The Boltons
Residential care home · Reading
2-4 College Road, Reading, RG6 1QD
Run by The Boltons Care Home Ltd
- GoodCQC · May 2021
- 8.0Our score
- Beds27
- Type of careResidential
- Phone0118 926 1712
Latest inspection
- Inspected on 20 May 2021
Inspected more than 4 years ago
What the inspectors rate
- SafeGood
- EffectiveGood
- CaringGood
- ResponsiveGood
- Well-ledGood
- Regulator
- Care Quality Commission
- Registered as
- The Boltons
- Status
- Registered in England
- Latest rating
- Good
- Register number
- 1-7273940788
From the public register of the Care Quality Commission, checked on 2 November 2026.
About The Boltons
The Boltons provides residential care for older people and adults with dementia or mental health needs, with personal care delivered in a setting intended to feel homely rather than clinical. Its service supports families seeking a long-term home around changing care requirements.
Residents receive 24-hour personal care tailored to their needs, alongside activities arranged by the manager and activities coordinator. The programme includes outings, gardening and exercise, with shared spaces and landscaped gardens supporting daily life. The home therefore offers daily activities including outings, gardening and exercise for people who benefit from structured opportunities for movement, social contact and participation.
Care on offer
- Care homes
Compared with Reading
Nearest
| Name | Distance | Official rating | Our score | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lakeside Residential HomeReading | 0.4 miles | Requires improvement | 6.2 | |
| Pembroke LodgeReading | 0.4 miles | Good | 8.0 | |
| Mulberry Care LimitedReading | 0.6 miles | Good | 8.0 | |
| Yew Tree LodgeReading | 0.7 miles | Requires improvement | 6.8 | |
| Northcourt Lodge Nursing HomeReading | 1 miles | Good | 8.0 |
What stands out
What stands out
- Daily manager-led activities
- Regular outings and exercise
- Homely residential setting
Suits: Older people needing 24-hour personal care
Types of care
Also works on: residential
Location
2-4 College Road, Reading, RG6 1QD
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Questions families ask
How much does The Boltons cost?
The CQC register does not list fees, so ask The Boltons 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.
Who pays for a place in this home?
Ask The Boltons whether it takes residents funded by Reading council and what it charges people who pay for themselves. In England the council may help after a needs assessment and a financial assessment if savings and assets are below £23,250 (2026 to 2027 rules). People whose needs are mainly health needs may qualify for NHS Continuing Healthcare, which pays the full fee.