Reading has 21 elderly care homes registered with the Care Quality Commission, 7 of them with nursing. Of the homes on this page, the CQC rates 1 Outstanding, 13 Good and 5 Requires improvement. 2 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).
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Homes in Reading are ordered by the MyCareCheck score, the average of the CQC's ratings for the five questions it asks at every inspection. Where two homes score the same, the better overall rating goes first.
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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Run by Colleycare Limited
Marshland Square, Emmer Green, Caversham, RG4 8RPInspected more than 4 years ago
Residential care home for 78 residents in Caversham, run by Colleycare Limited. Supports dementia and older people.
Inspected more than 4 years ago
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.
Inspected more than 4 years ago
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,…
Inspected more than 4 years ago
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.
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.
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.
Inspected more than 4 years ago
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…
Residential care home for 12 residents in Reading, run by K N & S Ramdany. Supports dementia, older people and mental health.
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.
Run by Mr Poorun Bhugooa & Mrs Malawutty Bhugooa
1009 Oxford Road, Tilehurst, Reading, RG31 6TLInspected more than 4 years ago
Residential care home for 18 residents in Reading, run by Mr Poorun Bhugooa & Mrs Malawutty Bhugooa. Supports older people.
Run by Northcourt Lodge Residential Care Home Limited
65 Northcourt Avenue, Reading, RG2 7HFInspected more than 4 years ago
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…
Inspected more than 4 years ago
Care home with nursing for 75 residents in Reading, run by Bupa Care Homes (CFChomes) Limited. Supports older people, physical disabilities and younger adults.
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.
Inspected more than 4 years ago
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.
Run by Jigsaw Creative Care Limited
77 Russell Street, Reading, RG1 7XGResidential care home for 3 residents in Reading, run by Jigsaw Creative Care Limited. Supports older people, learning disabilities and younger adults.
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.
Inspected more than 4 years ago
Yew Tree Lodge provides 24-hour residential support and rehabilitation for up to 16 male and female adults with severe and enduring mental health needs. The service can support respite stays and step-down placements from hospital.
Its role includes helping people regain control of daily life, develop independence and reduce the risk of further hospital admissions.
Adults aged 18 to 65 with complex needs can receive structured residential support at Downshire House. The home is part of Aston Care, a private family-run provider whose registered services include care without nursing. Its specialist scope includes learning disabilities, autism and mental health conditions.
Care planning assesses personal, social and healthcare needs, with the individual and relatives involved whenever possible.
Residential care home for 72 residents in Reading, run by Colleycare Limited. Supports dementia and older people.
Signature at Caversham provides residential, nursing, dementia, respite and rehabilitation care in an elegant home near Reading. Residents have personalised care plans, restaurant-style dining, landscaped grounds and a lifestyle programme built around interests, friendships and meaningful daily activities.
The home supports people who want a refined setting without giving up individual choice.
Nursing · 86 beds
Support with mobility, nutrition, medicines and day-to-day routines.
Activities and social contact that reflect residents’ interests.
How the home involves residents and families in care decisions.
Older people may need different combinations of personal care, mobility support, medicines management and social activity. Compare what each home can support now and how it plans for needs that may change.
21 elderly care homes in Reading are on the CQC register (data of 2 November 2026).
St Lukes and The Oaks Care Home.
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.
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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