Maria Mallaband Care Group

River View Care Home

Nursing home in Reading

Operated by Maria Mallaband Care Group

CQC Requires improvement137 bedsDementiaNursing
NeighbourhoodCultural HubGreen SurroundingsWell Served
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).
AddressRodway Rd, Reading RG30 6TP, UK
Beds137
Weekly feefrom £1,224 · 2026
En-suite100%
Opened2004
All-inclusiveNo

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About

River View Care Home is a residential, nursing, respite and dementia care home in Reading, Berkshire, run by Maria Mallaband Care Group. It has 137 registered beds.

Care provided

Dementia
Nursing
Residential
Respite

Facilities

Activity Room
Cafe or Restaurant
Dining Area
Gardens
Hair & Beauty Salon
Lift
Own Furniture Allowed
Quiet Area
Wifi

Activities

Arts & Crafts
Baking & Cooking
Beer, Cocktails & Wine
Birthday & Holiday Celebrations
Book and Poetry
Dance & Music
Exercise & Fitness
Gardening & Flower Arranging
Hair & Beauty Treatments
Visits from Children

What's nearby

GP surgery950 m
A&E: Royal Berkshire Hospital3.2 miles
Bus stop0 m
Train station300 m
Shops650 m
Pub or bar0.8 miles
  • Near a main road
  • Ambulance station about 300 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

  • AllotmentsAdequate
  • Play SpaceAmple
  • Golf CourseSparse
  • Public ParkSparse
  • Tennis CourtAdequate
  • Bowling GreenSparse
  • 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:

Violent crime32%
Shoplifting20%
Anti-social behaviour11%
Other theft8%

Source: data.police.uk · within 1 mile

Gallery

Fees and funding

Care typeWeekly feeSource
Residential carefrom £1,224
Published by the home, captured 2026
Published by the home, captured 2026
Dementia careFees on request—
Nursing careFees on request—
Respite (short stay)Fees on request—
Funding accepted
Not stated

Reading usually pays £993 a week for residential care; families typically top up about £231 a week.

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

Indicative weekly fee by year, against what Reading pays care homes.
YearThis home (per week)Council rate (per week)
2024—£975
2025—£993
2026£1,224—

What Reading council pays care homes, and whether it will help with fees

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Local health safety net

River View Care Home is backed by a local NHS health network. The nearest A&E is Royal Berkshire Hospital, 3.2 miles away. The local GP practice is THE POTTERIES, 0.6 miles away.

Nearest hospital · A&E
Royal Berkshire Hospital · 3.2 mi
Nearest GP
THE POTTERIES · 0.6 mi

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.

Charity

Keep Mobile Community Transport Cio

The charity provides transport for residents of Berkshire who are unable to use main stream public transport due to disability or long term illness.Provide group transport for any community group…

4.9 miles away · Source: Charity Commission (1174433)
Charity

Peppard War Memorial Hall (1914-1918)

This is a village hall serving a scattered community.Regular bookings include WI, Toddlers Group, Baby group, Table Tennis, , Amateur dramatics,over 60's Lunch Club, Pilates. Regular fund raising…

4.9 miles away · Source: Charity Commission (205368)
Charity

Age Concern Twyford & District

Senior Social Club for people 55 and over, Lunch club. Anything for the benefit of the elderly in the six parishes of our area.

5.0 miles away · Source: Charity Commission (1163722)
Charity

Bluebells Day Centre

Bluebells Day Centre, based at the Christ Church Centre in Henley on Thames, provides social engagement, activities, games and outings for dementia sufferers and respite for their carers.

6.4 miles away · Source: Charity Commission (1181582)
Charity

Wade

Day Centre for the older residents of the Wokingham Borough over 50 years of age.

6.5 miles away · Source: Charity Commission (1178937)
Charity

Link Visiting Scheme

Our aim is to tackle the serious impact of loneliness and isolation among older people living in Wokingham Borough. This is primarily achieved through regular home visits from volunteers. We also…

6.9 miles away · Source: Charity Commission (1139248)

Frequently asked questions

What is the location of River View?
River View is positioned in Reading and is conveniently near to well-liked facilities.
How does the CQC evaluate River View?
The Care Quality Commission (CQC) is the body responsible for overseeing health and social care services in England. River View has been assessed as requires improvement, reflecting the standard of care and safety provided by the home.
What kinds of senior care does River View offer?
River View provides a range of senior care options, including nursing, respite, dementia, and residential care.
What is the bed capacity at River View?
At present, the home can accommodate 137 individuals.
Who is the proprietor of River View?
The Maria Mallaband Care Group is the owner and operator of this care home.
What sort of events and activities does this care home offer?
River View provides a range of health and wellness activities such as: Interaction with Children, Literature and Poetry Sessions, and Hair & Beauty Services.
How much does care at River View cost?
The cost of care at River View can differ based on the specific elderly care needs. The starting price for care at River View is £1,224 weekly.

For a more accurate estimate tailored to your individual requirements, it's recommended to contact the home directly at 01182 301558.

Part of Maria Mallaband Care Group

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Information last reviewed October 2026.

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