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Friends Place
The Chase, Calcot, Reading, RG31 7DW — Care Home
- 66 bedsRegistered capacity
- West BerkshireCouncil for care funding
- Friends of the ElderlyOperator
- 1st August 2025Registered since
- Friends of the ElderlyRegistered provider
Care offered
Care types at Friends Place
Friends Place is a Care Home in Reading, West Berkshire, offering Residential, Sensory Impairment, Dementia and Physical Disability care.
Friends Place was registered with the Care Quality Commission in August 2025. It is run by Friends of the Elderly, a registered charity (charity number 226064). Friends of the Elderly runs 7 care homes in England registered with CQC.
CQC registers the home to care for older people, younger adults, people living with dementia, people with physical disabilities and people with sensory impairments.
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An alternative worth knowing about
Considering Friends Place? See how live-in care compares
A move into residential care is a big, often rushed decision. Live-in care keeps your family member in their own home, with one dedicated carer, their own routine, and — for a couple — no separation.
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No move, no new environment to adjust to — just one-to-one support in familiar surroundings.
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Not a rotating rota of staff — a named, DBS-checked carer who gets to know your family member.
Couples stay together
Most care homes can't accommodate a couple together in one room. Live-in care can.
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Leave your number and a care manager will call you back — usually within an hour, and always free.
- No obligation. A conversation, not a sales call — and never a call centre.
- A real care manager. Someone who arranges care every day, who can answer properly.
- Just two details. Your name and number — we don’t need an email address.
Or call us now on 0800 368 8558 Lines open 8am–10pm, seven days a week
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0800 368 8558Lines open 8am–10pm, seven days a week See all questionsWhat rating has Friends Place been given by the regulator?
Friends Place does not have a published Care Quality Commission rating at present. Newly registered homes and those awaiting re-inspection often sit in this state.
What types of care does Friends Place provide?
Friends Place provides Residential, Sensory Impairment, Dementia and Physical Disability care.
How many beds does Friends Place have?
Friends Place is registered for 66 beds with the Care Quality Commission.
Who runs Friends Place?
Friends Place is run by Friends of the Elderly, a registered charity (charity number 226064). The provider runs 7 care homes in England registered with the Care Quality Commission.
When was Friends Place registered with CQC?
Friends Place has been registered with the Care Quality Commission since August 2025. Its provider, Friends of the Elderly, has held CQC registration since October 2010.
Who does Friends Place care for?
CQC registers Friends Place to care for older people, younger adults, people living with dementia, people with physical disabilities and people with sensory impairments.
Does Friends Place provide nursing care?
No. Friends Place 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 Friends Place?
Friends Place is in the West Berkshire council area. The council carries out care needs assessments and decides council funding for residents who qualify.
Is live-in care an alternative to Friends Place?
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.