1 Longmore Road
1 Longmore Road is a residential care home in Reading, Wokingham (RG2 8QG). It holds a CQC rating of Good.
About 1 Longmore Road
1 Longmore Road is a small residential care home in Reading, in the borough of Wokingham. We support younger adults with a learning disability and autistic adults, and we also offer respite stays for people who need somewhere for a short period or whose family needs a break. Being small matters here. It means the household has a rhythm rather than a timetable, that people are known properly rather than managed, and that support can flex around an individual instead of the other way round. We support people to do the ordinary things that make a life their own: choosing what to eat and helping to cook it, keeping their own room the way they want it, managing money, using local facilities, seeing family and friends, and taking part in whatever they enjoy locally. For autistic people in particular we pay close attention to predictability and to the sensory environment. Changes are explained in advance and in a way that works for the person, whether that is spoken, written or visual, and we do not spring things on people if we can avoid it. We work in partnership with families, advocates and health professionals, and we start from the assumption that the person themselves is the one whose view counts most. Our most recent overall rating from the Care Quality Commission is good. We keep asking the people who live here what would make things better, and we would rather make a small change quickly than wait for a formal review.
Care provided at 1 Longmore Road
- Learning disability and autism support
- Younger adults care
- Respite care
- Last CQC inspection: 14 October 2017
Read the full inspection report on the CQC website.
Common questions about 1 Longmore Road
Where is 1 Longmore Road located?
1 Longmore Road is a residential care home in Reading, Wokingham, RG2 8QG. You can view its exact location and get directions from the map on this page.
What type of care does 1 Longmore Road provide?
1 Longmore Road is registered to provide residential personal care, with support that includes Learning disability and autism support, Younger adults care, Respite care. The full list of services is shown on this page.
What is 1 Longmore Road's CQC rating?
1 Longmore Road is registered with and inspected by the Care Quality Commission (CQC). Its most recent overall rating is Good following its last inspection on 14 October 2017. You can read the full CQC report from the link on this page.
Does 1 Longmore Road offer respite or short-term care?
Yes. 1 Longmore Road offers respite and short-term care. Availability changes regularly, so it is best to enquire directly.
Questions families ask about 1 Longmore Road
Can Mum or Dad stay here if their dementia gets worse?
No. 1 Longmore Road 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. 1 Longmore Road 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. 1 Longmore Road 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. 1 Longmore Road 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
1 Longmore Road 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 1 Longmore Road. Actual fees depend on the room, the level of care and how it is funded.
More about the care at 1 Longmore Road
Respite Care at 1 Longmore Road
Short breaks at 1 Longmore Road are offered for people whose family needs a rest or who want somewhere for a limited period. Book well ahead, especially around school holidays, and pack medication in its original packaging, clothes for the length of stay, familiar items and any communication aids. Minimum stays are often around a week. A respite booking can also act as a trial run before considering a permanent move. The home holds a good CQC rating from October 2017.
Residential Care at 1 Longmore Road
Everyday living support at 1 Longmore Road covers help with meals, personal care, keeping a bedroom the way someone likes it, and joining in with whatever the person enjoys locally. It is registered for residential care, which differs from nursing care in that district nurses and GPs come in from the community rather than clinical staff being on site around the clock. Typical weekly fees in the South East run from about £1,100 to £1,450, while Wokingham council usually pays somewhere in the region of £800 to £950 a week, so any gap between those figures is worth discussing early. The home was rated good by the CQC at its October 2017 inspection. Ask how choices about food, money and daily routine are supported, and how the household handles health appointments and medication in practice.
Younger Adults at 1 Longmore Road
Age appropriate lifestyle matters because younger adults often want peers, work or college links, evenings out, and a social life that reflects being in their twenties, thirties or forties rather than retirement. 1 Longmore Road is registered for younger adults under 65, so ask how the household's rhythm suits that age group, who else lives there, and how friendships and local interests are supported week to week.
Learning Disability and Autism at 1 Longmore Road
Commissioners usually agree a support plan with clear outcomes and review it at least once a year, alongside health checks and any best interests decisions. 1 Longmore Road in Reading is registered to support adults with a learning disability and autistic adults, which generally involves person centred planning, predictable routines, attention to sensory needs and building independence skills. Ask how the service tailors communication, involves families and advocates, and evidences progress between reviews.
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