Home care · Buckinghamshire
Care for adults under 65 at home in High Wycombe
Of the 42 home care agencies covering High Wycombe, 37 offer care for adults under 65. Of the 18 CQC has rated, 89% are Good or Outstanding, compared with 88% for care for adults under 65 across England. Outstanding: 2. Our estimate of typical fees here: about £32 an hour for visiting care and £1,610 a week for live-in careestimated. 12 home care agencies have not been rated for more than four years and 9 joined the CQC register during the past two years. CQC's latest rating here went to St James Court: Requires improvement, on 8 September 2026.
Data: the CQC register, updated 27 October 2026, under the Open Government Licence
Key points
- Latest CQC rating changes in Buckinghamshire, checked daily.
- 33 are registered with CQC to support people with dementia.
- CQC rates 16 of the 18 agencies with a rating as Good or Outstanding; 2 are Requires improvement or Inadequate, with 19 not yet rated.
- A care needs assessment from Buckinghamshire council is free, and your savings do not affect it.
Citation: "Care for adults under 65 at home in High Wycombe", The Care Panel analysis of CQC register data, Oct 2026.
- 37agencies registered with CQC
- 89%Good or Outstanding, among those rated
- 33support people with dementia
- 3inspected or rated since October 2024
Who offers care for adults under 65 in High Wycombe
Highest CQC rating first; ties go to the more recent rating, then the nearer provider. How the list is ordered
- All 42
- Elderly care · 40
- Physical disability care · 38
- Care for adults under 65 · 37
- Dementia care · 37
- Sensory impairment care · 32
- Mental health care · 26
- Learning disability care · 23
- Supported living · 11
- Substance misuse support · 7
- Children's care · 6
- Eating disorder support · 4
This table lists each agency covering High Wycombe registered for care for adults under 65, highest CQC rating first, then the more recent rating, then distance from High Wycombe centre.
Care for adults under 65 in High Wycombe: ratings, size and cost
CQC lists care for adults under 65 for 37 of the 42 agencies covering High Wycombe, or 88%. England-wide, 88% of agencies registered for care for adults under 65 are Good or Outstanding and here it is 89% (in line with England, 3 points above the 86% for all agencies in the town).
For care for adults under 65, the top rated agencies are Chiltern Support and Housing, Optima Homecare Group Limited and Abbots Care Buckinghamshire. The newest rating is from September 2026 and the oldest from October 2017; 3 fall within the last two years. Offices within 2 miles of High Wycombe centre: 18. 19 have no rating yet; new registrations usually wait for a first inspection.
Buckinghamshire as a whole has 118 agencies registered for care for adults under 65; 79% of the rated ones are Good or Outstanding. Care for adults under 65 is on 88% of registrations here and 89% across Buckinghamshire.
Live-in care in the South East runs at around £1,610 a week; visiting care is about £33.50 an hour on weekdays, more in the evening and at weekends. How these costs are worked out.
What care for adults under 65 involves
This registration covers adults below 65 whose needs come from disability, a long-term illness or their mental health. Choose a service that plans around the person's work, education, family and wish for independence, rather than habits formed in care for older people.
Before you choose: questions on care for adults under 65
- How do you support direct payments or personal budgets?
- How many people of a similar age do you support?
- How do you support work, study and social life?
- How do you match staff to the person?
- How is the person involved in reviewing their support?
Helpline: Disability Rights UK, 0330 995 0400. Getting a care needs assessment from Buckinghamshire.
Care for adults under 65 in nearby towns
| Town | Distance | Agencies | Good or Outstanding |
|---|---|---|---|
| High Wycombe | – | 37 | 16 |
| Bourne End | 3.8 mi | 108 | 39 |
| Beaconsfield | 4.6 mi | 92 | 43 |
| Prestwood | 4.7 mi | 38 | 19 |
| Princes Risborough | 7.4 mi | 55 | 18 |
| Maidenhead | 7.5 mi | 112 | 42 |
| Chalfont St Giles | 7.5 mi | 44 | 23 |
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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
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- The best-rated services near you, from the CQC register
What families want to know about care for adults under 65 in High Wycombe
Which agencies in High Wycombe provide care for adults under 65?
The CQC register for Oct 2026 shows that 37 of the 42 agencies that have an office within 7 miles of High Wycombe list care for adults under 65 as a specialism. Among the highest rated are Chiltern Support and Housing, Optima Homecare Group Limited and Abbots Care Buckinghamshire.
Are home care agencies in High Wycombe well rated?
Good or Outstanding: 16 (89%) of the 18 rated (2 Outstanding). Rated Requires improvement or Inadequate: 2. Not yet rated: 19. That is common for services registered recently.
How much does home care cost in High Wycombe?
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. Homecare Association figure for 2026/27: a sustainable council rate for home care in England starts at £34.42 an hour. 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 High Wycombe?
Start with the latest CQC report and its date: 3 of the 37 listed here were inspected or rated in the last two years; 15 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 High Wycombe for care for adults under 65?
Counting care for adults under 65: High Wycombe 37 (16 Good or Outstanding); Bourne End (3.8 miles): 108, 39 rated Good or Outstanding; Beaconsfield (4.6 miles): 92, 43 rated Good or Outstanding; Prestwood (4.7 miles): 38, 19 rated Good or Outstanding.
Short on time? We'll pass on your request.
One short form is all it takes: a maximum of three providers in the High Wycombe area who work with us will email you directly.
Other towns near High Wycombe
- Care for adults under 65 in Bourne End 3.8 mi
- Care for adults under 65 in Beaconsfield 4.6 mi
- Care for adults under 65 in Prestwood 4.7 mi
- Care for adults under 65 in Princes Risborough 7.4 mi
- Care for adults under 65 in Maidenhead 7.5 mi
- Care for adults under 65 in Chalfont St Giles 7.5 mi
- Care for adults under 65 in Chesham 8.2 mi
- Care for adults under 65 in Little Chalfont 8.3 mi
Also in High Wycombe, and guides
- Every Outstanding service in Buckinghamshire: 2026 list
- Care homes in High Wycombe (12)
- Covers Flackwell Heath, Hazlemere, Marlow, Wooburn Green too
- Paying for home care
- Picking the right home care agency
- Getting ready for the council assessment
- CQC ratings explained
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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.