Profile Strength |
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Care Type | Care Home |
Care Category | Nursing | Dementia | Respite | Residential |
Availability | Yes |
Weekly Prices From | £1,271.00 |
Regulator's Rating | Good |
Erika Smith is Home Manager at Bickerton House.
I qualified as a Registered Mental Health Nurse in 1994 and I have 25 years of nursing experience. I decided to work at Care UK because I was very drawn to its ethos of ‘Fulfilling lives’. I visited different Care UK homes before I started working for the organisation, and you could really see and feel this philosophy. I got a genuine sense of the quality of care that Care UK delivers.
I enjoy any chance I get to spend time one-to-one with a resident, learning about their life and some new detail. It’s a great way of developing their trust in you, and it ensures that we’re delivering person-centred care that’s tailored to their interests and needs.
Bickerton House is a purpose-built care home in Bracknell which opened in January 2020, and is designed to the latest dementia standards and with its own hair salon, coffee shop and cinema. Relaxing lounges, landscaped gardens, and bedrooms with en-suite facilities, all add to the level of luxury that residents can enjoy.
The warm and compassionate team provide a range of care services, from residential and nursing care to specialist dementia care, on a short stay and permanent basis. Every aspect of a resident’s care is tailored to their exact needs and wishes. Residents are free to choose how to spend their day, doing as little or as much as they wish.
Bickerton House has its own lifestyle team that organise daily group activities, and regular entertainment and outings. Residents can maintain their independence by doing routine tasks around the home. The home team has built strong ties with the community, enabling residents to enjoy activities and events with local schools, churches and charities.
Care Options | We Can Provide |
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Support For | Companionship, Convalescence, End of Life, Learning Disability (ALD), Mental Healthcare, Palliative, Personal care, Reablement, Rehabilitation, Support for Couples. |
Disability Support | Bed Bound, Hearing Impairment, Physical Disability, Physically Frail, Requires Hoist , Speech Impairment, Visual Impairment, Walking Frame, Wheel Chair Bound. |
Medication | By Mouth, Change Catheter, Injection, Suppository. |
Nursing Specialisms | Cancer, Crohn's Disease, Depression, Diabetes, Epilepsy, Heart Disease, Korsakoff, Liver Disease, Lung Disease, Multiple Sclerosis, Parkinson's Disease, Prader Willi Syndrome, Schizophrenia, Stroke, Ulcerative Colitis. |
Type Of Dementia | Mild Dementia, Moderate Dementia, Severe Dementia. |
Dementia Behaviour | Challenging Behaviour, Wandering . |
Dementia Specialisms | Alzheimer's, Lewy Body, Mixed Dementias, Vascular Dementia. |
Respite Care | Yes |
Autumna has invited care providers to evidence the infection control measures they are carrying out, above and beyond those laid out by the government, in order to keep residents, staff and visitors safe.
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Independent Assessments | We have been independently assessed in our approach to infection control. |
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Infection Control Training | Our staff are trained to use measures which prevent and control infections. |
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Infection Screening | We are using technology to screen for infections & monitor symptoms. |
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Regulatory Assessment | We have been assessed by the care regulator in our approach to infection control. |
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Sterilisation & Disinfection Devices | We are using sterilisation and/or disinfection devices within our care setting. |
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Virus Testing | We are testing for viral infection when symptoms present within our care setting. |
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Connectivity for resident testing, monitoring & communications |
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Infection control and the safety of both residents and staff often requires quarantine measures and the isolation of care home residents. To test, monitor and allow residents to communicate with relatives, the prevalence of room-level connectivity within the home is becoming increasingly relevant. Wireless Internet access (WiFi) Yes, our care home has WiFi in all our resident’s rooms. Mobile Phone Network Coverage (mobile “signal”) Yes, our care home has mobile phone signal in all our resident’s rooms. Telephone for external calling No, our care home does not provide a telephone in residents’ rooms. |
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Our Building and Facilities |
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Our stunning purpose-built Bracknell care home provides short term respite care as well as residential care, dementia care and nursing care on a permanent basis. Every aspect of your loved one's care is personalised to their needs, interests and wishes. |
Is Our Home Purpose Built |
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Yes |
The Year Our Home Was Built |
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1 Feb 2020 |
How Many Floors We Have |
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4 |
Who Owns Our Building |
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Private |
Communal Rooms |
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Activities Room, Bar / Pub, Coffee Shop / Café, Dining Rooms, Sitting Rooms, TV Lounges. |
