
Very pleased with everything thank you.R L(Son of Resident/Service User)

The friendly staff goes the extra mile to provide a very high professional careT P(Wife of Resident/Service User)

The staff are excellent in all they do.J D(Daughter of Resident/Service User)

Very pleased with everything thank you.R L(Son of Resident/Service User)

The friendly staff goes the extra mile to provide a very high professional careT P(Wife of Resident/Service User)

The staff are excellent in all they do.J D(Daughter of Resident/Service User)

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 TypesMild Dementia
Someone living with our definition of "mild dementia" might experience some or all of the following:
- Memory problems such as misplacing items and not be able to recall recent events (however, in some forms of dementia a person's memory may be unchanged)
- Difficulties thinking through problems and planning, making decisions
- Language and communication issues such as finding it difficult to recall the appropriate word in a conversation or following a conversation
- Poor orientation, getting lost in areas previously familiar to them
- Difficulty judging distances (more falls than usual)
- Changes in their normal mood including anxiety and depression
- In certain types of dementia, personality and behaviour changes may be present alongside or instead of issues with memory or concentration.
Moderate Dementia
Someone living with our definition of "moderate dementia" might experience some or all of the following:
- Worsened memory problems. Not always recognising own family members and friends. Repeating the same questions over and over again
- Worsened language and communication issues, forgetting what they are saying mid-sentence. Not being able to understand what someone else is saying
- More frequent confusion, e.g. about the time of day or where they are, including their own home
- Apathy, depression and anxiety
- Believing things that aren't true (paranoia)
- Frequent hallucinations
- Lack of emotional control, quick to anger, fearfulness, sadness
- Loss of inhibition
- Difficulties sleeping or waking during the night and behaving as though it is daytime - loss of circadian rhythm.
Advanced Dementia
Someone living with our definition of "severe dementia" might experience some or all of the following:
- Severe memory problems. Not recognising family members and friends. Not being able to recall their own name
- Severe language and communication issues, not being able to understand what someone else is saying
- Severe confusion, e.g. about the time of day or where they are, including their own home
- Apathy, depression and anxiety
- Believing things that aren't true (paranoia)
- Frequent hallucinations
- Lack of emotional control, quick to anger, fearfulness, sadness
- Loss of inhibition
- Difficulties sleeping or waking during the night and behaving as though it is daytime - loss of circadian rhythm.
Verbally or physically aggressive behaviour
If your loved one displays this type of behaviour you may need a care home that has specially trained staff. Verbal/physical aggression is often defined:
- Consistent shouting and screaming
- Verbal abuse
- Physical abuse
How we define Dementia Care Types
Mild Dementia
Someone living with our definition of "mild dementia" might experience some or all of the following:
- Memory problems such as misplacing items and not be able to recall recent events (however, in some forms of dementia a person's memory may be unchanged)
- Difficulties thinking through problems and planning, making decisions
- Language and communication issues such as finding it difficult to recall the appropriate word in a conversation or following a conversation
- Poor orientation, getting lost in areas previously familiar to them
- Difficulty judging distances (more falls than usual)
- Changes in their normal mood including anxiety and depression
- In certain types of dementia, personality and behaviour changes may be present alongside or instead of issues with memory or concentration.
Moderate Dementia
Someone living with our definition of "moderate dementia" might experience some or all of the following:
- Worsened memory problems. Not always recognising own family members and friends. Repeating the same questions over and over again
- Worsened language and communication issues, forgetting what they are saying mid-sentence. Not being able to understand what someone else is saying
- More frequent confusion, e.g. about the time of day or where they are, including their own home
- Apathy, depression and anxiety
- Believing things that aren't true (paranoia)
- Frequent hallucinations
- Lack of emotional control, quick to anger, fearfulness, sadness
- Loss of inhibition
- Difficulties sleeping or waking during the night and behaving as though it is daytime - loss of circadian rhythm.
Advanced Dementia
Someone living with our definition of "severe dementia" might experience some or all of the following:
- Severe memory problems. Not recognising family members and friends. Not being able to recall their own name
- Severe language and communication issues, not being able to understand what someone else is saying
- Severe confusion, e.g. about the time of day or where they are, including their own home
- Apathy, depression and anxiety
- Believing things that aren't true (paranoia)
- Frequent hallucinations
- Lack of emotional control, quick to anger, fearfulness, sadness
- Loss of inhibition
- Difficulties sleeping or waking during the night and behaving as though it is daytime - loss of circadian rhythm.
Verbally or physically aggressive behaviour
If your loved one displays this type of behaviour you may need a care home that has specially trained staff. Verbal/physical aggression is often defined:
- Consistent shouting and screaming
- Verbal abuse
- Physical abuse
How we define 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
Prices are subject to an individual care needs assessment and the type of room and services chosen. Please contact us for further information.
The price(s) shown are provided by the care home. Contact The Devonshire for full pricing details and T&Cs.
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
- Maria Mallaband Care Group Ltd
- Private Owned
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)
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Very pleased with everything thank you.
Thank you so much for your kind feedback. We're really pleased to hear you've been happy with everything.
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.
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.
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.
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?
Staff took the time to talk and discuss any issues that we may have had .
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.
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.
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
Other residents wandering into mum's room which really agitates her and starts her psychotic behaviour and hallucinations.
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.
Thank you so much for taking the time to leave this review, I am glad we resolved the situation.
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!
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.
I come and see my friend. She is well looked after and says she is happy here. She loves the garden and staff.
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.
The staff and activities are really good and my wife is looked after well. She is Happy and I am happy.
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.
I am happy with everything.
Thank you for taking the time to leave a 5 star review, we are pleased to hear you are happy with the home.
I am so thankful to all the Devonshire team they are really great and do amazing job I am very happy.
Thank you so much for your kind review, we will pass this on to the whole team who will be happy with your feedback.
My mother-in-law looks good/healthy.
Staff always provide a cup of tea/cakes.
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.
All the staff are very good.
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.
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
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.
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.
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.
Regulatory Rating
Care Quality Commission (CQC) Rating
Date: 30 January 2026Requires improvement
- CaringRequires improvement
- EffectiveGood
- ResponsiveGood
- SafeRequires improvement
- Well-ledGood
Inspection ratings
We rate most services according to how safe, effective, caring, responsive and well-led they are, using four levels:
- Outstanding - The service is performing exceptionally well.
- Good - The service is performing well and meeting our expectations.
- Requires Improvement - The service isn't performing as well as it should and we have told the service how it must improve.
- Inadequate - The service is performing badly and we've taken action against the person or organisation that runs it.
- Not rated - we have not yet rated this area of the service, this is normally because the assessments we have carried out have been focused on other key questions.
Bed Vacancies
Please contact us for latest vacancies.
News (3) & Events (0)
- 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...
There are no upcoming events for The Devonshire.
Awards / Recognitions (3)
- 28 Feb 2019Recipient: Maria Mallaband Care Group Ltd
- 01 Apr 2017Recipient: Maria Mallaband Care Group Ltd
- 15 Feb 2016Recipient: Maria Mallaband Care Group Ltd
Accreditations
There are no accreditations posted yet for The Devonshire.
Meet the Team (9)

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 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.

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 is one of the Business Administrators at The Devonshire.

Anita is one of the Business Administrators at The Devonshire.

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

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.

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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