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Austen House
Kilnsea Drive, Lower Earley, Reading, RG6 3UJ — Care Home
Care Quality Commission (CQC) assessment
How Austen House was rated
Rating published 14/11/2019. Read the full inspection report.
- 79 bedsRegistered capacity
- WokinghamCouncil for care funding
- 01189 266100Care home's own number
- Barchester HealthcareOperator
- 15th February 2011Registered since
- Barchester Healthcare Homes Limited, EC2A 1ASRegistered provider
Care offered
Care types at Austen House
Austen House is a Care Home in Reading, Berkshire, offering Nursing, Dementia and Respite care.
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Support and specialisms
Support for
Disability support
Dementia care
Dementia specialisms
Nursing specialisms
Medication support
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0800 368 8558Lines open 8am–10pm, seven days a week See all questionsWhat rating has Austen House been given by the regulator?
Austen House holds an overall CQC rating of "Requires Improvement", last assessed in October 2022.
What types of care does Austen House provide?
The care types on offer at Austen House include Nursing, Dementia and Respite.
How many rooms does Austen House have?
Austen House has 79 rooms.
How much does Austen House cost?
Prices for Austen House start from £1,019.00 per week.
Who owns Austen House?
Barchester Healthcare is the operator of Austen House.
Does Austen House provide Residential care?
No. Austen House does not offer Residential care.
Does Austen House offer Respite care?
Yes. Austen House does offer Respite care.
Does Austen House provide care for people with Dementia?
Dementia is one of the care types Austen House offers.
What Local Authority does Austen House come under?
The relevant local authority for Austen House is Wokingham.
Does Austen House accept local authority clients?
Local Authority-funded clients are accepted at Austen House.
Does Austen House accept NHS Continuing Healthcare clients?
Austen House is able to accept NHS Continuing Healthcare clients.
Who is the manager at Austen House?
The registered manager at Austen House is Natsayi Dunira.