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Care homes in Chesham offering physical disability care
Of the 10 care homes in Chesham, 5 offer physical disability care, 112 beds in all. 80% of the 5 rated by CQC are Good or Outstanding, compared with 82% for physical disability care across England. Outstanding: 1. Expect to pay in Chesham about £1,620 a week for residential careestimated. 2 care homes have not been rated for more than four years. CQC's latest rating here went to Birchwood: Outstanding, on 27 February 2026.
Data: the CQC register, updated 19 October 2026, under the Open Government Licence
Quick summary
- CQC rates 4 of the 5 care homes with a rating as Good or Outstanding, 1 is rated Requires improvement or Inadequate.
- Whatever your savings, Buckinghamshire council will assess care needs for free.
- 3 list dementia as a specialism.
- Rating changes in Buckinghamshire are checked each day. See what changed recently.
Reference this page as: The Care Panel, "Care homes in Chesham offering physical disability care", Oct 2026, based on the CQC register.
- 5care homes registered with CQC
- 80%Good or Outstanding, among those rated
- 3support people with dementia
- 2with a rating or inspection since October 2024
Physical disability care in Chesham: providers ranked
Highest CQC rating first; ties go to the more recent rating, then the nearer provider. How the list is ordered
- All 10
- Elderly care · 10
- Residential care · 9
- Dementia care · 7
- Care for adults under 65 · 7
- Sensory impairment care · 6
- Physical disability care · 5
- Learning disability care · 3
| # | Care home | CQC rating | Last rated | Beds | Nursing |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Birchwood | Feb 2026 | 15 | No | |
| 2 | The Willow | Jan 2026 | 11 | No | |
| 3 | Reach Vale Road Chesham | Dec 2017 | 6 | No | |
| 4 | Culwood House | Mar 2019 | 19 | No | |
| 5 | Portobello Place | Jun 2024 | 61 | No |
This table lists each care home in Chesham registered for physical disability care, highest CQC rating first, then the more recent rating.
Physical disability care in Chesham: ratings, size and cost
Registered for physical disability care: 5 out of 10 care homes in Chesham (50%). 80% of those rated are Good or Outstanding, in line with the 80% for all care homes here and below the 82% for care homes registered for physical disability care across England.
Leading on CQC ratings for physical disability care: Birchwood, The Willow and Reach Vale Road Chesham. The newest rating is from February 2026 and the oldest from December 2017; 2 fall within the last two years. They have 112 registered beds in total.
Council-wide, 76 care homes in Buckinghamshire list physical disability care, and 72% of those with a rating are Good or Outstanding. Physical disability care is on 50% of registrations here and 56% across Buckinghamshire.
Typical weekly fees in the South East: about £1,555 residential, £1,830 nursing. Request the price list from every home, as specialist care can cost more. Our cost method.
What to expect from physical disability care
Think of stroke, Parkinson's, arthritis, MS or a spinal injury: each can reduce movement or strength, and physical disability care is designed around needs like these. Safe moving and handling, often with a hoist, sits alongside personal care and help to remain independent and active.
Before you choose: questions on physical disability care
- What equipment do you provide, and what must we arrange?
- Are staff trained in moving and handling, including hoists and slings?
- Will two carers be available when two are needed?
- How do you prevent pressure sores and falls?
- Who reviews the care plan when needs change?
Free advice: Scope helpline, 0808 800 3333. Physical disability care across Buckinghamshire.
Where else nearby offers physical disability care
| Nearby town | Distance | Total | Good or Outstanding |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chesham | – | 5 | 4 |
| Hazlemere | 5.9 mi | 4 | 2 |
| Chorleywood | 6.3 mi | 5 | 2 |
| Wendover | 6.7 mi | 4 | 4 |
| Kings Langley | 7.1 mi | 3 | 1 |
| Hemel Hempstead | 7.1 mi | 10 | 6 |
| Chalfont St Peter | 7.6 mi | 8 | 7 |
Council support
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Questions families ask about physical disability care in Chesham
Which care homes in Chesham offer physical disability care?
5 of the 10 CQC-registered care homes in Chesham offer physical disability care (CQC register, Oct 2026). Among the highest rated are Birchwood, The Willow and Reach Vale Road Chesham.
Are care homes in Chesham well rated?
Good or Outstanding: 4 (80%) of the 5 rated, including 1 Outstanding, while 1 is rated below Good.
How much does a care home cost in Chesham?
Average self-funder fees in South East, 2026: residential care home £1,450 a week; nursing home £1,695 a week. An average across very different rooms and care needs, with nursing adding more. A council-funded place usually costs the council less than a self-funder pays for the same room. Source: Which?, self-funder fees (Lottie data, January 2026). Our cost guide has more detail.
Will I get help from Buckinghamshire council with the cost of a care home?
Possibly. The Care Act 2014 means Buckinghamshire council has to assess care needs without charge. For a care home, the means test usually includes your home's value, unless your partner, or certain other relatives, still live in it, and never in the first 12 weeks of a permanent stay. The capital limit above which you pay in full is £23,250 in England, and NHS-funded nursing care can meet some nursing costs. Contacting Buckinghamshire council.
How should I compare care homes in Chesham?
Start with the latest CQC report and its date: 2 of the 5 listed here were inspected or rated in the last two years, while 3 have older reports. Then ask about continuity of staff, how they handle missed care, and the full price before you sign. Our checklist.
How do nearby towns compare with Chesham for physical disability care?
Counting physical disability care: Chesham 5 (4 Good or Outstanding); Amersham (2.5 miles): 2, 0 rated Good or Outstanding; Berkhamsted (3.8 miles): 2, 2 rated Good or Outstanding; Hazlemere (5.9 miles): 4, 2 rated Good or Outstanding.
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Other towns near Chesham
- Physical disability care in Amersham 2.5 mi
- Physical disability care in Berkhamsted 3.8 mi
- Physical disability care in Hazlemere 5.9 mi
- Physical disability care in Tring 6.3 mi
- Physical disability care in Chorleywood 6.3 mi
- Physical disability care in Wendover 6.7 mi
- Physical disability care in Kings Langley 7.1 mi
- Physical disability care in Hemel Hempstead 7.1 mi
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CQC register data (Oct 2026), reused under the Open Government Licence v3.0. The Care Panel is independent of every provider listed.