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Downshire House is a CQC-registered residential care home based in Reading, Reading. It is operated by Aston Care Limited.
The home provides specialist care for sensory impairments, adults under 65, dementia, learning disabilities, mental health. Families looking for care in these areas can contact the home directly for availability and assessments.
As a residential care home, Downshire House provides 24-hour personal care and support for residents who need help with daily activities such as washing, dressing, and meal times, in a safe and homely environment.
The Care Quality Commission (CQC) last inspected Downshire House in August 2023 and rated the service as Requires Improvement. The home has been asked to make improvements in one or more areas. Families are encouraged to review the full CQC report and speak with the home about the actions being taken.
Downshire House is located in Reading, within the Reading local authority area in South East.
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| CQC Rating | Requires improvement |
| Address | 9, Downshire Square, Reading, Reading, RG1 6NJ |
| Phone | 01189 595648 |
| Website | www.astoncarehomes.co.uk |
| Local authority | Reading |
| Region | South East |
| Last inspection | 12 August 2023 |
| Provider | Aston Care Limited |
Is Downshire House registered with the CQC?
Yes. Downshire House is registered with the Care Quality Commission (CQC), the independent regulator of health and social care in England. You can view the official CQC profile at https://www.cqc.org.uk/location/1-288644364
What type of care does Downshire House provide?
Downshire House provides residential homes, specialising in sensory impairments, caring for adults under 65 yrs, dementia, learning disabilities.
How do I contact Downshire House?
You can contact Downshire House by phone on 01189 595648, or visit them at 9, Downshire Square, Reading, Reading, RG1 6NJ.
What is Downshire House's CQC rating?
Downshire House has been rated "Requires improvement" by the Care Quality Commission (CQC). This means the home is not performing as well as it should and has been told to improve. See the full CQC inspection report at https://www.cqc.org.uk/location/1-288644364
What are Downshire House's CQC domain ratings?
The CQC inspects care homes across five domains. Downshire House's latest published domain ratings are: Safe: Requires improvement, Effective: Good, Caring: Requires improvement, Responsive: Requires improvement, Well-led: Good.
How many care homes are in Reading?
There are 116 CQC-registered care homes in Reading. You can browse the full list at carehomeos.co.uk/care-homes/town/reading.
Residential care homes provide 24-hour personal care and support for older adults or people with disabilities who are unable to live independently. Staff assist with daily activities such as washing, dressing, and meals in a homely environment.
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