Austen House
Kilnsea Drive, Lower Earley, Reading, RG6 3UJ
Overall CQC rating
Rating published 4 October 2022
Last inspected 12 August 2022
The rating above may date from an earlier inspection. CQC only updates ratings when they assess the relevant quality areas.
Report published 4 Oct 2022
Ratings by quality area
Are people protected from abuse and avoidable harm?
Does the leadership ensure high-quality, person-centred care?
Do staff involve and treat people with compassion, kindness and respect?
Are services organised so they meet people’s needs?
Does the care achieve good outcomes and help maintain quality of life?
Rating declined from Good
6 rated inspections on record · First rated April 2015
Local healthcare
Nearest A&E
Royal Berkshire Hospital
61.6% of patients seen within 4 hours (Jan 2026)
Nearest GP surgery
Brookside Surgery
0.4 mi
8 within 2 mi
Nearest pharmacy
0.2 mi
7 within 2 mi
Nearest dentist
0.2 mi
13 within 2 mi
Healthcare locations from OpenStreetMap. Distances are approximate (straight line).
Area information
Council-funded care home fees
Average rates paid by Wokingham (2025–26)
£1,034
per week, residential
£1,141
per week, nursing
Self-funded residents typically pay more. These are the rates local authorities pay providers on behalf of council-funded residents.
Recorded crime nearby
Street-level crimes reported in this area (December 2025)
Most common: violent crime
Elderly population
14.8% of people in Wokingham are aged 65 or over
43.1
beds per 1,000 aged 65+
Fee data from DHSC. Crime data from police.uk. Population data from ONS. All under the Open Government Licence.
Provider
Barchester Healthcare Homes Limited
239
locations
90%
rated Good or Outstanding
Provider data from CQC. Portfolio ratings calculated from our database.