Lovat House Residential Care
Wokingham, RG40 · 0.1 km · 25 beds
CQC: Requires improvement
ResidentialMr Ian Robert Tappin
Fees not published
Or a live-in carer at home through PrimeCarers: typically £1,120 a week
CQC: Good
Murdoch House
1 Murdoch Road, Wokingham, RG40 2DL
Residential care home · 27 beds · Belmont Healthcare (Murdoch)
- Weekly fee
- Not published
- CQC rating
- Good
- January 2021
- Beds
- 27
- residential
- Family reviews
- None yet
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Murdoch House's fee
Not published. Ask the home for its weekly fee in writing.
A live-in carer, at home£1,120a week
The typical live-in carer near Wokingham, set by the carer
A couple can share one carer, about £1,355 a week.
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78 live-in carers on PrimeCarers within about an hour of Wokingham
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About Murdoch House
Murdoch House is a residential care home in Wokingham, registered with the Care Quality Commission for up to 27 residents. It provides care for people living with dementia, older people and younger adults. It is run by Belmont Healthcare (Murdoch). The home has been registered since April 2025.
At its latest inspection, published January 2021, the CQC rated Murdoch House 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.
Murdoch House has not published its fees and we are still collecting figures for Wokingham. 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 45 registered care homes in Wokingham. The nearest to Murdoch House include Lovat House Residential Care, Down Lodge Residential Care Home and Staverton. A live-in carer at home, an alternative many families compare, typically costs about £1,120 a week across England.
Care provided
- Residential care
- Dementia care
- Older people
- Younger adults
Registration
Read the CQC inspection report, explainedThe CQC inspection, explained
- 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.
The rating history and published reports for Murdoch House, with the newest report being read for a plain-English explanation. Read the CQC report explained →
Fees
Murdoch House 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 Murdoch House
How much does Murdoch House cost?
Murdoch House 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 Murdoch House?
The Care Quality Commission rated Murdoch House Good in January 2021. The full inspection report is on the CQC website.
Does Murdoch House provide nursing care?
No. Murdoch House is registered as a care home without nursing. Staff provide personal care; visiting district nurses cover nursing needs.
Does Murdoch House offer dementia care?
Yes. Murdoch House is registered to care for people living with dementia.
How many residents does Murdoch House have?
Murdoch House is registered for up to 27 residents.
Care at home
78 live-in carers within about an hour of Wokingham
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. 71 can care for a couple. 12 years' experience on average.
Barbara B.
1 review
From £1,131 a week, 7 years caring
Based about 26 minutes from Wokingham. Can care for a couple
Sherlan B.
1 review
From £1,120 a week, 5 years caring
Based about 34 minutes from Wokingham. Can care for a couple
Eben ezer K.
2 reviews
From £1,061 a week, 8 years caring
Based about 35 minutes from Wokingham. Can care for a couple
Zion S.
2 reviews
From £1,323 a week, 10 years caring
Based about 41 minutes from Wokingham
“I can truly say that Peter always put Dad at the centre of everything and I know that they found a great friendship in difficult times.”
“Not only has she looked after him beautifully, she has also been great company for him with lively conversation, kindness and humour.”
See live-in carers near WokinghamProfiles, rates and reviews are free to look at.
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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78 live-in carers on PrimeCarers within about an hour of Wokingham
Live-in, a week
typically £1,120
A couple sharing one carer about £1,355
Down Lodge Residential Care Home
Wokingham, RG40 · 0.2 km · 16 beds
CQC: Good
ResidentialDown Lodge Residential Care
Fees not published
Or a live-in carer at home through PrimeCarers: typically £1,120 a week
Staverton
Wokingham, RG40 · 0.4 km · 14 beds
CQC: Good
ResidentialAnthony Toby Homes Trust
Fees not published
Or a live-in carer at home through PrimeCarers: typically £1,120 a week