Downshire House
Residential care home · Reading
9, Downshire Square, Reading, RG1 6NJ
Run by Aston Care Limited
- Requires improvementCQC · Aug 2023
- 6.2Our score
- Beds8
- Type of careResidential
- Phone0118 959 5648
Inspectors asked it to improve: Safe, Caring and Responsive
Latest inspection
- Inspected on 12 August 2023
What the inspectors rate
- SafeRequires improvement
- EffectiveGood
- CaringRequires improvement
- ResponsiveRequires improvement
- Well-ledGood
- Regulator
- Care Quality Commission
- Registered as
- Downshire House
- Status
- Registered in England
- Latest rating
- Requires improvement
- Register number
- 1-288644364
From the public register of the Care Quality Commission, checked on 2 November 2026.
About Downshire House
Adults aged 18 to 65 with complex needs can receive structured residential support at Downshire House. The home is part of Aston Care, a private family-run provider whose registered services include care without nursing. Its specialist scope includes learning disabilities, autism and mental health conditions.
Care planning assesses personal, social and healthcare needs, with the individual and relatives involved whenever possible. Staff support personal choice, independence and practical goals, while the provider also describes support for epilepsy, schizophrenia and dementia. The setting is intended for adults who need specialist residential care rather than a standard older-person home.
Care on offer
- Care homes
Compared with Reading
Nearest
| Name | Distance | Official rating | Our score | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Maitland HouseReading | 0.1 miles | Good | 8.0 | |
| Beacher Hall Care HomeReading | 0.1 miles | Good | 8.0 | |
| Jigsaw Creative Care Limited - 77 Russell StreetReading | 0.2 miles | Requires improvement | 6.8 | |
| Florence Care Reading LtdReading | 0.4 miles | Good | 8.0 | |
| Chilmington HouseReading | 0.4 miles | Good | 8.0 |
Also run by Aston Care Limited
| Name | Official rating | Our score | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hill ViewSwindon | Requires improvement | 6.8 | |
| The PaddocksMelksham | Good | 8.0 | |
| Glebe VillaBristol | Good | 8.0 |
What stands out
What stands out
- Care plans with individual goals
- Support for autism and learning disabilities
- Family involvement in assessments
Suits: Adults aged 18-65 with complex care needs
Types of care
- Dementia
- Elderly care
- Learning disabilities
- Mental health
- Physical disabilities
- Sensory impairment
- Younger adults
Also works on: residential
Location
9, Downshire Square, Reading, RG1 6NJ
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Questions families ask
What age range does Downshire House care for?
They care for adults aged 18 to 65 with complex needs, learning difficulties or mental health conditions.
How are care plans created at Downshire House?
They use assessments to identify each service user’s personal, social and healthcare needs and set individualised goals.
How much does Downshire House cost?
The CQC register does not list fees, so ask Downshire House for its weekly fee. As a guide, Reading council paid on average £1,002 a week for a residential care place for people aged 65 and over in 2024-2025, against £982 across England (GOV.UK adult social care finance report). People who pay for their own care are usually charged more than councils pay.