The Coombe House
Reading · RG8 9QL
- Care type
- Residential Care Home
- Indicative weekly fees
- From £1,400/week
- Inspection rating
- OutstandingRating published Jul 2018
- Capacity
- 24 beds
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The Coombe House is listed as a residential care home. The published inspection rating is Outstanding (Jul 2018). Family feedback highlights staff kindness and attentiveness.
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What stands out
- Outstanding inspection rating
- Family feedback highlights staff kindness and attentiveness
- Palliative or end-of-life support
Checks for any home
- Whether the latest public records still match day-to-day care
- How the home feels in the evening and at weekends
- How consistent staffing feels in person from shift to shift
More facility details
- Registered provider
- Mrs C Windebank and Mrs S Howard
- Provider group
- -
- Local authority
- West Berkshire
- Purpose built
- No
- Ensuite rooms
- 100%
- Floors
- 2
- Opened
- 1988
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The Coombe House Inspection Rating & History
The published overall inspection rating is Outstanding. Review the dates and any findings below; a data review is not a new inspection.
Inspection Ratings by Category
Routine inspection: Apr 2018
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Published care capabilities
Listed support includes palliative or end-of-life support. Confirm the support and environment needed for the individual person.
- Palliative or end-of-life support
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Care Capabilities
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The Coombe House: Weekly Fees & Funding Options
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Indicative weekly fees
From £1,400/week
From ≈ £6,088 per month (estimate)
Monthly estimate uses an average of 4.348 weeks per month.
You may pay less if council or NHS-funded care applies.
Published fee notes
Fees are fixed for one year and reviewed annually; current range £1500.00 - £1650.00 per week
Council-funded rate — background context
Reference period is unavailable. This is not a current private fee quote or a measure of care quality. Self-funded fees and included services may differ.
Council-rate context (West Berkshire, residential): £1,238/wk
How care at this home can be funded
You pay the full fee directly if assessable capital exceeds £23,250. Between £14,250 and £23,250, tariff income applies.
Your council contributes based on a financial assessment. You may still pay a contribution.
The NHS pays the full cost if your primary need is health-related. Requires a formal assessment.
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Family Reviews
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About this care homeProvider description, registration background and accreditations.
Background context
Home profile
Provider and registration context for The Coombe House, useful once you have already reviewed the main decision sections above.
The Coombe House is a residential care home in Reading, South East, operated by Mrs C Windebank and Mrs S Howard since 2010. The home has 24 beds and is an inspection rating of Outstanding.
Contact & location
Will regular visits and day-to-day logistics be practical?
Travel time, nearby GP services, and neighbourhood safety — so the whole family can visit comfortably.
Practical Information
Visitor Accessibility
- Wheelchair accessible parking
- Wheelchair accessible entrance
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Location & Neighbourhood
RightCareHome analysisNeighbourhoodThe Coombe, Streatley-on-Thames, Reading, RG8 9QL
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Neighbourhood
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Nearest green space
495m away
Daily Life
Will daily life feel comfortable and meaningful?
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Dining & Nutrition
6 dining services listed
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Dining Services
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Activities & Social Life
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Facilities & Features
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Provider Records
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Next Steps
Is The Coombe House a good care home, and what should you do before deciding?
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Questions to Ask When Visiting The Coombe House
Take this care home visit checklist with you when you call or visit.
Ask how long the core care staff have worked at the home.
Request examples of how staff personalise care for new residents.
Observe if management are present and approachable during your visit.
Also ask about everyday care
What actions followed the inspection report, and can you show examples?
What are staffing levels on day and night shifts?
Ask whether these numbers include agency staff.
How are families updated when needs change?
How often is the care plan reviewed, and who is involved?
May we speak with a current resident family member?
Common Questions About The Coombe House
What does the inspection rating for The Coombe House show?
The published overall inspection rating is Outstanding. The inspection record was reviewed on 6 July 2023.
Is The Coombe House a good care home?
The published overall inspection rating is Outstanding. The inspection record was reviewed on 6 July 2023. Family feedback highlights positive experiences. The combined public feedback rating is 5.0 out of 5. No current enforcement actions are recorded. The safest next step is to compare these signals with your visit questions and care needs.
How much does The Coombe House cost per week?
Indicative weekly fees at The Coombe House: From £1,400/week. Confirm your assessed quote, including care and extras, with the home.
Does The Coombe House accept NHS or local authority funding?
The Coombe House accepts self-funding, local authority funded, and NHS Continuing Healthcare residents. For NHS Continuing Healthcare eligibility, refer to NHS guidelines.
Is The Coombe House a nursing home or a residential care home?
The Coombe House is registered as a residential care home. Personal care is the listed service. Ask how visiting clinicians and overnight clinical needs are supported.
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How many beds does The Coombe House have?
The Coombe House has 24 registered beds. Personal care is the listed service.
What do care home reviews say about The Coombe House?
Family feedback highlights positive experiences. The combined public feedback rating is 5.0 out of 5.
Are The Coombe House's reviews enough to make a decision?
The Coombe House's public feedback assessment is useful, but it should not be the only reason to choose the home. Treat it as one evidence layer, then compare it with the inspection rating, safety and well-led domains, weekly fees, funding fit, and provider-record questions. Reviews are strongest when they confirm the same strengths or concerns that appear in inspection evidence and your visit questions.
Is The Coombe House safe?
The published inspection Safety rating for The Coombe House is "Good". No enforcement actions are currently recorded.
Has The Coombe House had enforcement actions?
There are no current enforcement actions recorded against The Coombe House in the inspection history.
What continuity questions should families ask The Coombe House?
Ask The Coombe House how care is kept consistent when staffing or residents' needs change, how families are informed about management changes, and what the contract says about notice periods and deposits. Discuss these points with the manager during your visit and ask for key commitments in writing.
What should I compare before choosing The Coombe House?
Before choosing The Coombe House, compare published inspection overall, Safe, and Well-Led ratings with their inspection history, family review volume and repeated themes, published weekly fees and what is included, funding routes accepted by the home, and the operator’s public company records. Compare these points with other care homes in Reading to find the best fit for your relative’s care needs, budget and visiting arrangements.
Is The Coombe House's inspection rating improving or declining?
The inspection history for The Coombe House looks stable rather than clearly improving or declining. The inspection record was reviewed on 6 July 2023.
What is The Coombe House's food hygiene rating?
The Coombe House currently has a food hygiene hygiene rating of 5 out of 5. The food hygiene record is dated 13 August 2025.
What questions should I ask when visiting The Coombe House?
When visiting The Coombe House, start by asking the team to ask to see the latest inspection report and what has changed since it, ask how staffing levels work on day and night shifts, and ask how families are updated when needs change. These questions help you test whether the public picture on this page still matches day-to-day reality inside the home.
What does our visit checklist include for The Coombe House?
Our visit checklist for The Coombe House starts with the basics families often miss: the latest inspection report, staffing levels across day and night shifts, how the team updates relatives when needs change, and how care plans are reviewed in practice. On RightCareHome, the page-level checklist is then extended with personalised follow-up questions based on the home’s inspection, review, provider-record and practical signals.
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Topics to take into your visit
- How the home feels in the evening and at weekends
- How quickly call bells are answered in practice
- Whether staffing continuity feels stable on the floor
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