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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 P O (Friend of Resident) published on 5 May 2025 Submitted via Postal Card
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Happy with the care. Staff are respectful and professional.

Reply from Elizabeth Gondo, Home Manager at The Devonshire

Thank you for taking the time to leave us such a lovely review, we will pass this on to our wider team.

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Review from I B (Resident / Service User) published on 5 May 2025 Submitted via Postal Card
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The staff are very good, they look after me very well. My room is very clean, food is very tasty.

Staff go out of their way to help, and very happy.

Reply from Elizabeth Gondo, Home Manager at The Devonshire

Thank you for taking the time to leave us such a lovely review, we will pass this on to our wider team.

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Review from J B (Resident / Service User) published on 2 May 2025 Submitted via Postal Card
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I love the staff. They are very pleasant. They take good care of me. Food is up to standard. The environment is good.

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Review from D P (Resident / Service User) published on 2 May 2025 Submitted via Postal Card
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I am very happy here. The staff are very good and I feel very safe here.

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Review from L R (Resident / Service User) published on 2 May 2025 Submitted via Postal Card
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The care home is very understanding to inmates' needs and really tries to accomodate, all problems are attended to.

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Review from F A (Granddaughter of Resident) published on 24 April 2025 Submitted via Postal Card
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Very caring and personal staff who get to know residents and become friends with them. When problems arise, they listen and implement solutions and change. They really work with you and listen to residents' needs.

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Review from Edgar B (Husband of Resident) published on 23 April 2025 Submitted via Postal Card
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My wife, suffering from dementia, has been resident for over five years. In that time there has been little change in staff which speaks for itself regarding staff quality and satisfaction. She has been well cared for during this advancement of dementia symptoms. I'm always welcomed with a smile when visiting and care is carefully administered with dedication. Overall experience of The Devonshire Care Home is excellent.

Reply from Anne Pink, Commercial Business Partner at The Devonshire

Thank you so much for taking the time to write such a lovely review of our home. The Team at The Devonshire will be delighted to hear your kind words.

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Review from A Z (Daughter of Resident) published on 14 April 2025 Submitted via Website
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My mother is well looked after in Cherry Blossom community, the staff are very good with her. She has greatly improved since being in the care home. Well done staff on your CQC overall good achievement.

Reply from Anne Pink, Commercial Business Partner at The Devonshire

Thank you so much for taking the time to write this lovely review. We are glad your mother is happy and settled into her home on Cherry Blossom. The team will be delighted to see your kind words.

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Review from F B (Resident / Service User) published on 9 April 2025 Submitted via Postal Card
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Very good, nurses very good. Food is fine. Very happy - no complaints.

Reply from Anne Pink, Commercial Business Partner at The Devonshire

Thank you so much for taking the time to write this review. The team at the home will be delighted to hear your kind words.

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Review from J B (Wife of Resident) published on 9 April 2025 Submitted via Postal Card
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My husband looks physically well and cared for and, despite his increasing mental health issues, shows no sign of distress. The staff on Kingfisher Unit have consistently been welcoming and receptive to any concerns or queries I have had. The food always looks apetising and seems varied. I have had no complaints about how my husband has been cared for.

Reply from Anne Pink, Commercial Business Partner at The Devonshire

Thank you so much for taking the time to write this review. The team at home will be delighted to hear your kind words.

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Review from C C (Son of Resident) published on 9 April 2025 Submitted via Website
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I regularly visit my father at different times of the day, the staff are outstanding, they are caring, compassionate and respectful. My father was given a few weeks to live however it's one and half years since the prognosis due to the fantastic care which he is receiving. The staff and the leadership of the home says it all - excellent. Congratulations on receiving overall Good to your recent CQC rating.

Reply from Anne Pink, Commercial Business Partner at The Devonshire

Thank you so much for taking the time to write such a lovely review. This will be shared with the team at the home who will delighted to receive such great feedback.

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Review from D L (Son-in-law of Resident) published on 7 April 2025 Submitted via Postal Card
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Absolutely wonderful people, took good care of my father in law during the last year of his life. Kind, supportive, friendly staff. Father in law made some good friends.

Reply from Anne Pink, Commercial Business Partner at The Devonshire

Thank you for taking the time to write this lovely review and recognising the team in the home. This will be shared with them and they will be thrilled to hear you comments.

