Opening in late summer 2026, Thames Wood House Care Home will offer high-quality residential and dementia care in Wargrave, near Reading. The home is being thoughtfully designed to help people feel comfortable, settled and genuinely at home from the moment they arrive. Part of the award-winning Hamberley Care Homes group, Thames Wood House will reflect what families value most about Hamberley care, combining elegant, high-quality living spaces with a relationship-led approach that supports comfort, familiarity and daily life. At the heart of the home will be our Homemaker model. Homemakers provide a familiar, consistent presence throughout the day, offering gentle support, companionship and reassurance as part of everyday routines. It’s an approach that helps people feel known, supported and able to continue enjoying life, in a place where care fits naturally around them.
Thames Wood House Care Home is being created for people who want high-quality care in a setting that feels settled, familiar and easy to be part of daily life.
Located in Wargrave, near Reading, the home combines the reassurance of a village environment with the practical convenience of nearby routes, making it straightforward for families to visit regularly and stay closely connected.
The location offers a sense of ease on arrival, a pace that feels comfortable rather than rushed, and surroundings that support gentle routines, conversation and time spent together. As Thames Wood House takes shape, the focus is on creating a home that feels part of its surroundings, offering comfort, continuity and reassurance for residents and families alike.
At Thames Wood House Care Home, spaces are being designed to feel welcoming and easy to spend time in, with a high standard of design and finish throughout the home. From the way rooms are laid out to how light moves through the space, careful attention is being given to detail, helping residents feel settled, relaxed and at ease.
From private en-suite bedrooms to light-filled shared spaces, the home is designed to support both social connection and privacy. Lounges, welcoming dining areas and thoughtfully planned community spaces will be designed to help residents live at their own pace, with outdoor areas and gardens offering space to enjoy fresh air and familiar routines.
The home is also being developed with long-term sustainability in mind, using modern, energy-efficient systems designed 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 and dementia care for people who would benefit from day-to-day support within a calm, welcoming environment.
Families explore care at different points, some planning ahead, others responding to changing needs. Whatever brings you here, care at Thames Wood House will be shaped around the individual, with time taken to understand routines, preferences and what helps each person feel comfortable and supported.
Residential care will support people who value companionship and reassurance, alongside gentle help with everyday living. Life is shaped around choice, familiar routines and comfort, with support available when needed and independence encouraged wherever possible.
Dementia care will be delivered within a calm, familiar environment, shaped around consistency, understanding and patience. Familiar faces, thoughtful surroundings and a relationship-led approach help residents feel more themselves, supported with dignity and reassurance as daily life unfolds. As needs change, care can be adapted thoughtfully and sensitively, helping residents continue life in familiar surroundings, with continuity and reassurance for families.
Thames Wood House Care Home will offer short stays designed to provide rest, recovery or reassurance, with the same warmth, companionship and attentive care as permanent residents enjoy. Short stays can support planned breaks for families, post-hospital recovery, or offer a gentle way to experience life at our home. There is no pressure to make longer-term decisions, simply the opportunity to feel supported, settle in comfortably and take things at your own pace.
At Thames Wood House Care Home, care will be shaped around relationships and familiarity, rather than rigid routines or task-led schedules.
As part of the Hamberley Care Homes group, Thames Wood House will follow a relationship-led approach that focuses on knowing each person as an individual. Time is taken to understand personal routines, preferences and what brings comfort and reassurance, so support feels natural and unforced.
At the heart of this approach is the Homemaker model. Homemakers provide a familiar, consistent presence throughout the day, offering gentle support, companionship and continuity as part of daily life. This helps residents feel known and at ease, while giving families confidence that care is delivered with warmth, patience and understanding.
It’s an approach designed to support dignity, independence and enjoyment of life, creating a home where care feels personal, consistent and genuinely reassuring.
Thames Wood House Care Home is set to open in late summer 2026, bringing exceptional residential, dementia and respite care to the local community.
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 Care Home is being designed to feel comfortable, familiar and unhurried, with support shaped around each person rather than the clock.
Mornings will be able to begin gently, with time to ease into the day. Some residents may enjoy shared meals or conversation, while others prefer familiar routines, a quiet moment with a cup of tea, or time spent relaxing in their own space. As the day goes on, there will be opportunities to spend time with others, enjoy favourite pastimes, or simply feel part of the everyday life of the home.
Small moments are being thoughtfully planned into daily life, choosing where to sit, spending time in the garden, sharing a chat over lunch, or enjoying familiar company at a comfortable pace. Friendships are encouraged to develop naturally, through regular moments together rather than organised activities, with space for both connection and privacy.
It’s an approach to daily living designed to feel natural rather than managed, offering comfort and continuity for residents, and peace of mind for families.
Thames Wood House Care Home will be part of the award-winning Hamberley Care Homes group, known for creating care homes that feel warm, welcoming and thoughtfully designed around everyday living.
Being part of an established care group means Thames Wood House is being developed with the benefit of experience, from how homes are designed and teams are trained, to how care is delivered day to day. It brings reassurance that while this will be a new home for Wargrave, the approach behind it is well proven.
For families, this means confidence in consistent standards, a relationship-led philosophy, and a clear focus on comfort, dignity and quality of life, from the very first day the home opens and beyond.
When the home opens in the late summer of 2026, Thames Wood House will offer residential and dementia care, shaped around individual needs, routines and preferences, within a calm, relationship-led environment.
Thames Wood House Care Home is currently planned to open in the late summer of 2026. Families are welcome to register their interest to receive updates as the home takes shape.
The home is being designed with modern, comfortable en-suite bedrooms, intended to feel calm and personal. Residents will be encouraged to bring familiar belongings to help make their space feel like home.
As the home is still under development, visits are not yet available. However, families can register their interest to be kept informed about future open days, preview events and visiting opportunities closer to opening.
Settling in will be supported gently and at each person’s pace. Our relationship-led approach focuses on familiarity, consistency and understanding individual routines, helping residents feel comfortable and reassured from their earliest days.
Daily life will be shaped around comfort, choice and everyday living. Some residents may enjoy shared meals or social time, while others prefer quieter routines and familiar moments. Support will fit naturally around each person, rather than following rigid schedules.
Yes. When open, Thames Wood House will offer respite care and short stays, which can support planned breaks, recovery following illness, or provide a gentle introduction to life at the home.
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 will be part of the award-winning Hamberley Care Homes group, known for its relationship-led approach and thoughtfully designed care environments.
Thames Wood House Care Home will be located in Wargrave, near Reading, offering a calm village setting that is easy for families to reach from surrounding areas.