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Nursing homes in Buckinghamshire

50 of the 133 care homes in Buckinghamshire are registered with the CQC as nursing homes, of which 4 are rated Outstanding and 29 Good. A nursing home is a care home registered with the CQC to have registered nurses on site around the clock, for people whose health needs go beyond personal care.

We do not yet have enough published fees to give a typical figure for nursing homes in Buckinghamshire. The typical residential care home fee in Buckinghamshire is £1,438 a week, and nursing homes usually cost more than that, with the NHS contributing towards the nursing part. Every home that has told us its price shows it, dated, on its card.

A live-in carer at home, which many families weigh against nursing home care, typically costs £1,120 a week near Buckinghamshire and can look after a couple.

Compare with a live-in carer at home through PrimeCarers

The typical residential home in Buckinghamshire
£1,438a week

About £74,776 a year

For a couple, two places: £2,876 a week

PrimeCarersA live-in carer, at home
£1,344a week

A typical week of live-in care for higher needs, such as hoisting or someone in bed most of the day

A similar price for one person. At home, the carer you choose looks after only you.

A couple can share one carer, about £1,355 a week, £1,521 a week less than two places.

See live-in carers near Buckinghamshire
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.

Dementia careFees published
Signature at Farnham Common, Slough

Signature at Farnham Common

Slough, SL2 · 74 beds
CQC: Not yet rated
NursingDementiaSignature
Fee not published
Area typical £1,438 a week
No reviews yet
Or a live-in carer at home through PrimeCarers: typically £1,120 a week
PrimeCarersAnother option

Stay at home with a live-in carer near Buckinghamshire

A carer moves in, so there is no move, no shared lounge and your own routine. Each carer’s profile shows their rate, experience and reviews, and you choose who to talk to.

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
Signature at Farnham Common, Slough

Signature at Farnham Common

Slough, SL2 · 74 beds
CQC: Not yet rated
NursingDementiaSignature
Fee not published
Area typical £1,438 a week
No reviews yet
Or a live-in carer at home through PrimeCarers: typically £1,120 a week
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.

“We can all fully relax around Nyarai and she feels like part of our family, which is no mean feat!”
Bridget S., about Nyarai N.
“She was v competent and confident and we felt our mum was safe in her care. She supported us through a difficult time.”
Lucy D., about Loritha C.
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.

Typical fees in Buckinghamshire

We do not have enough published fees for this area yet to show a typical figure. Across England, residential care usually costs about £900 to £1,400 a week and nursing care £1,200 to £1,900.

Common questions

How much do nursing homes in Buckinghamshire cost?

Not enough nursing homes in Buckinghamshire have published fees for a typical figure yet. Residential care in Buckinghamshire is typically £1,438 a week and nursing homes cost more. Ask each home for a written quote.

How many nursing homes are there in Buckinghamshire?

50 of the 133 CQC-registered care homes in Buckinghamshire are nursing homes. The list is refreshed from the CQC register every month.

What is the difference between a nursing home and a care home in Buckinghamshire?

Both provide a room, meals and personal care. A nursing home also has registered nurses on site day and night, so it suits people with health needs such as complex medication, pressure care or conditions that need monitoring. Residential homes rely on visiting district nurses instead.

Will the council pay for nursing home care in Buckinghamshire?

If your savings and assets are below £23,250 the council will assess what you can afford and may pay part or all of the fee. Separately, the NHS pays a flat weekly amount for the nursing part of the fee to anyone assessed as needing nursing care, whatever their savings. Ask the adult social care team at Buckinghamshire council for a needs assessment.