Friends of the Elderly
Friends Place
Care home in Reading, West Berkshire
Operated by Friends of the Elderly
What do these badges mean?
- 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
Friends Place is a 66-bed care home in Reading, Berkshire, operated by Friends of the Elderly. The home provides residential care and nursing care for older people.
At present, no CQC inspection report is available for Friends Place.
Food hygiene rating
Very good
Food Standards Agency · inspected January 2026
What's nearby
- Near a main road
Straight-line distances. Road and rail noise from government strategic noise mapping (modelled, not measured). A&E departments from the NHS website.
What’s in the area
Outdoor Spaces
- AllotmentsAdequate
- Play SpaceAmple
- Golf CourseSparse
- Public ParkAdequate
- Tennis CourtAdequate
- Bowling GreenSparse
- Playing FieldSparse
Local Amenities
- Pubs & BarsSparse
- Restaurants & CafesAdequate
- Retail ShoppingAdequate
- SupermarketsAdequate
- TakeawaysAdequate
Local crime statistics
809 recorded crimes in the local area (April 2026)
Top categories:
Source: data.police.uk · within 1 mile
Fees and funding
| Care type | Weekly fee | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Residential care | 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 West Berkshire council pays.
Care fee trajectory
| Year | Council rate (per week) |
|---|---|
| 2024 | £1,213 |
| 2025 | £1,238 |
What West Berkshire council pays care homes, and whether it will help with fees
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Local health safety net
Friends Place is backed by a local NHS health network. The nearest A&E is Royal Berkshire Hospital, 3.4 miles away. The local GP practice is WESTWOOD ROAD SURGERY, 1.3 miles away.
Nearest services from NHS ODS + postcodes.io + CQC, by straight-line distance.
Community & connection in Reading
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Link Visiting Scheme
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Part of Friends of the Elderly
Friends Place is one of 7 homes run by Friends of the Elderly 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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