Watson House

Watson House is a residential care home in Reading, in the West Berkshire council area, registered with the Care Quality Commission for up to 7 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 December 2019, the CQC rated Watson 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.

Watson 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 Watson House include Duncan House, Elizabeth House and Parry House. A live-in carer at home, an alternative many families compare, costs from about £1,120 a week.