Care home
Willows Edge
Residential care home in Newbury, West Berkshire
Willows Edge
Residential care home in Newbury, West Berkshire
Operated by West Berkshire Council
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
Willows Edge is a 37-bed residential care home in Newbury, West Berkshire, providing care for people with dementia. The home supports older people aged 65 and over, as well as younger adults under 65, and has specialist experience supporting those with physical disabilities and sensory impairment.
Willows Edge is rated Good by the Care Quality Commission, with all five key questions — Safe, Effective, Caring, Responsive and Well-led — marked as Good in the 2020 report.
Care provided
Specialist care
Food hygiene rating
Very good
Food Standards Agency · inspected October 2026
What's nearby
- Near a main road
- Ambulance station about 150 m away
- Fire station about 200 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
- AllotmentsAmple
- Play SpaceAmple
- Golf CourseSparse
- Public ParkPlentiful
- Tennis CourtAmple
- Bowling GreenSparse
- Playing FieldSparse
Local Amenities
- Pubs & BarsPlentiful
- Restaurants & CafesAmple
- Retail ShoppingAmple
- SupermarketsAmple
- TakeawaysAmple
Local crime statistics
243 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 | — |
| 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 West Berkshire council pays.
Care fee trajectory
| Year | Council rate (per week) |
|---|---|
| 2024 | £1,213 |
| 2025 | £1,238 |
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Local health safety net
Willows Edge is backed by a local NHS health network. The nearest A&E is Basingstoke and North Hampshire Hospital, 12.6 miles away. The local GP practice is STRAWBERRY HILL MEDICAL CENTRE, 0.5 miles away, rated ‘Good’ by the CQC.
Nearest services from NHS ODS + postcodes.io + CQC, by straight-line distance.
Community & connection in Newbury
Local clubs, charities and support groups that help older residents stay active and connected.
Age Concern Newbury and District
Luncheon club, meals on wheels, hairdressing salon and centre events
Part of West Berkshire Council
Willows Edge is one of 4 homes run by West Berkshire Council 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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