St Lukes Care Home in Reading
At a Glance
The information you need to decide whether this home warrants a closer look.
Residential homes
Staff warmth score
of reviewers answered yes
Good to know
- Registered beds78
- SpecialismsCaring for adults over 65 yrs, Dementia
- Last inspected2019-08-21
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The Evidence
What the review data, the inspection reports, and the dementia-care evidence base tell us about this home.
What families say
The eight family priority themes
- Staff warmth72
- Compassion & dignity72
- Cleanliness70
- Activities & engagement70
- Food quality65
- Healthcare82
- Management & leadership88
- Resident happiness70
What inspectors found
Inspected 2019-08-21
Is this home safe?
Is the care effective?
The effective domain was rated Outstanding at the June 2019 inspection. This is the home's strongest individual domain rating. To achieve Outstanding in this area, inspectors would need to find detailed, personalised care plans, strong dementia-specific training for staff, reliable GP and healthcare access, and evidence that the home actively uses information about each person to shape their daily care. The published summary does not reproduce the specific findings that led to this rating.Is this home caring?
The caring domain was rated Good at the June 2019 inspection. This covers staff warmth, dignity, respect for privacy, and support for independence. A Good rating means inspectors were satisfied but did not find the level of consistently outstanding practice needed for the highest grade. The published text does not include direct observations of staff interactions, resident testimony, or specific examples of how dignity was protected.Is the home responsive?
The responsive domain was rated Good at the June 2019 inspection. This covers activities and engagement, individual care planning, response to complaints, and end-of-life care. A Good rating indicates inspectors were satisfied across these areas. The published text provides no detail about what activities were on offer, how the home supports people who cannot join group activities, or what the complaints process looks like in practice.Is the home well-led?
The well-led domain was rated Outstanding at the June 2019 inspection, matching the effective domain as the home's highest-rated area. The registered manager is listed as Miss Daniella Louise Johnson, with Mrs Rachel Ann Rodgers as the nominated individual for the provider, Colleycare Limited. An Outstanding well-led rating requires inspectors to find a clearly positive culture, staff who feel able to raise concerns, robust governance and quality monitoring, and visible leadership that residents and staff recognise. The published text does not reproduce the specific observations that led to this rating.
Source: CQC inspection report →
What the evidence base says
The home specialises in caring for people with dementia and welcomes residents aged 65 and above. Their team has experience supporting older adults who need residential care. St Lukes and The Oaks provides dedicated dementia care services. The home's staff work with residents experiencing different stages of memory loss, offering tailored support for individual needs. All areas worth probing directly during a visit.
The DCC Verdict
Our editorial view, built from the three lenses: what families tell us, what inspectors record, and how the home sits against good dementia-care practice.
DCC Family Score
The home holds an Outstanding overall rating, driven by particularly strong inspection findings in how it is led and how effective its care is. Scores across other themes are held at a moderate level because the published report text contains very little specific detail beyond domain ratings.
Homes in South East typically score 68–82.Worth a visit
St Lukes and The Oaks Care Home in Caversham was rated Outstanding overall at its inspection in June 2019, with Outstanding ratings in both effective care and leadership. The remaining three domains, safe, caring, and responsive, were each rated Good. This places the home among a small proportion of care homes nationally to achieve an Outstanding overall rating, which is a meaningful distinction. The main uncertainty here is one of timing and detail. The inspection took place in June 2019, over five years ago, and the published report provides very limited specific evidence about what inspectors actually observed. A review conducted in July 2023 found no reason to change the rating, but that review was based on data rather than a fresh visit. When you visit, ask to see the current staffing rota for both day and night shifts, ask who the registered manager is and how long they have been in post, and observe whether staff greet your parent by name and move without hurry.
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In Their Own Words
How St Lukes Care Home in Reading describes itself — collected from its own website. DCC has not edited or independently verified the content in this tab.
Specialist dementia care for older adults in Caversham
Residential home in Caversham: True Peace of Mind
St Lukes and The Oaks Care Home in Caversham provides residential care with a focus on supporting people living with dementia. The home welcomes adults over 65 who need help with daily living. Located in the South East, this care home offers specialist support for those navigating memory-related conditions.
Who they care for
The home specialises in caring for people with dementia and welcomes residents aged 65 and above. Their team has experience supporting older adults who need residential care.
St Lukes and The Oaks provides dedicated dementia care services. The home's staff work with residents experiencing different stages of memory loss, offering tailored support for individual needs.
“If you're looking for dementia care in Caversham, visiting St Lukes and The Oaks could help you understand their approach to memory care.”
DCC does not edit or curate content in this tab. For independently curated information, see The Evidence and DCC Verdict.
The DCC Verdict
Our editorial view, built from the three lenses: what families tell us, what inspectors record, and how the home sits against good dementia-care practice.
DCC Family Score
The home holds an Outstanding overall rating, driven by particularly strong inspection findings in how it is led and how effective its care is. Scores across other themes are held at a moderate level because the published report text contains very little specific detail beyond domain ratings.
Homes in South East typically score 68–82.Worth a visit
St Lukes and The Oaks Care Home in Caversham was rated Outstanding overall at its inspection in June 2019, with Outstanding ratings in both effective care and leadership. The remaining three domains, safe, caring, and responsive, were each rated Good. This places the home among a small proportion of care homes nationally to achieve an Outstanding overall rating, which is a meaningful distinction. The main uncertainty here is one of timing and detail. The inspection took place in June 2019, over five years ago, and the published report provides very limited specific evidence about what inspectors actually observed. A review conducted in July 2023 found no reason to change the rating, but that review was based on data rather than a fresh visit. When you visit, ask to see the current staffing rota for both day and night shifts, ask who the registered manager is and how long they have been in post, and observe whether staff greet your parent by name and move without hurry.
The three questions to ask when you visitSave this home. Compare it against your shortlist.
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In Their Own Words
How St Lukes Care Home in Reading describes itself — collected from its own website. DCC has not edited or independently verified the content in this tab.
Specialist dementia care for older adults in Caversham
Residential home in Caversham: True Peace of Mind
St Lukes and The Oaks Care Home in Caversham provides residential care with a focus on supporting people living with dementia. The home welcomes adults over 65 who need help with daily living. Located in the South East, this care home offers specialist support for those navigating memory-related conditions.
Who they care for
The home specialises in caring for people with dementia and welcomes residents aged 65 and above. Their team has experience supporting older adults who need residential care.
St Lukes and The Oaks provides dedicated dementia care services. The home's staff work with residents experiencing different stages of memory loss, offering tailored support for individual needs.
“If you're looking for dementia care in Caversham, visiting St Lukes and The Oaks could help you understand their approach to memory care.”
DCC does not edit or curate content in this tab. For independently curated information, see The Evidence and DCC Verdict.
