Clark Care Services

Clark Care Services is a home care agency in Reading, Oxfordshire (RG4 9AQ). It holds a CQC rating of Good.

About Clark Care Services

We at Clark Care are proud to be a trusted home care provider supporting families across Reading and the surrounding RG postcode communities. As a dedicated home care agency, we bring compassionate, personalised support directly to the place people love most: their own home. Operating throughout Reading and the wider Oxfordshire and South East area, our team travels to those who need us, delivering care in the familiar comfort of each person's own surroundings. Whether you live in a quiet residential street, a village on the outskirts, or closer to the heart of town, our carers are committed to becoming a warm and reliable presence in your daily routine. Remaining at home, surrounded by treasured belongings, favourite chairs, and beloved gardens, can make all the difference to wellbeing, and we feel privileged to help make that possible. Our specialisms reflect the diverse needs of the people we support. We provide thoughtful older person care for those who wish to maintain their independence whilst receiving gentle help with the tasks that have become more challenging. Our home care offering is shaped around each individual, from short visits for medication prompts, meal preparation, or personal care, through to longer companionship calls and more comprehensive daily support. We also welcome younger adults who benefit from tailored care at home, recognising that every person, regardless of age, deserves support that fits their lifestyle, goals, and aspirations. In practice, this means families can trust that a loved one is receiving attentive, respectful assistance, and that carers take the time to truly listen, learn preferences, and build genuine relationships. We are pleased to hold an overall rating of Good from the Care Quality Commission, with Good ratings across the Safe, Effective, Caring, and Responsive domains. This independent recognition reflects our ongoing commitment to delivering kind, capable, and person centred care. We also acknowledge our Requires Improvement rating in Well-led and have used this honestly as a foundation for strengthening our leadership, oversight, and continuous improvement, because we believe transparency and a willingness to grow are essential qualities in any care provider. Choosing care for someone you love is one of the most important decisions a family can make, and we understand the weight of that responsibility. If you are exploring home care options in Reading or anywhere across the RG area, we warmly invite you to get in touch. We would be delighted to talk through your situation, answer your questions without pressure, and help you discover whether our approach feels like the right fit for your family. Whatever path you choose, we wish you reassurance, clarity, and peace of mind on the journey ahead.

Care provided at Clark Care Services

Older person care
Younger adults care

Covers approximately 10 miles
Last CQC inspection: 9 January 2018

Read the full inspection report on the CQC website.

What the inspectors found

A plain English summary of the Care Quality Commission inspection behind the current rating of Clark Care Services. Report published 9 January 2018.

30 November 2017, routine inspection

Safe

Inspectors found people were safe and there were enough staff to meet their needs. Staff understood how to protect people and how to alert the relevant authorities. Risk assessments were carried out and people received their medicines as prescribed. The provider had systems to make sure staff recruited were safe and suitable.

Effective

Staff received enough training for their roles and were well supported by the provider. People were supported to meet their nutritional needs and to reach health services when needed.

Caring

Staff supported people in a caring way. They protected people's privacy and dignity and treated them with respect. People had positive relationships with staff and were supported to be as independent as possible.

Responsive

The service was responsive to people's needs. Relatives knew how to make a complaint. When concerns had been raised, they had been dealt with in line with the provider's policy.

Well-led

The manager had a clear vision of the service they wanted to provide. Inspectors found the provider's governance framework needed improving to reflect current best practice, so that quality and performance were monitored effectively and sustained.

Since the last inspection

This is the earliest inspection report we hold for this service, so there is no earlier rating to compare with.

9 January 2018: Routine inspection. This inspection gave the current rating.

Read the full report on the CQC website

Source: Care Quality Commission inspection report, summarised by CareAssura. Contains CQC data used under the Open Government Licence.

How Clark Care Services compares in South Oxfordshire

Measured against the 28 home care agencies registered in South Oxfordshire.

