Chilmington House
Armadale Court, Westcote Road, Reading, RG30 2ES
Residential care home · 7 beds · Potensial

- Weekly fee
- Not published
- area typical £1,450
- CQC rating
- Good
- July 2017
- Beds
- 7
- residential
- Family reviews
- None yet
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Compare with a live-in carer at home through PrimeCarers
About £75,400 a year
For a couple, two places: £2,900 a 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.
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 Chilmington House
Chilmington House is a residential care home in Reading, registered with the Care Quality Commission for up to 7 residents. It provides care for people living with dementia, older people, younger adults, people with a learning disability or autism, people with a physical disability and people with a sensory impairment. It is run by Potensial, which operates 38 care homes in England. The home has been registered since December 2010.
At its latest inspection, published July 2017, the CQC rated Chilmington House Good, which means the CQC found the service performing well and meeting its expectations. Ratings can change after a new inspection, so check the CQC report before you visit.
Chilmington House 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 Chilmington House include Florence Care Reading Ltd, Parkside Care Home and Beacher Hall Care Home. A live-in carer at home, an alternative many families compare, typically costs about £1,120 a week across England.
Care provided
- Residential care
- Dementia care
- Older people
- Younger adults
- Learning disabilities
- Physical disabilities
- Sensory impairment
Registration
- Provider
- Chilmington Homes Limited
- Brand
- Potensial Limited
- Registered with CQC
- December 2010
- Latest CQC rating
- Good (July 2017)
- Council area
- Reading
- Town
- Reading
Rated Good; inspectors found safe, kind and responsive care, with minor medicines recording issues and some staff vacancies.
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
Chilmington House 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 Chilmington House
How much does Chilmington House cost?
Chilmington House 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 Chilmington House?
The Care Quality Commission rated Chilmington House Good in July 2017. The full inspection report is on the CQC website.
Does Chilmington House provide nursing care?
No. Chilmington House is registered as a care home without nursing. Staff provide personal care; visiting district nurses cover nursing needs.
Does Chilmington House offer dementia care?
Yes. Chilmington House is registered to care for people living with dementia.
How many residents does Chilmington House have?
Chilmington House is registered for up to 7 residents.
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.”
“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.”
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.
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