Barchester Healthcare Ltd

Austen House provides first class 24 hour general nursing care, as well as specialist care for those with Dementia related illnesses in our Memory Lane community. Austen House is a purpose built nursing home. Out team of qualified and dedicated staff focus on the individual needs of residents. They are committed to providing professional and respectful care and maintaining Barchester's exceptional standards.

The perfect location. Set in a semi-rural location on the outskirts of Reading, Austen House gets the best of both worlds; plenty of local amenities yet within easy reach of Reading, Wokingham and London. Please feel free to visit and see for yourself all we have to offer.

Our team of qualified and dedicated staff really focus on the individual needs of residents. They are committed to providing professional and respectful care and maintaining Barchester's exceptional standards. These standards stretch across the board, not just in relation to the care we provide, but also in our hospitality, housekeeping, maintenance and administrative services. Everyone has the same goal; to support and provide you with the best care and service that they can.

Activities

Nursing & Medical Care
Personal Care Plan
Personal Key Worker
GP Permanently on Call
Continue with your own GP
Specialist Nurses Visit
Optician Visits
Dietician Visits
Chiropody Services
Physiotherapy Services

Hotel Services
Full-time Housekeeping team
Full laundry service
Services

Activities & Entertainment
Religious services
Mobile Library
Visitor's Participation
Variety of activities, entertainment and outings

Facilities

Facilities

General Facilities
Purpose-built accommodation
TV lounges
Private visiting room
Use of minibus

Room Facilities
Many rooms have ensuite facilities
Personal furniture and possessions allowed
Private telephone line
TV point

Restaurant & Dining Facilities
Separate restaurant/dining room
Daily change of menu
Room service available
Meals may be served outside on a nice day
Assistance with feeding available
Beverages available throughout the day
Visitors welcome to join residents for meals
Vegetarian and special diets catered for

Gardens
Landscaped Gardens
Sitting areas
Pathways suitable for wheelchairs
Raised beds for residents to grow plants
Secure Garden

Safety and Specialist Features
24-hour nurse call system
Smoke Detectors
Thermostatic radiators
Full lift
Indoor and outdoor wheelchair access
Lifts and specially equipped bathrooms
Full-time Maintenance Officer