Yew Tree Lodge
Reading, RG1 · 0.7 km · 16 beds
CQC: Requires improvement
ResidentialPriory Group
Fee not published
Area typical £1,450 a week
Or a live-in carer at home through PrimeCarers: typically £1,120 a week
CQC: Requires improvement
Pembroke Lodge
32 Alexandra Road, Reading, RG1 5PF
Residential care home · 20 beds · Pembroke Care (Reading)
- Weekly fee
- from £1,450
- reported by the home, September 2026
- CQC rating
- Requires improvement
- July 2025
- Beds
- 20
- residential
- Family reviews
- None yet
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Compare with a live-in carer at home through PrimeCarers
Pembroke Lodge's reported fee
£1,450a week
About £75,400 a year
For a couple, two places: £2,900 a week
A 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 Pembroke Lodge
Pembroke Lodge is a residential care home in Reading, registered with the Care Quality Commission for up to 20 residents. It provides care for people living with dementia, older people, people with mental health needs, people with a physical disability and people with a sensory impairment. It is run by Pembroke Care (Reading). The home has been registered since April 2013.
At its latest inspection, published July 2025, the CQC rated Pembroke Lodge 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.
Pembroke Lodge has told us it charges from £1,450 a week for care home fees, a figure reported to us by the home, so treat it as a guide rather than a quote, in September 2026. That comes to about £75,400 a year. That is close to the typical residential fee in Reading.
There are 32 registered care homes in Reading. The nearest to Pembroke Lodge include Yew Tree Lodge, The Boltons and Lakeside Residential 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
- Mental health
- Physical disabilities
- Sensory impairment
Registration
- Provider
- Pembroke Care (Reading) Limited
- Registered with CQC
- April 2013
- Latest CQC rating
- Requires improvement (July 2025)
- Council area
- Reading
- Town
- Reading
The CQC inspection, explained
Rated Requires Improvement; inspectors found kind care and enough staff, but serious gaps in safety, medicines, training, records and management.
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
Fees depend on the room and the level of care. Always confirm the current price with the home.
| Type of care | Weekly fee | Where this came from |
|---|---|---|
| Care home fees | from £1,450 as of September 2026 Reported by the home “Our starting fees are £1450/week.” | Reported by the home “Our starting fees are £1450/week.” |
For comparison, a live-in carer at home through PrimeCarers typically costs £1,120 a week near Reading, and one carer can look after a couple.
Reviews
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Common questions about Pembroke Lodge
How much does Pembroke Lodge cost?
Pembroke Lodge charges from £1,450 a week for care home fees (as of September 2026). Fees depend on the room and level of care, so confirm the current price with the home.
What is the CQC rating for Pembroke Lodge?
The Care Quality Commission rated Pembroke Lodge Requires improvement in July 2025. The full inspection report is on the CQC website.
Does Pembroke Lodge provide nursing care?
No. Pembroke Lodge is registered as a care home without nursing. Staff provide personal care; visiting district nurses cover nursing needs.
Does Pembroke Lodge offer dementia care?
Yes. Pembroke Lodge is registered to care for people living with dementia.
How many residents does Pembroke Lodge have?
Pembroke Lodge is registered for up to 20 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.
Barbara B.
1 review
From £1,131 a week, 7 years caring
Based about 8 minutes from Reading. Can care for a couple
Mercy W.
1 review
From £1,225 a week, 15 years caring
Based about 14 minutes from Reading. Can care for a couple
Prince Phathisani G.
1 review
From £1,075 a week, 5 years caring
Based about 30 minutes from Reading. Can care for a couple
Dieu-Donne S.
1 review
From £1,015 a week, 15 years caring
Based about 39 minutes from Reading. Can care for a couple
“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.”
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.
Other care homes near Reading
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Another optionStay 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
The Boltons
Reading, RG6 · 0.7 km · 27 beds
CQC: Good
Fee not published
Area typical £1,450 a week
Or a live-in carer at home through PrimeCarers: typically £1,120 a week
Lakeside Residential Home
Reading, RG6 · 0.8 km · 72 beds
CQC: Requires improvement
Fee not published
Area typical £1,450 a week
Or a live-in carer at home through PrimeCarers: typically £1,120 a week