Old School House
Thame Road, Longwick, Princes Risborough, HP27 9SF
Residential care home · 12 beds · Mrs Nahida Arif

- Weekly fee
- Not published
- area typical £1,438
- CQC rating
- Good
- April 2024
- Beds
- 12
- residential
- Family reviews
- None yet
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Compare with a live-in carer at home through PrimeCarers
About £74,776 a year
For a couple, two places: £2,876 a week
The typical live-in carer near Buckinghamshire, set by the carer
Staying at home could cost about £318 a week less, £16,536 over a year
A couple can share one carer, about £1,355 a week, £1,521 a week less than two places.
PrimeCarers runs this site. Carers on it are self-employed and set their own rates. Every carer has had an enhanced DBS check in the last 18 months, ID and right-to-work checks and an online interview. Their skills and training are for you to check with them.
About Old School House
Old School House is a residential care home in Princes Risborough, in the Buckinghamshire council area, registered with the Care Quality Commission for up to 12 residents. It provides care for people living with dementia and older people. It is run by Mrs Nahida Arif. The home has been registered since January 2011.
At its latest inspection, published April 2024, the CQC rated Old School House Good, which means the CQC found the service performing well and meeting its expectations. Ratings can change after a new inspection, so check the CQC report before you visit.
Old School House has not published its fees and has not yet told us what they are. Care homes in Buckinghamshire with a fee on record typically charge about £1,438 a week for residential care and £1,663 for nursing care, so expect a figure in that range and ask the home for a written quote.
There are 133 registered care homes in Buckinghamshire. The nearest to Old School House include Icknield Court, Springford and Cherry Tree Nursing Home. A live-in carer at home, an alternative many families compare, typically costs about £1,120 a week across England.
Care provided
- Residential care
- Dementia care
- Older people
Registration
- Provider
- Mrs Nahida Arif
- Registered with CQC
- January 2011
- Latest CQC rating
- Good (April 2024)
- Council area
- Buckinghamshire
Rated Requires Improvement; inspectors found kind, safe care, but consent, records and management needed improvement.
We read the full inspection report and explain what inspectors praised, what concerned them, and what it means for your family. Read the CQC report explained →
Fees
Old School House has not published its fees and has not yet told us what they are. Care homes in Buckinghamshire typically charge about £1,438 a week for residential care and £1,663 for nursing care. A live-in carer at home through PrimeCarers typically costs £1,120 a week, shown on each carer's profile.
Reviews
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Common questions about Old School House
How much does Old School House cost?
Old School House has not published its fees. Care homes in Buckinghamshire typically charge about £1,438 a week for residential care and £1,663 for nursing care. Ask the home for a written quote.
What is the CQC rating for Old School House?
The Care Quality Commission rated Old School House Good in April 2024. The full inspection report is on the CQC website.
Does Old School House provide nursing care?
No. Old School House is registered as a care home without nursing. Staff provide personal care; visiting district nurses cover nursing needs.
Does Old School House offer dementia care?
Yes. Old School House is registered to care for people living with dementia.
How many residents does Old School House have?
Old School House is registered for up to 12 residents.
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Most charge £1,020 to £1,300 a week. 79 can care for a couple. 13 years' experience on average.
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Every carer has had an enhanced DBS check in the last 18 months, ID and right-to-work checks and an online interview. Their skills and training are for you to check with them. Carers set their own rates, and who is free changes week to week.
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