The Coombe House

The Coombe House is a residential care home in Reading, in the West Berkshire council area, registered with the Care Quality Commission for up to 24 residents. It provides care for older people. It is run by Mrs C Windebank and Mrs S Howard. The home has been registered since December 2010.

At its latest inspection, published July 2018, the CQC rated The Coombe House Outstanding, which means the CQC found the service performing exceptionally well. Ratings can change after a new inspection, so check the CQC report before you visit.

The Coombe House has not published its fees and we are still collecting figures for West Berkshire. 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 46 registered care homes in West Berkshire. The nearest to The Coombe House include The Grange, Lyndhurst Residential Care Home and Cleeve Lodge, 2 of which have a fee on record. A live-in carer at home, an alternative many families compare, costs from about £1,120 a week.