The Devonshire
Nursing home · Reading
Rodway Road, off Oxford Road, Tilehurst, Reading, RG30 6TP
Run by MMCG (2) Limited
- Requires improvementCQC · Jun 2026
- 6.8Our score
- Beds137
- Type of careNursing
- Phone0118 972 8360
Inspectors asked it to improve: Safe and Caring
Latest inspection
- Inspected on 11 June 2026
What the inspectors rate
- SafeRequires improvement
- EffectiveGood
- CaringRequires improvement
- ResponsiveGood
- Well-ledGood
- Regulator
- Care Quality Commission
- Registered as
- The Devonshire
- Status
- Registered in England
- Latest rating
- Requires improvement
- Register number
- 1-3883899011
From the public register of the Care Quality Commission, checked on 2 November 2026.
About The Devonshire
The Devonshire supports older people with end-of-life, nursing and residential care, alongside respite stays. Individualised plans are shaped around each resident’s needs, preferences and interests, with food, activities and experiences forming part of the wider care approach.
The home belongs to Maria Mallaband Care Group, whose services range from day-to-day assistance through to nursing and dementia care. The Devonshire’s doors are open by appointment, allowing families and prospective residents to meet the team and understand the setting before making arrangements. Dementia care is also available, giving families a route to explore several care needs within one home. Visits are arranged by appointment rather than as unrestricted drop-ins.
Care on offer
- Care homes
Compared with Reading
Nearest
| Name | Distance | Official rating | Our score | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Moorlands Rest HomeReading | 0.2 miles | Good | 8.0 | |
| Navara LodgeReading | 0.4 miles | Good | 8.0 | |
| Roebuck RiseReading | 0.7 miles | Good | 8.0 | |
| ParkviewReading | 0.7 miles | Good | 8.0 | |
| Apple Blossom HouseReading | 1.1 miles |
Also run by MMCG (2) Limited
| Name | Official rating | Our score | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Windmill Care CentreSlough | Requires improvement | 4.4 | |
| Coplands Nursing HomeWembley | Good | 7.4 | |
| Kings Court Care CentreSwindon | Outstanding | 8.8 | |
| Knights Court Nursing HomeEdgware | Good | 8.0 | |
| Princess Lodge Care CentreSwindon | Requires improvement | 6.8 | |
| Ashmead Care CentreLondon | Good | 7.4 | |
| Deepdene Care CentreDorking | Requires improvement | 6.2 | |
| Heritage Care CentreLondon | Good | 8.4 | |
| Eltandia Hall Care CentreLondon | Good | 8.0 | |
| Bentley Grange Care HomeBedford | |||
| Claremont Manor Care HomeDawlish |
What stands out
What stands out
- End-of-life care available
- Individualised plans across care needs
- Visits arranged by appointment
Ask about
- Visits are by appointment
Suits: Families seeking nursing, respite or end-of-life care
Types of care
Also works on: nursing
Location
Rodway Road, off Oxford Road, Tilehurst, Reading, RG30 6TP
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Questions families ask
How much does The Devonshire cost?
The CQC register does not list fees, so ask The Devonshire for its weekly fee. As a guide, Reading council paid on average £1,125 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.
Who pays for a place in this home?
Ask The Devonshire 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). In a nursing home the NHS also pays £267.68 a week towards the nursing care of residents assessed as needing it. People whose needs are mainly health needs may qualify for NHS Continuing Healthcare, which pays the full fee.