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The Devonshire

Rodway Road, off Oxford Road, Tilehurst, Reading, Berkshire RG30 6TP
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Very pleased with everything thank you.R L(Son of Resident/Service User)
The Devonshire, Reading
The friendly staff goes the extra mile to provide a very high professional careT P(Wife of Resident/Service User)
The Devonshire, Reading
The staff are excellent in all they do.J D(Daughter of Resident/Service User)
The Devonshire, Reading

The Devonshire provides 24-hour nursing care, in addition to supporting those living with dementia and other long-term conditions.

Conveniently located to nearby Tilehurst village, the home benefits from excellent local transport links and is easily accessible by train, bus and car.

The Devonshire is divided into smaller accommodation units, offering an intimate friendly atmosphere where residents and carers get to know each other well and staff can tailor care to...  

Care Provided by The Devonshire

Primary Care Categories

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

Length of Stay

  • Permanent Care
  • Respite Care

Care Types Provided

  • Residential Care
  • Nursing Care
  • Dementia Residential Care
  • Dementia Nursing Care
  • For a maximum of 137 Service Users

Dementia Care Types

  • Mild Dementia
  • Moderate Dementia
  • Advanced/Complex Dementia

Other Care Provided

  • Parkinson's Disease
  • Stroke
  • Palliative / End of Life Care
  • Bariatric Care/Obesity
  • Convalescent Care
  • Acquired Brain Injury (ABI)

Facilities

  • Own Furniture if required
  • Close to Local shops
  • Near Public Transport
  • Lift
  • Wheelchair Access
  • Gardens
  • Bar/Café
  • Television point in own room
  • Residents Internet Access

Funding & Fees

Weekly Charges per Person

Type of carePermanentRespite
Residential CareFrom £1,560N/A
Residential Dementia CareFrom £1,660N/A
Nursing CareFrom £1,814N/A
Nursing Dementia CareFrom £1,914N/A

Prices are subject to an individual care needs assessment and the type of room and services chosen. Please contact us for further information.

Contact The Devonshire 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)

Support you may be entitled to

  • If you chose a care home based in England, you may be eligible for NHS Funded Nursing Care (FNC), which helps cover the cost of nursing. This is worth £267.68 per week and is usually paid directly to the care home.

Good to Know

Group / Owner

Person in charge

  • Lizzy Gondo(Home Manager)

Local Authority / Social Services

Admission Information

  • Ages 55+

Care Home Design/Build

  • Purpose Built: Yes
  • Last Refurbishment: 2022

Room Information

  • Single Rooms (137)
  • Single Rooms with ensuite Wet Room (17)

Visiting

  • Follow Covid guidelines - please check with the home as guidelines may change each month.

Parking

  • Limited onsite parking available.

The Devonshire Reviews (130)

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9.6

The Devonshire has a Review Score of 9.6 (9.550) out of 10, based on 46 reviews in the last 2 years. Over all time The Devonshire has 130 reviews.

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Review from M B (Friend of Resident) published on 23 April 2026 Submitted via Postal Card
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Very nice lady looks after my friend so well always got a smile on her face. Very good care home people looked after with care.

Reply from Elizabeth Gondo, Home Manager at The Devonshire

Thank you for sharing this lovely feedback. It's wonderful to hear how well your friend is being looked after and how much the team's kindness and care shine through. Messages like this really do mean a lot to everyone involved in supporting the people living with us.

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Review from Paul A (Friend of Resident) published on 27 January 2026 Submitted via Postal Card
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The overall service is good. Attention should be given to the alarms which seem to go on for ages. If reception is not staffed getting in can be hard as nobody answers the alarms.

Reply from Elizabeth Gondo, Home Manager at The Devonshire

Thank you for your feedback. I'm glad to hear you're happy with the overall service. We're sorry for the inconvenience caused by the alarms and the difficulty getting in when reception isn't staffed. We're reviewing this to make sure access is smoother and alarms are responded to more quickly.

