environment and relief for their carers. Activities are designed to provide stimulus and enjoyment for the clients.

7.8 miles away · Source: Charity Commission (1192821)

Frequently asked questions

What is the location of Sonning Gardens?
This facility is based in Berkshire and is conveniently near to many local conveniences.
How does the CQC evaluate Sonning Gardens?
The Care Quality Commission (CQC) is the body responsible for overseeing health and social care services in England. Sonning Gardens currently holds a rating of not yet inspected, which reflects the standard of care and safety provided by the home.
What kinds of senior care does Sonning Gardens provide?
This home offers a variety of senior care options, including nursing, respite, dementia, and residential care.
What is the bed capacity of Sonning Gardens?
At present, Sonning Gardens can accommodate 103 residents.
Who is the proprietor of Sonning Gardens?
Avery Healthcare is the entity that owns and manages this care home.
What sort of events and activities can one expect at this care home?
Sonning Gardens offers a diverse range of health and wellness activities such as: Interaction with Children, Creative Arts & Crafts, and Physical Exercise & Fitness.

Part of Avery Healthcare

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Information last reviewed October 2026.

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