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Learning disability care at home in Little Chalfont
Learning disability care is offered by 26 of the 19 home care agencies covering Little Chalfont, operated by 25 separate providers. AS Chiltern Homecare Ltd runs the most, with 2. Among the 21 with a CQC rating, 86% are Good or Outstanding (versus 89% for learning disability care across England). Typical fees here come to about £33.50 an hour for visiting care and £1,610 a week for live-in careestimated. 19 home care agencies were last rated more than four years ago and 3 registered since October 2024.
Data: the CQC register, updated 19 October 2026, under the Open Government Licence
Quick summary
- 19 list dementia as a specialism.
- New and changed CQC ratings across Buckinghamshire, updated every day.
- 18 of the 21 rated agencies are Good or Outstanding, and 3 are rated below Good, with 5 not yet rated.
- A care needs assessment from Buckinghamshire council is free, and your savings do not affect it.
Citation: "Learning disability care at home in Little Chalfont", The Care Panel analysis of CQC register data, Oct 2026.
- 26agencies on the CQC register
- 86%of those rated are Good or Outstanding
- 19support people with dementia
- 0with a rating or inspection since October 2024
Ranked providers of learning disability care
Highest CQC rating first; ties go to the more recent rating, then the nearer provider. How the list is ordered
- All 19
- Elderly care · 18
- Physical disability care · 18
- Care for adults under 65 · 17
- Dementia care · 16
- Sensory impairment care · 12
- Learning disability care · 11
- Mental health care · 8
All agencies covering Little Chalfont with a CQC registration for learning disability care. Order: rating, then how recent it is, with distance from the centre used last.
Learning disability care in Little Chalfont: what the data shows
CQC lists learning disability care for 26 of the 49 agencies covering Little Chalfont, or 53%. Their Good or Outstanding share is 86%, 2 points above the town-wide 84% and below the 89% for learning disability care across England.
The highest rated agencies for learning disability care are PAI Healthcare Ltd, Caremark Three Rivers and Regent Home Care (West Herts) Limited. Ratings run from February 2018 to December 2023, and 0 are from the last two years. 1 is based within 2 miles of the centre of Little Chalfont. Not yet rated: 5. That is usual for services registered recently.
Council-wide, 67 agencies in Buckinghamshire list learning disability care, and 78% of those with a rating are Good or Outstanding. Across Buckinghamshire, 50% of agencies are registered for learning disability care, against 53% here.
Typical prices in the South East: about £33.50 an hour for weekday visits (evenings and weekends cost more) and around £1,610 a week for live-in care. How we estimate costs.
About learning disability care
Look for a service that starts from what the person wants. Learning disability care helps adults to manage day-to-day tasks, attend health appointments, work, learn and keep friends, and the strongest providers work to CQC's guidance for this kind of support.
What to ask about learning disability care
- How are families and advocates involved in decisions?
- How do you follow "Right support, right care, right culture"?
- How do you support communication, including Easy Read or Makaton?
- How do you support health appointments and annual health checks?
- What happens if the person wants to change their support?
Free advice: Mencap Learning Disability Helpline, 0808 808 1111. Buckinghamshire: learning disability care.
Learning disability care around Little Chalfont
| Place | How far | Agencies | Rated Good or Outstanding |
|---|---|---|---|
| Little Chalfont | – | 26 | 18 |
| Chalfont St Giles | 2.6 mi | 14 | 8 |
| Chorleywood | 3.0 mi | 30 | 19 |
| Chesham | 3.6 mi | 6 | 5 |
| Bovingdon | 3.9 mi | 17 | 8 |
| Chalfont St Peter | 4.3 mi | 14 | 8 |
| Beaconsfield | 5.4 mi | 19 | 9 |
Help from the council
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- The best-rated services near you, from the CQC register
Learning disability care in Little Chalfont: your questions answered
Which agencies in Little Chalfont provide learning disability care?
The CQC register for Oct 2026 shows that 26 of the 19 agencies that have an office within 7 miles of Little Chalfont list learning disability care as a specialism. Among the highest rated are PAI Healthcare Ltd, Caremark Three Rivers and Regent Home Care (West Herts) Limited.
What CQC ratings do home care agencies in Little Chalfont have?
Of the 21 that have been rated, 18 (86%) are rated Good or Outstanding. Rated Requires improvement or Inadequate: 3. Not yet rated: 5. That is common for services registered recently.
What are typical home care prices in Little Chalfont?
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 Buckinghamshire council pay for 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.
What should I look for when choosing agencies in Little Chalfont?
Three questions matter most once you have read the latest CQC report: will the staff be consistent, what is the plan for missed visits, and what is the total cost before signing? On dates, none of the 26 listed had an inspection or rating within the last two years; 21 have older reports. Use our checklist.
How does Little Chalfont compare with nearby towns for learning disability care?
Nearest towns we cover: Chalfont St Giles (2.6 miles): 14, 8 rated Good or Outstanding; Chorleywood (3.0 miles): 30, 19 rated Good or Outstanding; Chesham (3.6 miles): 6, 5 rated Good or Outstanding. Little Chalfont itself has 11, 8 of them Good or Outstanding.
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Other towns near Little Chalfont
- Learning disability care in Chalfont St Giles 2.6 mi
- Learning disability care in Chorleywood 3.0 mi
- Learning disability care in Chesham 3.6 mi
- Learning disability care in Bovingdon 3.9 mi
- Learning disability care in Chalfont St Peter 4.3 mi
- Learning disability care in Beaconsfield 5.4 mi
- Learning disability care in Gerrards Cross 5.9 mi
- Learning disability care in Kings Langley 6.0 mi
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Provider details from the Care Quality Commission register, updated Oct 2026. Contains CQC data licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. The Care Panel is not a care provider.