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188 Whitley Wood Lane Respite Care
188 Whitley Wood Lane, Reading, RG2 8PR — Care Home
Care Quality Commission (CQC) assessment
How 188 Whitley Wood Lane Respite Care was rated
Rating published 08/12/2017. Read the full inspection report.
- 6 bedsRegistered capacity
- ReadingCouncil for care funding
- 01189 375347Care home's own number
- Reading Borough CouncilOperator
- 11th April 2011Registered since
- Reading Borough CouncilRegistered provider
Care offered
Care types at 188 Whitley Wood Lane Respite Care
188 Whitley Wood Lane Respite Care is a Care Home in Reading, offering Residential and Learning Disability care.
188 Whitley Wood Lane Respite Care was registered with the Care Quality Commission in April 2011. It is run by Reading Borough Council. It is the only care home Reading Borough Council has registered with CQC.
CQC registers the home to care for people with learning disabilities or autism.
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Support for
Disability support
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0800 368 8558Lines open 8am–10pm, seven days a week See all questionsWhat rating has 188 Whitley Wood Lane Respite Care been given by the regulator?
The Care Quality Commission rated 188 Whitley Wood Lane Respite Care "Good" overall, in its most recent report, published December 2017.
What types of care does 188 Whitley Wood Lane Respite Care provide?
188 Whitley Wood Lane Respite Care provides Residential and Learning Disability care.
How many beds does 188 Whitley Wood Lane Respite Care have?
188 Whitley Wood Lane Respite Care is registered for 6 beds with the Care Quality Commission.
Who runs 188 Whitley Wood Lane Respite Care?
188 Whitley Wood Lane Respite Care is run by Reading Borough Council.
When was 188 Whitley Wood Lane Respite Care registered with CQC?
188 Whitley Wood Lane Respite Care has been registered with the Care Quality Commission since April 2011.
Who does 188 Whitley Wood Lane Respite Care care for?
CQC registers 188 Whitley Wood Lane Respite Care to care for people with learning disabilities or autism.
Does 188 Whitley Wood Lane Respite Care provide nursing care?
No. 188 Whitley Wood Lane Respite Care is registered as a care home without nursing. Its staff give personal care, and residents who need nursing are usually visited by NHS community or district nurses.
Which council covers 188 Whitley Wood Lane Respite Care?
188 Whitley Wood Lane Respite Care is in the Reading council area. The council carries out care needs assessments and decides council funding for residents who qualify.
Is live-in care an alternative to 188 Whitley Wood Lane Respite Care?
For many families, yes. A live-in carer supports one person at home one-to-one in Reading, so nobody has to move. It is often the clearer choice for a couple, since one carer can support both under a single weekly fee.