Residential care evidence

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

Local care-type evidence

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.

Local care evidence

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 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 (8)

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.

Area: RG31

Boxgrove House, Reading

Operator: Community Homes of Intensive Care and Education Limited

Small, intimate home

Good
Family review insights
Residential11 bedsFrom £1,560/week4.8 / 5 family feedback

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?

RG31 5TY
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Moorlands Rest Home, Reading

Operator: K N & S Ramdany

Specialist dementia care

Good
Dementia
Mental Health
Residential12 bedsFrom £1,560/week5.0 / 5 family feedback

Provider public records: Limited provider information

Some provider information is unavailable; this is not a negative finding.

RG31 6TN
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Navara Lodge, Reading

Operator: Mr Poorun Bhugooa & Mrs Malawutty Bhugooa

Small, intimate home

Good
Family review insights
Residential18 bedsFrom £1,560/week4.7 / 5 family feedback

Provider public records: Company record check not applicable

Use alternative checks such as inspection findings, staffing information and contract documents.

RG31 6TL
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Parkview, Reading

Operator: Community Homes of Intensive Care and Education Limited

Small, intimate home

Good
Residential9 bedsFrom £1,560/week3.8 / 5 family feedback

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?

RG31 6EX
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Little Heath Court, Reading

Operator: Community Homes of Intensive Care and Education Limited

Small, intimate home

Good
Residential8 bedsFrom £1,560/week

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?

RG31 5TY
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Roebuck Rise, Reading

Operator: Calcot Services For Children Limited

Small, intimate home

Good
Residential4 bedsFrom £1,560/week

Provider public records: Records reviewed

No material provider-record points found in the records reviewed.

RG31 6TP
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Friends Place, Reading

Operator: Friends of the Elderly

Specialist dementia care

CQC rating unavailable
Dementia
Residential66 bedsFrom £1,665/week

Provider public records: Records reviewed

No material provider-record points found in the records reviewed.

RG31 7DW
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Stoneham Grove Care Home, Reading

Operator: Barchester Healthcare Homes Limited

Specialist dementia care

CQC rating unavailable
Dementia
Residential64 bedsFrom £1,816/week

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?

RG31 5UG
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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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