Gardiner's
Home care agency in Reading
Operated by Gardiner's Homecare
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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
Gardiner's is a home care agency based in Reading, Berkshire, providing care and support in people's own homes. Visits can range from a single hour once a week to several visits a day, and the agency says its carers can also live in with clients around the clock when more support is needed. The agency supports people living with dementia, older people, younger adults, people with physical disabilities and people with sensory impairment.
The agency says its staff are employed, trained and treated well, and that clients usually see the same small team over time. Its team has an average tenure of over eight years, and the agency has been operating for more than 50 years. The Care Quality Commission rates Gardiner's Good overall, with Responsive rated Outstanding and Safe, Effective, Caring and Well-led each rated Good.
Care provided
Specialist care
What's nearby
Straight-line distances.
What’s in the area
Outdoor Spaces
- AllotmentsPlentiful
- Play SpaceAmple
- Golf CourseAdequate
- Public ParkAmple
- Tennis CourtAmple
- Bowling GreenSparse
- Playing FieldAdequate
Local Amenities
- Pubs & BarsPlentiful
- Restaurants & CafesPlentiful
- Retail ShoppingPlentiful
- SupermarketsPlentiful
- TakeawaysPlentiful
What home care costs
Estimated typical UK ranges — Gardiner's will give you a written quote after a free needs assessment. Check who pays with the funding calculator.
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Local health safety net
Gardiner's is backed by a local NHS health network. The nearest A&E is Royal Berkshire Hospital, 1.4 miles away. The local GP practice is BALMORE PARK SURGERY, 0.3 miles away.
Nearest services from NHS ODS + postcodes.io + CQC, by straight-line distance.
Part of Gardiner's Homecare
Gardiner's is one of 2 services run by Gardiner's Homecare on AskBart. See how the group's services are rated and where it operates.
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Information last reviewed October 2026.
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