The Grange
Care home in Reading, Oxfordshire
Operated by Goring Care Homes
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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
The Grange is a 35-bed care home in Reading, Berkshire, providing residential and dementia care for older people. Set in secluded gardens with countryside views, the home is registered to support residents who need specialist dementia support alongside general residential care.
The Grange was rated Good by the Care Quality Commission in 2019, with Good grades in safety, effectiveness, caring and responsiveness. The key question of leadership was rated Requires Improvement.
What inspectors found
CQC: GoodReport published 23 December 2019 · Last inspected 14 November 2019
Inspectors found The Grange, a care home for older people including those needing nursing support, has an agreeable and inviting atmosphere. Staff were described as caring, respectful of people's dignity and rights, and as building positive relationships with residents and their families. People were involved in decisions about their care, and staff encouraged them to stay independent.
- Risks to people were identified and managed, and people were reported to feel safe.
- Medicines were given as prescribed, and there were enough staff to meet people's needs.
- Staff received training and support, and people were given food and drink suited to their dietary needs.
- People enjoyed a range of activities, including visits from community groups, and their end of life wishes were recorded and respected.
- Some records about risks to people were not always complete.
- Records about people's mental capacity were not always consistent, and inspectors made a recommendation about this.
- Some systems for monitoring and improving the quality of the service were not always effective.
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.
What's nearby
- Set back from main road noise
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
- AllotmentsSparse
- Play SpaceSparse
- Golf CourseSparse
- Public ParkSparse
- Tennis CourtPlentiful
- Bowling GreenSparse
- Playing FieldLimited
Local Amenities
- Pubs & BarsSparse
- Restaurants & CafesSparse
- Retail ShoppingSparse
- SupermarketsSparse
- TakeawaysLimited
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 | — |
- 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 Oxfordshire council pays.
Care fee trajectory
| Year | Council rate (per week) |
|---|---|
| 2024 | £1,138 |
| 2025 | £1,184 |
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Local health safety net
The Grange is backed by a local NHS health network. The nearest A&E is Royal Berkshire Hospital, 9.2 miles away. The local GP practice is GORING & WOODCOTE MEDICAL PRACTICE, 2.9 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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Age Concern Twyford & District
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Bluebells Day Centre
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Wade
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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…
Part of Goring Care Homes
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