Barchester Healthcare
Austen House Care Home
Nursing home in Reading, Wokingham
Operated by Barchester Healthcare
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- Cultural Hub — An excellent range of libraries, museums, galleries, theatres and community venues within easy reach (OpenStreetMap).
- Green Surroundings — Excellent access to parks, playing fields and other green space nearby (OpenStreetMap).
- Well Served — Excellent everyday amenities nearby — shops, supermarkets, pharmacies, banks, post offices, cafés and places to eat (OpenStreetMap).
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About
Austen House Care Home is a nursing home operated by Barchester Healthcare in Reading, Berkshire. It provides nursing care, dementia care, and respite care for up to 79 residents.
The home is registered with the Care Quality Commission and was rated as Requires Improvement overall. The key-question grades are: Safe — Requires Improvement; Effective — Requires Improvement; Caring — Good; Responsive — Good; Well-led — Requires Improvement.
Care provided
Facilities
Activities
Food hygiene rating
Generally satisfactory
Food Standards Agency · inspected September 2025
What's nearby
- Set back from main road noise
Straight-line distances. Road and rail noise from government strategic noise mapping (modelled, not measured). A&E departments from the NHS website. Locations © OpenStreetMap contributors.
What’s in the area
Outdoor Spaces
- AllotmentsSparse
- Play SpacePlentiful
- Golf CourseLimited
- Public ParkPlentiful
- Tennis CourtLimited
- Bowling GreenAdequate
- Playing FieldAdequate
Local Amenities
- Pubs & BarsSparse
- Restaurants & CafesSparse
- Retail ShoppingSparse
- SupermarketsAdequate
- TakeawaysSparse
Local crime statistics
809 recorded crimes in the local area (April 2026)
Top categories:
Source: data.police.uk · within 1 mile
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Fees and funding
| Care type | Weekly fee | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Dementia care | Fees on request | — |
| Nursing care | Fees on request | — |
| Respite (short stay) | Fees on request | — |
- Funding accepted
- Not stated
Fees depend on the room and the care needed, so ask the home for a written quote. Check who pays with the funding calculator, or see what Wokingham council pays.
Care fee trajectory
| Year | This home (per week) | Council rate (per week) |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | — | £1,034 |
| 2025 | — | £1,034 |
| 2026 | £1,514 | — |
What Wokingham council pays care homes, and whether it will help with fees
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Local health safety net
Austen House Care Home is backed by a local NHS health network. The nearest A&E is Royal Berkshire Hospital, 2.7 miles away. The local GP practice is BROOKSIDE GROUP PRACTICE, 0.4 miles away, rated ‘Good’ by the CQC.
Nearest services from NHS ODS + postcodes.io + CQC, by straight-line distance.
Community & connection in Reading
Local clubs, charities and support groups that help older residents stay active and connected.
Keep Mobile Community Transport Cio
The charity provides transport for residents of Berkshire who are unable to use main stream public transport due to disability or long term illness.Provide group transport for any community group…
Peppard War Memorial Hall (1914-1918)
This is a village hall serving a scattered community.Regular bookings include WI, Toddlers Group, Baby group, Table Tennis, , Amateur dramatics,over 60's Lunch Club, Pilates. Regular fund raising…
Age Concern Twyford & District
Senior Social Club for people 55 and over, Lunch club. Anything for the benefit of the elderly in the six parishes of our area.
Bluebells Day Centre
Bluebells Day Centre, based at the Christ Church Centre in Henley on Thames, provides social engagement, activities, games and outings for dementia sufferers and respite for their carers.
Wade
Day Centre for the older residents of the Wokingham Borough over 50 years of age.
Link Visiting Scheme
Our aim is to tackle the serious impact of loneliness and isolation among older people living in Wokingham Borough. This is primarily achieved through regular home visits from volunteers. We also…
Frequently asked questions
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How much does care at Austen House cost?
For a more accurate estimate, it is recommended to contact Austen House directly at 01182 308143 to discuss your individual requirements.
Part of Barchester Healthcare
Austen House Care Home is one of 242 homes run by Barchester Healthcare on AskBart. See how the group's homes are rated and where it operates.
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Information last reviewed October 2026.
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