Downshire House

Downshire House is a residential care home in Reading, registered with the Care Quality Commission for up to 8 residents. It provides care for people living with dementia, older people, younger adults, people with a learning disability or autism, people with mental health needs, people with a physical disability and people with a sensory impairment. It is run by Aston Care, which operates 4 care homes in England. The home has been registered since August 2011.

At its latest inspection, published August 2023, the CQC rated Downshire House 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.

Downshire House has not published its fees and we are still collecting figures for Reading. Across England residential care usually costs £900 to £1,400 a week and nursing care £1,200 to £1,900. Ask the home for a written quote that lists what is included.

There are 32 registered care homes in Reading. The nearest to Downshire House include Maitland House, Beacher Hall Care Home and 77 Russell Street. A live-in carer at home, an alternative many families compare, costs from about £1,120 a week.