Chaffinches

Chaffinches is a residential care home in Thatcham, in the West Berkshire council area, registered with the Care Quality Commission for up to 3 residents. It provides care for people with a learning disability or autism. It is run by St. Anne's Opportunity Centre, which operates 2 care homes in England. The home has been registered since January 2011.

At its latest inspection, published January 2020, the CQC rated Chaffinches Good, which means the CQC found the service performing well and meeting its expectations. Ratings can change after a new inspection, so check the CQC report before you visit.

Chaffinches has not published its fees and we are still collecting figures for West Berkshire. Across England residential care usually costs £900 to £1,400 a week and nursing care £1,200 to £1,900. Ask the home for a written quote that lists what is included.

There are 46 registered care homes in West Berkshire. The nearest to Chaffinches include Thatcham Court Care Home, Newton House and Newbury Grove. A live-in carer at home, an alternative many families compare, costs from about £1,120 a week.