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Care homes in Chinnor
There are 3 care homes in Chinnor on the CQC register, 121 beds in all. Typical fees in Chinnor come to about £1,980 for nursing careestimated. 2 care homes have not been rated for more than four years and 1 joined the CQC register during the past two years.
CQC register data as of 27 October 2026 · Open Government Licence
Key points
- 1 are registered with CQC to support people with dementia, and 2 provide nursing.
- A care needs assessment from Buckinghamshire council is free, and your savings do not affect it.
- Among the 2 rated care homes, 1 hold a Good or Outstanding rating, 1 is rated Requires improvement or Inadequate, with 1 not yet rated.
- We check for new CQC ratings in Buckinghamshire daily: see the latest changes.
Cite this: The Care Panel, "Care homes in Chinnor", analysis of the CQC register, Oct 2026.
- 3care homes registered with CQC
- 50%Good or Outstanding, among those rated
- 2provide nursing care
- 0with a rating or inspection since October 2024
| Care | Chinnor | South East | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nursing care, a week | £1,980 | £1,830 | £1,640 |
All care homes in Chinnor, ranked
Ranked by CQC rating and how recent it is, then distance. How we order providers
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Chiltern Grange Care Home
What inspectors found: One of the floors specialises in providing care to people living with dementia.
Est. £1.91k–£2.33k/wk
Alpha Community Care
What inspectors found: The service has been developed and designed in line with the principles and values that underpin Registering the Right Support and other best practice…
Est. £1.4k–£1.71k/wk
Hempton Field Care Home
Est. £1.65k–£2.01k/wk
Care home fees in Chinnor
| Residential care home | £1,555 a week |
|---|---|
| Nursing home | £1,830 a week |
What Buckinghamshire Council pays providers: £28.50 an hour for home care (2025/26 average paid to agencies); £1,187.98 a week for residential care (2025/26 average, over-65s); £1,208.70 a week for nursing care (2025/26 average, over-65s) (source). If you choose a dearer provider, the difference is usually paid as a top-up.
Averages hide a wide range: fees depend on the room, the level of care and whether nursing is needed. Councils usually pay less than self-funders for the same room. Source: The Care Panel regional fee benchmarks, October 2026 (how we estimate). Work out your weekly cost or ask local providers for their prices.
Council support
Buckinghamshire
Buckinghamshire council can assess care needs for free, whatever your savings, and may help pay if your savings are under £23,250.
Buckinghamshire: getting assessed, funding your care, direct payments
How Chinnor measures up
One rating goes back to February 2018: Chiltern Grange Care Home. Ask what has changed since. The average home here has 40 beds; the typical home across Buckinghamshire has 31. Nursing care is available in 2 of 3 homes (67%); across Buckinghamshire the share is 37%. CQC registered Hempton Field Care Home in April 2026, the newest on this list. Ratings are older than average here: 0% of care homes have one less than two years old, compared with 21% across Buckinghamshire. Counting all listed care homes, not only rated ones, Chinnor (33% Good or Outstanding) is 7th out of 7 local towns, led by Thame (100%). On their CQC registrations, 1 of 3 list learning disabilities. No Outstanding ratings in Chinnor yet, against 5 across Buckinghamshire.
Which groups run care homes in Chinnor
- Porthaven Care Homes 1 here
- Barchester Healthcare Homes Limited 1 here
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Chinnor compared with nearby towns
| Town | Distance | Care homes | Good or Outstanding |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chinnor | – | 3 | 1 |
| Princes Risborough | 3.8 mi | 4 | 2 |
| Thame | 4.1 mi | 3 | 3 |
| High Wycombe | 8.5 mi | 12 | 8 |
| Wendover | 8.5 mi | 5 | 4 |
| Aylesbury | 9.1 mi | 25 | 19 |
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What families want to know about care homes in Chinnor
How many care homes are there in Chinnor?
Chinnor has 3 care homes on the CQC register (Oct 2026). Of these, 2 provide nursing care and 1 supports people living with dementia. Top-rated names here include Chiltern Grange Care Home.
Are care homes in Chinnor well rated?
Good or Outstanding: 1 (50%) of the 2 rated; 1 is Requires improvement or Inadequate. Newly registered services often have no rating yet; 1 here is still unrated.
How much does a care home cost in Chinnor?
Self-funder fees in South East: 2026 averages: residential care home £1,555 a week; nursing home £1,830 a week. Averages hide a wide range: fees depend on the room, the level of care and whether nursing is needed. Councils usually pay less than self-funders for the same room. Source: The Care Panel regional fee benchmarks, October 2026 (how we estimate). Read the full cost guide.
Will I get help from Buckinghamshire council with the cost of a care home?
It can. Start with the needs assessment, which Buckinghamshire council must offer free (Care Act 2014). England's upper capital limit is £23,250; the value of a home normally counts towards a care home means test, except where a partner or some relatives still occupy it, and not for the first 12 weeks of a permanent stay. Towards nursing costs, the NHS pays NHS-funded nursing care for residents who qualify. Getting in touch with Buckinghamshire council.
How should I compare care homes in Chinnor?
Start with the latest CQC report and its date: none of the 3 listed here were inspected or rated in the last two years. Older reports: 2. Then ask about continuity of staff, how they handle missed care, and the full price before you sign. A checklist to help.
How do nearby towns compare with Chinnor for care homes?
Counting care homes: Chinnor 3 (1 Good or Outstanding); Princes Risborough (3.8 miles): 4, 2 rated Good or Outstanding; Thame (4.1 miles): 3, 3 rated Good or Outstanding; High Wycombe (8.5 miles): 12, 8 rated Good or Outstanding.
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Care homes in nearby towns
- Care homes in Princes Risborough 3.8 mi
- Care homes in Thame 4.1 mi
- Care homes in High Wycombe 8.5 mi
- Care homes in Wendover 8.5 mi
- Care homes in Aylesbury 9.1 mi
- Care homes in Hazlemere 9.4 mi
- Care homes in Broughton 10.5 mi
- Care homes in Marlow 10.5 mi
Related pages and guides for Chinnor
- Buckinghamshire: paying for care
- Best rated care homes in Buckinghamshire
- Nursing homes in Buckinghamshire
- What care homes cost in England in 2026, by region and council
- Buckinghamshire's Outstanding-rated services (2026)
- Home care in Chinnor (12)
- Home care or a care home?
- Signs it may be time for a care home
- NHS-funded nursing care explained
- CQC ratings explained
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