Moorlands Rest Home
Reading, RG31 · 0.4 km · 12 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
CQC: Requires improvement
The Devonshire
Rodway Road, off Oxford Road, Tilehurst, Reading, RG30 6TP
Nursing home · 137 beds · Maria Mallaband Care Group
- Weekly fee
- Not published
- area typical £1,450
- CQC rating
- Requires improvement
- June 2026
- Beds
- 137
- with nursing
- Family reviews
- None yet
- be the first
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
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 The Devonshire
The Devonshire is a nursing home in Reading, registered with the Care Quality Commission for up to 137 residents. It provides care for people living with dementia, older people and younger adults. It is run by Maria Mallaband Care Group, which operates 72 care homes in England. The home has been registered since July 2017.
At its latest inspection, published June 2026, the CQC rated The Devonshire 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.
The Devonshire 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 The Devonshire include Moorlands Rest Home, Navara Lodge and Roebuck Rise. A live-in carer at home, an alternative many families compare, typically costs about £1,120 a week across England.
Care provided
- Nursing care
- Dementia care
- Older people
- Younger adults
Registration
- Provider
- MMCG (2) Limited
- Brand
- Maria Mallaband Care Group
- Registered with CQC
- July 2017
- Latest CQC rating
- Requires improvement (June 2026)
- Council area
- Reading
- Town
- Reading
The CQC inspection, explained
River View Care Centre rated Requires Improvement; inspectors found improvements in safety, effectiveness and leadership, but caring and responsiveness were not fully assessed.
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
The Devonshire 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 The Devonshire
How much does The Devonshire cost?
The Devonshire 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 The Devonshire?
The Care Quality Commission rated The Devonshire Requires improvement in June 2026. The full inspection report is on the CQC website.
Does The Devonshire provide nursing care?
Yes. The Devonshire is registered as a care home with nursing, so registered nurses are on site. If you need nursing care the NHS pays a weekly contribution towards the nursing part of the fee.
Does The Devonshire offer dementia care?
Yes. The Devonshire is registered to care for people living with dementia.
How many residents does The Devonshire have?
The Devonshire is registered for up to 137 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
Navara Lodge
Reading, RG31 · 0.6 km · 18 beds
CQC: Good
ResidentialMr Poorun Bhugooa & Mrs Malawutty Bhugooa
Fee not published
Area typical £1,450 a week
Or a live-in carer at home through PrimeCarers: typically £1,120 a week
Roebuck Rise
Reading, RG31 · 1.1 km · 4 beds
CQC: Good
ResidentialCalcot Services For Children
Fee not published
Area typical £1,450 a week
Or a live-in carer at home through PrimeCarers: typically £1,120 a week