Best Care Homes in Buckinghamshire (2026)
135 care homes compared by CQC rating, type, beds, and specialisms.
Care Home Comparison Table
| Care Home | Rating | Type | Beds |
|---|---|---|---|
| White Plains Care Home | Outstanding | Residential | 48 |
| The Royal Star & Garter Home - High Wycombe | Outstanding | Nursing | 74 |
| Byron House Care Home | Outstanding | Nursing | 28 |
| Maids Moreton Hall | Outstanding | Nursing | 60 |
| The Heights | Outstanding | Nursing | 90 |
| Birchwood | Outstanding | Residential | 15 |
| Cliveden Manor Care Home | Good | Nursing | 85 |
| Bradbury House | Good | Residential | 42 |
| Little Oaks Residential Home | Good | Residential | 30 |
| Old School House | Good | Residential | 12 |
| Brook House | Good | Nursing | 35 |
| Reach Wendover Road | Good | Residential | 10 |
| Reach Sistine Manor | Good | Residential | 19 |
| Reach Bierton Road | Good | Residential | 8 |
| Reach Vale Road Chesham | Good | Residential | 6 |
| Croft Cottage | Good | Residential | 7 |
| Greene House | Good | Residential | 10 |
| Morton House | Good | Residential | 14 |
| Queen Elizabeth House | Good | Nursing | 20 |
| Sunnyside Nursing Home | Good | Nursing | 40 |
| Ceely Road | Good | Residential | 6 |
| The Cherries | Good | Residential | 7 |
| Bartletts Residential Home | Good | Residential | 62 |
| Southernwood | Good | Residential | 6 |
| Rayners Residential Care Home | Good | Residential | 45 |
| Lewin House | Good | Nursing | 70 |
| The Fremantle Trust - Buckingham Road | Good | Residential | 7 |
| Tithe Farm Nursing Home | Good | Nursing | 30 |
| Shelburne Lodge | Good | Nursing | 51 |
| 4 Old Barn Close | Good | Residential | 4 |
| Old Barn Close | Good | Residential | 5 |
| Litslade Farm | Good | Residential | 8 |
| 4 Trinity Court | Good | Residential | 6 |
| Wendover Road | Good | Residential | 6 |
| Pratt House | Good | Residential | 29 |
| White Leaf Support Limited | Good | Residential | 13 |
| Maybank Residential Care Home | Good | Residential | 6 |
| Penley Grange | Good | Residential | 6 |
| Chartwell Manor Care Home | Good | Nursing | 61 |
| Stone House Nursing Home | Good | Nursing | 35 |
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Choosing a Care Home in Buckinghamshire
With 135 care homes in Buckinghamshire, families have 83 well-rated options to choose from. 35 homes currently require improvement — always check the latest CQC inspection report before visiting. The area has 50 nursing homes for people with complex medical needs, alongside 85 residential homes.
We recommend shortlisting 3–5 homes, visiting each in person, and using our choosing guide to compare them systematically. Pay attention to staffing levels, the atmosphere on the day, and how staff interact with residents. Understanding how care home fees are funded — including local authority support and NHS Continuing Healthcare — is also essential before making a decision.
Buckinghamshire care homes offer specialist support for dementia care, residential care, physical disability care, sensory impairment care and more. Use the links below to filter homes by care type.
Specialist Care in Buckinghamshire
Top Dementia Care Homes in Buckinghamshire
Helpful Guides
Frequently Asked Questions
How many care homes are in Buckinghamshire?
Buckinghamshire has 135 CQC-registered care homes with a combined 4,935 beds across the area.
How many Outstanding care homes are in Buckinghamshire?
Buckinghamshire has 6 Outstanding-rated care homes and 77 Good-rated care homes. Outstanding is the highest possible CQC grade and means inspectors found exceptional, person-centred care.
What types of care are available in Buckinghamshire?
Buckinghamshire has 50 nursing care homes and 85 residential homes, including 87 specialising in dementia care. Other specialisms include dementia care, residential care, physical disability care.
What should I look for when choosing a care home in Buckinghamshire?
Start with the CQC rating — Outstanding and Good-rated homes have passed independent inspections. Then visit in person: speak with staff and current residents' families, ask about staffing levels, activities, and how they handle changing health needs. Our choosing guide walks you through each step.
How are care home fees funded in Buckinghamshire?
Buckinghamshire Council will carry out a care needs and financial assessment for those seeking local authority funding. Anyone with assets above £23,250 typically funds their own care. NHS Continuing Healthcare is available for complex medical needs. See our funding guide for full details.