What Else Do We Provide |
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Assisted Bathroom, Beauty Salon, Cinema, Coffee Shop, GP, Hairdressers, Lift, Minibus, Smoking Area. |
Our Garden |
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Communal Garden, Communal Patio, Private Garden(s), Scenic Views, Seating, Secure Garden, Vegetable Plot, Wheelchair Friendly Access. |
How 'Smart' Are We? |
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Individual Heating Controls, Interactive Digital Touch Table. |
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Description |
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When your loved one joins us, they can choose which room they would like. Each bedroom has an en-suite wet room, and is beautifully furnished; ground floor rooms even open onto our landscaped gardens. Your loved one is welcome to bring their own small items of furniture and treasured possessions to help them settle in. |
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Number Of Rooms | 77 |
Number Of Ensuite Rooms | 77 |
Type Of Room |
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Double Room, Single Room. |
Room Features |
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Balcony, Direct Garden Access, Furnished, Garden View, Step Free Access. |
Room Facilities |
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Alarm, Balcony, Freeview TV, Internet Access, Private Patio, Safe, Secure Access, Telephone Point, Wifi. |
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Our Team |
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![]() Erika SmithHome ManagerI qualified as a Registered Mental Health Nurse in 1994 and I have 25 years of nursing experience. I decided to work at Care UK because I was very drawn to its ethos of ‘Fulfilling lives’. I visited different Care UK homes before I started working for the organisation, and you could really see and feel this philosophy. I got a genuine sense of the quality of care that Care UK delivers. I enjoy any chance I get to spend time one-to-one with a resident, learning about their life and some new detail. It’s a great way of developing their trust in you, and it ensures that we’re delivering person-centred care that’s tailored to their interests and needs. ![]() Emma WilsonDeputy ManagerI’ve been working in health and social care for over 20 years. I’ve been working in health and social care for over 20 years and have worked in a hospital on acute medical wards. I’ve also managed care services, including supported living services, but I was keen to work in a care home again. I started my career working in older people’s care and I felt the time was right to return. I was also keen to work for Care UK as it has a great reputation. I love the ‘whole home approach’ that we have at Bickerton House. Everyone works hard to ensure that residents have everything they need. We always go the extra mile for the wonderful people we care for. The best time of the day is whenever I get the chance to chat to the residents. That might be having a cup of tea with them in the café, or sitting with them at lunchtime and finding out what they’ve been doing. If everyone’s happy and enjoying themselves, we know we’re doing things right. ![]() Jo Anderson-WoodleyCustomer Relations ManagerI worked in events and hospitality for ten years before becoming a domiciliary care worker. I loved the Care UK ethos of ‘fulfilling lives’ as I think older people are such a treasured part of the community, so I was keen to join the organisation. As a CRM I can use my care and people skills to make a difference to families looking for quality care. It’s a great feeling working in a market leading company as there are plenty of opportunities to stretch yourself and learn new skills and processes. ![]() Robert WhiteheadHead ChefIn this role it’s important to be receptive to residents’ needs, and to respond quickly to feedback and make any changes to a person’s diet in liaison with the nursing team. Much like in a leading hotel or restaurant, presentation is everything at Bickerton House, and one of the best parts of the day is setting up the café in the morning. There’s a great selection of delicious food on display, ready for residents and their visitors to enjoy. I’m enjoying getting to know the residents, their families and my colleagues, and making sure that my team and I are always serving up delicious and nutritious dishes that residents love. ![]() Wendy RobeyLifestyle CoordinatorI joined Care UK in March 2020 having previously worked in retail as a Team Leader. ![]() Katie SpiersLifestyle CoordinatorI joined the Bickerton House team as a member of the Housekeeping team, but I asked if I could be more involved in the activities side of things. I quickly proved myself to be creative and innovative, which are ideal qualities for this role, so I soon moved to the team on a permanent basis. I love our group activities where lots of the residents take part. It’s wonderful to see their smiles and see them trying new things or rediscovering past hobbies. I always aim to make each person feel special and have a great experience, whether it’s organising something special for a person’s birthday or even organising a Christmas ‘Zoom’ party during the pandemic. I’ve trained as a Namaste Care Practitioner with Care UK so I can deliver meaningful sensory experiences to residents living with advanced dementia. In this role, like any care role, it’s all about focusing on what’s possible, and thinking ‘outside the box’, rather than focusing on obstacles or barriers. ![]() Michelle HawkinsLifestyle CoordinatorI joined the Bickerton House