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Review from R L (Son of Resident) published on 27 January 2026 Submitted via Postal Card
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Very pleased with everything thank you.

Reply from Elizabeth Gondo, Home Manager at The Devonshire

Thank you so much for your kind feedback. We're really pleased to hear you've been happy with everything.

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Review from S H (Daughter of Resident) published on 27 January 2026 Submitted via Postal Card
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I find staff and carers very friendly and caring. Always open to ideas. Laundry should be brought to be washed more frequently. A bench infront at the parking would be nice for residents to rest on while waiting for taxis or other transports. Otherwise I would recommend The Devonshire care home. Thank you for the good work and service you provide.

Reply from Elizabeth Gondo, Home Manager at The Devonshire

Thank you for your kind feedback. We're glad you find our staff friendly and caring. We appreciate your suggestions about laundry frequency and adding a bench at the front, and we'll review these with the team. Thank you for recommending The Devonshire and recognising our work.

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Review from J D (Daughter of Resident) published on 25 December 2025 Submitted via Postal Card
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Overall, very happy with the care my father has been receiving. He seems happy in himself, saying that he is well looked after, and likes where he is, which gives me and my brother peace of mind. The staff are excellent in all they do.

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Review from Elaine B (Daughter of Resident) published on 22 September 2025 Submitted via Postal Card
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Very professional, friendly staff. The staff are all very caring. Unfortunately, the lounge on 'Cherry Blossom' on the 2nd flower is in deparate need of a complete refurbishment. All other lounges have been refurbished. When is 'Cherry Blossom' lounge due to be refurbished?

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Review from D N (Sister-in-law of Resident) published on 22 August 2025 Submitted via Postal Card
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During the time our family member was in the Devonshire care home we found all the staff on all levels very caring both to our relative and the family members that went to visit .

Staff took the time to talk and discuss any issues that we may have had .

Reply from James Gillespie, Customer Relations Manager at The Devonshire

Thank you for taking the time to leave a review, we are pleased to hear you were happy with the whole team at The Devonshire and will pass on to the whole team.

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Review from Stuart G (Nephew of Resident) published on 21 August 2025 Submitted via Postal Card
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Our first visit yesterday and we were delighted with our experience. The welcome and hospitality was first class and we enjoyed meeting all the staff, in particular 2 members of staff who look after our aunt. Thank you and keep up the good work.

Reply from James Gillespie, Customer Relations Manager at The Devonshire

Hi Stuart.Thank you for taking the time to leave us a 5-star review, we're delighted to hear that you're pleased as it really is a pleasure caring for your aunt.I will ensure that your kind words are passed on to the rest of the team

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Review from F J (Daughter of Resident) published on 23 July 2025 Submitted via Postal Card
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Shortage of staff attending to call button for bathroom visits.

Other residents wandering into mum's room which really agitates her and starts her psychotic behaviour and hallucinations.

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Review from Wendy D (Friend of Resident) published on 10 July 2025 Submitted via Website
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I wrote a review as I got a parking ticket as you must put your number plate in the machine. However I have just spoken to the lovely manager who explained why they had to do this and if anyone gets a ticket please see her. This a lovely care home and the staff are wonderful.

Reply from Elizabeth Gondo, Home Manager at The Devonshire

Thank you so much for taking the time to leave this review, I am glad we resolved the situation.

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Review from Adrian K (Son of Resident) published on 10 July 2025 Submitted via Postal Card
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My father is very happy at The Devonshire. Delighted with all the staff, they all look after him impeccably. Can't say more than that!

Reply from Elizabeth Gondo, Home Manager at The Devonshire

Thank you for taking the time to leave a review we are delighted your father is so happy and we will share this with the team they will be so pleased.

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Review from S S (Friend of Resident) published on 8 July 2025 Submitted via Postal Card
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I come and see my friend. She is well looked after and says she is happy here. She loves the garden and staff.

