Care homes in Reading

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Reading has 32 care homes registered with the Care Quality Commission, 7 of them with nursing. Of the homes on this page, the CQC rates 2 Outstanding, 20 Good and 7 Requires improvement. 3 homes are not rated yet. Reading council paid on average £1,002 a week for a residential care place and £1,125 for a nursing place for people aged 65 and over in 2024-2025 (GOV.UK adult social care finance report).

Reading at a glance

32on this list

Official rating
  • Outstanding2
  • Good20
  • Requires improvement7
  • Not yet rated3
  • 76% rated Good or Outstanding
  • Average score7.7 / 10
  • Types of care66% offer elderly care
How this list is ordered

This list includes every home in Reading on the CQC register, whatever its rating. The highest scores come first and homes not yet inspected come last.

Paying never changes a home's rating, score or place. Top places are only offered to homes rated Good or Outstanding and are always labelled.

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32 care homes in Reading

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Peppard House

Run by Community Homes of Intensive Care and Education Limited

45 Woodcote Road, Caversham, Reading, RG4 7BB
OutstandingCQC · Jun 2018

Inspected more than 4 years ago

  • Residential
  • 7 beds
  • Learning disabilities

Peppard House provides residential care and supported living for adults with learning disabilities. It forms part of Choice Care, which supports adults with learning disabilities, autism, mental health conditions and associated needs through personalised services.

Choice Care’s approach starts with the person’s life, support requirements and preferred future rather than with a fixed service label.

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St Lukes and The Oaks Care Home

Run by Colleycare Limited

Marshland Square, Emmer Green, Caversham, RG4 8RP
OutstandingCQC · Aug 2019

Inspected more than 4 years ago

  • Residential
  • 78 beds
  • Dementia
  • Elderly care

Residential care home for 78 residents in Caversham, run by Colleycare Limited. Supports dementia and older people.

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188 Whitley Wood Lane Respite Care

Run by Reading Borough Council

188 Whitley Wood Lane, Reading, RG2 8PR
GoodCQC · Dec 2017

Inspected more than 4 years ago

  • Residential
  • 6 beds
  • Learning disabilities

Residential care for people with learning disabilities is the focus at 188 Whitley Wood Lane Respite Care. The home is registered as a care home without nursing and supports people whose needs include learning disabilities, making it relevant for individuals seeking a supported residential setting in Reading.

The service is centred on day-to-day accommodation and care rather than nursing provision.

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26 St Barnabas Road

Run by Voyage 1 Limited

Emmer Green, Reading, RG4 8RA
GoodCQC · Oct 2019

Inspected more than 4 years ago

  • Residential
  • 6 beds
  • Elderly care
  • Learning disabilities
  • Younger adults

Residential support for people with learning disabilities is offered at 26 St Barnabas Road, a registered care home within Voyage Care. The provider’s wider services include supported living and community-based support for people with autism, brain injuries and complex needs, while this address is identified specifically as a residential setting.

Care is framed around personal goals, independence and meaningful daily life.

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29 Briants Avenue

Run by Voyage 1 Limited

29 Briants Avenue, Caversham, Reading, RG4 5AY
GoodCQC · Jul 2019

Inspected more than 4 years ago

  • Residential
  • 3 beds
  • Learning disabilities
  • Younger adults

29 Briants Avenue supports younger adults and people with learning disabilities through a residential care setting. Voyage Care’s wider service model also supports people with autism, brain injuries and complex needs in residential homes, supported living, their own homes and community settings.

Support is shaped around individual goals, preferences and values, with pathways that may include autism support, brain injury rehabilitation and…

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2a & 2b Mayfair

Run by Voyage 1 Limited

Tilehurst, Reading, RG30 4QY
GoodCQC · May 2018

Inspected more than 4 years ago

  • Residential
  • 10 beds
  • Learning disabilities
  • Younger adults

2a & 2b Mayfair provides residential support for up to ten adults with moderate to severe learning disabilities in two adjoining homes in Tilehurst. Some residents may also have physical disabilities and complex care needs, making the setting relevant to people requiring a structured residential environment.

