Elizabeth House

14 Huckleberry Close, Purley-on-Thames, Reading, Berkshire, RG8 8EH

01189439457

Care Type

Residential Care

Inspection date

18 March 2019

Provider

Purley Park Trust Limited

Beds

7 beds

About Elizabeth House

Elizabeth House is a residential care home in West Berkshire, providing personal care and support for people with learning disabilities and associated conditions. Details of the most recent CQC inspection are set out below.

Elizabeth House is a residential care home providing personal care and support for up to eight people with learning disabilities and associated conditions, including autistic spectrum disorders. At the time of inspection, the home was at full capacity with eight residents.

People told inspectors they felt safe and happy living at Elizabeth House. The home maintained a sociable atmosphere with a calm, engaging environment where residents could pursue meaningful activities and achieve their goals. Staff applied best practice principles to support people in living as full a life as possible.

Source: CQC inspection report, 25 April 2019

Specialist Care

Learning disabilitiesOlder peopleYounger 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: 7 places — this is not a vacancy count
Registration checked: Registered · RG8 8EH

Registered care categories

Caring for adults over 65 yrs; 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 25 April 2019. Latest inspection date recorded: 18 March 2019.

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

Read Elizabeth House'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 Elizabeth House, 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 Elizabeth House, 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 Elizabeth House'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