Care Homes in Reading: A 2026 Guide for Families
Everything you need to know about finding the right care home in Reading — from CQC ratings and specialisms to costs and what to look for when visiting.
CQC Ratings Overview
Reading has 74 care homes registered with the Care Quality Commission. 7 are rated Outstanding — the highest level of care quality. 46 homes are rated Good, meaning most families in Reading have access to well-rated care options.
17 homes offer nursing care (with qualified nurses on-site), while 56 are residential care homes providing personal care without nursing. 30 homes in {data.name} specialise in dementia care. The total capacity across all homes is 2,108 beds.
Top-Rated Care Homes in Reading
| Name | Rating | Type | Beds |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sonning Gardens Care Home | Outstanding | Nursing | 103 |
| Sonning Gardens Care Home | Outstanding | Nursing | 103 |
| Shinfield View | Outstanding | Residential | 66 |
| The Coombe House | Outstanding | Residential | 24 |
| Cleeve Lodge | Outstanding | Residential | 23 |
| Peppard House | Outstanding | Residential | 7 |
| 4 Pages Orchard | Outstanding | Residential | 3 |
| The Devonshire | Good | Nursing | 137 |
| Florence Care Reading Ltd | Good | Nursing | 83 |
| Parkside Care Home | Good | Nursing | 75 |
| Beacher Hall Care Home | Good | Nursing | 70 |
| Abbeycrest Nursing Home | Good | Nursing | 70 |
| Parsons Grange | Good | Nursing | 68 |
| Hollies | Good | Nursing | 58 |
| Suffolk Lodge | Good | Residential | 40 |
Showing top-rated homes. See all 74 care homes in Reading →
Nursing vs Residential Care in Reading
Nursing Homes (17)
Qualified nurses on-site 24/7 for residents with complex medical needs, post-surgical recovery, or conditions requiring regular clinical care.
Browse nursing homes in Reading →Residential Homes (56)
Personal care support for daily living — meals, washing, dressing, social activities — in a homely setting without on-site nursing.
Browse residential homes in Reading →Dementia Care in Reading
30 care homes in Reading specialise in dementia care. These homes typically offer secure environments, specialist training for staff, and activities designed for people living with dementia.
How to Choose a Care Home in Reading
- 1Check CQC ratings — Start with homes rated Outstanding or Good. 53 homes in Reading meet this standard.
- 2Match the care type — Decide between nursing (17 homes) and residential (56 homes) based on medical needs.
- 3Visit at least 3 homes — Use our visiting checklist to compare homes in person.
- 4Understand the costs — Care home fees in England average £800–£1,200/week. See our funding guide.
- 5Save and compare — Use the shortlist feature on each care home page to save and compare your favourites side by side.
All Care Homes in Reading
Showing 30 of 73. See all →