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Coombe House

The Coombe, Streatley, Reading, Berkshire RG8 9QL
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Coombe House is a warm, welcoming home where the residents are treated with kindness and respectR A(Daughter of Resident/Service User)
Coombe House, Reading
We can't recommend this care home highly enough. The care is excellent; everyone is so friendlyMargaret W(Daughter of Resident/Service User)
Coombe House, Reading
We don’t think we could find a better home anywhere.Jane Y(Daughter of Resident/Service User)
Coombe House, Reading

Coombe House is an Outstanding-rated (CQC, March 2021), residential care home offering exceptional, person-centred care in a warm and homely environment. Set in the picturesque village of Streatley, near Reading and Newbury in Berkshire, the home benefits from excellent transport links to London and across the South of England. Family-owned since 1988, Coombe House combines extensive experience with a truly personal approach to care.

Both long-term residential care and short-term respite... 

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Care Provided by Coombe House

Primary Care Categories

  • Older Person Care
  • Dementia
  • Mental Health Condition
  • Physical Disability
  • Visual / Hearing Impairment
  • Eating Disorders

Length of Stay

  • Permanent Care
  • Respite Care

Care Types Provided

  • Residential Care
  • Dementia Residential Care
  • For a maximum of 24 Service Users

Dementia Care Types

  • Mild Dementia
  • Moderate Dementia

Other Care Provided

  • Parkinson's Disease
  • Stroke
  • Palliative / End of Life Care
  • COPD/Pulmonary Disease
  • Convalescent Care
  • Acquired Brain Injury (ABI)
  • Day Care

Facilities

  • Own Furniture if required
  • Pet Friendly (or by arrangement)
  • Smoking not permitted
  • Close to Local shops
  • Near Public Transport
  • Minibus or other transport
  • Lift
  • Gardens
  • Residents Kitchenette
  • Phone Point in own room
  • Television point in own room
  • Residents Internet Access

Funding & Fees

Weekly Charges per Person

Type of carePermanentRespite
Residential Care£1,550 - £1,720£1,600 - £1,720
Residential Dementia Care£1,550 - £1,720£1,600 - £1,720

Contact Coombe House to confirm what's included and get a personalised quote:

Funding Types Accepted

  • Self-Funding (Private)
  • Local Authority with Top-up
  • Local Authority
  • NHS Continuing Healthcare (CHC)

Good to Know

Owner

  • C Windebank and S Howard
  • Private Owned

Person in charge

  • Suzanne Howard (Manager)

Local Authority / Social Services

Admission Information

  • Ages 65+

Care Home Design/Build

  • Purpose Built: No
  • Last Refurbishment: 2023
  • Number of floors: 1

Room Information

  • Single Rooms (20)
  • Couples/Companion Rooms (2)
  • Single Rooms with ensuite Wet Room (20)

Visiting

  • At any time

Parking

  • Plenty of parking space in the driveway

Coombe House Reviews (73)

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9.9

Coombe House has a Review Score of 9.9 (9.921) out of 10, based on 20 reviews in the last 2 years. Over all time Coombe House has 73 reviews.

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Review from Ellie N (Granddaughter of Resident) published on 3 September 2026 Submitted via Website
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Review from Alison P (Friend of Resident) published on 3 September 2026 Submitted via Website
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Review from R P (Son of Resident) published on 27 August 2026 Submitted via Website
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Review from Susan T (Daughter of Resident) published on 14 May 2026 Submitted via Website
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Review from J W (Daughter of Resident) published on 29 April 2026 Submitted via Website
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Review from Toby M (Son of Resident) published on 29 April 2026 Submitted via Website
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Review from Jo H (Daughter of Resident) published on 28 April 2026 Submitted via Website
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Review from John C (Son of Resident) published on 18 February 2026 Submitted via Website
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Review from Gillian F (Daughter of Resident) published on 22 January 2026 Submitted via Website
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Review from Ann C (Daughter of Resident) published on 6 January 2026 Submitted via Website
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Review from Anne M (Daughter-in-law of Resident) published on 3 December 2025 Submitted via Website
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Review from Y H (Daughter of Resident) published on 26 November 2025 Submitted via Website
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Review from Helen D (Friend of Resident) published on 18 November 2025 Submitted via Website
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Review from Andrew N (Son of Resident) published on 26 August 2025 Submitted via Website
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Review from Yvette G (Daughter of Resident) published on 11 July 2025 Submitted via Website
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Review from A H (Son of Resident) published on 7 July 2025 Submitted via Website
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Review from A L (Daughter of Resident) published on 26 June 2025 Submitted via Website
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Review from C E (Son of Resident) published on 16 June 2025 Submitted via Website
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Review from Philippa C (Daughter of Resident) published on 11 June 2025 Submitted via Website
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Review from Catherine W (Daughter of Resident) published on 5 December 2024 Submitted via Website
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Regulatory Rating

Care Quality Commission (CQC) Rating

Date: 19 July 2018
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Outstanding
  • CaringGood
  • EffectiveGood
  • ResponsiveOutstanding
  • SafeGood
  • Well-ledOutstanding
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Awards / Recognitions (1)

  • 14 May 2026Recipient: Coombe House

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Meet the Team (5)

Suzanne Howard
Suzanne HowardJob Title Registered Home ManagerJoined 1998
Sarah Windebank
Sarah WindebankJob Title Deputy ManagerJoined 2003
Marian Windebank
Marian WindebankJob Title Registered Provider of CareJoined 1988
Aisha Small
Aisha SmallJob Title Care CoordinatorJoined 2023
Ann Pitcher
Ann PitcherJob Title Senior Health Care AssistantJoined 2022

Frequently Asked Questions about Coombe House

What types of Care is Coombe House registered for?

Older Person Care, Dementia, Mental Health Condition, Physical Disability, Visual / Hearing Impairment, Eating Disorders are the registered (by the Care Quality Commission) categories of Care.

How many Rooms does Coombe House have?

There are 20 Single Rooms and 2 Couples/Companion Rooms.

What are the Facilities & Services at Coombe House?

Own Furniture if required, Pet Friendly (or by arrangement), Smoking not permitted, Close to Local shops, Near Public Transport, Minibus or other transport, Lift, Gardens, Residents Kitchenette, Phone Point in own room, Television point in own room, Residents Internet Access are some of the Facilities & Services.

How far is Coombe House to the centre of Reading?

9.2 mile(s) as the crow flies, distance by road may be significantly further.

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