Downshire House
9, Downshire Square, Reading, RG1 6NJ
Overall CQC rating
Rating published 12 August 2023
Last inspected 14 June 2023
The rating above may date from an earlier inspection. CQC only updates ratings when they assess the relevant quality areas.
Report published 12 Aug 2023
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 improved from Inadequate
5 rated inspections on record · First rated January 2016
Local healthcare
Nearest A&E
Royal Berkshire Hospital
61.6% of patients seen within 4 hours (Jan 2026)
Nearest GP surgery
Fawley Surgery
0.2 mi
24 within 2 mi
Nearest pharmacy
Coley Park
0.4 mi
23 within 2 mi
Nearest dentist
0.2 mi
14 within 2 mi
Healthcare locations from OpenStreetMap. Distances are approximate (straight line).
Area information
Council-funded care home fees
Average rates paid by Reading (2025–26)
£993
per week, residential
£1,068
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
10.5% of people in Reading are aged 65 or over
47.8
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
Aston Care Limited
4
locations
0%
rated Good or Outstanding
Provider data from CQC. Portfolio ratings calculated from our database.