Reading | Berkshire
Reading | Berkshire
About Lakeside Care Home in Reading
Lakeside Care Home in Reading is an impressive development that neighbours the town’s university on the exclusive Whiteknights Road. With uninterrupted views across Whiteknights Lake nature reserve, Lakeside has been developed across four floors to provide three respective living environments, and a further level for recreation.
Our Reading Care Home offers the following types of care: residential care, specialist dementia care and respite care.
Lakeside also utilises PainChek®, an innovative AI-powered tool that helps detect and manage pain in residents who struggle to verbalise it, ensuring the highest level of comfort and care.
View Our Home
Images below show the inside and outside of our beautiful care home. If you would like to visit in person, please get in touch to book a visit to Lakeside Care Home in Reading.
About Lakeside
As well as a wide array of modern amenities, this home features many premium facilities that have been designed to help you flourish. Our fees are also fully inclusive of all dining and laundry services, with no hidden extra costs.
- Playing_CardsActivities Room
- local_cafeCafe
- Volunteer_ActivismDementia Suite
- health_and_beautyHair Salon
- DiningInclusive Dining
- Home_And_GardenPrivate Garden
- Local_TaxiPrivate Transport
Meet the Manager
“Since joining Lakeside Care Home in Reading in 2012 as a Care Assistant, B&M Care has supported and developed my career, resulting in a number of promotions, including my most recent appointment to Home Manager in December 2018. With a degree in Photography, and an NVQ Level 5 in Health & Social Care, my education has encouraged me to combine theory-based practice with my passion for creativity, which ultimately encourages both me, and my team, to deliver something truly unique within the home.
We are a warm and friendly home with a team dedicated to supporting our residents and families with a high standard of care, in an environment that feels homely, safe and stimulating.”
Magda West – Home Manager
Our Response
The CQC inspection identified areas for improvement in staff training records, mealtime experience, governance systems, storage of prescribed thickeners, and staffing arrangements. These were addressed promptly through strengthened training and appraisal processes, improved mealtime support, enhanced audits for compliance, clearer medication storage procedures, and staffing reviews.
The report also recognised positive care planning, choice and independence, and the caring, supportive nature of staff. Lakeside remains committed to continuous improvement, openness, and high-quality person-centred care.
Karen Sweetman – Director of Governance and Operations
Son of Residents at Lakeside
Residents at Lakeside
Engagement and Wellbeing
Here at Lakeside Care Home in Reading, engagement and wellbeing is at the heart of our person-centred approach to care. Our dedicated Engagement Leads organise varied social calendars for events and entertainment, in groups and individually. Every resident experiences meaningful occupation, designed around their personal wishes and preferences.
Frequent visits from therapy dogs, local schoolchildren, and musicians keep the residents at Lakeside always entertained. Our Engagement Team love encouraging the residents’ hobbies and interests, arranging karaoke nights, and caring for the on-site guinea pigs who share the home.
Every resident, in each B&M home, also has access to The Hideaway – a cosy countryside retreat with extensive grounds, and on-site Reminiscence Museum.
Our B&M Care Homes are designed to be all-inclusive experiences, that feel just like home. Your fees will include your laundry, dining, and 24/7 personalised care. Visit our Paying For Care page to learn more.
At B&M Care, our aim is to ensure you have a comprehensive understanding of care funding. To achieve this, we’ve joined forces with a reputable SOLLA Accredited Adviser, Nicky Cave from Eldercare Group, to offer you valuable insights and information. This short video explains various aspects of paying for care.
We understand that there’s a lot to consider when choosing a care home, as this is a very significant and often emotional decision.
Here are some external providers that share some additional informative guidance:
- Adult Care Services – Financial Information Factsheet
- Age UK – Property and Paying For Residential Care
- Elder Care Group can send you a free ‘Paying for Care Guide’
- Symponia can send you a free ‘Care Fees Planning Handbook’
- Age UK also offer free advice on paying for care including applying for social care funding
Guide to Care Funding
At B&M Care, we understand that navigating care home fees and funding options can be overwhelming, so this page is here to make things easier for you. We strive to make the process of paying for care as straightforward as possible.
Make an Enquiry
We welcome visitors to our beautiful care home in Reading. Contact us to book a viewing today.
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