1-2 Prior's Court Cottages

Prior's Court Road, Hermitage, Thatcham, Berkshire, RG18 9JT

01635247202

Care Type

Residential Care

Inspection date

26 May 2023

Provider

Prior's Court Foundation

Beds

6 beds

About 1-2 Prior's Court Cottages

1-2 Prior's Court Cottages, also known as Dove Cottage, is a residential care home in West Berkshire supporting autistic people with complex needs. It combines residential care with continuing education for young adults. The findings below set out the CQC's most recent assessment of the service.

Prior's Court Cottages, also known as Dove Cottage, is a residential care home accommodating up to six autistic people with complex associated needs. The service cares for six residents and provides continuing education to young adults aged 18 to 25. On-site educational and vocational services are delivered through a learning centre, with programs tailored to individual assessments and needs.

The home supports residents with opportunities for learning, skill development, and community engagement appropriate to their abilities and aspirations.

Source: CQC inspection report, 16 August 2023

Specialist Care

Learning disabilitiesYounger adults

Fees and availability

We have not verified a current weekly fee for this home. Ask for a written quote based on the room and care needed, including any extra charges.

Check current vacancies, the admission assessment and visiting arrangements directly with the home.

Care and inspection details

Checked against the CQC register on 20 September 2026. This is a check of published information, not a visit to the home.

Registered service: Care home service without nursing
Registered capacity: 6 places — this is not a vacancy count
Registration checked: Registered · RG18 9JT

Registered care categories

Caring for adults under 65 yrs; Learning disabilities.

These describe the registration. The home must assess whether it can meet the individual person's needs and whether a place is available.

CQC ratings in more detail

Overall rating shown by CQC: Good.

Rating report published 16 August 2023. Latest inspection date recorded: 26 May 2023.

Safe: Good
Effective: Good
Caring: Good
Responsive: Good
Well-led: Good

Read 1-2 Prior's Court Cottages's CQC record and reports.

Contains Care Quality Commission information under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Ratings and registration details can change after the date checked.

5 Questions to Ask on Your Visit

When visiting 1-2 Prior's Court Cottages, consider asking...

1.What happens if my relative's care needs increase significantly -- will they have to move?
2.How do you handle concerns or complaints from families?
3.What does the monthly fee cover and what will cost extra?
4.How do you keep families informed about their relative's day-to-day wellbeing?
5.What happens if my relative is unhappy here?

5 Things to Look For on Your Visit

When you visit 1-2 Prior's Court Cottages, look out for...

1.Do staff greet residents by name and stop to chat?
2.Are residents dressed, up and occupied, or sitting alone in front of a TV?
3.Does the home smell fresh and feel clean without being clinical?
4.Do residents look comfortable and at ease, or anxious and withdrawn?
5.Does the manager answer your questions openly or deflect?

Could the NHS fund 1-2 Prior's Court Cottages's fees?

The average nursing home costs £1,535 per week. That's £79,820 a year. NHS Continuing Healthcare could cover all of it. No means test, no contribution from you.

Find out if the NHS could fund these fees