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Dementia care at home in Chalfont St Peter
Of the 137 home care agencies covering Chalfont St Peter, 118 offer dementia care; 115 different providers run them. The biggest provider here is Yourlife Management Services Limited (3). CQC has rated 65 of them, and 85% are Good or Outstanding, compared with 88% for dementia care across England. Outstanding: 5. We estimate typical fees here at about £33.50 an hour for visiting care and £1,610 a week for live-in careestimated. 38 home care agencies have not been rated for more than four years and 27 joined the CQC register during the past two years. CQC's latest rating here went to Acer Healthcare Northwood & Ruislip: Good, on 23 October 2026.
CQC register data as of 27 October 2026 · Open Government Licence
Quick summary
- 55 of the 65 rated agencies are Good or Outstanding, while 10 are rated Inadequate or Requires improvement; 53 are still waiting for a first rating.
- Latest CQC rating changes in Buckinghamshire, checked daily.
- Whatever your savings, Buckinghamshire council will assess care needs for free.
To cite: "Dementia care at home in Chalfont St Peter", The Care Panel, Oct 2026, from CQC register analysis.
- 118registered agencies
- 85%rated Good or Outstanding (of those rated)
- 15rated or inspected within two years
Dementia care in Chalfont St Peter: providers ranked
Ranked by CQC rating and how recent it is, then distance. How we order providers
- All 137
- Elderly care · 132
- Care for adults under 65 · 124
- Physical disability care · 124
- Dementia care · 118
- Sensory impairment care · 96
- Mental health care · 88
- Learning disability care · 74
- Supported living · 38
- Children's care · 27
- Eating disorder support · 18
- Substance misuse support · 14
Every agency covering Chalfont St Peter registered with CQC for dementia care, ranked by CQC rating and how recent it is, then by distance.
Dementia care in Chalfont St Peter: ratings, size and cost
86% of Chalfont St Peter's agencies (118 of 137) hold a CQC registration for dementia care. 85% of those rated are Good or Outstanding, in line with the 85% for all agencies here and below the 88% for agencies registered for dementia care across England.
Leading on CQC ratings for dementia care: Baxters Homecare, HTR Care and Recruitment Limited and Life Care Plus Hillingdon. 15 were rated in the last two years; the oldest rating dates from July 2017 and the newest from October 2026. 5 have an office within 2 miles of Chalfont St Peter centre. 53 still await a first CQC rating.
Here 86% of agencies list dementia care, compared with 88% across Buckinghamshire.
Visiting home care in the South East typically costs about £33.50 an hour on weekdays (more at evenings and weekends); live-in care is around £1,610 a week. Our cost method.
What to expect from dementia care
Dementia care is support from staff trained to help people living with dementia: keeping routines familiar, helping with eating and drinking, managing distress without relying on medication, and keeping people safe without taking away their independence. Providers register "dementia" as a specialism with CQC when they support people with it.
Questions to ask agencies about dementia care
- Who would we call if we were worried at night or at a weekend?
- How do you get to know the person (life story, routines, likes and dislikes)?
- What dementia training do staff have, and how often is it refreshed?
- How will you keep the family involved as needs change?
- How do you help with eating and drinking when appetite drops?
Support: Alzheimer's Society Dementia Support Line, 0333 150 3456. Dementia care across Buckinghamshire. Jargon explained: Dementia care.
Where else nearby offers dementia care
| Nearby town | Distance | Total | Good or Outstanding |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chalfont St Peter | – | 118 | 55 |
| Gerrards Cross | 1.7 mi | 138 | 62 |
| Chalfont St Giles | 1.8 mi | 44 | 25 |
| Chorleywood | 3.8 mi | 76 | 44 |
| Beaconsfield | 3.9 mi | 87 | 43 |
| Little Chalfont | 4.3 mi | 38 | 23 |
| Northwood | 5.7 mi | 24 | 18 |
Council help
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Free care cost report for Chalfont St Peter
- Typical local prices for home care, overnight and live-in care
- What the council and the NHS may pay, with the 2026/27 savings limits
- The best-rated services near you, from the CQC register
Questions families ask about dementia care in Chalfont St Peter
Who offers dementia care at home in Chalfont St Peter?
Of the 137 CQC-registered agencies that have an office within 7 miles of Chalfont St Peter, 118 list dementia care as a specialism (Oct 2026). Top-rated names here include Baxters Homecare, HTR Care and Recruitment Limited and Life Care Plus Hillingdon.
Are home care agencies in Chalfont St Peter well rated?
Good or Outstanding: 55 (85%) of the 65 rated, 5 of them Outstanding, and 10 are rated Requires improvement or Inadequate. 53 have not been rated yet, which is common for newly registered services.
How much does home care cost in Chalfont St Peter?
Typical prices across England in 2026: visiting care around £32–£34 an hour; live-in care around £1,540–£1,610 a week. Agencies differ more than regions do on hourly rates, so request a complete tariff from each one, covering weekends and bank holidays too. For 2026/27, the Homecare Association says council-funded home care in England is only sustainable at £34.42 an hour or more. Source: Lottie Care Index, Q3 2026. See our full cost guide.
Will I get help from Buckinghamshire council with the cost of home care?
Two sources of help: Attendance Allowance, which ignores savings and is for people over State Pension age, and the council. By law (Care Act 2014) Buckinghamshire council must assess care needs at no charge for people who look as if they need support; if savings and investments are under £23,250, it may pay a share once your finances are assessed, depending on income. With care at home, the house itself is not included. How to reach Buckinghamshire council.
How should I compare agencies in Chalfont St Peter?
Start with the latest CQC report and its date: 15 of the 118 listed here were inspected or rated in the last two years, and 50 have an older report. Then ask about continuity of staff, how they handle missed visits, and the full price before you sign. See the checklist.
How do nearby towns compare with Chalfont St Peter for dementia care?
Counting dementia care: Chalfont St Peter 118 (55 Good or Outstanding); Gerrards Cross (1.7 miles): 138, 62 rated Good or Outstanding; Chalfont St Giles (1.8 miles): 44, 25 rated Good or Outstanding; Chorleywood (3.8 miles): 76, 44 rated Good or Outstanding.
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Data: CQC register, Oct 2026, used under the Open Government Licence v3.0. We are an independent directory and do not provide care.