3-4 Priors Court Cottages

Priors Court Road, Hermitage, Thatcham, Berkshire, RG18 9JT

01635247202

Care Type

Residential Care

Inspection date

15 May 2019

Provider

Prior's Court Foundation

Beds

6 beds

About 3-4 Priors Court Cottages

3-4 Priors Court Cottages is a residential care home in West Berkshire, offering support to young adults on the autistic spectrum. Further detail on the service is set out in the CQC findings below.

Prior's Court Cottages provides residential care and personal care for up to six people with autistic spectrum disorder who may exhibit challenging behaviours. The service supports young adults aged 19-25 and offers on-site educational and vocational services through its learning centre, which residents attend daily based on their individual assessments and needs. Some residents also participate in off-site supported work placements tailored to their abilities and aspirations.

Source: CQC inspection report, 28 June 2019

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 28 June 2019. Latest inspection date recorded: 15 May 2019.

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

Read 3-4 Priors 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 3-4 Priors 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 3-4 Priors 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 3-4 Priors 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