Residential care homes in Reading
Compare residential care homes in Reading using public inspection ratings, fee signals, review evidence and financial indicators for daily living support and personal care.
56
Residential care homes
25
inspection rated
25
Price or financial signal
Residential care homes decision signals in Reading
Use these local residential care homes signals before comparing individual homes in Reading. We only show sections where the underlying public data is strong enough to help a family compare homes.
Residential homes
56
56 matching homes in Reading; the decision signals below use the currently visible listed homes.
Inspection quality mix
100% Good+
25 of 25 rated homes in the 25-home listed sample are Good or Outstanding. This is not the quality share of all 56 matching homes; rating dates vary.
View evidenceWeekly fee range
£1,250-£2,047
25 published minimum/maximum fee observations from 25 of 25 listed homes; these are observations, not a count of homes. Dates and room types vary; confirm a current written quote.
View evidenceProvider records
88% covered
22 visible listed homes have provider-record data; 14 have public-record questions to check.
View evidencePostcode clusters
4
Local postcode clusters have enough matching homes to support area-level comparison.
Starting shortlist
3 homes
A compact starting set is available for home-level comparison below.
Where Reading looks stronger
Inspection quality mix
100% Good+
25 of 25 rated homes in the 25-home listed sample are Good or Outstanding. This is not the quality share of all 56 matching homes; rating dates vary.
View evidenceWeekly fee range
£1,250-£2,047
25 published minimum/maximum fee observations from 25 of 25 listed homes; these are observations, not a count of homes. Dates and room types vary; confirm a current written quote.
View evidenceWhat to verify before shortlisting
Strongest residential evidence matches in Reading
These are not paid placements or ranked recommendations. They highlight residential homes with stronger public evidence for shortlisting.
inspection profile
Strongest inspection profile
Shinfield View
Outstanding
Published inspection rating is the lead signal here; still check the latest inspection detail before deciding.
Family feedback
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The Coombe House
Family review insights
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Value range
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Cleeve Lodge
from £1,350/week
Compare this home’s weekly fees alongside its inspection evidence and the care your relative needs.
Compare residential care in Reading
Explore homes offering help with everyday living in Reading. Compare published inspection ratings, fee information and provider records, then confirm current availability and care needs with each home.
56 residential care homes
25 homes shown with published inspection ratings
25 homes shown with fee or provider-record information
25 homes shown for comparison
RCH Score methodology
How we rank care homes in Reading
Score 0–10 · evidence dates vary
Published inspection ratings, family feedback, rating history and provider-record context help you compare homes. Evidence dates and coverage vary; this score does not confirm today’s care, fees or vacancies.
inspection inspection rating
40%The official inspection rating — Outstanding, Good, Requires Improvement, or Inadequate. The primary quality signal, but can be up to 4 years old.
Online reviews
30%Average star rating from available family feedback, weighted by volume. Reflects the day-to-day experience of residents and families. Only counted when 10+ reviews exist.
inspection trend
15%Whether the home's rating has been improving, stable, or declining across its last three inspections. An improving trajectory can offset an older rating.
Provider records
15%Dated public provider records, where available. We show useful questions and information gaps, not a credit rating or prediction.
Rankings are calculated from public data only. We do not accept referral fees or paid placements from care homes.
The RCH Score is a decision-support tool, not a definitive ranking. Always visit a home in person and ask for the latest inspection inspection report before making a decision.
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Full care home dataset for Reading (56)
Use the full dataset when you want to browse every analysed home in Reading. If you want the strongest starting point first, review the ranked homes and market analysis above.
Cleeve Lodge, Reading
Operator: Cleeve Lodge Limited
Specialist dementia care
Provider public records: 1 point worth clarifying
A public-record point is worth asking about.
Useful before a visit. Who is currently accountable for provider-level decisions, and has local management changed?
Shinfield View, Reading
Operator: Berkley Care Shinfield Limited
Specialist dementia care
Provider public records: 1 point worth clarifying
A public-record point is worth asking about.
Useful before a visit. Can you explain this public-record point for this home?
The Coombe House, Reading
Operator: Mrs C Windebank and Mrs S Howard
Provider public records: Company record check not applicable
Use alternative checks such as inspection findings, staffing information and contract documents.
4 Pages Orchard, Reading
Operator: Voyage 1 Limited
Small, intimate home
Provider public records: 1 point worth clarifying
A public-record point is worth asking about.
Useful before a visit. Can you explain the provider-level security arrangement for this home?
Peppard House, Reading
Operator: Community Homes of Intensive Care and Education Limited
Small, intimate home
Provider public records: 1 point worth clarifying
A public-record point is worth asking about.
Useful before a visit. What working-capital and continuity arrangements support the home if short-term costs rise?
