Rookery Cottage

Rookery Cottage is a residential care home in Reading, Wokingham (RG2 8HE). It holds a CQC rating of Good.

About Rookery Cottage

We are Rookery Cottage, a residential care home near Reading supporting adults with a learning disability and autistic adults. Most of the people who live here are younger adults. Being small is the basis of how we work. This is a house with a handful of people living in it, which means staff know everybody properly and the place runs around individuals rather than around a system. People have their own rooms set up the way they want, share the rest of the house, and have a real say in how things are done, from the weekly shop to how the day is organised. Support is built around what each person wants their life to look like. For some that means a busy week of college, work or activities out in the community. For others it means a settled routine at home with familiar company. Where somebody wants to take on more for themselves, we work at it gradually rather than assuming a limit on their behalf. Communication underpins everything. We take time to learn how each person tells us what they need, in whatever form that takes, and we make sure new staff learn it from the people who know it best before working alone. We work closely with families, social workers and health professionals, and we offer respite stays as well as permanent places. Our most recent CQC overall rating is good. Please contact us to visit.

Care provided at Rookery Cottage

Learning disability and autism support
Younger adults care
Respite care

Last CQC inspection: 7 August 2021

Read the full inspection report on the CQC website.

Common questions about Rookery Cottage

Where is Rookery Cottage located?

Rookery Cottage is a residential care home in Reading, Wokingham, RG2 8HE. You can view its exact location and get directions from the map on this page.

What type of care does Rookery Cottage provide?

Rookery Cottage is registered to provide residential personal care, with support that includes Learning disability and autism support, Younger adults care, Respite care. The full list of services is shown on this page.

What is Rookery Cottage's CQC rating?

Rookery Cottage is registered with and inspected by the Care Quality Commission (CQC). Its most recent overall rating is Good following its last inspection on 7 August 2021. You can read the full CQC report from the link on this page.

Does Rookery Cottage offer respite or short-term care?

Yes. Rookery Cottage offers respite and short-term care. Availability changes regularly, so it is best to enquire directly.

Questions families ask about Rookery Cottage

Can Mum or Dad stay here if their dementia gets worse?

No. Rookery Cottage is not listed for dementia care on the CQC register. If dementia is likely, choose a home that is, so a second move is not needed later.

Is there a nurse on site if health needs change?

No. Rookery Cottage is a residential care home without on-site nursing. District nurses and GPs visit, but someone who needs daily nursing may have to move to a nursing home.

Can they try a short stay before deciding?

Yes. Yes. Rookery Cottage offers respite and short stays, which is a good way to see whether the home is the right fit.

Will they support end of life care, so there is no move at the hardest time?

Ask the home. End of life care is not listed on the register. Ask the manager whether residents can remain in the home with hospice or district nurse support.

Can she bring her cat or dog?

Ask the home. The home has not told us its pet policy yet. Ask directly; some homes allow small pets in residents' rooms or welcome visiting dogs.

Can a couple stay together?

Ask the home. We do not know whether the home has rooms for couples. Ask about shared or adjoining rooms if this matters.

Will the council help pay, or is it self funded only?

Ask the home. The home has not told us which funding it accepts. Most homes take both council funded and self funded residents; ask about council rates and any top up.

Do they take younger adults as well as older people?

Yes. Yes. Rookery Cottage supports younger adults as well as older people.

Can I visit before deciding, and are there visiting hours?

Ask the home. Every home should welcome a visit. Call to arrange one, ideally at a mealtime or during an activity, and ask about visiting hours for family.

Typical weekly fees in the South East

Rookery Cottage has not published its fees yet. These are typical weekly fees for the South East, so you know roughly what to expect before you call.

Residential care: £1,100 to £1,450 per week per person, typical range

Indicative figures for the South East, not a quote from Rookery Cottage. Actual fees depend on the room, the level of care and how it is funded.