Care home
Moorlands Rest Home
Residential care home in Reading
Moorlands Rest Home
Residential care home in Reading
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About
Moorlands Rest Home is a 12-bed residential care home in Reading, Berkshire, providing care for older people and those living with dementia. The home is registered to support residents with dementia, older people aged 65 and over, and people with mental health needs.
Moorlands Rest Home was rated Good by the Care Quality Commission in 2023. The home achieved Good ratings across all five key questions: Safe, Effective, Caring, Responsive and Well-led.
What inspectors found
CQC: GoodReport published 1 March 2023 · Last inspected 7 February 2023
Inspectors found that Moorlands Rest Home, a care home without nursing for up to 12 older people, including some living with dementia, provides safe and personal care. Staff were described as understanding how to protect people, managing risks in ways that support independence, and treating people with compassion, dignity and respect. Inspectors also noted good support for meals, relationships with family, activities, and planning for end of life care.
- Staff understood safeguarding and managed risks in ways that protected people's freedom and independence
- Medicines were given only by trained staff whose competence was regularly checked
- Staff were kind, respectful and supported people to lead decisions about their own care
- Professionals regularly described partnership working and following their guidance as a strength
Written by AI from the report text and checked against it. Not an official CQC statement. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Read the full report on CQC.
Care provided
Specialist care
Food hygiene rating
Very good
Food Standards Agency · inspected August 2025
What's nearby
- Near a main road
- Near a railway line
- Ambulance station about 50 m away
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
- AllotmentsAmple
- Play SpaceAmple
- Golf CourseSparse
- Public ParkSparse
- Tennis CourtAdequate
- Bowling GreenAdequate
- Playing FieldAdequate
Local Amenities
- Pubs & BarsAdequate
- Restaurants & CafesSparse
- Retail ShoppingSparse
- 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 | — |
| Dementia 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 Reading council pays.
Care fee trajectory
| Year | Council rate (per week) |
|---|---|
| 2024 | £975 |
| 2025 | £993 |
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Local health safety net
Moorlands Rest Home 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 THE POTTERIES, 0.8 miles away.
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.
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Bluebells Day Centre
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Wade
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Link Visiting Scheme
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