69 Chartridge Lane
Chesham, HP5 · 1.3 km · 6 beds
CQC: Good
ResidentialCenturion Health Care
Fee not published
Area typical £1,438 a week
Or a live-in carer at home through PrimeCarers: typically £1,120 a week
CQC: Requires improvement
Portobello Place
Chartridge Lane, Chesham, HP5 2SH
Residential care home · 61 beds · Berkley Care Group
- Weekly fee
- Not published
- area typical £1,438
- CQC rating
- Requires improvement
- June 2024
- Beds
- 61
- residential
- Family reviews
- None yet
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The typical residential home in Buckinghamshire
£1,438a week
About £74,776 a year
For a couple, two places: £2,876 a week
A live-in carer, at home£1,120a 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.
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89 live-in carers on PrimeCarers within about an hour of Buckinghamshire
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 Portobello Place
Portobello Place is a residential care home in Chesham, in the Buckinghamshire council area, registered with the Care Quality Commission for up to 61 residents. It provides care for people living with dementia, older people, people with a physical disability and people with a sensory impairment. It is run by Berkley Care Group, which operates 13 care homes in England. The home has been registered since December 2019.
At its latest inspection, published June 2024, the CQC rated Portobello Place Requires improvement, which means the CQC found the service was not performing as well as it should and told it how to improve. Ratings can change after a new inspection, so check the CQC report before you visit.
Portobello Place 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 Portobello Place include 69 Chartridge Lane, The Willow and Reach Vale Road Chesham. 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
- Physical disabilities
- Sensory impairment
Registration
- Brand
- Berkley Care Group
- Registered with CQC
- December 2019
- Latest CQC rating
- Requires improvement (June 2024)
- Council area
- Buckinghamshire
- Town
- Chesham
The CQC inspection, explained
Portobello Place rated Good; inspectors found exceptionally responsive, person-centred care, with some staffing concerns.
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
Portobello Place 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 Portobello Place
How much does Portobello Place cost?
Portobello Place 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 Portobello Place?
The Care Quality Commission rated Portobello Place Requires improvement in June 2024. The full inspection report is on the CQC website.
Does Portobello Place provide nursing care?
No. Portobello Place is registered as a care home without nursing. Staff provide personal care; visiting district nurses cover nursing needs.
Does Portobello Place offer dementia care?
Yes. Portobello Place is registered to care for people living with dementia.
How many residents does Portobello Place have?
Portobello Place is registered for up to 61 residents.
Care at home
89 live-in carers within about an hour of Buckinghamshire
These are self-employed carers on PrimeCarers, the introductory agency that runs this directory. Each has a profile with their own rates and reviews from families, and you choose who to talk to.
Most charge £1,020 to £1,300 a week. 79 can care for a couple. 13 years' experience on average.
Loritha C.
4 reviews
From £1,330 a week, 22 years caring
Based about 19 minutes from Buckinghamshire. Can care for a couple
Peter W.
3 reviews
From £1,372 a week, 18 years caring
Based about 25 minutes from Buckinghamshire. Can care for a couple
Jaroslava P.
1 review
From £1,295 a week, 15 years caring
Based about 35 minutes from Buckinghamshire. Can care for a couple
Monicah D.
3 reviews
From £1,155 a week, 14 years caring
Based about 39 minutes from Buckinghamshire. Can care for a couple
“We can all fully relax around Nyarai and she feels like part of our family, which is no mean feat!”
“She was v competent and confident and we felt our mum was safe in her care. She supported us through a difficult time.”
See live-in carers near BuckinghamshireProfiles, rates and reviews are free to look at.
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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89 live-in carers on PrimeCarers within about an hour of Buckinghamshire
Live-in, a week
typically £1,120
A couple sharing one carer about £1,355
The Willow
Chesham, HP5 · 1.3 km · 11 beds
CQC: Good
Fee not published
Area typical £1,438 a week
Or a live-in carer at home through PrimeCarers: typically £1,120 a week
Reach Vale Road Chesham
Chesham, HP5 · 2.1 km · 6 beds
CQC: Good
ResidentialRehabilitation Education And Community Homes
Fee not published
Area typical £1,438 a week
Or a live-in carer at home through PrimeCarers: typically £1,120 a week