Care homes · Buckinghamshire
Care homes in Gerrards Cross
There are 8 care homes in Gerrards Cross on the CQC register, 399 beds in all; 7 different providers run them. The biggest provider here is The Fremantle Trust (2). CQC has rated 5 of them, and 80% are Good or Outstanding, compared with 74% across Buckinghamshire and 83% across England. Outstanding: 1. We estimate typical fees in Gerrards Cross at about £1,620 a week for residential care and £1,850 for nursing careestimated. 4 care homes have not been rated for more than four years and 1 joined the CQC register during the past two years.
Updated 27 October 2026 from the CQC register (Open Government Licence)
In short
- You can ask Buckinghamshire council for a free care needs assessment; savings make no difference.
- For dementia support, 6 have it on their CQC registration; 4 have nursing care.
- 4 of the 5 rated care homes are Good or Outstanding, while 1 is rated Inadequate or Requires improvement. 3 are not rated yet.
- Rating changes in Buckinghamshire are checked each day. See what changed recently.
Citation: "Care homes in Gerrards Cross", The Care Panel analysis of CQC register data, Oct 2026.
- 8care homes on the CQC register
- 80%of those rated are Good or Outstanding
- 4offer nursing care
- 1inspected or rated since October 2024
| Care | Gerrards Cross | South East | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Residential care, a week | £1,620 | £1,560 | £1,400 |
| Nursing care, a week | £1,850 | £1,830 | £1,640 |
Gerrards Cross care homes, ranked
Order: CQC rating first, then how recent that rating is, then distance. Our ranking method
Care home vacancies in Gerrards Cross → Respite and short stays →
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- All 8
- Elderly care · 7
- Dementia care · 6
- Care for adults under 65 · 5
- Nursing care · 4
- Residential care · 4
- Physical disability care · 3
- Sensory impairment care · 3
Buckingham House
What inspectors found: The home is located in the town of Gerrards Cross in Buckinghamshire.
Est. £1.65k–£2.01k/wk
The Gables
What inspectors found: We found the following examples of good practice: • Safe arrangements were in place for professionals visiting the service.
Est. £1.4k–£1.71k/wk
White Plains Care Home
What inspectors found: The home is set within eight acres of landscaped grounds overlooking the private Denham air field.
Est. £1.46k–£1.78k/wk
Farnham Common House
What inspectors found: The staff team achieved these. • There were some areas where care could be improved.
Est. £1.46k–£1.78k/wk
Swarthmore Housing Society Limited
What inspectors found: Medicines were not always being managed in line with current best practice.
Est. £1.46k–£1.78k/wk
Denham Manor
Est. £1.99k–£2.44k/wk
Signature at Farnham Common
Est. £1.66k–£2.03k/wk
Signature at Farnham Common
Est. £1.66k–£2.03k/wk
Dementia care homes in Gerrards Cross
6 of the 8 care homes in Gerrards Cross are registered with CQC to support people living with dementia, and 2 of those are rated Good or Outstanding. Compare the 6 registered for dementia.
How much care homes charge in Gerrards Cross
| 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.
Self-funders usually pay more than councils do for the same room. Each average covers a broad range, driven by room, care level and nursing. Source: The Care Panel regional fee benchmarks, October 2026 (how we estimate). For a firm figure, request prices from providers here; for a rough one, use our weekly cost calculator.
Council help
Buckinghamshire
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What the numbers say about Gerrards Cross
Of Gerrards Cross and the 6 nearest towns we cover, Gerrards Cross ranks 5th for the share of all listed care homes rated Good or Outstanding (50%); Ruislip is highest at 91%. 13% of care homes in Gerrards Cross have a CQC rating from the last two years, against 21% across Buckinghamshire. Typical size: 31 beds across Buckinghamshire, 50 on average in Gerrards Cross. Compare Gerrards Cross's 80% Good or Outstanding with 74% for the rated care homes among the 109 we list in Buckinghamshire. Oldest rating on the list: The Gables, December 2018. Looking at specialisms, 3 of 8 list physical disabilities and 1 of 8 list learning disabilities. Outstanding ratings: 1 in Gerrards Cross, 5 across Buckinghamshire. Most recent to register: Denham Manor (January 2026). 4 of the 8 homes (50%) provide nursing care, against 37% across Buckinghamshire.
