Carisbrooke

341 Peppard Road, Emmer Green, Reading, Berkshire, RG4 8XG

01189462400

Care Type

Residential Care

Inspection date

14 November 2018

Provider

Community Homes of Intensive Care and Education Limited

Beds

6 beds

About Carisbrooke

Carisbrooke is a residential care home in Reading providing personal care for people with learning disabilities. Details of the most recent CQC findings are set out below.

Carisbrooke is a residential care home providing personal care for up to six people with learning disabilities and associated needs. The home has six en-suite bedrooms and three communal rooms across two floors, with a spacious rear garden. Staff recruitment ensures sufficient numbers are available to support residents safely, with detailed risk assessments that consider the least restrictive options while enabling people to engage in activities they enjoy.

Medicine management continues to be provided safely, with audits confirming people receive medications promptly and according to their preferences.

Source: CQC inspection report, 21 December 2018

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 · RG4 8XG

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 21 December 2018. Latest inspection date recorded: 14 November 2018.

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

Read Carisbrooke'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 Carisbrooke, 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 Carisbrooke, 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 Carisbrooke'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