Slade House

Slade House is a residential care home in Reading, West Berkshire (RG8 8EH). It holds a CQC rating of Good.

About Slade House

Slade House is a residential care home in Reading, West Berkshire, supporting adults with a learning disability or autism. We support both younger adults and older people, and we offer respite stays for those who need support for a shorter period or whose usual carer needs a break. The people who live here are adults with their own preferences, opinions and plans, and our job is to support those rather than to manage them. Residents decide how their days go, what they eat, how their rooms look and what they want to work towards. Some are building skills around cooking, budgeting, travel or employment. Others want support to keep doing the things they already enjoy and to stay close to family and friends. Support plans are written with each person, using whatever way of communicating works for them. We pay careful attention to what helps someone feel settled and what causes them stress, and we shape routines and surroundings around that instead of expecting people to adapt to us. As residents get older their needs change, and we plan for that openly with them and the people who matter to them. We work alongside community learning disability teams, therapists and local health services, and families and advocates are genuinely welcome here. The Care Quality Commission most recently rated us good overall. Please get in touch if you would like to come and look round.

Care provided at Slade House

Older person care
Learning disability and autism support
Younger adults care
Respite care

Last CQC inspection: 2 February 2019

Read the full inspection report on the CQC website.

Common questions about Slade House

Where is Slade House located?

Slade House is a residential care home in Reading, West Berkshire, RG8 8EH. You can view its exact location and get directions from the map on this page.

What type of care does Slade House provide?

Slade House is registered to provide residential personal care, with support that includes Older person care, Learning disability and autism support, Younger adults care, Respite care. The full list of services is shown on this page.

What is Slade House's CQC rating?

Slade House is registered with and inspected by the Care Quality Commission (CQC). Its most recent overall rating is Good following its last inspection on 2 February 2019. You can read the full CQC report from the link on this page.

Does Slade House offer respite or short-term care?

Yes. Slade House offers respite and short-term care. Availability changes regularly, so it is best to enquire directly.

Questions families ask about Slade House

Can Mum or Dad stay here if their dementia gets worse?

No. Slade House is not listed for dementia care on the CQC register. If dementia is likely, choose a home that is, so a second move is not needed later.

Is there a nurse on site if health needs change?

No. Slade House 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. Slade House 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?

Yes. Yes. Slade House supports younger adults as well as older people.

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

Slade House 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

Indicative figures for the South East, not a quote from Slade House. Actual fees depend on the room, the level of care and how it is funded.