Austen House
Nursing home · Reading
Kilnsea Drive, Lower Earley, Reading, RG6 3UJ
Run by Barchester Healthcare Homes Limited
- Requires improvementCQC · Oct 2022
- 6.2Our score
- Beds79
- Type of careNursing
- Phone0118 926 6100
Inspectors asked it to improve: Safe, Effective and Well-led
Latest inspection
- Inspected on 4 October 2022
Inspected more than 4 years ago
What the inspectors rate
- SafeRequires improvement
- EffectiveRequires improvement
- CaringGood
- ResponsiveGood
- Well-ledRequires improvement
- Regulator
- Care Quality Commission
- Registered as
- Austen House
- Status
- Registered in England
- Latest rating
- Requires improvement
- Register number
- 1-125862259
From the public register of the Care Quality Commission, checked on 2 November 2026.
About Austen House
Austen House provides nursing, dementia, respite and short-stay care in Reading, including services for people under 65. The home is registered with nursing and supports older people, younger adults and people living with dementia.
Residents have access to four community areas, seasonal meals prepared on site and modified-texture dishes when needed. Food choices are discussed with residents and families, while activities and social spaces support everyday engagement. Austen House serves locally sourced meat and vegetables freshly prepared and cooked on the premises by its chefs.
Care on offer
- Care homes
Compared with Reading
Nearest
| Name | Distance | Official rating | Our score | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Loddon CourtReading | 1 miles | Good | 8.0 | |
| Prince Philip Duke of Edinburgh CourtWokingham | 1.1 miles | Good | 7.4 | |
| CornerwaysWokingham | 1.4 miles | Good | 8.0 | |
| Rookery CottageReading | 1.6 miles | Good | 7.4 | |
| Mulberry Care LimitedReading | 1.6 miles | Good | 8.0 |
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| Name | Official rating | Our score | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| West OakWokingham | Outstanding | 8.8 | |
| Farley GardensBracknell | |||
| Stoneham Grove Care HomeReading | |||
| Corrina LodgeCamberley | Good | 8.0 | |
| Cherry Blossom ManorTadley | Good | 8.0 | |
| Whitewater PlaceHook | |||
| Marnel Lodge Care HomeBasingstoke | Good | 8.0 | |
| St ThomasBasingstoke | Good | 8.0 | |
| AshcombeBasingstoke | Good | 8.0 | |
| Waterside Court Care HomeWallingford | Good | 8.0 | |
| Shelburne LodgeHigh Wycombe | Good | 7.4 | |
| Weystone ManorWoking |
What stands out
What stands out
- Four community areas
- Freshly cooked meals
- Modified-texture dishes
Suits: People needing nursing, dementia or respite care
Types of care
Also works on: nursing
Location
Kilnsea Drive, Lower Earley, Reading, RG6 3UJ
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Questions families ask
What types of care does Austen House provide?
Austen House provides nursing, dementia, respite and short-stay care, as well as services for people under 65.
Can Austen House cater for special dietary requirements?
Yes. Its chefs cater for clinical, religious and ethical dietary requirements, including modified textured dishes where needed.
How much does Austen House cost?
The CQC register does not list fees, so ask Austen House for its weekly fee. As a guide, Wokingham council paid on average £1,274 a week for a nursing care place for people aged 65 and over in 2024-2025, against £1,102 across England (GOV.UK adult social care finance report). People who pay for their own care are usually charged more than councils pay.