The Devonshire
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Rodway Road, off Oxford Road
Tilehurst
Reading
Berkshire
RG30 6TP
| Care Type | Care Home |
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| Care Category | Nursing | Dementia | Respite |
| Availability | Yes |
| Weekly Prices From | £1,224.00 |
| Regulator's Rating | Requires Improvement |
Meet The Manager
Lizzy Gondo is Manager at The Devonshire.
"My name is Lizzy Gondo, and I am the Registered Manager at The Devonshire.
Our mission is 'to be the best quality, most highly regarded care provider in the United Kingdom. The Devonshire is an established purpose-built care home that specialises in the provision of the highest standards of residential, dementia, nursing, and nursing dementia care. We offer respite as well as long-term stays.
The staff are our strongest asset, and the social and activity calendar at The Devonshire offers a variety of activities each day. You can choose to be involved as much as you wish. If you have any questions or queries about our services or facilities, please don't hesitate to get in touch."
The Devonshire in Tilehurst, near Reading, offers nursing, dementia, and respite care. Part of the Maria Mallaband Group, The Devonshire believes comfort is the key to creating a home-from-home atmosphere and prides itself on the quality and variety of its facilities and services.
With an individualised, person-centred approach to care and well-being, The Devonshire is passionate about the importance of choice and independence. The care and assistance its team offers give residents the freedom to do as they choose and peace of mind, knowing that all the little things are being taken care of.
Find out more about this warm and welcoming Tilehurst care home with a personal visit using this simple booking form.
| Care Options | We Can Provide |
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| Support For | Companionship, Nursing Dementia / EMI, Palliative, Personal care. |
| Disability Support | Hearing Impairment, Physical Disability, Speech Impairment, Visual Impairment. |
| Medication | By Mouth, Change Catheter, Injection, Suppository. |
| Nursing Specialisms | Alcohol and Drugs misuse, Cancer, Cerebral Palsy, Huntington Disease, Motor Neurone Disease (MND), Multiple Sclerosis, Muscular Dystrophy (MD), Parkinson's Disease, Stroke. |
| Type Of Dementia | Mild Dementia, Moderate Dementia, Severe Dementia (EMI). |
| Dementia Behaviour | Challenging Behaviour. |
| Dementia Specialisms | Alzheimer's. |
| Respite Care | Yes |
Autumna has invited care providers to evidence the infection control measures they are carrying out, above and beyond those laid out by the government, in order to keep residents, staff and visitors safe.
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We have taken the appropriate measures to ensure the safety of residents. |
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Infection Control Training | Our staff are trained to use measures which prevent and control infections. |
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Virus Testing | We are testing for viral infection when symptoms present within our care setting. |
| Infection Prevention & Control (IPC) - Regulator’s Assessment | ||
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| In response to the coronavirus pandemic, regulators have assessed the preparedness of care providers in relation to infection prevention and control. Details of the regulator’s latest findings can be found below. | ||
| Regulator: CQC | ||
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Use of PPE | The provider assured the regulator that it was using personal protective equipment effectively and safely. |
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Infection control and the safety of both residents and staff often requires quarantine measures and the isolation of care home residents. To test, monitor and allow residents to communicate with relatives, the prevalence of room-level connectivity within the home is becoming increasingly relevant. Wireless Internet access (WiFi) The Care Organisation has not indicated availability Mobile Phone Network Coverage (mobile “signal”) The Care Organisation has not indicated availability Telephone for external calling The Care Organisation has not indicated availability |
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We are on Facebook| Minimum Age |
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| Our Building and Facilities |
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The Devonshire is an established, purpose-built 137-room care home on three floors that has recently undergone a refurbishment. |
| Is Our Home Purpose Built |
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| Yes |
| How Many Floors We Have |
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| 3 |
| Who Owns Our Building |
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| Private |
| Communal Rooms |
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| Activities Room, Bar / Pub, Coffee Shop / Café, Dining Rooms, Sitting Rooms, TV Lounges. |
| What Else Do We Provide |
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| Hairdressers, Lift, Physiotherapy. |
| Our Garden |
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| Communal Garden, Communal Patio, Seating, Secure Garden, Wheelchair Friendly Access. |
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| Description |
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The 137 bedrooms at The Devonshire are beautifully decorated and have en-suite facilities. Residents are encouraged to bring along some home comforts for a personal and familiar touch. |
| About Our Rooms | |
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| Number Of Rooms | 137 |
| Number Of Ensuite Rooms | 137 |
| We offer these types of ensuite rooms: WC and Basin. | |
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| Single Room. |
| Room Features |
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| Furnished, Garden View, Step Free Access, Unfurnished. |
| Room Facilities |
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| Internet Access, Sky/Cable TV. |
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| Weekly Fees Start From | Fee |
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| Residential Fees From / Price Per Week | £1,224.00 |
| Nursing Fees From / Price Per Week | £1,753.00 |
| Residential Dementia Fees From / Price Per Week | £1,539.00 |
| Nursing Dementia Fees From / Price Per Week | £1,260.00 |
| Funding Types | |
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| Local Authority | Reading |
| Region | South East |
| We Accept Self-Funding Clients | Yes |
| We Accept Local Authority Funding | Yes |
| We Accept NHS Continuing Healthcare | Yes |
| We Accept Local Authority funding with a Third Party Top-Up | Yes |
Choice Dining is a food-focused accreditation designed to give care-seekers like yourself the ability to consider and compare the dining experience within different care settings.
