Friends Place
Residential care home · Reading
The Chase, Calcot, Reading, RG31 7DW
Run by Friends of the Elderly
- Not yet ratedCQC
- Beds66
- Type of careResidential
Latest inspection
- Regulator
- Care Quality Commission
- Registered as
- Friends Place
- Status
- Registered in England
- Register number
- 1-23606612598
From the public register of the Care Quality Commission, checked on 2 November 2026.
About Friends Place
Friends Place provides residential, dementia and respite care for older people in a newly built care home in Reading. The home is designed as a modern yet homely setting, with care tailored to individual needs and a focus on physical wellbeing, mental wellbeing, social support and companionship.
Facilities include a private cinema for film nights and entertainment, alongside the wider amenities of a purpose-built home. Friends of the Elderly is a not-for-profit charity, so surplus funds are reinvested into its care homes and day services. Fees at Friends Place start from £1,665 per week, depending on need.
Care on offer
- Care homes
Compared with Reading
Nearest
| Name | Distance | Official rating | Our score | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2a & 2b MayfairReading | 0.9 miles | Good | 8.0 | |
| ParkviewReading | 1.3 miles | Good | 8.0 | |
| Quality Care Providers LimitedReading | 1.3 miles | Good | 8.0 | |
| Boxgrove HouseReading | 1.4 miles | Good | 7.4 | |
| Little Heath CourtReading | 1.4 miles | Good | 8.4 |
Also run by Friends of the Elderly
| Name | Official rating | Our score | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Lawn Residential Care HomeAlton | Requires improvement | 6.8 | |
| The Bernard Sunley Nursing and Dementia Care HomeWoking | Good | 8.0 | |
| Redcot Residential Care HomeHaslemere | Good | 8.0 | |
| Orford House Residential Care HomeCoulsdon | Good | 8.0 | |
| Little Bramingham Farm Residential Care HomeLuton | Outstanding | 9.2 | |
| New Copford Place Residential Care HomeColchester | Good | 8.0 |
What stands out
What stands out
- Purpose-built modern home
- Private cinema
- Not-for-profit charity provider
Ask about
- Fees start from £1,665 per week, depending on need
Suits: Older people needing residential, dementia or respite care
Types of care
Also works on: residential
Location
The Chase, Calcot, Reading, RG31 7DW
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Questions families ask
How much does Friends Place cost per week?
Fees start from £1,665 per week, depending on the resident’s needs.
When did Friends Place open?
Friends Place opened in summer 2025 as a brand-new, purpose-built care home.
What types of care does Friends Place provide?
Friends Place provides residential, dementia and respite care tailored to each resident’s needs.
Does Friends Place have a cinema and salon?
Yes. Facilities include a private cinema for movie nights and entertainment, plus a salon offering professional pampering.
What is included when living at Friends Place?
Residents have comfortable rooms, meals, communal activities and family visits, with personalised care plans provided where possible.