B & M Care
St Lukes and The Oaks Care Home
Residential care home in Caversham, Reading
Operated by B & M Care
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- Green Surroundings — Excellent access to parks, playing fields and other green space nearby (OpenStreetMap).
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About
St Lukes and The Oaks Care Home, run by B & M Care, provides residential and specialist dementia care for older people in Caversham, Reading, Berkshire. The home has 78 registered beds and supports people aged 65 and over living with dementia. It is rated Outstanding by the Care Quality Commission, with Outstanding ratings for Effectiveness and Leadership, and Good ratings for Safety, Caring and Responsiveness.
B & M Care operates the home as part of a larger group of homes across the Home Counties, with a focus on person-centred care that recognises the individuality of each resident. The service is designed to support both those seeking long-term residential care and those needing respite provision, within an environment tailored to the needs of people with dementia.
What inspectors found
CQC: OutstandingReport published 20 August 2019 · Last inspected 26 June 2019
Inspectors found a registered manager who encouraged staff to take on many projects and links with local organisations to improve people's quality of life, with a wide range of visitors coming in. Dementia-friendly surroundings were described as highly stimulating and shaped by what people said they wanted, and staff were praised for attentive, reassuring meal-time support and for treating people with kindness and compassion.
- Strong community links and a varied programme of visitors and initiatives for residents
- Dementia-friendly environment that was stimulating and reflected people's consulted wishes and preferences
- Attentive, reassuring support during lunch and respectful, dignified care from staff
- Measures to keep people safe from abuse and manage risks, with sufficient staff and safe medicines handling
- Some staff had not completed the provider's refresher training; an action plan was in place to address this
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.
Care provided
Specialist care
What's nearby
- Set back from main road noise
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
- AllotmentsPlentiful
- Play SpaceAdequate
- Golf CourseAdequate
- Public ParkAmple
- Tennis CourtPlentiful
- Bowling GreenSparse
- Playing FieldAdequate
Local Amenities
- Pubs & BarsAdequate
- Restaurants & CafesAmple
- Retail ShoppingSparse
- SupermarketsAdequate
- TakeawaysAdequate
Local crime statistics
112 recorded crimes in the local area (July 2026)
Top categories:
Source: data.police.uk · within 1 mile
Fees and funding
| Care type | Weekly fee | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Residential care | Fees on request | — |
| Dementia 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 Reading council pays.
Care fee trajectory
| Year | Council rate (per week) |
|---|---|
| 2024 | £975 |
| 2025 | £993 |
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Local health safety net
St Lukes and The Oaks Care Home is backed by a local NHS health network. The nearest A&E is Royal Berkshire Hospital, 1.9 miles away. The local GP practice is EMMER GREEN SURGERY, 0.4 miles away.
Nearest services from NHS ODS + postcodes.io + CQC, by straight-line distance.
Community & connection in Caversham
Local clubs, charities and support groups that help older residents stay active and connected.
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…
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…
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 B & M Care
St Lukes and The Oaks 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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