St Lukes and The Oaks Care Home
St Lukes and The Oaks Care Home is a residential care home in Caversham, Reading (RG4 8RP). It holds a CQC rating of Outstanding.
About St Lukes and The Oaks Care Home
St Lukes and The Oaks Care Home is a residential home in Caversham, Reading, supporting older people, including many living with dementia. Our most recent overall rating from the Care Quality Commission is outstanding. We are proud of it, and we are also clear eyed about what it means. A rating describes a period of time, not a promise. It was earned by staff doing ordinary things carefully and consistently, and it only holds if they carry on doing them. What those things are is not mysterious. Knowing each person properly, including the parts of their life that have nothing to do with care. Helping in a way that protects someone's dignity. Noticing early when a person is unwell or unsettled. Making mealtimes something to look forward to. Being honest with families, particularly when something has gone wrong. For people living with dementia it also means working with the reality they are in, rather than repeatedly correcting them, and knowing which approaches settle a difficult hour and which inflame it. We offer respite stays as well as permanent places, whether that is to give a family carer a planned break or to support someone through a short period of need. Anyone thinking about a move is very welcome to visit, more than once if it helps.
Care provided at St Lukes and The Oaks Care Home
- Older person care
- Dementia care
- Respite care
- Last CQC inspection: 21 August 2019
Read the full inspection report on the CQC website.
Common questions about St Lukes and The Oaks Care Home
Where is St Lukes and The Oaks Care Home located?
St Lukes and The Oaks Care Home is a residential care home in Caversham, Reading, RG4 8RP. You can view its exact location and get directions from the map on this page.
What type of care does St Lukes and The Oaks Care Home provide?
St Lukes and The Oaks Care Home is registered to provide residential personal care, with support that includes Older person care, Dementia care, Respite care. The full list of services is shown on this page.
What is St Lukes and The Oaks Care Home's CQC rating?
St Lukes and The Oaks Care Home is registered with and inspected by the Care Quality Commission (CQC). Its most recent overall rating is Outstanding following its last inspection on 21 August 2019. You can read the full CQC report from the link on this page.
Does St Lukes and The Oaks Care Home provide dementia care?
Yes. St Lukes and The Oaks Care Home supports people living with dementia. We recommend contacting the home directly to discuss your individual situation.
Does St Lukes and The Oaks Care Home offer respite or short-term care?
Yes. St Lukes and The Oaks Care Home offers respite and short-term care. Availability changes regularly, so it is best to enquire directly.
Questions families ask about St Lukes and The Oaks Care Home
Can Mum or Dad stay here if their dementia gets worse?
Yes. St Lukes and The Oaks Care Home is registered for dementia care, so someone whose needs increase can usually stay rather than move.
Is there a nurse on site if health needs change?
No. St Lukes and The Oaks Care Home is a residential care home without on-site nursing. District nurses and GPs visit, but someone who needs daily nursing may have to move to a nursing home.
Can they try a short stay before deciding?
Yes. Yes. St Lukes and The Oaks Care Home offers respite and short stays, which is a good way to see whether the home is the right fit.
Will they support end of life care, so there is no move at the hardest time?
Ask the home. End of life care is not listed on the register. Ask the manager whether residents can remain in the home with hospice or district nurse support.
Can she bring her cat or dog?
Ask the home. The home has not told us its pet policy yet. Ask directly; some homes allow small pets in residents' rooms or welcome visiting dogs.
Can a couple stay together?
Ask the home. We do not know whether the home has rooms for couples. Ask about shared or adjoining rooms if this matters.
Will the council help pay, or is it self funded only?
Ask the home. The home has not told us which funding it accepts. Most homes take both council funded and self funded residents; ask about council rates and any top up.
Do they take younger adults as well as older people?
No. St Lukes and The Oaks Care Home is registered for older people. Younger adults are not listed.
Can I visit before deciding, and are there visiting hours?
Ask the home. Every home should welcome a visit. Call to arrange one, ideally at a mealtime or during an activity, and ask about visiting hours for family.
Typical weekly fees in the South East
St Lukes and The Oaks Care Home has not published its fees yet. These are typical weekly fees for the South East, so you know roughly what to expect before you call.
- Residential care: £1,100 to £1,450 per week per person, typical range
- Dementia care: £1,200 to £1,550 per week per person, typical range
Indicative figures for the South East, not a quote from St Lukes and The Oaks Care Home. Actual fees depend on the room, the level of care and how it is funded.
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