Care homes · Buckinghamshire
Care homes in Wendover offering residential care
4 of the 5 care homes in Wendover offer residential care and 36 registered beds, from 3 providers. Hightown Housing Association Limited has the most, at 2. Of the 4 CQC has rated, 75% are Good or Outstanding, against 84% for residential care across England. Our estimate of typical fees in Wendover: about £1,590 a week for residential careestimated. 2 care homes were last rated over four years ago.
Data: the CQC register, updated 19 October 2026, under the Open Government Licence
Key points
- CQC rates 3 of the 4 care homes with a rating as Good or Outstanding, and 1 is rated below Good.
- You can ask Buckinghamshire council for a free care needs assessment; savings make no difference.
- Latest CQC rating changes in Buckinghamshire, checked daily.
- 2 are registered with CQC to support people with dementia.
Cite this: The Care Panel, "Care homes in Wendover offering residential care", analysis of the CQC register, Oct 2026.
- 4registered care homes
- 75%of rated services are Good or Outstanding
- 2support people with dementia
- 0inspected or rated in the last 2 years
Who offers residential care in Wendover
Highest CQC rating first; ties go to the more recent rating, then the nearer provider. How the list is ordered
- All 5
- Elderly care · 4
- Physical disability care · 4
- Residential care · 4
- Care for adults under 65 · 4
- Dementia care · 3
- Learning disability care · 3
- Sensory impairment care · 3
| Rank | Care home | CQC rating | Date rated | Beds | Nursing |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Cherry Tree House Residential Home | Nov 2023 | 20 | No | |
| 2 | The Crossings | Nov 2023 | 4 | No | |
| 3 | Oakmead | Feb 2018 | 5 | No | |
| 4 | Wendover House | Jun 2022 | 7 | No |
The full list for residential care in Wendover: sorted by CQC rating and rating date.
How residential care in Wendover compares
4 of the 5 care homes in Wendover are registered with CQC for residential care (80%). Their Good or Outstanding share is 75%, 5 points below the town-wide 80% and below the 84% for residential care across England.
The highest rated care homes for residential care are Cherry Tree House Residential Home, The Crossings and Oakmead. 0 have a rating from the past two years. Oldest: February 2018. Newest: November 2023. They have 36 registered beds in total.
Across Buckinghamshire, 86 care homes are registered for residential care, and 70% of those rated are Good or Outstanding. Share registered for residential care: 80% here, 64% across Buckinghamshire.
Expect around £1,555 weekly for residential care in the South East, or £1,830 with nursing; specialist care can be dearer, so get every home's price list. How these costs are worked out.
What residential care involves
Residential homes provide a bedroom, food, help with personal care and staff on hand day and night, but there are no nurses based there; district nurses come in when needed. They are meant for people who find living at home too hard but whose health does not call for regular nursing.
Questions worth asking about residential care
- What does the weekly fee include, and what costs extra?
- How do you help new residents settle in?
- What activities run during the week?
- How many staff are on duty by day and at night?
- What happens if their needs increase and nursing care is needed?
Where to get support: Age UK Advice Line, 0800 678 1602. Buckinghamshire: care needs assessment. Glossary: Residential care home.
Residential care in nearby towns
| Town | Distance | Care homes | Good or Outstanding |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wendover | – | 4 | 3 |
| Tring | 4.0 mi | 3 | 1 |
| Aylesbury | 4.7 mi | 16 | 11 |
| Princes Risborough | 4.8 mi | 3 | 1 |
| Chesham | 6.7 mi | 9 | 7 |
| Berkhamsted | 7.2 mi | 3 | 2 |
| Hazlemere | 8.2 mi | 5 | 3 |
Help from the council
Buckinghamshire
Savings under £23,250? Buckinghamshire council may help with the cost, and its care needs assessment is free for everyone.
How to ask for an assessment, paying for care and direct payments in Buckinghamshire
Free · by email
Free care cost report for Wendover
- Typical local prices for care homes and nursing homes
- What the council and the NHS may pay, with the 2026/27 savings limits
- The best-rated services near you, from the CQC register
Residential care in Wendover: your questions answered
How many care homes in Wendover offer residential care?
Residential care is offered by 4 of the 5 registered care homes in Wendover (CQC register, Oct 2026). Among the highest rated are Cherry Tree House Residential Home, The Crossings and Oakmead.
How does CQC rate care homes in Wendover?
3 (75%) are rated Good or Outstanding, out of 4 with a rating; 1 is Requires improvement or Inadequate.
What does a care home cost in Wendover?
Self-funder fees in South East: 2026 averages: residential care home £1,450 a week; nursing home £1,695 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: Which?, self-funder fees (Lottie data, January 2026). Read the full cost guide.
Does Buckinghamshire council fund 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 do I choose between care homes in Wendover?
Read the most recent CQC report and check its date. Here, none of 4 were inspected or rated within the last two years. Older reports: 4. Before signing, ask about staff continuity, how they handle missed care and the full price. A checklist to help.
Are there more residential care in towns near Wendover?
In Wendover there are 4, 3 rated Good or Outstanding. The closest towns on our site are Tring (4.0 miles): 3, 1 rated Good or Outstanding; Aylesbury (4.7 miles): 16, 11 rated Good or Outstanding; Princes Risborough (4.8 miles): 3, 1 rated Good or Outstanding.
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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.