188 Whitley Wood Lane Respite Care

188 Whitley Wood Lane, Reading, Berkshire, RG2 8PR

01189375347

Care Type

Residential Care

Inspection date

10 November 2017

Provider

Reading Borough Council

Beds

6 beds

About 188 Whitley Wood Lane Respite Care

188 Whitley Wood Lane Respite Care is a residential service in Reading offering short-term breaks for people with learning disabilities or autistic spectrum disorder. Details of the most recent CQC inspection are set out below.

The respite care service at this address accommodates up to six people at a time who have learning disabilities or autistic spectrum disorder. People stay for short periods based on annual allocations agreed through Reading Borough Council's assessment process. The service currently supports 22 people throughout the year who access short-term breaks.

During the inspection, four people were staying for respite care, with one person present across both days and three others arriving on the second day.

Source: CQC inspection report, 8 December 2017

Specialist Care

Learning disabilities

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 · RG2 8PR

Registered care categories

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 8 December 2017. Latest inspection date recorded: 10 November 2017.

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

Read 188 Whitley Wood Lane Respite Care'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 188 Whitley Wood Lane Respite Care, 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 188 Whitley Wood Lane Respite Care, 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 188 Whitley Wood Lane Respite Care'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