To be awarded the Choice Dining badge, a care home will have committed to delivering exceptional dining experiences with a strong focus on preference, individuality, hygiene and the environment. You can explore the specifics of all participating homes in the tab below to learn more about the food on offer, how it is served and presented and what they’re doing to cater for your personal taste. Find out more about Choice Dining.
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 Pureed
Vegetarian
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Café
Lounge/Diner
Restaurant
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Guests are welcome for dinner (Covid permitting)
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The preparation, nutritional value and presentation of food.
Meals reflect the nutritional needs of the residents.
Our menu is balanced.
Snacks are provided for residents that require texture-modified food.
A critical component for good health.
We are conducting internal and/or 3rd party food safety audits.
A freedom to eat the food you want, when you want it.
Families are invited for meals [Covid permitting].
Residents have access to Dining Room.
Residents have access to a flexible meal service beyond defined times.
There is a weekly menu.
The best interest choices are made for residents unable to make their own choices.
Understanding the wants and requirements of every individual be it cultural, religious or dietary.
Vegetarian food can be served.
We can support people with Diabetes.
Delivering a respectful and quality service.
Residents are given appropriate and dignified crockery / glassware and cutlery.
There are no unnecessary disruptions during mealtimes.
| Activities Are So Important |
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At The Devonshire, we offer choices and variety in our recreational activities and always put our residents' happiness and wellbeing first. Getting to know you, we’ll build your personalised lifestyle plan together, focusing on your mind, body and soul. Baking, dancing, movie nights, trips out – your lifestyle team will become familiar with your likes and dislikes, along with the activities you’re interested in, trying to support you in enjoying every day. We continually revisit and update our programme to ensure we offer meaningful and engaging entertainment choices to enrich the lives of all those living with us. By continually adding new ideas and resources, our approach remains innovative and refreshing, whether working one-on-one or in small groups. Find out more about daily life in this well-reviewed Tilehurst care home. Use this simple form to book a visit. |
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| 1 to 1 Activities, Bingo, Board Games, Card Games, Crosswords, Knitting / Embroidery, Music Therapy, Word Games. |
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| Cinema, Garden Centre, Local Tourist Attractions, Park, Pub, Shopping, Shopping Centre, Theatre. |
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Although we don't allow pets, they are absolutely welcome as visitors! We've had quite a few families that bring their dogs when they come to visit us. We also have Pet Therapy Visits twice a month. Feel free to check out our facebook page for images of pets! |
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Rodway Road, off Oxford Road
Tilehurst
Reading
Berkshire
RG30 6TP
Regulator: CQC
| Current Ratings | |
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| Overall | Requires Improvement |
| Safe | Good |
| Well Led | Good |
| Caring | Insufficient evidence to rate |
| Responsive | Insufficient evidence to rate |
| Effective | Good |
| Inspection Reports | |
| Last inspected | 29th September 2020 |
| Last rated | 11th November 2020 |
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| Registration Date | 30th July 2017 |
| Service Provider | MMCG (2) Limited, LS12 6DB |
The Devonshire Care Home - Care Quality Commission (cqc.org.uk)
| Transport |
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| Bus Stop nearby, Car Park, Car Park on-site, Train Station nearby. |
| Places of Worship |
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| Anglican Church, Buddhist Temple, Catholic Church, Gurdwara Temple, Methodist Church, Mosque, Synagogue. |
| Nearby Services |
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| Bank, Chemist, Church, Garden Centre, Golf Club, Hospital, Library, Local Walks & Bike Rides, Park, Post Office, Pub, Restaurant, Shopping Centre, Shops, Surgery. |
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