Opening in Autumn 2026, Thames Wood House Care Home will offer residential, nursing, dementia and short-term respite care in Wargrave, near Reading. Part of the award-winning Hamberley Care Homes group, Thames Wood House is being created as a warm, thoughtfully designed home where residents can feel comfortable, supported and known as individuals from the very beginning. The home will combine elegant living spaces with relationship-led care, supporting people with a range of care needs, from gentle daily reassurance to more complex nursing support. Our Homemaker model will sit at the heart of the home, with familiar team members providing care, companionship and everyday reassurance as part of natural daily routines. Whether you are planning ahead or beginning to explore care because needs are changing, our team is here to help you understand what Thames Wood House will offer and what the next steps could look like.
Thames Wood House Care Home is being created for people who need support with daily life, while still wanting comfort, choice and a sense of belonging.
Located in the village of Wargrave, near Reading, the home will offer a calm setting with convenient links for families visiting from the surrounding area. From the first conversation, our team will take time to understand each person’s situation, whether care is being planned gradually, needed after a change in health, or being considered for a short stay.
As the home takes shape, every detail is being considered with residents and families in mind, from private bedrooms and shared spaces to the way care, hospitality and daily routines will work together.
Thames Wood House is being designed to feel welcoming, practical and easy to enjoy each day.
Residents will have private en-suite bedrooms, with space for personal belongings and the familiar things that help a room feel their own. Shared lounges, dining areas and community spaces will offer places to relax, enjoy company, take part in activities or spend quieter time when preferred.
Outdoor spaces and gardens will provide opportunities for fresh air, gentle movement and time with visitors, while the home’s modern design will support comfort, accessibility and ease of movement throughout.
The home is also being developed with long-term sustainability in mind, using modern, energy-efficient systems to support a comfortable living environment for years to come.
*Images shown are from other Hamberley Care Homes and reflect the quality, design and atmosphere planned for Thames Wood House.
Thames Wood House Care Home will offer residential, nursing, dementia and short-term respite care for older people in Wargrave, Reading and the surrounding Berkshire area.
Families begin looking for care at different points. Some are planning ahead and want to understand future options. Others are responding to a change in health, increasing support needs, recovery after illness or a hospital stay, or concerns about safety, confidence or loneliness at home.
At Thames Wood House, care will be shaped around the individual. Time will be taken to understand each resident’s routines, preferences, life story and what helps them feel comfortable. The aim is to provide support that feels personal, respectful and reassuring, while helping residents continue to enjoy daily life in a way that feels right for them.
Residential care at Thames Wood House will support people who value companionship, reassurance and gentle help with everyday living.
Residents will be encouraged to keep their independence wherever possible, with support close by for personal care, meals, medication and daily routines. Life in the home will be shaped around choice, comfort and familiar rhythms, helping each person feel part of a warm and welcoming community.
For people with more complex health needs, nursing care at Thames Wood House will provide clinical support alongside comfort, companionship and everyday reassurance.
Registered nurses will be available day and night, working closely with the wider care team to support medication, changing health needs, recovery, long-term conditions and ongoing wellbeing. Care will be delivered with dignity, patience and a clear understanding of each resident as an individual.
In Wargrave, dementia care at Thames Wood House will be shaped around patience, consistency and a clear understanding of the individual.
The team will take time to learn each resident’s routines, life story, preferences and the small things that bring comfort. Familiar faces, calm surroundings and gentle support will help daily life feel more settled, while care can adapt thoughtfully as needs change.
Short stays at Thames Wood House will offer support for people who need care for a temporary period, whether after illness, a hospital stay, a change in health, or while family carers take a break.
Respite care can provide time to recover, rebuild confidence or experience care home life without making an immediate long-term decision. During each stay, residents will receive the same thoughtful support, hospitality and companionship as those living at the home permanently.
Care at Thames Wood House will be built around relationships, consistency and everyday understanding.
As part of Hamberley Care Homes, the home will follow our Homemaker model, where team members provide care, companionship and practical support as part of daily life. This helps residents see familiar faces throughout the day, building trust and helping care feel more natural.
Homemakers take time to notice the small details that matter, from how someone likes their morning to begin, to the foods they enjoy, the conversations they value and the routines that help them feel comfortable.
For families, this offers confidence that their relative is not only being cared for, but genuinely known.
Thames Wood House Care Home is opening in Autumn 2026 and is now welcoming early enquiries from families planning residential, nursing, dementia or respite care in Wargrave, Reading and the surrounding area.
Register your interest today to stay informed about our progress, preview the home before it opens, and be among the first to explore availability.
Daily life at Thames Wood House is being designed to feel calm, sociable and unhurried.
Residents will be able to enjoy the day in a way that suits them, whether that means joining others for meals, spending time in the garden, taking part in activities, relaxing in a favourite chair, or enjoying quieter moments in their own room.
The rhythm of the home will be shaped around everyday choice. Some people enjoy company and conversation. Others prefer familiar routines, privacy or a slower pace. The team will support both, helping residents feel comfortable, included and respected.
