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Navara Lodge
Residential Care
25 February 2021
Mr Poorun Bhugooa & Mrs Malawutty Bhugooa
18 beds
About Navara Lodge
Navara Lodge is a residential care home in Reading, providing accommodation and care for older people. The findings below set out what the CQC found on its most recent inspection.
This care home in Reading, Berkshire provides accommodation and care for up to 18 older people, including those living with dementia. During the February 2021 inspection, all 18 beds were occupied. Staff supported residents to maintain contact with families throughout the COVID-19 pandemic, facilitating phone and video calls as well as enabling the exchange of letters and cards.
The home had implemented clear procedures for visitors, including designated entry points, health screening, temperature checks, and provision of personal protective equipment. These measures were supported by policies and procedures developed in response to the coronavirus pandemic.
Source: CQC inspection report, 18 March 2021
Specialist Care
Fees and availability
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Care and inspection details
Checked against the CQC register on 21 September 2026. This is a check of published information, not a visit to the home.
- Registered service
- Care home service without nursing
- Registered capacity
- 18 places — this is not a vacancy count
- Registration checked
- Registered · RG31 6TL
Registered care categories
Caring for adults over 65 yrs.
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: .
Rating report published 22 March 2019. Latest inspection date recorded: 25 February 2021.
- Safe
- Effective
- Caring
- Responsive
- Well-led
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 Navara Lodge, 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 Navara Lodge, 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 Navara Lodge'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
1009 Oxford Road, Tilehurst, Reading, Berkshire, RG31 6TL
Navara Lodge
CQC overall rating
Inspection date: 25 February 2021
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