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Dementia care homes in Reading

9 of the 15 care homes in Reading are registered with the CQC as dementia care homes, of which 3 are rated Outstanding and 3 Good. A dementia care home is registered with the CQC to care for people living with dementia, with staff trained for it and a building laid out to keep residents safe and settled.

We do not yet have enough published fees to give a typical figure for dementia care homes in Reading. The typical residential care home fee in the South East is £1,500 a week, and dementia care homes usually cost more than that. Every home that has told us its price shows it, dated, on its card.

A live-in carer at home, which many families weigh against dementia care home care, typically costs £1,120 a week near Wokingham and can look after a couple.

Compare with a live-in carer at home through PrimeCarers

The typical residential home in the South East
£1,500a week

About £78,000 a year

For a couple, two places: £3,000 a week

PrimeCarersA live-in carer, at home
£1,120a week

The typical live-in carer near Wokingham, set by the carer

Staying at home could cost about £380 a week less, £19,760 over a year

A couple can share one carer, about £1,355 a week, £1,645 a week less than two places.

See live-in carers near Wokingham
78 live-in carers on PrimeCarers within about an hour of Wokingham

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.

Nursing careFees published1 filter, 6 homes · clear
Sonning Gardens Care Home, Reading

Sonning Gardens Care Home

Reading, RG4 · 103 beds
CQC: Outstanding
NursingDementiaAvery
Fee not published
Area typical £1,500 a week
No reviews yet
Or a live-in carer at home through PrimeCarers: typically £1,120 a week
PrimeCarersAnother option

Stay at home with a live-in carer near Wokingham

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.

78 live-in carers on PrimeCarers within about an hour of Wokingham
Live-in, a week
typically £1,120
A couple sharing one carer about £1,355
Sonning Gardens Care Home, Reading

Sonning Gardens Care Home

Reading, RG4 · 103 beds
CQC: Outstanding
NursingDementiaWelltower
Fee not published
Area typical £1,500 a week
No reviews yet
Or a live-in carer at home through PrimeCarers: typically £1,120 a week
Parsons Grange, Reading

Parsons Grange

Reading, RG2 · 68 beds
CQC: Good
NursingDementiaWelltower
Fee not published
Area typical £1,500 a week
No reviews yet
Or a live-in carer at home through PrimeCarers: typically £1,120 a week
Austen House, Reading

Austen House

Reading, RG6 · 79 beds
CQC: Requires improvement
NursingDementiaBarchester Healthcare
Fee not published
Area typical £1,500 a week
No reviews yet
Or a live-in carer at home through PrimeCarers: typically £1,120 a week
Parsons Grange, Reading

Parsons Grange

Reading, RG2 · 68 beds
CQC: Not yet rated
NursingDementiaCare
Fee not published
Area typical £1,500 a week
No reviews yet
Or a live-in carer at home through PrimeCarers: typically £1,120 a week
Woodbury House, Reading

Woodbury House

Reading, RG7 · 45 beds
CQC: Not yet rated
Fee not published
Area typical £1,500 a week
No reviews yet
Or a live-in carer at home through PrimeCarers: typically £1,120 a week
Care at home

78 live-in carers within about an hour of Wokingham

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 £1,020 to £1,260 a week. 71 can care for a couple. 12 years' experience on average.

“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.”
Lindsay C., about Peter W.
“Not only has she looked after him beautifully, she has also been great company for him with lively conversation, kindness and humour.”
Clare M., about Zion S.
See live-in carers near WokinghamProfiles, 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.

Typical fees in Wokingham

We do not have enough published fees for this area yet to show a typical figure. Across England, residential care usually costs about £900 to £1,400 a week and nursing care £1,200 to £1,900.

Common questions

How much do dementia care homes in Reading cost?

Not enough dementia care homes in Reading have published fees for a typical figure yet. Residential care in the South East is typically £1,500 a week and dementia care homes cost more. Ask each home for a written quote.

How many dementia care homes are there in Reading?

9 of the 15 CQC-registered care homes in Reading are dementia care homes. The list is refreshed from the CQC register every month.

What should I look for in a dementia care home in Reading?

Look for staff trained in dementia care, a building that is easy to find your way around, secure gardens, a calm routine and activities built around what residents used to enjoy. Ask how the home handles distress and whether it can keep caring for someone as dementia advances, so a second move is not needed.

Will the council pay for dementia care home care in Reading?

If your savings and assets are below £23,250 the council will assess what you can afford and may pay part or all of the fee. Ask the adult social care team at Wokingham council for a needs assessment.