The Boltons
Residential care home in Reading
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About
The Boltons is a 27-bed residential care home in Reading, Berkshire, providing care for older people and those living with dementia. The home also supports residents with mental health needs. It was rated Good by the Care Quality Commission across all five key questions — Safe, Effective, Caring, Responsive and Well-led — in its 2021 report.
What inspectors found
CQC: GoodReport published 21 May 2021 · Last inspected 7 May 2021
Inspectors found that the home, which was supporting 20 people aged 65 and over at the time, provided personal care in a way that respected people's dignity and privacy. Staff were described as kind, knowledgeable about people's needs, and sufficient in number to meet them. Relatives spoke positively about the support provided, and the report describes a positive workplace led by an experienced management team.
- Medicines management had improved since the previous inspection.
- Relatives and people using the service gave positive feedback about the support provided by staff.
- Care plans were tailored to individuals, and people were involved in their care planning and reviews as far as they were able.
- End of life care planning was described as good.
- Some improvement was needed in how people's emotional and psychological health was recorded.
- Policies and systems in the service did not fully support staff in giving people maximum choice and control over their lives, or in limiting restrictions to the minimum necessary.
- The report recommends that the duty of candour process be reviewed.
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Care provided
Specialist care
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. Locations © OpenStreetMap contributors.
What’s in the area
Outdoor Spaces
- AllotmentsAmple
- Play SpacePlentiful
- Golf CourseLimited
- Public ParkAmple
- Tennis CourtAmple
- Bowling GreenAdequate
- Playing FieldPlentiful
Local Amenities
- Pubs & BarsAmple
- Restaurants & CafesPlentiful
- Retail ShoppingAmple
- SupermarketsAmple
- TakeawaysPlentiful
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
The Boltons is backed by a local NHS health network. The nearest A&E is Royal Berkshire Hospital, 0.7 miles away. The local GP practice is PEMBROKE SURGERY, 0.4 miles away.
Nearest services from NHS ODS + postcodes.io + CQC, by straight-line distance.
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