Dimensions 43 Clayhill Road

43 Clayhill Road, Burghfield Common, Reading, Berkshire, RG7 3HF

01189835047

Care Type

Residential Care

Inspection date

24 November 2017

Provider

Dimensions (UK) Limited

Beds

6 beds

About Dimensions 43 Clayhill Road

Dimensions 43 Clayhill Road is a residential care home in West Berkshire supporting people with a learning disability. The findings below set out what CQC observed on its most recent inspection.

Dimensions 43, Clayhill Road is a residential care home accommodating up to six people with a learning disability, some of whom may also be on the autistic spectrum. The service operates across two floors with bedrooms distributed on both ground and first levels.

People at the service feel safe, well cared for and treated with respect and dignity. Inspectors observed positive interactions reflected in residents' body language and facial expressions. The home met all fundamental standards of care, with improvements made since the previous inspection to strengthen safety measures.

Source: CQC inspection report, 24 January 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 · RG7 3HF

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 24 January 2018. Latest inspection date recorded: 24 November 2017.

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

Read Dimensions 43 Clayhill Road'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 Dimensions 43 Clayhill Road, 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 Dimensions 43 Clayhill Road, 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 Dimensions 43 Clayhill Road'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