Reply from Elizabeth Gondo, Home Manager at The Devonshire

It is great to hear your friend is happy and loves the garden and the team. I will pass on your kind comments, thank you for your lovely review.

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Review from David L (Husband of Resident) published on 8 July 2025 Submitted via Postal Card
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The staff and activities are really good and my wife is looked after well. She is Happy and I am happy.

Reply from Elizabeth Gondo, Home Manager at The Devonshire

Thank you for leaving The Devonshire a 5 star review, I am pleased to hear you and your wife are happy with the home and will pass on your comments to the team.

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Review from J E (Husband of Resident) published on 8 July 2025 Submitted via Postal Card
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I am happy with everything.

Reply from Elizabeth Gondo, Home Manager at The Devonshire

Thank you for taking the time to leave a 5 star review, we are pleased to hear you are happy with the home.

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Review from Helen B (Wife of Resident) published on 7 July 2025 Submitted via Postal Card
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I am so thankful to all the Devonshire team they are really great and do amazing job I am very happy.

Reply from Laura Nightingale, Commercial Business Partner at The Devonshire

Thank you so much for your kind review, we will pass this on to the whole team who will be happy with your feedback.

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Review from M B (Daughter-in-law of Resident) published on 2 July 2025 Submitted via Postal Card
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All staff are wonderful and friendly, staff are helpful and very good.
My mother-in-law looks good/healthy.

Staff always provide a cup of tea/cakes.

Reply from Elizabeth Gondo, Home Manager at The Devonshire

Thank you for taking the time to leave a review, we are pleased your mother-in-law is happy at the home. I will pass on your comments to the team they will be pleased.

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Review from Kathleen T (Wife of Resident) published on 23 June 2025 Submitted via Postal Card
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All the staff are very good.

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Review from Penny C (Wife of Resident) published on 20 June 2025 Submitted via Postal Card
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My husband is a different person since being here. he is up every day. Washed thoroughly daily, dressed and eating. What a difference a week has made. It's meant I can visit and spend time without worrying 24/7 about his illness, falling, self-neglect and safety. The staff are all friendly and genuinely interested in the patients. All are very patient and kind, and respectful to everyone on the ward. The food is excellent. The entertainment staff are excellent. Thank you all so much.

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Review from F C (Wife of Resident) published on 28 May 2025 Submitted via Website
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The staff at the Devonshire looked after my husband so well i honestly can't thank them enough, they kept me informed of what was happening with him when it was necessary. Even tho my husband wasn't there very long I can't fault it

Reply from Anne Pink, Commercial Business Partner at The Devonshire

Thank you for taking the time to write this lovely review of our home. We always strive to deliver the best possible life for those in our care and to take time with the families when they need it. You will always be welcome at The Devonshire, so do keep in contact.

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Review from Jackie S (Daughter of Resident) published on 28 May 2025 Submitted via Postal Card
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The home has a bright and airy feel. Staff on the unit are caring, friendly and compassionate about their work. Food is good, there is always a variety of meals. Carers, nurses, cleaners, kitchen staff and front of house are friendly. I would and have recommended this care home. Family member is very well looked after. Lots of activities and the activity lady is wonderful. Thank you.

Reply from Anne Pink, Commercial Business Partner at The Devonshire

Thank you for taking the time to write this lovely review of our home. We always strive to deliver the best possible life for those in our care, and having activities that appeal to everyone or just a few is key. The team will be delighted to hear your kind words.

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Regulatory Rating

Care Quality Commission (CQC) Rating

Date: 30 January 2026
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Requires improvement
  • CaringRequires improvement
  • EffectiveGood
  • ResponsiveGood
  • SafeRequires improvement
  • Well-ledGood
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  • 16 Mar 2026

    We had the most wonderful Valentine’s Day celebration, proving that you’re never too old for a bit of romance! The highlight of our day was hosting a private 3-course Valentine’s...

