
Carers gave individualistic care and were able to adapt to the needs of my motherKathryn C(Daughter of Client/Service User)

The carers were so professional and understandingSuzi P(Daughter-in-law of Client/Service User)

The most efficient and professional companyVirginia(Daughter of Client/Service User)

Carers gave individualistic care and were able to adapt to the needs of my motherKathryn C(Daughter of Client/Service User)

The carers were so professional and understandingSuzi P(Daughter-in-law of Client/Service User)

The most efficient and professional companyVirginia(Daughter of Client/Service User)

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...
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 medication, Gardiner's can help.
Gardiner's takes great care to recruit care workers with a passion for helping others. They highly value their team, looking after them and supporting them at all times. It is a family business with an enviable reputation locally. They frequently receive fantastic feedback from grateful clients and their families, and indeed have been recognised by this website on several occasions for that.
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
Duration of Care
- Ongoing / Long Term
- Respite / Short Term
Age Ranges
- Older Person Care (65+)
- Younger Adult Care (18-65)
Level of Care
Personal Care
- Washing & Dressing
- Toileting Assistance
- Medication Assistance (Oral)
- Companionship
- Continence Care
- Feeding & Drinking Assistance
Help at Home
- Cleaning Service
- Food Preparation & Serving
- Laundry Service
- Shopping Service / Errands
- Transportation Service
Specialist Care Conditions
- 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
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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
- Gardiner's
- Private Owned
Person in charge
- Linzi Prendergast (Registered Manager)
Gardiner's Homecare Reviews (206)
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.
Very good carers, my dad really enjoyed their company. My house was left tidy and all was well.
Very good carers, my dad really enjoyed their company. My house was left tidy and all was well.
Pleased to hear that you are both happy with the service provided.
Gardiners were able to help me out at short notice. The carers were really friendly and were really flexible with what they help me with. They were really understanding at a very difficult time.
Gardiners were able to help me out at short notice. The carers were really friendly and were really flexible with what they help me with. They were really understanding at a very difficult time.
Glad you were pleased with the care provided and we are always here for you should you ever need assistance again.
All three carers that attended to my wife over a period of two weeks were very professional and she felt very comfortable with each one. They went out of their way to be helpful and nothing was too much trouble.
All three carers that attended to my wife over a period of two weeks were very professional and she felt very comfortable with each one. They went out of their way to be helpful and nothing was too much trouble.
Thank you for your lovely comments, we have shared these with your wife's team of care workers who will be very appreciative.
Every member of the management team and staff I've encountered have been friendly, understanding, accommodating and efficient and the carers are wonderful -...
Every member of the management team and staff I've encountered have been friendly, understanding, accommodating and efficient and the carers are wonderful - experienced, highly trained, skilled, very capable, warm, kind and respectful. When my brother is with them, I breathe. Gardiner's is a safe pair of hands, not cheap (I dread the day when the money runs out) but everything and more I was told the company would be.
I wish there was a Gardiner's carer for everyone in need of care and support.
What fantastic feedback, thank you. We are very proud of the service we offer and delighted to hear that it offers you the support you require.
It is not often these days that one can find a provider of any service, banking, local authority services, power suppliers etc., etc., that reaches the consistently high standards met by everyone connected with Gardiner's Reading. I recommend them to anyone seeking care at home.
It is not often these days that one can find a provider of any service, banking, local authority services, power suppliers etc., etc., that reaches the consistently high standards met by everyone connected with Gardiner's Reading. I recommend them to anyone seeking care at home.
Such fantastic feedback, thank you. The team really appreciate your comments.
An excellent, professional, reliable, caring service that I can highly recommend. This is the second time I have used Gardiner's services in the last couple of years and I really cannot fault them. All the staff (both Admin and the Carers) are so kind and helpful.
An excellent, professional, reliable, caring service that I can highly recommend. This is the second time I have used Gardiner's services in the last couple of years and I really cannot fault them. All the staff (both Admin and the Carers) are so kind and helpful.
Welcome back and great to hear that you would recommend us highly.
My father in law suddenly came to live with us due to ill health. After looking into care agencies we came across Gardiner's Nursing & Homecare. From the start, the care and compassion shown was amazing and just what we needed at the time. They arranged carer effortlessly and quickly reassuring me...
My father in law suddenly came to live with us due to ill health. After looking into care agencies we came across Gardiner's Nursing & Homecare. From the start, the care and compassion shown was amazing and just what we needed at the time. They arranged carer effortlessly and quickly reassuring me that the carers were suitable for a family home with children. The carers were so professional and understanding and knew what needed to be done before being asked! Excellent service!!!
Really pleased to hear that you found our care workers and the overall service to be excellent.
I needed only minimal help mainly for the emptying of a commode which I needed to use for a time. The carers were excellent, very helpful, cheerful, kind and efficient.
I needed only minimal help mainly for the emptying of a commode which I needed to use for a time. The carers were excellent, very helpful, cheerful, kind and efficient.
Thank you for taking the time to provide some feedback, Joyce.
My husband received care from Gardiner's Nursing & Homecare in only the last few days of his life. I was very reluctant to relinquish his care to others but was persuaded by the medical professionals involved to "get things in place" for a worsening situation. The Gardiner's team were there...
My husband received care from Gardiner's Nursing & Homecare in only the last few days of his life. I was very reluctant to relinquish his care to others but was persuaded by the medical professionals involved to "get things in place" for a worsening situation. The Gardiner's team were there immediately when they were asked for and I cannot praise them highly enough, they were kindly, efficient and professional and my husband felt completely at ease with them. I am so very grateful for the care and support they gave us both.
