Duncan House

Duncan House is a residential care home in Reading, in the West Berkshire council area, registered with the Care Quality Commission for up to 8 residents. It provides care for older people, younger adults and people with a learning disability or autism. It is run by Purley Park Trust, which operates 5 care homes in England. The home has been registered since January 2011.

At its latest inspection, published March 2019, the CQC rated Duncan House Good, which means the CQC found the service performing well and meeting its expectations. Ratings can change after a new inspection, so check the CQC report before you visit.

Duncan House has not published its fees and we are still collecting figures for West Berkshire. Across England residential care usually costs £900 to £1,400 a week and nursing care £1,200 to £1,900. Ask the home for a written quote that lists what is included.

There are 46 registered care homes in West Berkshire. The nearest to Duncan House include Elizabeth House, Parry House and Slade House. A live-in carer at home, an alternative many families compare, costs from about £1,120 a week.