Little Heath Court

Little Heath Road, Tilehurst, Reading, Berkshire, RG31 5TY

01189428558

Care Type

Residential Care

Inspection date

12 December 2017

Provider

Community Homes of Intensive Care and Education Limited

Beds

8 beds

About Little Heath Court

Little Heath Court is a residential care home in West Berkshire. Full findings from the Care Quality Commission's most recent inspection are set out below.

Little Heath Court provides care for up to eight people with learning disabilities and associated physical disabilities, some of whom are on the autistic spectrum. The service operates from a single-storey building with an annexe and enclosed gardens. At the time of inspection, eight people were living at the service, with seven in the main house and one in the self-contained annexe.

The service is managed by a registered manager who has been in post since May 2017.

Source: CQC inspection report, 8 March 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: 8 places — this is not a vacancy count
Registration checked: Registered · RG31 5TY

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 8 March 2018. Latest inspection date recorded: 12 December 2017.

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

Read Little Heath Court'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 Little Heath Court, 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 Little Heath Court, 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 Little Heath Court'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