Providers behind the care homes in Gerrards Cross
- The Fremantle Trust 2 in this list
- Signature 2 in this list
- Maria Mallaband Care Group 1 in this list
- B & M Care 1 in this list
- Care UK Care Services Limited 1 in this list
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Gerrards Cross and the towns around it
| Town | Distance | Care homes | Good or Outstanding |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gerrards Cross | – | 8 | 4 |
| Chalfont St Peter | 1.7 mi | 10 | 9 |
| Beaconsfield | 4.4 mi | 5 | 4 |
| Slough | 5.2 mi | 23 | 11 |
| Chorleywood | 5.3 mi | 7 | 3 |
| Rickmansworth | 5.5 mi | 16 | 12 |
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Common questions about care homes in Gerrards Cross
How many care homes are there in Gerrards Cross?
Gerrards Cross has 8 care homes on the CQC register (Oct 2026). Of these, 4 provide nursing care and 6 support people living with dementia. Well-rated choices include Buckingham House, The Gables and White Plains Care Home.
Are care homes in Gerrards Cross well rated?
Good or Outstanding: 4 (80%) of the 5 rated (1 Outstanding). Rated Requires improvement or Inadequate: 1. Not yet rated: 3. That is common for services registered recently.
How much does a care home cost in Gerrards Cross?
Average 2026 self-funder fees in South East: residential care home £1,555 a week; nursing home £1,830 a week. Self-funders usually pay more than councils do for the same room. Each average covers a broad range, driven by room, care level and nursing. Source: The Care Panel regional fee benchmarks, October 2026 (how we estimate). More in our cost guide.
Will I get help from Buckinghamshire council with the cost of a care home?
It may. Buckinghamshire council must offer a free care needs assessment (Care Act 2014). For a care home, the value of the home is usually included in the means test unless a partner or certain relatives still live there, and it is ignored for the first 12 weeks of a permanent stay; the upper limit in England is £23,250. NHS-funded nursing care can help with nursing costs. How to contact Buckinghamshire council.
How should I compare care homes in Gerrards Cross?
Start with the latest CQC report and its date: 1 of the 8 listed here was inspected or rated in the last two years; 4 have older reports. Then ask about continuity of staff, how they handle missed care, and the full price before you sign. Use our checklist.
How do nearby towns compare with Gerrards Cross for care homes?
Counting care homes: Gerrards Cross 8 (4 Good or Outstanding); Chalfont St Peter (1.7 miles): 10, 9 rated Good or Outstanding; Beaconsfield (4.4 miles): 5, 4 rated Good or Outstanding; Slough (5.2 miles): 23, 11 rated Good or Outstanding.
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Care homes near Gerrards Cross
- Care homes in Chalfont St Peter 1.7 mi
- Care homes in Beaconsfield 4.4 mi
- Care homes in Slough 5.2 mi
- Care homes in Chorleywood 5.3 mi
- Care homes in Rickmansworth 5.5 mi
- Care homes in Ruislip 5.8 mi
- Care homes in Hillingdon 5.9 mi
- Care homes in Northwood 6.0 mi
Other help in Gerrards Cross
- Buckinghamshire: paying for care
- Best rated care homes in Buckinghamshire
- Nursing homes in Buckinghamshire
- Care home costs in England 2026: averages by region and council
- Top rated 2026: services rated Outstanding in Buckinghamshire
- Home care in Gerrards Cross (162)
- Signs it may be time for a care home
- Home care or a care home?
- CQC ratings explained
- NHS-funded nursing care explained
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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.