Florence Care Reading Ltd

16-22 Westcote Road, Reading, Berkshire, RG30 2DE

01189590684

Care Type

Nursing Care

Inspection date

12 April 2023

Provider

Jasmine Care Holdings Limited

Beds

83 beds

About Florence Care Reading Ltd

Florence Care Reading Ltd is a nursing home in Reading, providing care for older people, younger adults, people living with dementia, and those with physical disabilities. Full details of the CQC's most recent findings are set out below.

Florence Care Reading Ltd provides nursing and personal care to older people, younger adults, those with dementia, and people with physical disabilities across two separate wings with adapted facilities. At inspection, 66 people were using the service.

Inspectors found that risk assessments were clearly written and easy to follow, helping to prevent harm to residents. The home undertook regular maintenance checks and managed medicines safely. Staff demonstrated competence in supporting residents' needs, with people receiving appropriate care tailored to their individual circumstances and preferences.

Source: CQC inspection report, 25 April 2023

Specialist Care

DementiaOlder peoplePhysical 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 with nursing
Registered capacity: 83 places — this is not a vacancy count
Registration checked: Registered · RG30 2DE

Registered care categories

Caring for adults over 65 yrs; Caring for adults under 65 yrs; Dementia; Physical 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 2023. Latest inspection date recorded: 12 April 2023.

Safe: Good
EffectivePublished 23 February 2022: Good
CaringPublished 23 March 2021: Good
ResponsivePublished 23 March 2021: Good
Well-led: Good

Read Florence Care Reading Ltd'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 Florence Care Reading Ltd, consider asking...

1.What specific dementia training do staff receive and how recently?
2.How do you support a resident who becomes distressed or confused?
3.How does the home keep a record of a resident's life history and personal preferences?
4.How do you involve families as dementia progresses and communication becomes harder?
5.What happens when a resident's dementia reaches an advanced stage?

5 Things to Look For on Your Visit

When you visit Florence Care Reading Ltd, look out for...

1.Is the environment calm, uncluttered and easy to navigate?
2.Do staff speak to residents with patience and dignity, even if they repeat themselves?
3.Are there memory cues around the home -- photos, familiar objects, clear signage?
4.Do residents seem settled and safe, or agitated and unsupervised?
5.Is there meaningful activity happening, or are residents just sitting quietly with nothing to do?

Could the NHS fund Florence Care Reading Ltd'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