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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.

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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.
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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
Typical prices in Gerrards Cross against South East and England, Oct 2026
CareGerrards CrossSouth EastEngland
Residential care, a week£1,620£1,560£1,400
Nursing care, a week£1,850£1,830£1,640

Buckinghamshire Council pays: £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) (council source). Gerrards Cross figures are medians of our estimates for each provider here; region and England figures are self-funder averages. How we estimate.

Gerrards Cross care homes, ranked

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  1. Buckingham House

    Gerrards Cross · Older people, Physical disabilities, Sensory impairments

    What inspectors found: The home is located in the town of Gerrards Cross in Buckinghamshire.

    Est. £1.65k–£2.01k/wk

    GoodRated Nov 2024Inspected recently
    See details (Buckingham House)
  2. The Gables

    Gerrards Cross · Learning disabilities

    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

    GoodRated Dec 2018
    See details (The Gables)
  3. White Plains Care Home

    Denham · Dementia, Older people

    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

    OutstandingRated May 2019
    See details (White Plains Care Home)
  4. Farnham Common House

    Farnham Common · Dementia, Older people

    What inspectors found: The staff team achieved these. • There were some areas where care could be improved.

    Est. £1.46k–£1.78k/wk

    GoodRated Mar 2019
    See details (Farnham Common House)
  5. Swarthmore Housing Society Limited

    Gerrards Cross · Dementia, Older people, Adults under 65

    What inspectors found: Medicines were not always being managed in line with current best practice.

    Est. £1.46k–£1.78k/wk

    Requires improvementRated Oct 2019
    See details (Swarthmore Housing Society Limited)
  6. Denham Manor

    Uxbridge · Dementia, Older people, Adults under 65

    Est. £1.99k–£2.44k/wk

    Not yet ratedNot yet rated
    See details (Denham Manor)
  7. Signature at Farnham Common

    Slough · Dementia, Older people, Physical disabilities

    Est. £1.66k–£2.03k/wk

    Not yet ratedNot yet rated
    See details (Signature at Farnham Common)
  8. Signature at Farnham Common

    Slough · Dementia, Older people, Physical disabilities

    Est. £1.66k–£2.03k/wk

    Not yet ratedNot yet rated
    See details (Signature at Farnham Common)

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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

Average 2026 self-funder fees in South East
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.

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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.

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Gerrards Cross and the towns around it

TownDistanceCare homesGood or Outstanding
Gerrards Cross–84
Chalfont St Peter1.7 mi109
Beaconsfield4.4 mi54
Slough5.2 mi2311
Chorleywood5.3 mi73
Rickmansworth5.5 mi1612

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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.

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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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