Proactive Life South
Proactive Life South is a home care agency in Reading, Wokingham (RG10 9SR). It holds a CQC rating of Good.
About Proactive Life South
We at Proactive Life South are proud to provide compassionate home care across Reading and the wider Wokingham area, supporting individuals to live safely and confidently in the comfort of their own homes. As a dedicated home care agency serving the RG postcode area, we bring personalised support directly to those who need it most. Rather than asking people to leave the familiar surroundings they love, we come to you. Our care is delivered in the place where memories have been made, where routines feel natural, and where independence can be nurtured. Whether you live in a family home, a bungalow, or a flat within the Reading community, our team adapts to your environment, working around your preferences, your pace, and your daily rhythms. The South East location allows us to serve a diverse community with warmth and reliability. Our specialisms reflect the breadth of people we are honoured to support. For older adults, we provide gentle assistance with everyday tasks, companionship, and the kind of steady presence that helps families feel reassured. Our dementia care is delivered with patience and understanding, recognising that every person living with cognitive change deserves dignity, familiar routines, and thoughtful communication. We also support younger adults, individuals with learning disabilities or autism, and those navigating mental health challenges, tailoring our approach so that care feels empowering rather than intrusive. For people living with visual or hearing impairments, we work carefully to ensure communication, safety, and confidence are always at the centre of what we do. In practice, this means families can trust that their loved one is receiving care shaped around their individual story. It means carers who take the time to learn preferences, whether that is how a cup of tea should be made, which routines matter most, or which conversations bring comfort. It means peace of mind for relatives who cannot always be there in person, knowing that a reliable, respectful team is stepping in with kindness. We are pleased to hold a Good rating from the Care Quality Commission, achieving Good across all five key domains: Safe, Effective, Caring, Responsive, and Well led. This independent recognition, following the inspection dated June 2019, reflects our commitment to safe practice, effective support, genuine warmth, responsiveness to changing needs, and strong leadership throughout our organisation. For families weighing up their options, this rating offers meaningful reassurance that the care being provided meets national standards. Choosing home care is a deeply personal decision, and we understand the emotions that come with it. If you are exploring support for yourself or a loved one in Reading or the surrounding Wokingham area, we warmly invite you to get in touch. Our team is here to listen, answer your questions, and help you feel confident about the next step. Whatever your circumstances, you will find a caring welcome with us at Proactive Life South.
Care provided at Proactive Life South
- Older person care
- Dementia care
- Mental health care
- Learning disability and autism support
- Sensory impairment support
- Younger adults care
- Covers approximately 10 miles
- Last CQC inspection: 14 June 2019
Read the full inspection report on the CQC website.
Common questions about Proactive Life South
Where is Proactive Life South located?
Proactive Life South is a home care agency based in Reading, Wokingham (RG10 9SR), providing care to people in their own homes within approximately 10 miles of the area.
What type of care does Proactive Life South provide?
Proactive Life South is registered to provide care in people’s own homes, with support that includes Older person care, Dementia care, Mental health care, Learning disability and autism support, Sensory impairment support, Younger adults care. The full list of services is shown on this page.
What is Proactive Life South's CQC rating?
Proactive Life South is registered with and inspected by the Care Quality Commission (CQC). Its most recent overall rating is Good following its last inspection on 14 June 2019. You can read the full CQC report from the link on this page.
Does Proactive Life South provide dementia care?
Yes. Proactive Life South supports people living with dementia. We recommend contacting the agency directly to discuss your individual situation.
Questions families ask about Proactive Life South
Can they support someone living with dementia at home?
Yes. Yes. Proactive Life South is registered for dementia care in people's own homes.
Can they help with medication and nursing tasks?
Ask the home. Most home care agencies prompt or give medication but do not provide nursing tasks. Ask what their carers are trained to do.
Do they cover our area?
Yes. Proactive Life South covers roughly 10 miles from Reading.
Will the council help pay?
Ask the home. The agency has not told us which funding it accepts. Most take both council funded and self funded clients; a direct payment from the council can be used to pay them.
Typical home care fees in the South East
Proactive Life South has not published its fees yet. These are typical hourly rates for the South East, so you know roughly what to expect before you call.
- Home care (per hour): £29 to £35 per hour, typical range
Indicative figures for the South East, not a quote from Proactive Life South. Actual fees depend on the room, the level of care and how it is funded.
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