
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.
My Wife came to River View last September 2017 in need of nursing care. She was made very welcome and has a very nice room which is very clean and comfortable. She knows the caring and nursing staff who are unfailingly kind. We like the fact that they work in this unit and are not moved about the building. I visit daily and my Wife is always washed and in fresh clothes. Her hair is brushed and they paint her nails. The lounge is very pleasant and my Wife has her own reclining armchair. After almost 7 months I cannot fault River View.
The staff are first class, from the cleaners and carers to the nurses and office staff, male and female. They welcome me every day. My mother is well looked after.
My brother was only able to stay here for 3 days before he died. Nevertheless, the response to myself and my brother was very caring and supportive. They were very united in their desire to accommodate both my brother's and my needs before he died. Even to the extent of contacting a minister at very short notice on my behalf to visit my brother to contact him before he passed. All the staff without exception were professional and efficient.
Thank you so much for taking the time to think about us during this emotionally difficult time. I am really pleased that all of us here at River View were able to provide an excellent level of care for your brother during his short time with us.
Very pleased with all aspects of the home.
Good facilities, excellent nursing and care staff.
A bit difficult to get an answer to phone calls or emails.
Hello, just wanted to say a 'big thank you' to the team on Oakes Ward for providing a loving, caring and safe environment for our Mother. Mum is 92 and sadly after falling out of bed during a hospital stay and having to endure major surgery, she was unable to return home and has been at River View for over 18 months. This Christmas our father joined her for respite care receiving a warm welcome and made to feel at home immediately.
The team of ten are amazing. Plus a brilliant activity leader. WELL DONE EVERYONE and THANK YOU.
The staff do a better job with fewer resources, and it is noticeable there are fewer members of staff at the weekend.
The home itself is clean and safe. It is looking a little tired and could do with some refurbishment in some areas.
We are very happy to know our relative is safe and well looked after.
Mum is currently being looked after at River View. She's very poorly and confused with advanced Alzheimers and other issues but the staff are lovely with her. She needs help with all areas of her life but they do it without complaint and with humour. We had tried another home for mum before moving her into River View but were very disappointed.
The family are able to visit at any time and can go off to the kitchen and make ourselves a tea or coffee. These two (what could be classed as) minor things make life for our family.
Our thanks to everyone who makes mum's life easier and more meaningful.
Thank you for taking the time to leave us your comments and feedback and we are very pleased to hear that you and your family are having a positive experience here at the home. We try and create an environment that supports residents and families to feel like this in their home, and we are happy...
I cannot fault the day staff but the night/agency staff are appalling. They lack compassion and it is always different staff which confuses dementia patients. The food is quite frankly disgusting and the same thing is served every day. The home is under-staffed and the day staff work so hard, but are always short. Why don't you pay more to permanent staff then you wouldn't need to pay agency/bank staff. It just doesn't make sense. Your website refers to fresh home cooked meals by a chef. No chef on site!!!
Many thanks for leaving a comment relating to care in our home, we value the feedback that you have given. A number of changes have taken place within the home recently, including the recruitment of new, permanent staff. We are continually looking at ways to improve our home and would be happy to have a discussion with you in person to gather some more of your valuable feedback.
My father was in the latter stages of Progressive Supranuclear Palsy. This is a rare neurological disease with no cure and is so very cruel. The staff here were amazing. So very caring and attentive. They all took the symptoms of and to understand PSP. We always felt dad was comfortable and felt safe. I cannot thank these lovely ladies enough for everything you did for dad - you all made him so comfortable and nothing was ever a trouble. My family and I cannot thank you enough. Dad was very very fond of you all and if he were able to tell you, he would most definitely have told you so. This nursing home is a special place, one that practices respect & well being. My memories will always be of the staff and how happy dad was - thank you to all the ladies on Oaks Ward - very special people.
Thank you for taking the time to write this review Tracy. Our compassionate team of staff at River View Centre recognise the individual needs of our residents and are consistent in providing a high-level of care to all within the home. It is lovely to hear that your Dad developed close friendships...
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.
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