Care homes · West Berkshire
Care homes in Newbury offering elderly care
10 out of 13 care homes in Newbury are registered for elderly care, holding 606 beds in total, run by 7 different providers. The largest is West Berkshire Council, with 2. Of the 10 CQC has rated, 90% are Good or Outstanding, next to 81% for elderly care across England. Our estimate of typical fees in Newbury: about £1,940 a week for residential care and £1,850 for nursing careestimated. 7 care homes have a rating more than four years old. On 21 October 2026, Winchcombe Place was rated Good, the newest rating here.
CQC register data as of 27 October 2026 · Open Government Licence
The short version
- Dementia is a registered specialism for 7; 7 have nursing care.
- New and changed CQC ratings across West Berkshire, updated every day.
- CQC rates 9 of the 10 care homes with a rating as Good or Outstanding, while 1 is rated Inadequate or Requires improvement.
- A care needs assessment from West Berkshire council is free, and your savings do not affect it.
Citation: "Care homes in Newbury offering elderly care", The Care Panel analysis of CQC register data, Oct 2026.
- 10care homes on the CQC register
- 90%of rated services are Good or Outstanding
- 7are registered for dementia
- 2inspected or rated since October 2024
Elderly care in Newbury: providers ranked
Ranked by CQC rating and how recent it is, then distance. How we order providers
- All 13
- Elderly care · 10
- Care for adults under 65 · 10
- Dementia care · 7
- Nursing care · 7
- Physical disability care · 6
- Residential care · 6
- Learning disability care · 3
| # | Care home | Overall rating | Last rated | Registered beds | Nursing |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Winchcombe Place | Oct 2026 | 80 | No | |
| 2 | Winchcombe Place | Oct 2026 | 80 | No | |
| 3 | Falkland Grange Care Home | Sep 2022 | 64 | Yes | |
| 4 | Argyles Care Home | Dec 2019 | 50 | Yes | |
| 5 | Willows Edge | Mar 2020 | 37 | No | |
| 6 | Newbury Grove | Aug 2019 | 68 | Yes | |
| 7 | Newbury Grove | Aug 2019 | 68 | Yes | |
| 8 | The Donnington Care Home | Mar 2021 | 40 | Yes | |
| 9 | Bayford House Care Home | Feb 2020 | 59 | Yes | |
| 10 | Birchwood Care Home | Mar 2023 | 60 | Yes |
The full list for elderly care in Newbury: sorted by CQC rating and rating date.
Elderly care in Newbury by the numbers
CQC lists elderly care for 10 of the 13 care homes in Newbury, or 77%. 90% of those rated are Good or Outstanding, 5 points above the 85% for all care homes here and above the 81% for care homes registered for elderly care across England.
Leading on CQC ratings for elderly care: Winchcombe Place, Winchcombe Place and Falkland Grange Care Home. 2 have a rating from the past two years. Oldest: August 2019. Newest: October 2026. Between them they have 606 registered beds, and nursing care at 7.
West Berkshire as a whole has 26 care homes registered for elderly care; 91% of the rated ones are Good or Outstanding. Share registered for elderly care: 77% here, 59% across West Berkshire.
Typical weekly fees in the South East: about £1,555 residential, £1,830 nursing. Request the price list from every home, as specialist care can cost more. Our cost method.
What to expect from elderly care
This is the registration most providers hold with CQC. Care for older people includes personal care (washing, dressing), meals, medication, help getting about, company and keeping watch on health. Since most providers list it, look at staffing levels, carer continuity and how carefully the care fits the individual.
Questions worth asking about elderly care
- How do you spot early signs of illness, falls or dehydration?
- How much notice do you need to change or add care?
- How do you keep the family updated week to week?
- What happens at weekends, at night and in an emergency?
- How is the care plan written and how often is it reviewed with the family?
Helpline: Age UK Advice Line, 0800 678 1602. How to get assessed by West Berkshire. Glossary: Personal care.
Where else nearby offers elderly care
| Nearby town | Distance | Total | Good or Outstanding |
|---|---|---|---|
| Newbury | – | 10 | 9 |
| Tadley | 8.4 mi | 3 | 3 |
| Hungerford | 8.4 mi | 4 | 3 |
| Oakley | 12.1 mi | 5 | 2 |
| Basingstoke | 13.3 mi | 12 | 9 |
| Wantage | 14.0 mi | 8 | 6 |
| Andover | 14.7 mi | 9 | 6 |
Council help
West Berkshire
West Berkshire council can assess care needs for free, whatever your savings, and may help pay if your savings are under £23,250.
West Berkshire: getting assessed, funding your care, direct payments
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Free care cost report for Newbury
- Typical local prices for care homes and nursing homes
- What the council and the NHS may pay, with the 2026/27 savings limits
- The best-rated services near you, from the CQC register
Questions families ask about elderly care in Newbury
Which Newbury care homes provide elderly care?
The CQC register for Oct 2026 shows 10 of Newbury's 13 care homes offering elderly care. Top-rated names here include Winchcombe Place, Winchcombe Place and Falkland Grange Care Home.
How are care homes in Newbury rated by CQC?
CQC has rated 10. Of those, 9 (90%) are Good or Outstanding. Rated Requires improvement or Inadequate: 1.
How much should I expect to pay for a care home in Newbury?
Average 2026 self-funder fees in South East: residential care home £1,555 a week; nursing home £1,830 a week. Self-funders usually pay more than councils do for the same room. Each average covers a broad range, driven by room, care level and nursing. Source: The Care Panel regional fee benchmarks, October 2026 (how we estimate). More in our cost guide.
Can West Berkshire council help pay for a care home?
It may. West Berkshire council must offer a free care needs assessment (Care Act 2014). For a care home, the value of the home is usually included in the means test unless a partner or certain relatives still live there, and it is ignored for the first 12 weeks of a permanent stay; the upper limit in England is £23,250. NHS-funded nursing care can help with nursing costs. How to contact West Berkshire council.
How can I pick between care homes in Newbury?
Check how recent each CQC report is first: 2 of the 10 on this page were inspected or rated in the past two years; 8 have older reports. Next ask three things: will staff be consistent, what happens about missed care, and what is the full price? Use our checklist.
What about elderly care in towns near Newbury?
Newbury has 10, with 9 rated Good or Outstanding. Nearby: Thatcham (2.9 miles): 2, 2 rated Good or Outstanding; Tadley (8.4 miles): 3, 3 rated Good or Outstanding; Hungerford (8.4 miles): 4, 3 rated Good or Outstanding.
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Elderly care in nearby towns
- Elderly care in Thatcham 2.9 mi
- Elderly care in Tadley 8.4 mi
- Elderly care in Hungerford 8.4 mi
- Elderly care in Burghfield Common 11.3 mi
- Elderly care in Oakley 12.1 mi
- Elderly care in Basingstoke 13.3 mi
- Elderly care in Wantage 14.0 mi
- Elderly care in Andover 14.7 mi
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Register information from CQC as at Oct 2026; Open Government Licence v3.0 applies. We do not deliver care ourselves.