  • 16 Mar 2026

    There wasn't a dry eye in the house today as our lovely resident Micky took to the keys! As a former piano teacher, Micky has spent her life sharing the...

  • 27 Aug 2025

    What an amazing day we had at Open and Cultural Day 2025! The celebration was filled with joy, laughter, and togetherness — from live singing, henna and nail art, and...

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Meet the Team (9)

Lizzy Gondo
Lizzy GondoJob Title:Home Manager

Lizzy is the Home Manager at The Devonshire and has a wealth of experience in the social care sector.

She can often be seen walking the floor, motivating the team and greeting residents with her wonderful smile.

Ancy
Ancy Job Title:Deputy ManagerJoined: 2014
Ancy has bought a length of knowledge and experience with her to The Devonshire as she joined in 2014.
Ancy first qualified as a nurse in India in 2005. She was top of her class and the second-best student to qualify. She was then able to continue her studies in Sweden on an exchange. She has studied oncology and palliative care and was also a cancer nurse. She originally wanted to be a doctor, however, she has been working in dementia care since 2010 and loves looking after people.
Ancy was promoted to Deputy Manager 2022 from Clinical Lead.

Ancy is a mum of 2 and enjoys family time.

James Gillespie
James GillespieJob Title:Customer Relations ManagerJoined: 2025
James has joined The Devonshire with a wealth of experience in sales and recruitment. He will be our first point of contact for relatives looking to place their loved ones in our home.
He describes himself as an approachable and friendly person with a passion for customer care.

James enjoys watching football and Formula 1 racing in his spare time, but will soon become a Dad for the first time so is prepared for the change!

Peter Tsakov
Peter TsakovJob Title:Business Administrator

Peter is one of the Business Administrators at The Devonshire.

Anita Csontos
Anita CsontosJob Title:Business Administrator

Anita is one of the Business Administrators at The Devonshire.

Barbara
Barbara Job Title:Nurse (RGN)Joined: 2010
Barbara has been nursing for over 30 years. Having qualified and practised in Zimbabwe, she decided to move to England. We were lucky to welcome her to The Devonshire team in 2010, where she retrained and passed her exams to practice in the UK.
Nursing is Barbara's passion, but loves to exercise and is an active member of her church.

Barbara is looks forward to travelling again, as her family are all over the world.

Sunita
Sunita Job Title:Nurse - RGNJoined: 2013
Sunita joined River View in 2013. She started her nursing career in Nepal 2007.

Sunita's children have always known their mother as a nurse and appreciate quality time with her due to her working hours.

Kukku
Kukku Job Title:Nurse AssistantJoined: 2020

Kukku qualified as a nurse in 2013 in India. she left her country and joined River View in 2020. She has studied English proficiency since arriving in the UK. Kukku has continued with her studies taking a Continuing Practitioner Course and will continue her studies thereafter. Kukku is passionate about working with the ill and elderly and always new she wanted to be a nurse. She joined River View as she felt the position was a great opportunity and the company offered her extra support with continuing with her studies.

Veronica
Veronica Job Title:Activities CoordinatorJoined: 2004
Veronica joined River View in April 2004. She previously worked at the Battle Hospital which has since gone from Reading. Veronica has great knowledge of the local area and enjoys taking the residents for park walks and picnics, as well as many in-house activities and exercises. She understands who needs more support and has built great friendships with residents and families over the years. Her focus is on everyone’s well-being

She is a Reading lady through and through with all of her family, and many grandchildren, close to her.

Frequently Asked Questions about The Devonshire

What types of Care is The Devonshire registered for?

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

How many Rooms does The Devonshire have?

There are 137 Single Rooms.

What are the Facilities & Services at The Devonshire?

Own Furniture if required, Close to Local shops, Near Public Transport, Lift, Wheelchair Access, Gardens, Bar/Café, Television point in own room, Residents Internet Access are some of the Facilities & Services.

How far is The Devonshire to the centre of Reading?

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

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