CQC rating: Good. 14 of the 28 agencies (50%) are rated Good or Outstanding. Across Oxfordshire the figure is 55%.
Latest report: 9 January 2018. 14 of the 28 agencies have published a newer inspection report since.
Registered: November 2016. 19 of the 28 agencies registered more recently.
Provider: One service. Miss Katharine Teresa Clark runs this agency only.

Powered by Orrery Intelligence. Data: CQC register and Food Standards Agency ratings. Counts cover registered home care agencies in South Oxfordshire.

The local picture: South Oxfordshire

What the numbers say about home care in South Oxfordshire, in Oxfordshire.

What home care costs

Type of care	What it costs
Hourly care visits, South East	£28.00 to £36.96 an hour (Middle half of prices from 24 agencies. Median £32.92. Shown for South East because too few Oxfordshire agencies publish a rate.)
What Oxfordshire pays	£30.26 an hour (Average hourly rate, October 2026.)
Homecare Association minimum price	£34.42 an hour (2026 to 2027. The Association's estimate of the lowest price that covers the cost of delivering care. It is not a legal minimum.)
Live in care, England	£1,250 to £1,668 a week (Middle half of prices from 62 agencies. Median £1,455.)

Published prices come from agencies that publish rates, so treat them as a guide. Ask the agency for its own price.

People aged 75 and over: 18,400. Rising to 22,400 by 2035, up 21%
People aged 85 and over: 5,200. Rising to 8,100 by 2035, up 56%
Living with dementia, aged 65 and over (estimate): 2,400. Rising to 3,200 by 2035, up 32%
Dementia diagnosis rate: 60%. The NHS ambition is 67%. Oxfordshire as a whole is 65%.
Agencies in the borough, last 12 months: 1 opened, 1 closed. 26 registered today.
Choice of agencies: 78 within 10 miles. In a typical neighbourhood. The nearest is about 1 miles away (1.1 miles).

Powered by Orrery Intelligence. Market model built 22 October 2026 (ONS 2022 based population projections, dementia estimates, CQC register), published home care rates, Homecare Association.

Good to know about Clark Care Services

Facts from public registers, and what the agency has told us.

Registered with CQC: 29 November 2016, so 9 years.
Run by: Miss Katharine Teresa Clark, which runs this service only.
Service type: Personal care in people's own homes (domiciliary care).
Where it covers: Not yet confirmed by the agency. Check that your postcode is covered before you rely on it.
Live in, overnight and 24 hour care: Not yet confirmed. The agency can add these when it claims its profile.

Sources: CQC register and the agency's own entries. Anything marked not yet confirmed is shown as unknown rather than guessed.

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Common questions about Clark Care Services

Where is Clark Care Services located?

Clark Care Services is a home care agency based in Reading, Oxfordshire (RG4 9AQ), providing care to people in their own homes within approximately 10 miles of the area.

What type of care does Clark Care Services provide?

Clark Care Services is registered to provide care in people’s own homes, with support that includes Older person care, Younger adults care. The full list of services is shown on this page.

What is Clark Care Services's CQC rating?

Clark Care Services is registered with and inspected by the Care Quality Commission (CQC). Its most recent overall rating is Good following its last inspection on 9 January 2018. You can read the full CQC report from the link on this page.

Questions families ask about Clark Care Services

Can they support someone living with dementia at home?

No. Clark Care Services does not list dementia care on the CQC register. Choose an agency that does if dementia is part of the picture.

Can they help with medication and nursing tasks?

Ask the home. Most home care agencies prompt or give medication but do not provide nursing tasks. Ask what their carers are trained to do.

Do they cover our area?

Yes. Clark Care Services covers roughly 10 miles from Reading.

Will the council help pay?

Ask the home. The agency has not told us which funding it accepts. Most take both council funded and self funded clients; a direct payment from the council can be used to pay them.

Typical home care fees in the South East

Clark Care Services has not published its fees yet. These are typical hourly rates for the South East, so you know roughly what to expect before you call.

Home care (per hour): £29 to £35 per hour, typical range

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