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Gardiner's Homecare

10 Church Street, Caversham, Reading, Berkshire RG4 8DZ
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Carers gave individualistic care and were able to adapt to the needs of my motherKathryn C(Daughter of Client/Service User)
Gardiner's Homecare, Reading
The carers were so professional and understandingSuzi P(Daughter-in-law of Client/Service User)
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The most efficient and professional companyVirginia(Daughter of Client/Service User)
Gardiner's Homecare, Reading

Gardiner's has over 50 years of providing domiciliary care to people in their own homes in and around Reading and South Oxfordshire.

Their experienced and friendly team are passionate about helping others and supporting them to continue independent and fulfilling lives in the comfort and familiarity of home.

If you are looking for someone to provide company and a little help around the house, or perhaps to assist with personal care or... 

Care Provided by Gardiner's Homecare

Types of Home Care

  • Visiting Care
  • Live-in Care
  • 24 Hour Care
  • Overnight Care (Waking)
  • Overnight Care (Sleeping)

Minimum Visit Duration (Visiting Care)

  • 60 minutes

Contract Durations

  • Ongoing / Long Term
  • Respite / Short Term

Age Ranges

  • Older Person Care (65+)
  • Younger Adult Care (18-65)

Personal Care Services

  • Washing & Dressing
  • Toileting Assistance
  • Medication Assistance (Oral)
  • Companionship
  • Continence Care
  • Feeding & Drinking Assistance

Household Services

  • Cleaning Service
  • Food Preparation & Serving
  • Laundry Service
  • Shopping Service / Errands
  • Transportation Service

Other Care Provided

  • Dementia
  • Parkinson's Disease
  • Stroke
  • Cancer Care
  • Palliative / End of Life Care
  • Learning Disability / Autism
  • Physical Disability
  • Visual / Hearing Impairment
  • Hospital Discharge

Funding & Fees

Daily Charges per Person

Type of carePermanent
Hourly Visiting CareFrom £38.50

Contact Gardiner's Homecare to get a personalised quote:

Funding Types Accepted

  • Private Funding (Self-funded)
  • Direct Payments (from Local Authority/NHS)
  • Local Authority (Contracted Provider)
  • NHS (Contracted Provider)

Good to Know

Group / Owner

Person in charge

  • Linzi Prendergast (Registered Manager)

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Gardiner's Homecare has a Review Score of 10 (9.955) out of 10, based on 26 reviews in the last 2 years. Over all time Gardiner's Homecare has 206 reviews.

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Review from S H (Husband of Client) published on 6 October 2026 Submitted via Website•
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Review from Sandra G (Daughter of Client) published on 15 September 2026 Submitted via Website•
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Review from Tess H (Daughter of Client) published on 18 May 2026 Submitted via Website•
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Regulatory Rating

Care Quality Commission (CQC) Rating

Date: 26 April 2018
Overall
Good
  • CaringGood
  • EffectiveGood
  • ResponsiveOutstanding
  • SafeGood
  • Well-ledGood
Care Quality Commission is responsible for the registration and inspection of social care services in England.View Latest Report

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Awards / Recognitions (6)

  • 29 May 2026Recipient: Gardiner's
  • 05 Apr 2018Recipient: Gardiner's Homecare
  • 21 Jan 2018Recipient: Gardiner's Homecare

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Meet the Team (7)

Linzi Prendergast
Linzi PrendergastJob Title Head of Care/ Registered ManagerJoined 2025

RGN Bsc(hons) Nursing Practice.

Germaine Goswell
Germaine GoswellJob Title New Client ManagerJoined 2024
Leanne Edwards
Leanne EdwardsJob Title Care ManagerJoined 2016
Lianne Maguire
Lianne MaguireJob Title Care ManagerJoined 2015
Hayleigh O'Brien
Hayleigh O'BrienJob Title Recruitment & Development ManagerJoined 2021
Jasmine Corbin
Jasmine CorbinJob Title Care Co-rdinatorJoined 2023
Cheryl Willis
Cheryl WillisJob Title Office AdministratorJoined 2011

Frequently Asked Questions about Gardiner's Homecare

How much does Gardiner's Homecare cost?

The agency lists fees from £38.50 for hourly visiting care. Funding accepted: Private Funding (Self-funded), Direct Payments (from Local Authority/NHS).

How many Carers does Gardiner's Homecare employ?

Gardiner's Homecare employs 90 carers.

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