St Lukes and The Oaks Care Home
CQC Outstanding
St Lukes and The Oaks Care Home is a 78-bed residential care home in Caversham, Reading, Berkshire.
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Dementia care homes in Caversham
There are 8 dementia care homes in and around Caversham on AskBart. 83% of those rated by the CQC are Good or Outstanding, against 79% nationally (CQC data, March 2023). Published fees average about £1,382 a week, while Reading usually pays £993. The largest is River View Care Home, with 137 beds.
Average residential fee in Caversham: £1,382/week — below the UK average of £1,702
Key facts: Caversham
| Dementia care homes listed | 8 |
|---|---|
| Rated Good or Outstanding | 5 of 6 (83%) |
| Rated Outstanding | 1 |
| Rated Requires improvement or Inadequate | 1 |
| Average published weekly fee | £1,382 |
| Reading usual weekly rate (2025) | £993 |
| Largest | River View Care Home (137 beds) |
Data: CQC register, updated March 2023. Figures are for the homes listed on this page.
Living in Caversham
Green SurroundingsWell Served
What do these badges mean?
- Green Surroundings — Excellent access to parks, playing fields and other green space nearby (OpenStreetMap).
- Well Served — Excellent everyday amenities nearby — shops, supermarkets, cafés and places to eat (OpenStreetMap).
SafetyC
Limited — safer than 7% of similar areas
Based on Reading data (town-level not yet available)
Green SpacesA
Excellent — parks, playing fields & outdoor space nearby
Based on Reading data (town-level not yet available)
Daily ConveniencesA
Excellent — shops, supermarkets & places to eat nearby
Based on Reading data (town-level not yet available)
How we grade areas
Grades are relative, comparing this area against others of the same type across the UK. Amenity grades are based on OpenStreetMap counts within a fixed radius. The Safety grade ranks recorded police crime — per head of population where ONS figures are available, otherwise by total recorded crime. Figures are estimates to aid research, not a substitute for visiting an area.
Sources — crime: Police.uk, April 2026; amenities: OpenStreetMap, updated June 2026.
How care costs compare
The estimated average residential care fee in Caversham is about £1,382/week, below the UK average of £1,702.
Estimated from published weekly fees for homes in the area. Actual costs vary by care needs and room type.
The care market in Caversham
83% of Caversham’s CQC-rated care homes are rated Good or Outstanding — above the national average of 79%, including 1 rated Outstanding.
Good or above in Caversham
83%
National average
79%
CQC-rated homes
5 of 6
Of the homes in and around Caversham, 5 offer nursing care, 8 offer dementia care and 8 offer residential care.
Based on 6 CQC-rated homes in and around Caversham. National baseline: CQC State of Care (2024/25).
Council funding & top-up in Caversham
The average residential care home in Caversham costs about £1,382/week, while Reading’s published usual rate is around £993/week (2025). If you qualify for council funding, expect a likely third-party top-up of about £389/week (≈ £20,228/year) to bridge the gap.
Average fee in Caversham
£1,382/wk
Reading usual rate
£993/wk
Likely top-up gap
£389/wk
Estimate only. Councils fund care only when the person’s assets are below the means-test threshold, and actual fees, funding and top-ups vary by home, room and assessed needs. Compares the area average against Reading’s published usual cost of residential care (2025).
Care homes in Caversham on the map
- Outstanding
- Good
- Requires improvement
- Not rated
Care homes (8)
1 in Caversham, 7 more within 3 miles · updated September 2026
Top-rated in Caversham
Rated Outstanding by the Care Quality Commission — the CQC’s highest rating.
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Abbeycrest Nursing Home
CQC Good
Abbeycrest Nursing Home is a 70-bed nursing home in Reading, Berkshire.
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The Boltons
CQC Good
The Boltons is a 27-bed residential care home in Reading, Berkshire, providing care for older people and those living with dementia.
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Parkside Care Home
CQC Good
Nestled in the charming town of Reading, where the Thames and Kennet rivers converge, you'll find Parkside, a warm and inviting care home dedicated to…
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Nestled on the edge of the welcoming town of Reading, River View is a majestic care home, staffed by a devoted team who specialise in providing expert nursing,…
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Moorlands Rest Home
CQC Good
Moorlands Rest Home is a 12-bed residential care home in Reading, Berkshire, providing care for older people and those living with dementia.
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What care costs in Caversham
Residential (avg)
£1,382/week
Dementia (avg)
£1,382/week
Nursing (avg)
£1,382/week
Wondering if that’s cheaper than staying put? Compare a care home with care at home, or see who pays.
House prices in Reading
The average house price in Reading is £361,243, based on HM Land Registry data. The graph shows sold-price trends by property type over the last 30 years.
Average price by property type
- All property types
- £361,243
- Detached
- £736,701
- Semi-detached
- £457,052
- Terraced
- £363,306
- Flats & maisonettes
- £231,436
Source: HM Land Registry UK House Price Index, to Jun 2026 (Open Government Licence v3.0). Figures are area averages for the wider local authority, not retirement properties specifically.
Types of care in Caversham
Residential care homes
8 in CavershamNursing homes
5 in CavershamDementia care homes
8 in CavershamRespite care
4 in CavershamFlood riskFlood warning area nearby
Caversham is near 12 Environment Agency flood warning areas and 8 flood alert areas within 3.1 miles — on the Assendon Stream, Baughurst Brook, Bishopswood Stream, Eccinswell Brook and 8 more. A flood warning means flooding to property is expected when one is in force.
This reflects river and coastal flood areas the Environment Agency monitors near the town centre; it does not include surface-water (flash) flooding. For a specific property, check the government’s long-term flood-risk service.
Uses Environment Agency flood and river level data from the real-time data API (Beta), Open Government Licence v3.0.
Common questions
How many dementia care homes are there in Caversham?
AskBart lists 8 dementia care homes in and around Caversham, each with its latest CQC rating.
How are dementia care homes in Caversham rated?
Of the 6 inspected, 1 is rated Outstanding, 4 Good, 1 Requires improvement and 0 Inadequate by the Care Quality Commission.
How much do dementia care homes in Caversham cost?
Among the listings that publish fees, the typical fee is about £1,382 a week. Fees vary with room and care needs, so ask each home for a quote.
How do I choose between dementia care homes in Caversham?
Start with the CQC rating and the latest inspection report, visit more than once, and ask how the home supports the person's needs. Our guide "Choosing a dementia-friendly care home" covers what to look for.
Weighing up your options in Caversham?
Care needs change over time. Compare the other kinds of later-life care in Caversham:
Near Caversham
- Dementia care homes in Shinfield (4)
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- Dementia care homes in Crowthorne (3)
- Dementia care homes in Maidenhead (4)
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