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Review from Neil S (Son of Resident) published on 3 April 2025 Submitted via Website
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My Dad was resident of Peacock Community at The Devonshire from October 24 to March 25. He had advanced Dementia. The care, support and overall experience was excellent.

He settled into life quickly in Peacock, making friends with the other residents, aided by the wonderful nurses and staff.

The food was great, the room and community always sparking clean, and the professional and emotional support provided to my Dad was brilliant.

We were always made to feel welcome when we visited by all the staff who were always professional and personable.

it was evident on my many visits that my Dad and other residents enjoyed life at Peacock, the care provided and dignity he received in his final days were brilliant.

Reply from Anne Pink, Commercial Business Partner at The Devonshire

Thank you so much for taking the time to write this lovely review. The team at The Devonshire will be delighted to hear your kind words.

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Review from J M (Son of Resident) published on 3 April 2025 Submitted via Postal Card
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Our family has nothing but praise for the staff at The Devonshire, on Kingfisher Ward. Dad has been looked after like he was their own father. We will always remember their constant kindness not just to Dad but to ourselves.

Reply from Anne Pink, Commercial Business Partner at The Devonshire

Thank you so much for your kind words and taking time to write this review. The team at The Devonshire will appreciate hearing them.

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Review from N M (Son of Resident) published on 3 April 2025 Submitted via Postal Card
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Generally I have been satisfied with the level of care, bearing in mind the challenges of the dementia ward. There have been 3 or 4 times when I have not been happy. I have addressed it immediately. The room needing partial decoration does not help with perception. Plus what appears is rare deep cleans. Staff are mainly friendly and helpful. But management are hard to find. Food seems average with lack of flexibility to individual needs.

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Review from G V (Husband of Resident) published on 11 March 2025 Submitted via Postal Card
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Care is excellent, staff are very good to my wife.

Reply from Anne Pink, Commercial Business Partner at The Devonshire

Thank you for the lovely review, the staff will be very happy to hear your comments about the care they provide.

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Review from P R (Brother of Resident) published on 4 February 2025 Submitted via Postal Card
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I visited my Brother for a few hours on the 29th of December 2024. This was my first visit. Due to building works it was a little bit unclear how to access the building. Apart from the building works I was very impressed with all aspects of the care provided. One of the senior nurses had related my Brother to a quieter room which was greatly appreciated. There was also lots of positive interaction between the staff and my brother. Generally, the staff was very helpful. Overall there was a very positive atmosphere in the home and a clear sense that residents were well looked after.

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Review from S K (Power of Attorney of Resident) published on 14 January 2025 Submitted via Postal Card
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Lately, staff shortages are acutely observed. This leads to inadequate care and support for the resident. Existing staff try their best but this may not be sufficient at all times.

The care home is currently going through a major refurbishment but the staff quarters aren't included in this. By staff I mean the people who actually provide the service and look after the residents.

Reply from Lizzy Gondo, Home Manager at The Devonshire

Thank you for sharing your experience at The Devonshire. We truly appreciate your feedback. To address your concerns more thoroughly, we would welcome the opportunity to discuss this matter with you directly. Please feel free to contact us at your convenience.

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Review from T P (Wife of Resident) published on 26 December 2024 Submitted via Website
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I would like to express my appreciation and gratitude for this lovely home. My husband spent his last six months there, he was happy and well looked after. From personal care to the meals and activities everything was of the highest standards. Their units are well designed for mobile residents who can walk along the corridors, stretch their legs, communicate with other residents, and feel free, and feel like they are in their own homes. The friendly staff goes the extra mile to provide a very high professional care and person centred approach to all their residents. I have been visiting this home every day at different times and have seen the residents clean, happy, and entertained. From our previous experiences at the other care homes in Reading (as short stays) the River View is the best home because they really do understand the needs of people with dementia. All this makes this home safe and comfortable. A very special thanks to the Kingfisher unit staff for looking after our loved ones.

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Review from Roberta F (Partner of Resident) published on 11 December 2024 Submitted via Postal Card
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The staff are always friendly and look after my partner (room 51). He seems ok, although he does have his ups and downs when I visit with memory. He seems to be eating ok.

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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.

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