So pleased to hear that in the short period of time we spent with you and your husband that we were able to provide the care and support needed.
Gardiner's dedicated staff has looked after my Dad during the final year of his life, which allowed him to live his final days in his own home as he always wanted. He always spoke highly of the tender loving care and the laughs he had with the dedicated care team who looked after him. This was a...
Gardiner's dedicated staff has looked after my Dad during the final year of his life, which allowed him to live his final days in his own home as he always wanted. He always spoke highly of the tender loving care and the laughs he had with the dedicated care team who looked after him. This was a great comfort for us then, and remain a source of great comfort now.
Thank you, Sue, for such lovely heartfelt comments.
A very organised and thorough package was created and carried out by a small team of carers who are trained understanding and professional. The care package is listed on an app that is accessible to the office, the team and the client which is completed at every call and any problems are listed and...
The thought that went into the care package has reduced anxiety and increased confidence for a young adult with complex needs. The calls are never rushed and are always prompt.
Thank you so much for your lovely feedback Sue. We are delighted to hear that you have found our team to be reliable, professional and understanding of your son's needs.
From the initial visit to arrange through to all visits by carers and admin staff, I have been impressed by the professional and friendly approach to myself and my wife (Alzheimers). At no time has there been any reason to consider any changes other than a possible reduction to the present daily...
From the initial visit to arrange through to all visits by carers and admin staff, I have been impressed by the professional and friendly approach to myself and my wife (Alzheimers). At no time has there been any reason to consider any changes other than a possible reduction to the present daily visits.
Many thanks for your kind feedback Keith.
Gardiner's staff cared for my father during the last weeks of his life. He wanted to be at home and without the professional care provided by Gardiner's, this final wish would not have been possible. Gardiner's provided 24 hours cover at short notice and went to extraordinary lengths to make sure...
Every single member of staff involved showed compassion and sensitivity. As a family, we are truly grateful for the service that Gardiner's provided. We know that Dad was treated with dignity and understanding. This was a great comfort to us then and continues to comfort us now. Gardiner's were exceptional.
Thank you, so lovely to read such great feedback
My parents used Gardiner's for home care for over 5 years. The carers were marvellous - professional, well trained, punctual, kind, understanding and always willing to go the extra mile. In addition, the office staff were wonderful, responding promptly to every change in need as it occurred...
I could not rate them more highly, they were fantastic in every way. Thank you for a job well done!
Such lovely comments, thank you Diana.
The quality, dedication and support provided by your team over the last 5 years has been tremendous. From the early days, through to more recent times, we could not have asked for a more professional and caring team.
The quality, dedication and support provided by your team over the last 5 years has been tremendous. From the early days, through to more recent times, we could not have asked for a more professional and caring team.
So pleased to hear that you found the high standard of care received to be consistent throughout the 5 years.
Gardiner's is a caring family run community of amazing people. Relationships with their clients are based on empathy, respect and dignity. They give holistic care and take the time to understand an individual's health and social needs. They listen to you and are committed to their clients. I felt...
Gardiner's is a caring family run community of amazing people. Relationships with their clients are based on empathy, respect and dignity. They give holistic care and take the time to understand an individual's health and social needs. They listen to you and are committed to their clients. I felt happy and relaxed knowing they were caring for my mother whilst I was at work and I visited their amazing app during the day to read how my mother was doing. This fantastic app made me feel involved as well. FIVE STAR CARE.
So lovely to read your positive comments on the care that Gardiner's provided. We are pleased that you found the app of benefit too. Thank you for your feedback.
An excellent service kind and caring staff.
An excellent service kind and caring staff.
After the initial few weeks, we found that we were fortunate in picking a team of first class carers who cared for my wife's needs in a loving caring way. Anytime left was always used in carrying out domestic duties, i.e. bed making, washing, mopping the floors, hoovering but always getting...
When they left my wife was always in a better frame of mind and looking forward to the next visit. An excellent provider of carers and organisers at every level. Thank you and keep up your excellent work.
Thanks for the feedback.
The care and friendship the carers involved have given to my husband and I was so much appreciated. My husband has Alzheimer's/mobility problems and it was taken care of with care and complete understanding. Always on time and if there was a problem due to traffic or expected to be late, I always...
The care and friendship the carers involved have given to my husband and I was so much appreciated. My husband has Alzheimer's/mobility problems and it was taken care of with care and complete understanding. Always on time and if there was a problem due to traffic or expected to be late, I always got a call to explain the delay. When it became necessary for him to go into full-time care due to medical needs, we felt it was like losing friends.
Thank you Joyce.
The carers are always punctual, friendly and helpful. From experience, they knew how to deal with problems and had plenty of good, helpful advice. They were a great comfort during a stressful time.
The carers are always punctual, friendly and helpful. From experience, they knew how to deal with problems and had plenty of good, helpful advice. They were a great comfort during a stressful time.
Many thanks for the feedback Mr Lee. I will be pleased to pass this feedback on to the team.
Regulatory Rating
Care Quality Commission (CQC) Rating
Date: 26 April 2018Good
- CaringGood
- EffectiveGood
- ResponsiveOutstanding
- SafeGood
- 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.
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Awards / Recognitions (6)
- 29 May 2026Recipient: Gardiner's
- 05 Apr 2018Recipient: Gardiner's Homecare
- 21 Jan 2018Recipient: Gardiner's Homecare
Accreditations
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Meet the Team (7)

