Multicare-Reading

375 Old Whitley Wood Lane, Reading, Berkshire, RG2 8PY

01189313939

Care Type

Residential Care

CQC rating published

13 February 2018

Provider

Multicare_Reading

Beds

4 beds

About Multicare-Reading

Multicare-Reading is a small residential care home located on Old Whitley Wood Lane in the Wokingham area of Reading, Berkshire. The home has four beds and specialises in supporting younger adults with learning disabilities. As a small-scale service, it aims to provide personalised care within a domestic environment.

The home was rated Good by the Care Quality Commission following an inspection in February 2018. It is run by Multicare_Reading and operates as a residential care service rather than nursing care.

Specialist Care

Learning disabilitiesYounger adults

5 Questions to Ask on Your Visit

When visiting Multicare-Reading, 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 Multicare-Reading, 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4.Do residents look comfortable and at ease, or anxious and withdrawn?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 Multicare-Reading'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