Care Homes In Reading

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  1. Reading, RG30 2DP - Bupa

    Located in the town Reading on the Thames and Kennet rivers is a welcoming care home, Parkside, that provides expert residential, respite, nursing and palliative care to the elderly. This trusted Bupa care establishment is home to a range of modern facilities for residents to enjoy, including beautifully decorated bedrooms , cosy communal lounges, spacious dining areas, and landscaped gardens. The jam-packed activity programme ensures no two days are the same here at Parkside, whether it’s reading in the conservatory, school visits, a stroll through the garden or monthly themed events, there’s something for everyone to enjoy.

    Care Types

    ResidentialNursingRespite
    CQC rating: GoodFrom £1,443 Weekly75 BedAll Ensuite0.86 m from center
  2. Reading, RG4 6LB - Signature

    Signature at Caversham is situated just north of Reading, Berkshire, with excellent transport links to Reading city centre and London, giving you the perfect balance between city living and countryside retreat. This purpose-built care home offers expert residential, dementia, nursing and respite care for up to 86 residents. Built over four floors, many of the apartments are treated to stunning views across the Caversham Lakes. There are a number of communal facilities including a friendly cafe and restaurant, as well as a quiet pub to socialise in. From a home cinema to a relaxing spa bathroom to a therapy room for pampering, Signature at Caversham has everything you need to ensure you feel comfortable in your home-from-home.

    Care Types

    ResidentialDementiaRespite
    CQC rating: Not Yet InspectedFrom £1,600 Weekly86 BedAll Ensuite1.75 m from center
  3. Reading, RG30 6TP - Maria Mallaband

    Perfectly located on the outskirts of the friendly town of Reading, River View is a grand care home with a dedicated team of staff who provide expert nursing, nursing dementia and respite care to those in need. This well-established Maria Balland home boasts a range of modern facilities to help residents live their later years with ease, including stylish bedrooms equipped with ensuite bathroom facilities, a plethora of communal and quiet lounges, landscaped gardens and a luxurious hairdressing salon. The team are always on hand at this Berkshire home to ensure no two days are the same, whether it be a trip out, a movie night or getting stuck into some gardening, there’s an activity for everyone here.

    Care Types

    ResidentialNursingDementiaRespite
    CQC rating: Requires ImprovementFrom £1,224 Weekly137 BedAll Ensuite2.28 m from center
  4. Reading, RG6 3UJ - Barchester Healthcare

    Nestled in the semi-rural location of Reading, Austen House is a purpose-built care home that provides expert person-centred care, including nursing, dementia and respite care, as well as services for those under 65. Intelligently designed with residents in mind, this Barchester Healthcare home boasts a selection of beautifully decorated bedrooms, stylish lounges, a bar and manicured gardens equipped with its own vegetable plot, perfect for green-fingered residents. The varied activity programme created by the activity coordinator at Austen House encourages residents to try new activities and enjoy their favourite hobbies. From board games to cheese and wine events, every day is different at the wonderful Austen House in Berkshire.

    Care Types

    NursingDementiaRespite
    CQC rating: Requires ImprovementFrom £1,514 Weekly79 Bed91% Ensuite3.55 m from center
  5. Reading, RG2 9EH - Berkley

    Part of the Berkley care group, multi-award winning care home Shinfield View is just outside Wokingham near the city of Reading. With a team led by manager Amanda Tanner, Shinfield View is dedicated to looking after each individual’s needs, offering residential care, dementia care, respite care and day care. Shinfield View is situated by the leafy village green, so residents can take part in events with family and friends all-year-long. Facilities at the home include a private cinema room, bar, bistro area and private dining room, as well as a library, hair salon, spa and beautiful landscaped gardens. The home even has its own full-time events manager, limousine and private chauffeur for days out and special occasions.

    Care Types

    ResidentialDementiaRespite
    CQC rating: OutstandingFrom £1,400 Weekly66 BedAll Ensuite3.72 m from center
  6. Reading, RG2 9AU - Care UK

    Modern care home Parsons Grange in the well-connected city of Reading provides high quality short-term and permanent care for the elderly, including expert dementia care, nursing care and compassionate end of life care. All care is person-centred and is tailored to residents’ unique needs, preferences and wishes. Part of the Care UK group and led by manager Anthony Browne, Parsons Grange offers care seekers a fantastic quality of life in a stunning setting, with on-site café and bar, hair and beauty salon and a cinema, plus tastefully decorated lounges and activity rooms. Parsons Grange also incorporates modern dementia design that includes special signage, lighting and colour schemes to support residents living with dementia.

    Care Types

    ResidentialNursingDementiaRespite
    CQC rating: GoodFrom £1,619 Weekly68 BedAll Ensuite3.75 m from center
  7. Henley-on-Thames, RG9 4HD - Hallmark Care Homes

    Located in Henley-on-Thames, Henley Manor in Oxfordshire is a beautiful, purpose-built care home offering high standards of residential, nursing and dementia care. With 80 bedrooms available, the home’s facilities include a welcoming café, state-of-the-art cinema and on-site his and hers hair salons. Led by manager Ellie, the friendly care team are highly trained in relationship-centred care and tailor care plans to residents’ individual needs, ensuring they feel happy and settled. Residents benefit from an all-inclusive fee package and can enjoy a packed activities programme that has a little something for everyone from exercise classes to flower arranging, residents can enjoy old hobbies and try new things.

