Home care agency
Panacea Care Services
Home care agency in Reading, West Berkshire
Panacea Care Services
Home care agency in Reading, West Berkshire
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About
Panacea Care Services is a home care agency based in Reading, Berkshire, providing care and support to people in their own homes. The agency supports older people over 65, younger adults, people with dementia, physical disabilities and sensory impairment. It was rated Good by the Care Quality Commission in 2021, with an Outstanding rating for Responsiveness to people's needs.
The agency holds Good ratings across Safe, Effective, Caring and Well-led domains of care. Dementia care is a particular focus for Panacea Care Services.
What inspectors found
CQC: GoodReport published 10 June 2021 · Last inspected 20 April 2021
Panacea Care Services is a domiciliary service providing personal care to seven people, including older adults, people living with dementia, and people with sensory or physical disabilities. Inspectors found that people had consistent relationships with their designated staff, who were described as going well beyond what was expected, and that care was centred on each person's individual needs. Staff were described as kind and respectful, supporting people's independence, and the registered manager was described as visible and well informed.
- People received continuity of care from designated staff, which made them feel safe, and staff were trusted to protect them from harm.
- End of life care was judged outstanding, with a focus on comfort and dignity, and staff supported the people important to the person who was dying.
- Medicines were managed safely, and the registered manager kept people and staff informed about changing infection control guidance during the pandemic.
- The registered manager provided clear, direct leadership, and the service had robust systems for supervision, spot checks, complaints and quality monitoring.
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Care provided
Specialist care
What's nearby
Straight-line distances.
What’s in the area
Outdoor Spaces
- AllotmentsAdequate
- Play SpaceAdequate
- Golf CourseLimited
- Public ParkSparse
- Tennis CourtAdequate
- Bowling GreenAdequate
- Playing FieldLimited
Local Amenities
- Pubs & BarsSparse
- Restaurants & CafesSparse
- Retail ShoppingSparse
- SupermarketsSparse
- TakeawaysSparse
What home care costs
Estimated typical UK ranges — Panacea Care Services 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
Panacea Care Services is backed by a local NHS health network. The nearest A&E is Royal Berkshire Hospital, 4 miles away. The local GP practice is TILEHURST VILLAGE SURGERY, 0.6 miles away.
Nearest services from NHS ODS + postcodes.io + CQC, by straight-line distance.
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