Chaffinches
108 Paynesdown Road, Thatcham, RG19 3TE
Residential care home · 3 beds · St. Anne's Opportunity Centre

- Weekly fee
- Not published
- CQC rating
- Good
- January 2020
- Beds
- 3
- residential
- Family reviews
- None yet
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The typical live-in carer near West Berkshire, set by the carer
A couple can share one carer, about £1,355 a week.
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About 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, typically costs about £1,120 a week across England.
Care provided
- Residential care
- Learning disabilities
Registration
- Registered with CQC
- January 2011
- Latest CQC rating
- Good (January 2020)
- Council area
- West Berkshire
- Town
- Thatcham
- Safe?
- Good
- Are people protected from harm? Staffing, medicines, infection control, safeguarding.
- Effective?
- Good
- Does the care work? Training, consent, food and drink, working with GPs and nurses.
- Caring?
- Good
- Are people treated with kindness and dignity?
- Responsive?
- Good
- Is care built around the person? Care plans, activities, complaints.
- Well-led?
- Good
- Is the home run well? The manager, the culture, how problems get found and fixed.
Chaffinches was rated Good overall; inspectors found safe, kind and personalised care with strong support for independence.
We read the full inspection report and explain what inspectors praised, what concerned them, and what it means for your family. Read the CQC report explained →
Fees
Chaffinches has not published its fees and has not yet told us what they are. A live-in carer at home through PrimeCarers typically costs £1,120 a week, shown on each carer's profile.
Reviews
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Common questions about Chaffinches
How much does Chaffinches cost?
Chaffinches has not published its fees. 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.
What is the CQC rating for Chaffinches?
The Care Quality Commission rated Chaffinches Good in January 2020. The full inspection report is on the CQC website.
Does Chaffinches provide nursing care?
No. Chaffinches is registered as a care home without nursing. Staff provide personal care; visiting district nurses cover nursing needs.
Does Chaffinches offer dementia care?
Chaffinches is not registered with the CQC for dementia care. If dementia care is needed, filter the West Berkshire listing for homes that are.
How many residents does Chaffinches have?
Chaffinches is registered for up to 3 residents.
42 live-in carers within about an hour of West Berkshire
These are self-employed carers on PrimeCarers, the introductory agency that runs this directory. Each has a profile with their own rates and reviews from families, and you choose who to talk to.
Most charge £1,020 to £1,260 a week. 36 can care for a couple. 14 years' experience on average.
“Titus has compassion, patience, a great sense of humour and a very professional attitude.”
“Barbara treated my mother-in-law with enormous love and compassion and provided an environment where she could feel safe and seen”
Every carer has had an enhanced DBS check in the last 18 months, ID and right-to-work checks and an online interview. Their skills and training are for you to check with them. Carers set their own rates, and who is free changes week to week.
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