B & M Care
St Brendan's Care Home
Care home in Crowthorne, Bracknell Forest
Operated by B & M Care
What do these badges mean?
- Peaceful Neighbourhood — Among the lowest for recorded anti-social behaviour and public disorder of comparable areas (police-recorded crime).
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About
St Brendan's Care Home is a 62-bed residential care facility operated by B & M Care in Crowthorne, Bracknell Forest. The home offers residential, respite and specialist dementia care for older people. It is rated Good by the Care Quality Commission, with an Outstanding rating for responsiveness and Good ratings across the remaining key questions of safety, effectiveness, caring and leadership.
The home is part of B & M Care's portfolio and follows a person-centred approach to dementia care. It is situated in the Home Counties, in a location chosen to support the needs of residents living with dementia.
What inspectors found
CQC: GoodReport published 18 March 2022 · Last inspected 3 March 2022
Inspectors found that St Brendan's Care Home, which has 62 places across three wings and one wing for advanced dementia, followed infection control guidance and kept people and staff safe. People said they felt safe, and risk assessments were detailed and personalised. Staff were described as knowing people well and caring about their wellbeing, and the management team was seen as approachable.
- Infection prevention and control guidance was followed to protect people and staff
- Risk assessments were personalised and set out clear ways to reduce risk
- Staff knew the people they supported well and cared about their wellbeing
- Residents, relatives and staff meetings took place, and changes were made based on feedback
Written by AI from the report text and checked against it. Not an official CQC statement. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Read the full report on CQC.
Food hygiene rating
Very good
Food Standards Agency · inspected January 2026
What's nearby
- Near a main road
- Fire station about 300 m away
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
- AllotmentsSparse
- Play SpaceAdequate
- Golf CourseAdequate
- Public ParkAdequate
- Tennis CourtAdequate
- Bowling GreenSparse
- Playing FieldAdequate
Local Amenities
- Pubs & BarsSparse
- Restaurants & CafesSparse
- Retail ShoppingSparse
- SupermarketsAdequate
- TakeawaysLimited
Local crime statistics
47 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 Bracknell Forest council pays.
Care fee trajectory
| Year | Council rate (per week) |
|---|---|
| 2024 | £1,193 |
| 2025 | £1,235 |
What Bracknell Forest council pays care homes, and whether it will help with fees
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Local health safety net
St Brendan's Care Home is backed by a local NHS health network. The nearest A&E is Frimley Park Hospital, 3.9 miles away. The local GP practice is NEW WOKINGHAM ROAD SURGERY, 0.5 miles away, rated ‘Good’ by the CQC.
Nearest services from NHS ODS + postcodes.io + CQC, by straight-line distance.
Community & connection in Crowthorne
Local clubs, charities and support groups that help older residents stay active and connected.
Sandhurst Day Centre Association
Provision of day care facilities for the elderly.
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Age Concern Bracknell Forest
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Part of B & M Care
St Brendan's Care Home is one of 28 homes run by B & M 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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