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The Coombe House is a CQC-registered residential care home based in Reading, Berkshire. It is operated by Mrs C Windebank and Mrs S Howard.
The Coombe House specialises in older adults (65+) care.
As a residential care home, The Coombe 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.
Following an inspection in March 2021, the Care Quality Commission (CQC) rated The Coombe House as Outstanding — the highest possible rating, awarded to a small proportion of care services in England. This reflects exceptional care practices across all five inspection domains.
Notably, the home received Outstanding leadership.
The Coombe House is located in Reading, within the West Berkshire local authority area in South East.
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| CQC Rating | Outstanding |
| Address | The Coombe, Streatley-on-Thames, Streatley-on-Thames, Reading, Berkshire, RG8 9QL |
| Phone | 01491 872174 |
| Website | www.coombehouse.co.uk |
| Local authority | West Berkshire |
| Region | South East |
| Last inspection | 24 March 2021 |
| Provider | Mrs C Windebank and Mrs S Howard |
Is The Coombe House registered with the CQC?
Yes. The Coombe 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/1-136396909
What type of care does The Coombe House provide?
The Coombe House provides residential homes, specialising in caring for adults over 65 yrs.
How do I contact The Coombe House?
You can contact The Coombe House by phone on 01491 872174, or visit them at The Coombe, Streatley-on-Thames, Streatley-on-Thames, Reading, Berkshire, RG8 9QL.
What is The Coombe House's CQC rating?
The Coombe House has been rated "Outstanding" by the Care Quality Commission (CQC). This is the highest rating awarded by the CQC. See the full CQC inspection report at https://www.cqc.org.uk/location/1-136396909
What are The Coombe House's CQC domain ratings?
The CQC inspects care homes across five domains. The Coombe House's latest published domain ratings are: Safe: Good, Effective: Good, Caring: Good, Responsive: Outstanding, Well-led: Outstanding.
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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