Care Homes
Cleeve Lodge
11 Elmhurst Road,Goring-on-Thames,Reading, Reading RG8 9BN
Overview
Cleeve Lodge is a residential care facility located in Goring-on-Thames, a picturesque village in the Reading area of Berkshire. The property is situated on Elmhurst Road, offering care services to older adults and individuals requiring residential support. The lodge provides a home-like environment where residents receive professional care and support tailored to their individual needs.
The facility typically offers accommodation alongside various levels of personal care assistance, helping residents maintain independence whilst ensuring their wellbeing and safety. Staff members are trained to support residents with daily activities and healthcare needs as required. Cleeve Lodge serves the local community and surrounding areas, providing an alternative to hospital or institutional care settings.
For those interested in learning more about specific services, availability, or admission procedures, prospective residents and their families are encouraged to contact the lodge directly. The village location provides access to local amenities whilst maintaining a peaceful residential setting suitable for older adults seeking quality care and support.
Frequently Asked Questions
Cleeve Lodge in Reading may provide residential care (help with daily activities like washing, dressing, meals, and companionship), nursing care (24-hour care from registered nurses for complex medical needs), dementia care (specialist support for residents with Alzheimer's or other forms of dementia), and respite care (short-term stays to give regular carers a break). Contact 01491 873588 to find out exactly which services are available.
Care home fees vary depending on the type of care needed. In the UK, the average cost is approximately £700-1,000 per week for residential care and £900-1,400 per week for nursing care, though this varies by region and provider. Your local council will carry out a financial assessment to determine whether you qualify for council funding. If your assets (including property) are above the capital threshold, you may need to self-fund. NHS Continuing Healthcare funding may be available for those with a primary health need. Contact 01491 873588 for current fees at Cleeve Lodge.
Cleeve Lodge is inspected and rated by the Care Quality Commission (CQC), the independent regulator of health and social care in England. The CQC rates care homes as Outstanding, Good, Requires Improvement, or Inadequate across five domains: Safe, Effective, Caring, Responsive, and Well-Led. You can view the full inspection report for Cleeve Lodge on the CQC website at cqc.org.uk. Ask Cleeve Lodge about their most recent inspection outcome.
Yes, Cleeve Lodge welcomes prospective residents and their families to visit and see the home before making a decision. A visit allows you to see the rooms, communal areas, and gardens, meet staff and current residents, ask questions about care, activities, and daily routine, and get a feel for the atmosphere. Call 01491 873588 to arrange a visit. It is recommended to visit at different times of day and more than once.
Before moving into Cleeve Lodge, you will need a care needs assessment from your local council. Contact your council's adult social care team to request an assessment — they will evaluate your physical, mental, and emotional needs and determine what level of care you require. The council will also carry out a financial assessment. You can also ask your GP, hospital, or social worker to refer you. Cleeve Lodge will conduct their own pre-admission assessment to ensure they can meet your needs.
Cleeve Lodge encourages family and friends to visit regularly. Many care homes now offer flexible visiting with no set hours, though some may ask visitors to avoid mealtimes. Contact 01491 873588 for current visiting arrangements. Visitors are always welcome and play an important role in residents' wellbeing.
Staff at Cleeve Lodge hold relevant qualifications including the Care Certificate (minimum standard for new care workers), NVQs/diplomas in Health and Social Care, registered nurse qualifications (for nursing homes), dementia awareness training, safeguarding training, first aid, and moving and handling. The CQC inspects staffing levels and training as part of their assessment. Ask Cleeve Lodge about their staff-to-resident ratios and training programmes.
Yes, Cleeve Lodge encourages residents to personalise their rooms with familiar items from home. You can bring photographs, ornaments, a favourite chair, bedding, small pieces of furniture, a radio or TV, and personal toiletries. This helps create a comfortable, homely environment. Large items should be discussed with the care home in advance. Valuables should be kept to a minimum — ask about secure storage.
Some care homes allow small pets such as budgies or fish, though this varies. Cleeve Lodge may also welcome visiting pets and organise pet therapy sessions with animals. Having animals around can boost mood and reduce loneliness. Contact 01491 873588 to discuss pet policies.
Cleeve Lodge can provide compassionate end-of-life (palliative) care in partnership with the resident's GP, district nurses, and specialist palliative care teams. Care focuses on comfort, dignity, pain management, emotional and spiritual support, and involving family members. Many residents prefer to remain in the familiar surroundings of the care home rather than transfer to hospital. Advance care planning helps ensure the resident's wishes are respected.
If a resident's needs change, Cleeve Lodge will review and update their care plan. If the home can accommodate increased needs (for example, by arranging additional nursing support), the resident can stay. If needs exceed what the home can safely provide, staff will work with the family, GP, and local authority to find a suitable alternative, such as a nursing home or hospital. Regular care plan reviews (at least every 6 months) ensure care remains appropriate.
If you have a concern, raise it with the care home manager at Cleeve Lodge first. If the issue is not resolved, you can contact the local authority adult social care team, the Care Quality Commission (CQC) if you believe care standards are not being met, the Local Government and Social Care Ombudsman for complaints about council-funded care, or an independent advocacy service for support with making a complaint.
Yes, Cleeve Lodge may offer short-term respite stays, typically from a few days to a few weeks, to give regular carers a well-deserved break. Respite care can be arranged privately or funded by the local authority following a carer's assessment. Contact 01491 873588 to check availability, costs, and how to arrange a respite stay.
Cleeve Lodge provides a programme of activities designed to promote wellbeing, social interaction, and enjoyment. Activities may include arts and crafts, music and singing, gentle exercise and chair yoga, gardening, games and quizzes, film screenings, outings and trips, visiting entertainers, pet therapy, reminiscence sessions, and celebration of birthdays and cultural events. Activity coordinators tailor programmes to residents' interests and abilities.