The home forms part of a wider provider offering supported living, residential care and flexible support for people with learning…

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30 Richmond Road

Run by Voyage 1 Limited

Caversham, Reading, RG4 7PR
GoodCQC · Feb 2019

Inspected more than 4 years ago

  • Residential
  • 5 beds
  • Elderly care
  • Learning disabilities
  • Younger adults

30 Richmond Road provides residential care and support through Voyage Care for people with learning disabilities, autism, brain injuries and complex needs. The wider service works across registered care homes, supported living accommodation, people’s own homes and community settings. Support is tailored around individual needs, goals, preferences and values.

Voyage Care’s specialist pathways include autism support and brain injury rehabilitation,…

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Beacher Hall Care Home

Run by Bupa Care Homes (ANS) Limited

42 Bath Road, Reading, RG1 6PG
GoodCQC · Jul 2019

Inspected more than 4 years ago

  • Nursing
  • 70 beds
  • Elderly care
  • Learning disabilities
  • Physical disabilities

Care home with nursing for 70 residents in Reading, run by Bupa Care Homes (ANS) Limited. Supports older people, learning disabilities, physical disabilities and younger adults.

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Carisbrooke

Run by Community Homes of Intensive Care and Education Limited

341 Peppard Road, Emmer Green, Reading, RG4 8XG
GoodCQC · Dec 2018

Inspected more than 4 years ago

  • Residential
  • 6 beds
  • Learning disabilities

Adults with learning disabilities can access residential support at Carisbrooke, where care is shaped around individual lives, needs and preferred ways of living. The service sits within Choice Care’s wider residential and supported living provision for people with learning disabilities, autism and mental health conditions.

Families and professionals can explore different levels of support, specialist therapy, referral pathways and care settings…

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Chilmington House

Run by Chilmington Homes Limited

Armadale Court, Westcote Road, Reading, RG30 2ES
GoodCQC · Aug 2026
  • Residential
  • 7 beds
  • Dementia
  • Elderly care
  • Learning disabilities

Residential care home for 7 residents in Reading, run by Chilmington Homes Limited. Supports dementia, older people, learning disabilities, physical disabilities, sensory impairment and younger adults.

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Florence Care Reading Ltd

Run by Jasmine Care Holdings Limited

16-22 Westcote Road, Reading, RG30 2DE
GoodCQC · Apr 2023
  • Nursing
  • 83 beds
  • Dementia
  • Elderly care
  • Physical disabilities

Florence Care Reading provides residential, nursing and dementia care, alongside short-stay respite and palliative care. The Reading home is designed for people whose needs vary, with care services selected around the individual rather than a single standard placement.

The home underwent a total refurbishment in 2021 and provides a secure, relaxed and homely environment.

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Maitland House

Run by Abbeyfield Wey Valley Society Limited

11 Maitland Road, Reading, RG1 6NL
GoodCQC · Jan 2019

Inspected more than 4 years ago

  • Residential
  • 28 beds
  • Elderly care
  • Physical disabilities
  • Sensory impairment

Maitland House offers residential care for older people in 28 en-suite single rooms arranged over three floors. A lift serves every floor and handrails run throughout the home, supporting residents who need help moving around safely while retaining a residential rather than hospital-based setting.

The wider Abbeyfield Wey Valley service also includes respite and dementia care, while each resident has a care plan coordinator and key worker…

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Moorlands Rest Home

Run by K N & S Ramdany

987 Oxford Road, Tilehurst, Reading, RG31 6TN
GoodCQC · Mar 2023
  • Residential
  • 12 beds
  • Dementia
  • Elderly care
  • Mental health

Residential care home for 12 residents in Reading, run by K N & S Ramdany. Supports dementia, older people and mental health.

