Friends Place
Residential Care
Not available
Friends of the Elderly
66 beds
About Friends Place
Located in Calcot on the outskirts of Reading, this 66-bed residential home is run by Friends of the Elderly and provides care for older people, younger adults, and those with dementia, physical disabilities, or sensory impairments. The home is situated in a suburban area with access to local amenities and transport links to central Reading.
As a residential care facility, it offers accommodation and personal care support rather than nursing care. The home has not yet received a CQC inspection, so no formal rating is currently available. Friends of the Elderly is a long-established charity providing residential and nursing care across England, with a focus on supporting older people and vulnerable adults.
The range of specialisms suggests the home accommodates residents with varying care needs, including those requiring dementia support and assistance with mobility or sensory needs.
Specialist Care
5 Questions to Ask on Your Visit
When visiting Friends Place, 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 Friends Place, 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 Friends Place'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.
Location
The Chase, Calcot, Reading, RG31 7DW
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