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159 Wensley Road

159 Wensley Road, Coley Park, Reading, RG1 6DU

Residential care home · 4 beds · Mrs Olayinka I Bukola

Street view · 2023
Street view · 2023 · Google
Weekly fee
Not published
area typical £1,450
CQC rating
Requires improvement
May 2022
Beds
4
residential
Family reviews
None yet
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Compare with a live-in carer at home through PrimeCarers

The typical residential home in Reading
£1,450a week

About £75,400 a year

For a couple, two places: £2,900 a week

PrimeCarersA live-in carer, at home
£1,120a week

The typical live-in carer near Reading, set by the carer

Staying at home could cost about £330 a week less, £17,160 over a year

A couple can share one carer, about £1,355 a week, £1,545 a week less than two places.

See live-in carers near Reading
100+ live-in carers on PrimeCarers within about an hour of Reading

PrimeCarers runs this site. Carers on it are self-employed and set their own rates. Every carer has had an enhanced DBS check in the last 18 months, ID and right-to-work checks and an online interview. Their skills and training are for you to check with them.

About 159 Wensley Road

159 Wensley Road is a residential care home in Reading, registered with the Care Quality Commission for up to 4 residents. It provides care for younger adults, people with a learning disability or autism, people with mental health needs and people with a physical disability. It is run by Mrs Olayinka I Bukola. The home has been registered since January 2011.

At its latest inspection, published May 2022, the CQC rated 159 Wensley Road Requires improvement, which means the CQC found the service was not performing as well as it should and told it how to improve. Ratings can change after a new inspection, so check the CQC report before you visit.

159 Wensley Road has not published its fees and has not yet told us what they are. Care homes in Reading with a fee on record typically charge about £1,450 a week for residential care, so expect a figure in that range and ask the home for a written quote.

There are 32 registered care homes in Reading. The nearest to 159 Wensley Road include Beacher Hall Care Home, Downshire House and Parkside Care Home, 1 of which has a fee on record. A live-in carer at home, an alternative many families compare, typically costs about £1,120 a week across England.

Care provided

  • Residential care
  • Younger adults
  • Learning disabilities
  • Mental health
  • Physical disabilities

Registration

Registered with CQC
January 2011
Latest CQC rating
Requires improvement (May 2022)
Council area
Reading
Read the CQC inspection report, explained
The CQC inspection, explained
Safe?
Requires improvement
Are people protected from harm? Staffing, medicines, infection control, safeguarding.
Effective?
Good
Does the care work? Training, consent, food and drink, working with GPs and nurses.
Caring?
Good
Are people treated with kindness and dignity?
Responsive?
Good
Is care built around the person? Care plans, activities, complaints.
Well-led?
Requires improvement
Is the home run well? The manager, the culture, how problems get found and fixed.
159 Wensley Road was rated Requires Improvement for the second time; inspectors found caring support but repeated safety and management failures.

We read the full inspection report and explain what inspectors praised, what concerned them, and what it means for your family. Read the CQC report explained →

Fees

159 Wensley Road has not published its fees and has not yet told us what they are. Care homes in Reading typically charge about £1,450 a week for residential care. A live-in carer at home through PrimeCarers typically costs £1,120 a week, shown on each carer's profile.

Reviews

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Common questions about 159 Wensley Road

How much does 159 Wensley Road cost?

159 Wensley Road has not published its fees. Care homes in Reading typically charge about £1,450 a week for residential care. Ask the home for a written quote.

What is the CQC rating for 159 Wensley Road?

The Care Quality Commission rated 159 Wensley Road Requires improvement in May 2022. The full inspection report is on the CQC website.

Does 159 Wensley Road provide nursing care?

No. 159 Wensley Road is registered as a care home without nursing. Staff provide personal care; visiting district nurses cover nursing needs.

Does 159 Wensley Road offer dementia care?

159 Wensley Road is not registered with the CQC for dementia care. If dementia care is needed, filter the Reading listing for homes that are.

How many residents does 159 Wensley Road have?

159 Wensley Road is registered for up to 4 residents.

Care at home

At least 100 live-in carers within about an hour of Reading

These are self-employed carers on PrimeCarers, the introductory agency that runs this directory. Each has a profile with their own rates and reviews from families, and you choose who to talk to.

Most charge £1,010 to £1,270 a week. 86 can care for a couple. 12 years' experience on average.

“The quality of life that she's given my parents has been priceless. The peace of mind she's given my sisters and I, through a very difficult time, has been invaluable.”
John M., about Liliana S.
“I can truly say that Peter always put Dad at the centre of everything and I know that they found a great friendship in difficult times.”
Lindsay C., about Peter W.
See live-in carers near ReadingProfiles, rates and reviews are free to look at.

Every carer has had an enhanced DBS check in the last 18 months, ID and right-to-work checks and an online interview. Their skills and training are for you to check with them. Carers set their own rates, and who is free changes week to week.

Beacher Hall Care Home, Reading

Beacher Hall Care Home

Reading, RG1 · 0.7 km · 70 beds
CQC: Good
NursingBUPA Group
Fee not published
Area typical £1,450 a week
No reviews yet
Or a live-in carer at home through PrimeCarers: typically £1,120 a week
PrimeCarersAnother option

Stay at home with a live-in carer near Reading

A carer moves in, so there is no move, no shared lounge and your own routine. Each carer’s profile shows their rate, experience and reviews, and you choose who to talk to.

100+ live-in carers on PrimeCarers within about an hour of Reading
Live-in, a week
typically £1,120
A couple sharing one carer about £1,355
Downshire House, Reading

Downshire House

Reading, RG1 · 0.8 km · 8 beds
CQC: Requires improvement
ResidentialDementiaAston Care
Fee not published
Area typical £1,450 a week
No reviews yet
Or a live-in carer at home through PrimeCarers: typically £1,120 a week
Parkside Care Home, Reading

Parkside Care Home

Reading, RG30 · 0.9 km · 75 beds
CQC: Good
NursingBUPA Group
Fee not published
Area typical £1,450 a week
No reviews yet
Or a live-in carer at home through PrimeCarers: typically £1,120 a week