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Mulberry Care Limited

Run by Mulberry Care Limited

155a Wokingham Road, Earley, Reading, RG6 1LP
GoodCQC · May 2026
  • Residential
  • 35 beds
  • Dementia
  • Elderly care

Dementia residential care in Reading is the central focus at Mulberry Care Limited, supporting older people in a homely setting. The service is registered as a care home without nursing and is listed for dementia and older people, with accommodation and day-to-day support built around comfort, dignity and independence.

Families can arrange a visit to see the communal areas, rooms and garden.

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Northcourt Lodge Nursing Home

Run by Northcourt Lodge Residential Care Home Limited

65 Northcourt Avenue, Reading, RG2 7HF
GoodCQC · Jun 2019

Inspected more than 4 years ago

  • Nursing
  • 22 beds
  • Dementia
  • Elderly care

Northcourt Lodge Nursing Home provides residential and nursing care for older people, including people living with dementia. Its care plans can cover complex conditions such as multiple sclerosis, stroke, Parkinson’s disease and motor neurone disease, with clinical support available day and night and regular reviews involving GPs and specialist professionals.

The home has 21 bedrooms, a nurse call system in every room and communal spaces ranging…

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Parkside Care Home

Run by Bupa Care Homes (CFChomes) Limited

Parkside Road, Reading, RG30 2DP
GoodCQC · Jan 2019

Inspected more than 4 years ago

  • Nursing
  • 75 beds
  • Elderly care
  • Physical disabilities
  • Younger adults

Care home with nursing for 75 residents in Reading, run by Bupa Care Homes (CFChomes) Limited. Supports older people, physical disabilities and younger adults.

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Parkview

Run by Community Homes of Intensive Care and Education Limited

1 Armour Road, Tilehurst, Reading, RG31 6EX
GoodCQC · Nov 2019

Inspected more than 4 years ago

  • Residential
  • 9 beds
  • Learning disabilities

Residential care and supported living at Parkview are designed for adults with learning disabilities, autism, mental health conditions and associated needs. The home is registered as a care setting without nursing and forms part of Choice Care’s specialist provision across England and Wales.

Choice Care describes its support as shaped around each person’s life, goals and preferred level of independence.

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Pembroke Lodge

Run by Pembroke Care (Reading) Limited

32 Alexandra Road, Reading, RG1 5PF
GoodCQC · Sept 2026
  • Residential
  • 20 beds
  • Dementia
  • Elderly care
  • Mental health

Pembroke Lodge supports people leaving hospital who need transitional living, respite or recovery before returning home. Its Hospital to Home pathway combines assessed care with personal care, medication support, mobility assistance and structured recovery goals in self-contained apartments.

Families and professionals can refer, while self-funding guests can arrange a stay directly.

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Quality Care Providers Limited

Run by Quality Care Providers Limited

51a Circuit Lane, Southcote, Reading, RG30 3HB
GoodCQC · Nov 2018

Inspected more than 4 years ago

  • Residential
  • 6 beds
  • Learning disabilities
  • Mental health
  • Physical disabilities

Quality Care Providers Limited offers domiciliary care, residential care and outreach support for people with learning disabilities and related support needs in Reading. Transport, day-centre support and respite are also available, alongside holiday and family support options.

Its approach centres on person-centred planning, relationship building and inclusion as a local citizen.

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Questions families ask

How many care homes are there in Reading?

32 care homes in Reading are on the CQC register (data of 2 November 2026).

Which care homes in Reading are rated Outstanding?

Peppard House and St Lukes and The Oaks Care Home.

How much does a care home cost in Reading?

Reading council paid on average £1,002 a week for residential care and £1,125 for nursing care for people aged 65 and over in 2024-2025. For adults aged 18 to 64 it paid £1,679 and £1,356. Across England the averages were £982 and £1,102 for people aged 65 and over. People who pay for their own care are often charged more, so ask each home for its weekly fee.

How are these care homes ordered?

Ordered by the MyCareCheck score: the average of the five CQC key-question ratings (safe, effective, caring, responsive and well-led) on a 0 to 10 scale, where Outstanding is 10, Good 8, Requires improvement 5 and Inadequate 2. Homes the CQC has not rated yet come last. No home is left out because of its rating.

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