Barchester Healthcare
West Oak
Nursing home in Wokingham
Operated by Barchester Healthcare
What do these badges mean?
- Well Served — Excellent everyday amenities nearby — shops, supermarkets, pharmacies, banks, post offices, cafés and places to eat (OpenStreetMap).
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About
West Oak is a purpose-built care home in a quiet residential area of Wokingham, Berkshire, close to the town centre. Run by Barchester Healthcare, it has 63 registered beds and provides nursing care for older people, dementia care, and respite or short-stay care. The home has gardens, including a sensory garden, and a small park is a short walk away. Wokingham train station is nearby, and the M4 and M3 are easy to reach.
The dedicated Memory Lane Community is designed for people living with dementia, with the aim of supporting residents' choice, life skills and independence. Staff complete dementia training developed with the Centre for Dementia Research at Leeds Beckett University. Meals use fresh, seasonal produce, and there is a varied activities programme. The Care Quality Commission rated West Oak Outstanding overall in its 2018 report, with Responsive and Well-led also graded Outstanding and Safe, Effective and Caring graded Good.
Care provided
Specialist care
Facilities
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
- AllotmentsAmple
- Play SpacePlentiful
- Golf CourseAdequate
- Public ParkPlentiful
- Tennis CourtAmple
- Bowling GreenAdequate
- Playing FieldSparse
Local Amenities
- Pubs & BarsAmple
- Restaurants & CafesAmple
- Retail ShoppingAdequate
- SupermarketsAmple
- TakeawaysAdequate
Local crime statistics
116 recorded crimes in the local area (April 2026)
Top categories:
Source: data.police.uk · within 1 mile
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Fees and funding
| Care type | Weekly fee | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Dementia care | Fees on request | — |
| Nursing care | Fees on request | — |
| Respite (short stay) | 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 |
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Local health safety net
West Oak is backed by a local NHS health network. The nearest A&E is Royal Berkshire Hospital, 5.5 miles away. The local GP practice is WOOSEHILL PRACTICE, 0.3 miles away.
Nearest services from NHS ODS + postcodes.io + CQC, by straight-line distance.
Community & connection in Wokingham
Local clubs, charities and support groups that help older residents stay active and connected.
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…
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.
Sandhurst Day Centre Association
Provision of day care facilities for the elderly.
Surrey Heath Age Concern Cio
An independent charity working to enhance the lives of older people in Surrey Heath borough. Current activities include: a visiting & befriending service, The Rainbow Cafe, a community cafe in…
Camberley Alzheimer Cafe Cio
The Camberley Alzheimer Cafe CIO offers 2 services.1. Monthly cafe for people with dementia and their carers to socialise and learn about the emotional side of dementia. All is free to the public…
Ascot District Day Centre Trust
The Ascot District Day Centre provides a place to which the elderly of the district may spend the day (10.00 to 15.30) partaking of the various activities on offer and receive a healthy lunch as…
Part of Barchester Healthcare
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Information last reviewed October 2026.
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