Food, hospitality, activities and care will work together to create a home where daily life feels natural, not overly managed.
Thames Wood House will be part of Hamberley Care Homes, an award-winning care home group known for thoughtfully designed homes, relationship-led care and the Homemaker approach.
Although Thames Wood House will be a new care home for Wargrave, it will be shaped by Hamberley’s wider experience of supporting residents and families across the UK. From the design of the home to the way teams are trained, the focus will be on creating a place where care feels personal, standards are clear and daily life feels warm and well supported.
For families, this brings reassurance that Thames Wood House is being developed with an established approach behind it, while creating a new community for the local area.
Thames Wood House Care Home in Wargrave will provide residential, nursing, dementia and short-term respite care for older people.
Care will be shaped around each resident’s needs, routines and preferences, whether someone needs gentle daily support, more complex nursing care, specialist dementia support, or a short stay after illness, a hospital stay or a change in circumstances. As part of Hamberley Care Homes, Thames Wood House will follow a relationship-led approach, with familiar team members taking time to understand each person properly and support them with dignity, patience and warmth.
Families can register their interest now to speak with our team about the care available, ask questions and receive updates ahead of the home opening in Autumn 2026.
Thames Wood House Care Home is due to open in Autumn 2026.
The marketing suite will be opening, giving families the opportunity to speak with our team, learn more about the home, ask questions about care, rooms, fees and availability, and understand what life at Thames Wood House will offer before the home welcomes its first residents.
Families can register their interest now to receive opening updates, request a brochure and be among the first to hear when marketing suite appointments become available.
Thames Wood House Care Home is being designed with private en-suite bedrooms and comfortable shared spaces where residents can feel relaxed, settled and at home.
Bedrooms will offer space for personal belongings, favourite items and familiar touches, helping each room feel individual from the moment someone arrives. Around the home, residents will be able to enjoy welcoming lounges, dining areas, community spaces and outdoor areas designed for comfort, conversation, activities and quieter moments.
The home is being built to a high standard, with thoughtful design, accessibility and everyday ease in mind, so residents can move through the home comfortably and enjoy daily life at their own pace.
Moving into a care home is a significant step, and the team at Thames Wood House will take time to make the transition feel as calm, personal and well supported as possible.
Before someone moves in, we’ll spend time getting to know their routines, preferences, care needs, life story and the small details that help them feel comfortable. This might include how they like to start the day, favourite foods, important relationships, hobbies, personal belongings or familiar ways of doing things.
Once they arrive, residents will be supported gently by familiar team members who help them find their rhythm at their own pace. Families will also be kept involved, with clear communication and support throughout the settling-in period.
The aim is to help each resident feel known, comfortable and part of daily life at Thames Wood House, while giving families confidence that the move is being handled with care.
Daily life at Thames Wood House will be shaped around comfort, choice and familiar routines.
Residents will be able to enjoy the day in a way that suits them, whether that means joining others for meals, spending time in the garden, taking part in activities, relaxing in a favourite chair, or enjoying quieter moments in their own room.
The team will take time to understand each person’s preferences, interests and routines, so daily life feels natural rather than overly managed. There will be opportunities for companionship, conversation and meaningful activity, alongside space for privacy and rest when needed.
We want to create a warm, welcoming home where residents feel known, included and supported to continue living in a way that feels right for them.
Yes. Thames Wood House Care Home will offer short-term respite care for people who need support for a temporary period, whether after illness, surgery, a hospital stay, a change in health, or while family carers take a break.
A short stay can provide time to rest, recover and rebuild confidence in a safe, comfortable setting, with support available for personal care, meals, medication, nursing needs and daily routines. It can also be a helpful way for families to experience care home life before making a longer-term decision.
Residents staying for respite care will receive the same thoughtful support, hospitality and companionship as those living at Thames Wood House permanently.
In some circumstances, Thames Wood House may be able to accept local authority funding with a third-party top-up, subject to availability and individual care needs. Our team can explain how this works and talk things through.
Yes. Thames Wood House Care Home will be part of Hamberley Care Homes, an award-winning care home group with homes across the UK.
This means Thames Wood House will open with the support of an established care provider, from the way the home is designed and the team is trained, to the relationship-led approach used in daily care. At the heart of this is Hamberley’s Homemaker model, where familiar team members provide care, companionship and practical support as part of everyday life.
For families, this brings reassurance that while Thames Wood House will be a new care home for Wargrave, it is being shaped by a care group with experience in creating warm, well-run homes where residents feel known, supported and comfortable.
Thames Wood House Care Home will be located on School Hill in Wargrave, near Reading, with the full address listed as School Hill, Reading, Berkshire, RG10 8DY.
The home is set within the village of Wargrave, offering a quieter local setting while remaining well placed for families visiting from Reading, Henley-on-Thames, Twyford and the surrounding Berkshire area.
As the home prepares to open in Autumn 2026, families can register their interest to receive updates, request a brochure and hear when the marketing suite is open for appointments.