The 10 Best Care Homes In Reading

Reading has some of the best care homes in South East England. Knowing where to start can be difficult, so we’ve rounded up ten of the best care homes in Reading to ease your search.

Each of these care homes in Reading is rated ‘Outstanding’ or ‘Good’ by the Care Quality Commission (CQC) and gives residents a fulfilling experience in later life, thanks to modern facilities and regular enjoyable activities.

These homes offer several types of care, including residential, nursing and dementia care, to provide your loved one with the high-quality care and support they deserve.

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Explore the best care homes in Reading:

1. Maitland House
2. Beacher Hall
3. Parkside
4. Signature at Caversham
5. Stoneham Grove
6. Sonning Gardens
7. Shinfield View
8. Abbeycrest
9. Prince Philip Duke of Edinburgh Court
10. Bridge House of Twyford

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Maitland House

The first entry on our list of the best care homes in Reading is Maitland House Care Home. Here, an exceptional standard of permanent or short-term residential care is given in a warm and welcoming setting.

This residential care is aimed at people who have some level of independence but still need regular support to remain safe and happy, including with tasks such as using the bathroom, getting dressed, and getting from one place to another.

Maitland House is situated in the centre of Reading, near countless shops, cafés, restaurants and pubs. This home is also close to the town’s central train station for added convenience, along with countless green spaces and lakes (which are to the south of the home).

We love the selection of premium facilities found within Maitland House. Bright, airy lounges and a garden with a heated gazebo are wonderful places for residents to relax and socialise. Meanwhile, the communal dining space serves delicious and varied food prepared by the home’s on-site chefs.

CQC rating:

• Overall - Good
• Safe - Good
• Effective - Good
• Caring - Good
• Responsive - Good
• Well-led - Good

CQC Publication Date: 25/01/2019

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Beacher Hall

Another of the best Reading care homes is Beacher Hall Care Home. This home is situated near Reading West Train Station on Bath Road, close to Prospect Park and Chazey Wood. Thanks to flat and gentle paths, these two green spaces are perfect for older adults to explore.

Beacher Hall has a ‘Good’ Care Quality Commission (CQC) rating, which is the second highest available. This overall rating is broken down into five main categories, and Beacher Hall is rated ‘Good’ for each of these as well, including for the overall standard of care and the safe setting which the care team have created.

The registered nurses at Beacher Hall specialise in 24/7 nursing care. Your loved one may require this if they have a specific condition that needs specialist medical support. They may have also experienced a stroke and need intensive rehabilitation as a result.

Several additional care options are also available, including temporary convalescent care (which is aimed at people recovering after an operation, accident or illness) and compassionate palliative care (which is for those who have been diagnosed with a terminal or chronic condition).

CQC rating:

• Overall - Good
• Safe - Good
• Effective - Good
• Caring - Good
• Responsive - Good
• Well-led - Good

CQC Publication Date: 10/09/2020

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Parkside

Parkside Care Home is managed and overseen by Bupa, one of the UK’s largest care home providers, renowned for their consistency and high standards.

This home offers residential and nursing care on a permanent or short-term respite basis. Through respite care, your loved one will be temporarily placed in Parkside, often for a few weeks at a time. If you’re the usual carer for your loved one, you can use this period to rest and recuperate, or take a well-earned holiday.

GP visits, optician assistance, and nutritionist advice are also included in the price of care, while physiotherapy, chiropractic care, and dental appointments are all available as optional extras.

Parkside boasts numerous state-of-the-art facilities. Some of the most popular among residents are the cosy communal lounges, the spacious dining areas, and the landscaped gardens, which residents enjoy strolling through on warm summer afternoons.

Parkside is southwest of Reading’s town centre, surrounded by desirable neighbourhoods such as Southcote, Coley, and Fords Farm.

CQC rating:

• Overall - Good
• Safe - Good
• Effective - Good
• Caring - Good
• Responsive - Good
• Well-led - Good

CQC Publication Date: 05/01/2019

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Signature at Caversham

Having only opened in 2023, Signature at Caversham Care Home is packed with places for residents to socialise and relax. There’s a welcoming café and bistro-style restaurant, a home cinema for movie lovers, a therapy room for pampering sessions and even a pub!

Despite being close to Reading's centre, Signature at Caversham offers a peaceful atmosphere within a secluded neighbourhood. Nature lovers can take relaxing strolls through Caversham Park, while the Redgrave Pinsent Rowing Lake is also right next to the home.

Several types of care are available at Signature at Caversham, including residential, nursing, and respite care. If your loved one has a type of dementia such as Alzheimer's, all of these are available. The home has a dedicated dementia care community, with carers trained in specialist care methods, including calming techniques.

Care can be funded yourself or by your local authority. In Reading, you’ll pay for care if your savings and assets (such as a property you own) are worth £23,250 or more. Your local authority will pay for some or all of your care costs if this figure is worth less than £23,250.

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Stoneham Grove

Stoneham Grove Care Home specialises in dementia care. Its residents are looked after in the home’s Memory Lane area. Here, care focuses on a person-centred approach, and residents are treated with the respect and dignity they deserve.

24-hour residential care, short-term respite breaks, intermediate care, convalescent care, and palliative care are also available.

A brand-new care home, Stoneham Grove features a wide range of facilities. Our favourites are the café where hot drinks and tasty homemade cakes are served, the relaxing spa bathroom, and the cinema, where timeless classics are enjoyed.