    Care Types

    ResidentialNursingDementiaRespite
    CQC rating: GoodFrom £1,610 Weekly80 BedAll Ensuite6.34 m from center
  8. Henley-on-Thames, RG9 1EY - The Future Care Group

    Located in the picturesque town of Henley-on-Thames, Acacia Lodge is a stunning care home that provides expert residential, nursing, dementia and respite care to the elderly. This Future Care Group home boasts a range of facilities, including beautifully decorated bedrooms with ensuite facilities, idyllic gardens with raised beds, stylish communal lounges and even an on-site hairdressing salon. Acacia Lodge is also one of the first care homes in the Oxfordshire and UK to invest in EarlySense, an innovative piece of technology that has improved the response time of the Acacia Lodge care team, so residents are in safe hands here.

    Care Types

    NursingDementiaRespite
    CQC rating: GoodFrom £1,350 Weekly55 BedAll Ensuite6.41 m from center

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  9. Wokingham, RG7 1UR - Four Seasons Health Care

    Woodbury House Care Centre is located in the picturesque town of Swallowfield, Berkshire and provides residential, nursing, dementia, respite and palliative care. Set across three floors, the home offers communal lounges and dining rooms, as well as plenty of outdoor space by way of landscaped, wildlife-friendly gardens, summer house and a patio area. The expert care team work hard to create personalised care plans featuring residents’ hobbies, exercise, health conditions and dietary preferences - and there’s a daily activities programme with something for everyone, including pet therapy, reading club, music and knitting. The home is well-located to nearby shops and has great transport links to Wokingham, Reading and Camberley.

    Care Types

    ResidentialNursingDementiaRespite
    CQC rating: Requires ImprovementFrom £1,271 Weekly45 Bed67% Ensuite6.49 m from center
  10. Henley-on-Thames, RG9 2DR - The Orders of St John Care Trust

    Situated in the charming town of Henley-on-Thames, Chilterns Court Care Home provides first class and comprehensive residential, dementia, nursing and respite care to the elderly. This modern Orders Of St John home is split into three households named Tulip, Bluebell and Snowdrop and all comprise spacious bedrooms equipped with ensuite bathroom facilities, plenty of cosy communal lounges, manicured gardens and even a luxurious hairdressing salon. Whether it be enjoying a pamper session, making pizza or a tap dance class, the dedicated team ensures there is an activity for everyone here at Chilterns Court in Oxfordshire.

    Care Types

    ResidentialNursingDementiaRespite
    CQC rating: GoodFrom £1,425 Weekly64 BedAll Ensuite6.56 m from center

Frequently asked questions

Here is some further information about care homes in Reading.

How many care homes are there in Reading?

We have 96 care homes in Reading, including Shinfield View and Woodbury House. All our homes have been hand-picked by our team of care experts based on a number of factors, including the quality of care and the home's culture.

What is the average cost of care in Reading?

Care home costs vary significantly across the country. If you're looking for a care home in Reading, the average cost of care is £1,360. You may be eligible for care home funding - you can check through a care needs assessment.

How many nursing homes are there in Reading?

We have 5 in Reading that provide specialist, 24/7 support. All of our nursing care homes offer personalised support for anyone who has a medical condition or disability that requires round-the-clock care from registered nurses in a home-from-home environment.

How many Reading care homes offer residential care?

We have 6 care homes in Reading that offer residential care, which provides support and care for those who may find it difficult to live independently. Our residential care homes provide support for everyday tasks, including washing, mobility, and dressing.

What care homes in Reading offer dementia care?

We have 6 Reading care homes that provide round-the-clock dementia care. Those with dementia will need more care as the condition progresses, and specialist dementia care homes can provide the level of support they need.

We've rounded up the best Alzheimer's care homes across the UK - they've been handpicked by our team of care experts for their specialised care, round-the-clock support and comforting environments.

What Reading care homes offer respite care?

If you're looking for temporary respite care, we have 7 care homes in Reading that provide short-term stays.

Respite care homes provide relief for caregivers, offering a few weeks of support in a care home for a loved one while you recuperate. We've rounded up the best respite care homes in the UK to ease your care search.

Are there any care homes in Reading that offer end-of-life or palliative care?

5 Reading care homes provide palliative care for your loved one. A palliative care home aims to provide the highest level of support and comfort to every resident. End-of-life care can be an emotional experience for everyone, so our care experts will support you at every step.

Lottie's guide to Reading

Need more guidance? Lottie's team of Care Experts have prepared the ultimate guide to care homes in Reading. Here you'll find an overview of the local area and recommendations for elderly-friendly places to visit.

  • Overview

Welcome to Reading

Reading is a great choice for care seekers and contains some of the country’s best care homes.

Every care home in Reading provides exceptional person-centred care. Here, dedicated teams containing trained care professionals and care assistants are committed to ensuring your loved one’s individual needs are taken care of.

You can find a Reading care home using our easy-to-navigate search directory. To narrow your search, you can view homes on an individual basis. Each of these listings includes care home costs per week, the Care Quality Commission overall rating and the different types of care available.

Many of our care homes in Reading are nursing care homes with registered nurses and residential care homes providing respectful personal care. We also provide specialist support in dementia care homes. If your loved one only needs care on a short-term basis, this is offered within some of the best respite care homes in Reading and beyond.

We have care homes across Berkshire, including in the towns of Windsor, Thatcham, Slough and Ascot.

Popular Locations in Reading

Kennet and Avon Canal

Reading is the eastern point of the Kennet and Avon canal that runs all the way to Bristol. Round trips depart from Kintbury - a short journey from Reading. The relaxing canal setting attracts older adults, explorers and duck-watchers alike.

King’s Meadow

The beautiful Edwardian women’s swimming baths of King’s Meadow in Reading had been derelict for almost 50 years, until a £3.5 million makeover saw them re-open in 2017. It’s now a pool and spa, with a restaurant attached as well.

Highclere Castle

If you’ve ever watched TV then Highclere Castle will probably look familiar - it’s the set of Downton Abbey. Even if you’ve never watched Downton Abbey, we’d still recommend visiting as the pristine castle and grounds are a stunning draw of their ow