Home care · Buckinghamshire
Elderly care at home in Gerrards Cross
Of the 162 home care agencies covering Gerrards Cross, 154 offer elderly care; 150 different providers run them. The biggest provider here is Yourlife Management Services Limited (3). 85% of the 82 rated by CQC are Good or Outstanding, compared with 88% for elderly care across England. Outstanding: 4. Expect to pay here about £33.50 an hour for visiting care and £1,610 a week for live-in careestimated. 44 home care agencies have not been rated for more than four years and 38 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.
Updated 27 October 2026 from the CQC register (Open Government Licence)
Quick summary
- We check for new CQC ratings in Buckinghamshire daily: see the latest changes.
- 135 list dementia as a specialism.
- Buckinghamshire council offers a free care needs assessment, whatever your savings.
- Good or Outstanding: 70 of the 82 rated agencies, and 12 are rated below Good and 72 are not yet rated.
Citation: "Elderly care at home in Gerrards Cross", The Care Panel analysis of CQC register data, Oct 2026.
- 154agencies registered with CQC
- 85%rated Good or Outstanding (of those rated)
- 135offer dementia support
- 24inspected or rated since October 2024
Elderly care in Gerrards Cross: providers ranked
Order: CQC rating first, then how recent that rating is, then distance. Our ranking method
- All 162
- Elderly care · 154
- Care for adults under 65 · 146
- Physical disability care · 142
- Dementia care · 138
- Sensory impairment care · 105
- Mental health care · 97
- Learning disability care · 84
- Supported living · 44
- Children's care · 29
- Eating disorder support · 22
- Substance misuse support · 19
Every agency covering Gerrards Cross registered with CQC for elderly care, ranked by CQC rating and how recent it is, then by distance.
Elderly care in Gerrards Cross: ratings, size and cost
CQC lists elderly care for 154 of the 162 agencies covering Gerrards Cross, or 95%. 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 elderly care across England.
Leading on CQC ratings for elderly care: Baxters Homecare, HTR Care and Recruitment Limited and Life Care Plus Hillingdon. 24 were rated in the last two years; the oldest rating dates from July 2017 and the newest from October 2026. 4 have an office within 2 miles of Gerrards Cross centre. 72 have no rating yet; new registrations usually wait for a first inspection.
Here 95% of agencies list elderly care, compared with 94% 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 elderly care
This is the registration most providers hold with CQC. Care for older people includes personal care (washing, dressing), meals, medication, help getting about, company and keeping watch on health. Since most providers list it, look at staffing levels, carer continuity and how carefully the care fits the individual.
Questions to ask agencies about elderly care
- How do you keep the family updated week to week?
- What happens at weekends, at night and in an emergency?
- How do you spot early signs of illness, falls or dehydration?
- How much notice do you need to change or add care?
- What activities and company do you offer, not just personal care?
Helpline: Age UK Advice Line, 0800 678 1602. Buckinghamshire: care needs assessment. Jargon explained: Personal care.
Where else nearby offers elderly care
| Nearby town | Distance | Total | Good or Outstanding |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gerrards Cross | – | 154 | 70 |
| Chalfont St Peter | 1.7 mi | 132 | 60 |
| Chalfont St Giles | 3.5 mi | 49 | 26 |
| Beaconsfield | 4.4 mi | 98 | 47 |
| Slough | 5.2 mi | 158 | 65 |
| Chorleywood | 5.3 mi | 89 | 46 |
| Ruislip | 5.8 mi | 33 | 20 |
Help from the council
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- 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 elderly care in Gerrards Cross
Which agencies in Gerrards Cross provide elderly care?
The CQC register for Oct 2026 shows that 154 of the 162 agencies that have an office within 7 miles of Gerrards Cross list elderly care as a specialism. Well-rated choices include Baxters Homecare, HTR Care and Recruitment Limited and Life Care Plus Hillingdon.
Are home care agencies in Gerrards Cross well rated?
Good or Outstanding: 70 (85%) of the 82 rated (4 Outstanding). Rated Requires improvement or Inadequate: 12. Not yet rated: 72. That is common for services registered recently.
How much does home care cost in Gerrards Cross?
Usual 2026 prices across England: visiting care around £32–£34 an hour; live-in care around £1,540–£1,610 a week. Ask every agency for a full list of charges, with weekend and bank holiday rates: hourly rates vary more between agencies than between regions. The Homecare Association puts the minimum sustainable price for council-funded home care in England at £34.42 an hour for 2026/27. Source: Lottie Care Index, Q3 2026. More in our cost guide.
Will I get help from Buckinghamshire council with the cost of home care?
It may. Buckinghamshire council must offer a free care needs assessment to anyone who appears to need support (Care Act 2014). If savings and investments are below £23,250, the council may contribute after a financial assessment, depending on income, and for care at home the value of the home is not counted. Attendance Allowance is not means-tested. How to contact Buckinghamshire council.
How should I compare agencies in Gerrards Cross?
Start with the latest CQC report and its date: 24 of the 154 listed here were inspected or rated in the last two years; 58 have older reports. Then ask about continuity of staff, how they handle missed visits, and the full price before you sign. Use our checklist.
How do nearby towns compare with Gerrards Cross for elderly care?
Counting elderly care: Gerrards Cross 154 (70 Good or Outstanding); Chalfont St Peter (1.7 miles): 132, 60 rated Good or Outstanding; Chalfont St Giles (3.5 miles): 49, 26 rated Good or Outstanding; Beaconsfield (4.4 miles): 98, 47 rated Good or Outstanding.
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Elderly care near Gerrards Cross
- Elderly care in Chalfont St Peter 1.7 mi
- Elderly care in Chalfont St Giles 3.5 mi
- Elderly care in Beaconsfield 4.4 mi
- Elderly care in Slough 5.2 mi
- Elderly care in Chorleywood 5.3 mi
- Elderly care in Ruislip 5.8 mi
- Elderly care in Hillingdon 5.9 mi
- Elderly care in Little Chalfont 5.9 mi
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Source for provider details: CQC, Oct 2026 (Open Government Licence v3.0). The Care Panel is a comparison site, not a care company.