team in 2022. I liked the way that Care UK puts a strong importance of residents’ lifestyles, and supporting them to enjoy a fulfilling life. ![]() Noelia Villafaňe AlvarezBusiness AdministratorI joined the Bickerton House team in 2019, having worked for another care provider as the Business Manager of a Wokingham care home. I was keen to move my career to Care UK because it’s a good company, known for taking care of residents and colleagues. It’s very exciting to be part of a new team, getting to know the residents and the systems used by Care UK. There’s a lot to do. I’ve run my own business tutoring people in Spanish, so I like a challenge! It’s important to be customer focused, organised, patient and methodical in this role. I get a buzz out of organising and completing tasks, and supporting residents and my colleagues in any way I can. ![]() Michele WhittakerHead HousekeeperI spent 25 years working in catering in Kitchen Assistant and then Hospitality Manager roles before moving to Bickerton House as Head Housekeeper in 2019. It was time for a change and a new challenge. There’s been a lot to get to grips with – tackling computer systems – but I’ve got there in the end! I enjoy being busy, and there’s always plenty going on at Bickerton House. I enjoy chatting to residents and the families and getting to know their preferences and what’s important to them, and I’m looking forward to getting to know new residents as they join us. This is residents’ home, so we strive to ensure everything is as they would want it. Being friendly, patient and polite is all-important in helping people to settle and forming a bond with them. Having a good eye for detail is key too, because it’s the details that matter. ![]() Tony RupainisMaintenanceI first joined the team at Bickerton House in May 2021 having previously worked as a Senior Carer and Team Leader for six years. I have a Master’s degree in Building Surveying (Level 7) and an NVQ in Adult and Children Social Care. ![]() Baillie Coyle-JonesRegional Canine Relations ManagerMy mum, Eileen, adopted me when I was eight weeks old in 2011. My full name is Baillieborough, after the town in Ireland where Mum comes from. My friends call me Baillie. You can too if you like. |
Weekly Fees Start From | Fee |
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Residential Fees From / Price Per Week | £1,271.00 |
Nursing Fees From / Price Per Week | £1,394.00 |
Residential Dementia Fees From / Price Per Week | £1,326.00 |
Nursing Dementia Fees From / Price Per Week | £1,517.00 |
Funding Types | |
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Local Authority | Bracknell Forest |
Region | South East |
We Accept Self-Funding Clients | Yes |
We Accept Local Authority Funding | No |
We Accept NHS Continuing Healthcare | Yes |
We Accept Local Authority funding with a Third Party Top-Up | Yes |
Choice Dining is a food-focused accreditation designed to give care-seekers like yourself the ability to consider and compare the dining experience within different care settings.
To be awarded the Choice Dining badge, a care home will have committed to delivering exceptional dining experiences with a strong focus on preference, individuality, hygiene and the environment. You can explore the specifics of all participating homes in the tab below to learn more about the food on offer, how it is served and presented and what they’re doing to cater for your personal taste. For more information about Choice Dining please click here.
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Activities Are So Important |
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The dedicated lifestyle team at our Bracknell care home takes pride in organising a wide range of activities and entertainment to appeal to your loved one’s interests. |
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Activities At Home |
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1 to 1 Activities, Animal Petting, Bingo, Birthday Celebrations, Board Games, Card Games, Choir, Cooking, Crafts, Crosswords, Dancing, Excursions, Exercise Class, Flower Arranging, Gardening, Knitting / Embroidery, Music Entertainment, Painting, Pilates, Quiz Games, Reminiscence, Singing, Themed Events, Visiting Entertainment, Word Games. |
Activities Outside Our Home |
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Cinema, Garden Centre, Local Tourist Attractions, Park, Pub, Shopping, Shopping Centre, Theatre. |
Our Pets |
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We are happy to consider domestics animals but please discuss with our team prior to admission. |
Can You Bring Your Pet |
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Yes |
We Welcome |
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Birds, Cats, Dogs, Others (subject to review), Rabbits, Reptiles. |
Warfield Road
Bracknell
RG12 2JA
Current Ratings | |
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Overall | Good |
Safe | Good |
Well Led | Good |
Caring | Good |
Responsive | Good |
Effective | Good |
Inspection Reports | |
Last inspected | 14th April 2021 |
Last rated | 5th May 2021 |
Reports | |
Registration Date | 6th January 2020 |
Service Provider | Care UK Community Partnerships Ltd, CO4 9QB |
Transport |
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Bus Stop nearby, Car Park, Car Park on-site, Train Station nearby. |
Places of Worship |
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Anglican Church, Catholic Church, Methodist Church, Mosque, Synagogue. |
Nearby Services |
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Garden Centre, Hospital, Park, Pub, Restaurant, Shopping Centre, Shops. |
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