Rookery Cottage
Residential care home · Reading
249 Shinfield Road, Reading, RG2 8HE
Run by Voyage 1 Limited
- GoodCQC · Aug 2021
- 7.4Our score
- Beds6
- Type of careResidential
- Phone0118 987 2278
Inspectors asked it to improve: Effective
Latest inspection
- Inspected on 7 August 2021
Inspected more than 4 years ago
What the inspectors rate
- SafeGood
- EffectiveRequires improvement
- CaringGood
- ResponsiveGood
- Well-ledGood
- Regulator
- Care Quality Commission
- Registered as
- Rookery Cottage
- Status
- Registered in England
- Latest rating
- Good
- Register number
- 1-129460277
From the public register of the Care Quality Commission, checked on 2 November 2026.
About Rookery Cottage
Rookery Cottage provides 24-hour residential care and support for up to six adults with learning disabilities in Shinfield, Reading. The service is designed for people who need ongoing assistance while living in a residential home, with support shaped around daily choices and individual needs.
Staff offer activities and choices across everyday life, helping residents take part in meaningful routines and develop greater independence where possible. Rookery Cottage is part of a wider support organisation offering residential care, supported living and community options for people with learning disabilities, autism, brain injuries and other complex needs. This home specifically provides a six-person residential setting.
Care on offer
- Care homes
Compared with Reading
Nearest
| Name | Distance | Official rating | Our score | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Life Care Corporation LimitedReading | 0.6 miles | Requires improvement | 6.2 | |
| Northcourt Lodge Nursing HomeReading | 0.9 miles | Good | 8.0 | |
| 1 Longmore RoadReading | 1 miles | Good | 8.0 | |
| 188 Whitley Wood Lane Respite CareReading | 1 miles | Good | 8.0 | |
| Multicare-ReadingReading | 1.1 miles | Good | 8.0 |
Also run by Voyage 1 Limited
| Name | Official rating | Our score | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Longmore RoadReading | Good | 8.0 | |
| Beech HouseWokingham | Good | 8.0 | |
| 29 Briants AvenueReading | Good | 8.0 | |
| CornerwaysWokingham | Good | 8.0 | |
| Apple Blossom HouseReading | |||
| 30 Richmond RoadReading | Good | 8.0 | |
| 26 St Barnabas RoadReading | Good | 8.0 | |
| 2a & 2b MayfairReading | Good | 8.0 | |
| OaklandsReading | Good | 8.4 | |
| 4 Pages OrchardReading | Outstanding | 9.2 | |
| 22 Woodlands RoadReading | Requires improvement | 6.2 | |
| The LodgeBracknell | Good | 8.0 |
What stands out
What stands out
- Up to six residents
- 24-hour support
- Choices in daily living
Suits: Adults with learning disabilities needing 24-hour residential support
Types of care
Also works on: residential
Location
249 Shinfield Road, Reading, RG2 8HE
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Questions families ask
Do they provide 24-hour support for adults with learning disabilities?
Yes. They provide 24-hour care and support for up to six adults with learning disabilities at the residential care home.
Can residents help with preparing meals?
Yes. They support residents to take an active role in preparing meals as part of the home's daily running.
How much does Rookery Cottage cost?
The CQC register does not list fees, so ask Rookery Cottage for its weekly fee. As a guide, Wokingham council paid on average £1,737 a week for a residential care place for adults aged 18 to 64 in 2024-2025, against £1,883 across England (GOV.UK adult social care finance report). People who pay for their own care are usually charged more than councils pay.