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Kathleen House
9 Ragdale, Burghfield Common, Reading, RG7 3NG — Care Home
- 3 bedsRegistered capacity
- West BerkshireCouncil for care funding
- 07949 263456Care home's own number
- Essential Therapeutic Care and Education LimitedOperator
- 3rd June 2026Registered since
- Essential Therapeutic Care and Education LimitedRegistered provider
Care offered
Care types at Kathleen House
Kathleen House is a Care Home in Reading, West Berkshire, offering Residential, Learning Disability and Mental Health care.
Kathleen House was registered with the Care Quality Commission in June 2026. It is run by Essential Therapeutic Care and Education Limited, a company registered at Companies House (number 12766108). It is the only care home Essential Therapeutic Care and Education Limited has registered with CQC.
CQC registers the home to care for younger adults, people with mental health conditions and people with learning disabilities or autism.
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0800 368 8558Lines open 8am–10pm, seven days a week See all questionsWhat rating has Kathleen House been given by the regulator?
Kathleen House 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 Kathleen House provide?
Kathleen House provides Residential, Learning Disability and Mental Health care.
How many beds does Kathleen House have?
Kathleen House is registered for 3 beds with the Care Quality Commission.
Who runs Kathleen House?
Kathleen House is run by Essential Therapeutic Care and Education Limited, a company registered at Companies House (number 12766108).
When was Kathleen House registered with CQC?
Kathleen House has been registered with the Care Quality Commission since June 2026. Its provider, Essential Therapeutic Care and Education Limited, has held CQC registration since December 2020.
Who does Kathleen House care for?
CQC registers Kathleen House to care for younger adults, people with mental health conditions and people with learning disabilities or autism.
Does Kathleen House provide nursing care?
No. Kathleen House 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 Kathleen House?
Kathleen House 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 Kathleen House?
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.