RGN Bsc(hons) Nursing Practice.

Germaine's main responsibility is welcoming enquiries and answering any questions they may have. Anyone wishing to proceed with our service is then...
Germaine's main responsibility is welcoming enquiries and answering any questions they may have. Anyone wishing to proceed with our service is then guided through the process of assessment and providing the required support.
Germaine has gained her NVQ Level 5 in Health and Social Care and has many years of experience in the care sector.
She has a wealth of knowledge that she can bring to the role and share with you.

Leanne's main role is to manage the support of her team of clients and care workers. She keeps in regular contact with them, adapting to their...
Leanne's main role is to manage the support of her team of clients and care workers. She keeps in regular contact with them, adapting to their changing needs.
Leane has been in the care industry for a long time and joined Gardiner's as a Care Worker in May 2016. In September 2017 she became a Senior Care Worker at Gardiner's before being promoted to the role of Care Manager.

Lianne manages a team of care workers and clients. She keeps in touch with them regularly to respond to any changes required.
Lianne, also known as...
Lianne manages a team of care workers and clients. She keeps in touch with them regularly to respond to any changes required.
Lianne, also known as Mags, had worked in the care industry for over 10 years before joining Gardiner's in 2015. She has a vast amount of experience and knowledge that she brings to the role of Care Manager.

Hayleigh looks after the recruitment of care workers and the continuing development of the team at Gardiner's.
Hayleigh joined Gardiner's as a Care...
Hayleigh looks after the recruitment of care workers and the continuing development of the team at Gardiner's.
Hayleigh joined Gardiner's as a Care Worker in December 2021, previously working as an HR administrator. She moved into her current position in May 2023, perfectly combining her knowledge of both previous roles.

Jasmine oversees all the duties, booking in care workers for each visit. Her priority is to keep a regular team in place and as small a team as...
Jasmine oversees all the duties, booking in care workers for each visit. Her priority is to keep a regular team in place and as small a team as possible. Whilst also arranging cover for well earnt holiday and unexpected time off. Continuity of care is very important at Gardiner's.
Jasmine started at Gardiner's as a Care Worker so understands the needs of the clients and the care workers and the value of matching the right people.

Cheryl is the welcoming face of Gardiner's Homecare. She is based on reception and greets visitors with a warm smile and if is unable to assist...
Cheryl is the welcoming face of Gardiner's Homecare. She is based on reception and greets visitors with a warm smile and if is unable to assist herself, she points you in the right direction.
Cheryl started at Gardiner's in 2011 as a Care Worker before progressing to Office Administrator in 2014. She has a variety of experience having also come from a background in pensions, retail, accounts, and administration.
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