1 Longmore Road, Reading
Operator: Voyage 1 Limited
Small, intimate home
Provider public records: 1 point worth clarifying
A public-record point is worth asking about.
Useful before a visit. Can you explain the provider-level security arrangement for this home?
26 St Barnabas Road, Reading
Operator: Voyage 1 Limited
Small, intimate home
Provider public records: 1 point worth clarifying
A public-record point is worth asking about.
Useful before a visit. Can you explain the provider-level security arrangement for this home?
29 Briants Avenue, Reading
Operator: Voyage 1 Limited
Small, intimate home
Provider public records: 1 point worth clarifying
A public-record point is worth asking about.
Useful before a visit. Can you explain the provider-level security arrangement for this home?
Belamie Gables Care Home, Reading
Operator: Nadam Care Ltd
Specialist dementia care
Provider public records: Records reviewed
No material provider-record points found in the records reviewed.
Boxgrove House, Reading
Operator: Community Homes of Intensive Care and Education Limited
Small, intimate home
Provider public records: 1 point worth clarifying
A public-record point is worth asking about.
Useful before a visit. What working-capital and continuity arrangements support the home if short-term costs rise?
Braeburn Lodge, Reading
Operator: Milkwood Care Ltd
Specialist dementia care
Provider public records: Records reviewed
No material provider-record points found in the records reviewed.
Carisbrooke, Reading
Operator: Community Homes of Intensive Care and Education Limited
Small, intimate home
Provider public records: 1 point worth clarifying
A public-record point is worth asking about.
Useful before a visit. What working-capital and continuity arrangements support the home if short-term costs rise?
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Operator: Community Homes of Intensive Care and Education Limited
Small, intimate home
Provider public records: 1 point worth clarifying
A public-record point is worth asking about.
Useful before a visit. What working-capital and continuity arrangements support the home if short-term costs rise?
Hilltop House, Reading
Operator: Hilltop House Limited
Small, intimate home
Provider public records: Records reviewed
No material provider-record points found in the records reviewed.
Loddon Court, Reading
Operator: Optalis Limited
Small, intimate home
Provider public records: Records reviewed
No material provider-record points found in the records reviewed.
Maitland House, Reading
Operator: Abbeyfield Wey Valley Society Limited
Provider public records: 1 point worth clarifying
A public-record point is worth asking about.
Useful before a visit. Who is currently accountable for provider-level decisions, and has local management changed?
Moorlands Rest Home, Reading
Operator: K N & S Ramdany
Specialist dementia care
Provider public records: Limited provider information
Some provider information is unavailable; this is not a negative finding.
Mulberry Care Limited, Reading
Operator: Mulberry Care Limited
Specialist dementia care
Provider public records: Records reviewed
No material provider-record points found in the records reviewed.
Navara Lodge, Reading
Operator: Mr Poorun Bhugooa & Mrs Malawutty Bhugooa
Small, intimate home
Provider public records: Company record check not applicable
Use alternative checks such as inspection findings, staffing information and contract documents.
Parkview, Reading
Operator: Community Homes of Intensive Care and Education Limited
Small, intimate home
Provider public records: 1 point worth clarifying
A public-record point is worth asking about.
Useful before a visit. What working-capital and continuity arrangements support the home if short-term costs rise?
Rowan Cottage, Reading
Operator: Community Homes of Intensive Care and Education Limited
Small, intimate home
Provider public records: 1 point worth clarifying
A public-record point is worth asking about.
Useful before a visit. What working-capital and continuity arrangements support the home if short-term costs rise?
Suffolk Lodge, Reading
Operator: Optalis Limited
Specialist dementia care
Provider public records: Records reviewed
No material provider-record points found in the records reviewed.
The Boltons, Reading
Operator: The Boltons Care Home Ltd
Specialist dementia care
Provider public records: Records reviewed
No material provider-record points found in the records reviewed.
The Grange, Reading
Operator: Goring Care Homes Limited
Specialist dementia care
Provider public records: Records reviewed
No material provider-record points found in the records reviewed.
Watson House, Reading
Operator: Purley Park Trust Limited
Small, intimate home
Provider public records: Records reviewed
No material provider-record points found in the records reviewed.
Residential care questions in Reading
How do I compare residential care homes in Reading?
Start with homes that provide care home places without a registered nursing flag, then compare inspection ratings, inspection freshness, fees, review evidence and financial indicators before arranging visits.
How are residential care homes different from nursing homes in Reading?
Residential care homes usually focus on accommodation, daily living support and personal care. Nursing homes add registered nursing care, so families should verify whether the person's health needs require nursing before shortlisting.
Does RightCareHome rank residential care homes in Reading by sponsorship?
No. RightCareHome is funded by families, not care homes. The page uses public evidence such as inspection ratings, costs, review signals and provider records rather than paid placement.
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