Peppard House

45 Woodcote Road, Caversham, Reading, Berkshire, RG4 7BB

01189472067

Care Type

Residential Care

Inspection date

3 May 2018

Provider

Community Homes of Intensive Care and Education Limited

Beds

7 beds

About Peppard House

Peppard House is a residential care home in Reading, providing accommodation and personal care for people with learning disabilities. Details of the Care Quality Commission's most recent findings are set out below.

Peppard House accommodates up to seven people with learning disabilities in a large domestic-sized building. The home supports residents who have associated difficulties including behavioural issues and those on the autistic spectrum.

During the unannounced inspection, inspectors observed the care and premises to ensure the service was operating according to regulations. The home is registered to provide personal care as a package with accommodation for its residents.

Source: CQC inspection report, 7 June 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 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: 7 places — this is not a vacancy count
Registration checked: Registered · RG4 7BB

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: Outstanding.

Rating report published 7 June 2018. Latest inspection date recorded: 3 May 2018.

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

Read Peppard House'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 Peppard House, 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 Peppard House, 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 Peppard House'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