Learning disability care homes in Reading

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Reading has 16 learning disability care homes registered with the Care Quality Commission, 1 of them with nursing. Of the homes on this page, the CQC rates 1 Outstanding, 11 Good and 3 Requires improvement. 1 home is 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).

All care homes in Reading (32)

Reading at a glance

16on this list

Official rating
  • Outstanding1
  • Good11
  • Requires improvement3
  • Not yet rated1
  • 80% rated Good or Outstanding
  • Average score7.7 / 10
  • Types of care75% offer younger adults
How this list is ordered

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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16 learning disability 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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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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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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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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Hazeldene

Run by Community Homes of Intensive Care and Education Limited

127-131 Wantage Road, Reading, RG30 2SL
GoodCQC · Nov 2019
  • Well-led Requires improvement

Inspected more than 4 years ago

  • Residential
  • 10 beds
  • Learning disabilities
  • Younger adults

Hazeldene provides residential care and supported living for adults with learning disabilities, autism, mental health conditions and associated needs. The service is part of a wider specialist care organisation that offers different settings and levels of support, allowing families and professionals to explore arrangements around the person’s needs and aspirations.

Its stated approach begins with understanding the individual, including the life…

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159 Wensley Road

Run by Mrs Olayinka I Bukola

159 Wensley Road, Coley Park, Reading, RG1 6DU
Requires improvementCQC · May 2022
  • Safe Requires improvement
  • Well-led Requires improvement

Inspected more than 4 years ago

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

Residential care home for 4 residents in Reading, run by Mrs Olayinka I Bukola. Supports learning disabilities, mental health, physical disabilities and younger adults.

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Jigsaw Creative Care Limited - 77 Russell Street

Run by Jigsaw Creative Care Limited

77 Russell Street, Reading, RG1 7XG
Requires improvementCQC · Jan 2024
  • Safe Requires improvement
  • Well-led Requires improvement
  • Residential
  • 3 beds
  • Elderly care
  • Learning disabilities
  • Younger adults

Residential care home for 3 residents in Reading, run by Jigsaw Creative Care Limited. Supports older people, learning disabilities and younger adults.

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Downshire House

Run by Aston Care Limited

9, Downshire Square, Reading, RG1 6NJ
Requires improvementCQC · Aug 2023
  • Safe Requires improvement
  • Caring Requires improvement
  • Responsive Requires improvement
  • Residential
  • 8 beds
  • Dementia
  • Elderly care
  • Learning disabilities

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.

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Apple Blossom House

Run by Voyage 1 Limited

34 St. Ronans Road, Reading, RG30 2QE
Not yet ratedCQC
  • Residential
  • 6 beds
  • Learning disabilities
  • Younger adults

Apple Blossom House provides residential care in Reading for up to six adults with learning and physical disabilities and complex needs. The home is registered to support people with learning disabilities and younger adults, offering a small setting for people who need ongoing assistance in daily life.

As part of Voyage Care, the service connects with wider support pathways including supported living, community support, autism support and brain…

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What to look for in learning disability care homes

  1. Communication methods matched to the person’s preferences

    Communication methods matched to the person’s preferences and needs.

  2. Support for independence

    Support for independence, relationships, work, education and community life.

  3. Positive behaviour support

    Positive behaviour support and clear safeguarding arrangements.

Questions families ask

What should learning disability care homes offer?

Good learning disability support should be person-centred, promote choice and help people maintain skills and community connections. Ask how communication and decision-making are adapted for each resident.

How many learning disability care homes are there in Reading?

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

Which learning disability care homes in Reading are rated Outstanding?

Peppard House.

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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