What’s more, there’s a packed schedule of activities for residents to enjoy. These regularly rotate but often include movie nights, gardening, and dance classes. Residents can choose to take part in as many or few of these activities as they wish, with activities being organised by the home’s dedicated team of activity coordinators.

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Sonning Gardens

Sonning Gardens Care Home boasts an ‘Outstanding’ overall CQC rating. Approximately 4% of homes in England are awarded this rating, so you can be sure of high-quality, compassionate care here. The home was also rated ‘Outstanding’ for how effective their care is, and how quickly the care team respond to changing care circumstances and needs.

The main types of care provided are residential, dementia, and nursing care, which are given on a permanent or short-term respite basis. Convalescent, palliative and physical disability care are also available if required.

We love the location of Sonning Gardens. This home is just a stone’s throw away from the River Thames in the idyllic village of Sonning on the outskirts of Reading. Residents often enjoy strolling along the river, while there’s also plenty to do within the home, with activities personalised to the favourite hobbies and interests of residents.

Sonning Gardens has 101 beautifully decorated bedrooms. All are spacious and homely, and most have en-suite bathrooms for added convenience. There are also a handful of shared rooms designed for couples who wish to remain in care together.

CQC rating:

• Overall - Outstanding
• Safe - Good
• Effective - Outstanding
• Caring - Good
• Responsive - Outstanding
• Well-led - Outstanding

CQC Publication Date: 09/06/2018

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Shinfield View

Situated on the southern outskirts of Reading, Shinfield View Care Home is just a short drive from the town centre yet is also surrounded by natural beauty, such as Moor Copse, Stratfield Saye Park, and the River Loddon.

The experienced and expert team at Shinfield View looks after each resident individually through high-quality residential, dementia, and respite care. Adult day care services are also available if your loved one needs looking after during the day but not on a full-time basis.

Not only does Shinfield View have an ‘Outstanding’ overall rating from the CQC, but it’s also rated ‘Outstanding’ in all five of the main categories, something which very few other homes have achieved! This really is one of the best care homes in the area.

Shinfield View has a full-time events manager who organises regular activities within the home and day trips beyond it. For special occasions, residents can be transported in the home’s limousine. Within the home, you’ll find a private cinema room, a bar area, a bistro-style restaurant, a private dining room, and more.

CQC rating:

• Overall - Outstanding
• Safe - Outstanding
• Effective - Outstanding
• Caring - Outstanding
• Responsive - Outstanding
• Well-led - Outstanding

CQC Publication Date: 28/11/2020

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Abbeycrest

There’s always something to do at Abbeycrest Care Home, thanks to the list of activities that residents can take part in. These vary from week to week, but could include painting, gentle exercise, parties for special occasions, gardening, beauty treatments, and more.

Abbeycrest also engages with the local community. Visitors are warmly welcomed, while intergenerational activities with local schools are organised.

Just north of Reading and nestled in the stunning South Oxfordshire countryside, Abbeycrest is packed with state-of-the-art facilities following a recent refurbishment. These include thoughtfully decorated bedrooms, stylish communal lounges, group and private dining spaces, an area dedicated to peace and quiet, and manicured gardens.

Whatever your loved one’s care needs, they’re sure to be well looked after at Abbeycrest, with expert residential, nursing, dementia, respite, convalescent, palliative, and physical disability care all available.

CQC rating:

• Overall - Good
• Safe - Good
• Effective - Good
• Caring - Good
• Responsive - Good
• Well-led - Good

CQC Publication Date: 20/12/2019

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Prince Philip Duke of Edinburgh Court

The Prince Philip Duke of Edinburgh Court Care Home is situated between Reading and Wokingham. A variety of care needs are catered to here, including those who require residential, dementia and nursing care on a permanent or short-term respite basis.

Along with this care, residents have access to several other medical professionals, including GPs, dentists, physiotherapists, and chiropodists. These may directly visit the home, or carers may provide transport for residents to go and visit them.

Residents love the rounded and enriching lifestyles they experience here. This is partially thanks to the meaningful activities on offer that are often designed to encourage independence in care, such as exercise and fitness sessions, arts and crafts, various gardening tasks, and family-friendly events.

There are extensive facilities where residents can relax or socialise with each other, family and friends. Some of the highlights include eye-catching gardens, a room dedicated to aforementioned activities, and a family room.

CQC rating:

• Overall - Good
• Safe - Requires Improvement
• Effective - Good
• Caring - Good
• Responsive - Good
• Well-led - Good

CQC Publication Date: 23/09/2021

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Bridge House of Twyford

The final home on our list is Bridge House of Twyford Care Home, which is situated in the village of Twyford on the outskirts of Reading. This home boasts a gorgeous location within eight acres of landscaped gardens. The River Loddon even flows gently through the extensive grounds. What could be more idyllic?

Bridge House of Twyford specialises in nursing care and rehabilitation, which is delivered by a passionate and highly qualified team. The carers and registered nurses in this home are committed to meeting each resident’s needs individually, per a care plan that’ll be created before entering the home.

You or your loved one will enjoy a luxurious lifestyle at Bridge House of Twyford, thanks to modern amenities that include a fine-dining restaurant, a café, an outdoor terrace (perfect for relaxing on warm summer afternoons and evenings), a cinema room, a gym, and a beauty salon.

CQC rating:

• Overall - Good
• Safe - Good
• Effective - Good
• Caring - Good
• Responsive - Requires Improvement
• Well-led - Good

CQC Publication Date: 13/12/2022

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