Home care · Buckinghamshire
Learning disability care at home in Princes Risborough
28 of the 61 home care agencies covering Princes Risborough offer learning disability care. Among the 15 with a CQC rating, 73% are Good or Outstanding, against 89% for learning disability care across England. Typical fees here come to about £33 an hour for visiting care and £1,610 a week for live-in careestimated. 7 home care agencies were last rated over four years ago and 3 registered in the last two years. The most recent rating was PHH Care Ltd, rated Requires improvement on 2 September 2026.
Data: the CQC register, updated 27 October 2026, under the Open Government Licence
Key points
- CQC rates 11 of the 15 agencies with a rating as Good or Outstanding, 4 are rated Requires improvement or Inadequate and 13 are not yet rated.
- 26 are registered with CQC to support people with dementia.
- Buckinghamshire council offers a free care needs assessment, whatever your savings.
- Latest CQC rating changes in Buckinghamshire, checked daily.
Cite this: The Care Panel, "Learning disability care at home in Princes Risborough", analysis of the CQC register, Oct 2026.
- 28agencies registered with CQC
- 73%Good or Outstanding, among those rated
- 26support people with dementia
- 5inspected or rated since November 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 61
- Elderly care · 57
- Care for adults under 65 · 55
- Physical disability care · 55
- Dementia care · 54
- Mental health care · 40
- Sensory impairment care · 30
- Learning disability care · 28
- Supported living · 20
- Children's care · 15
- Substance misuse support · 7
- Eating disorder support · 6
This table lists each agency covering Princes Risborough registered for learning disability care, highest CQC rating first, then the more recent rating, then distance from Princes Risborough centre.
How learning disability care in Princes Risborough compares
28 of the 61 agencies covering Princes Risborough are registered with CQC for learning disability care (46%). Their Good or Outstanding share is 73%, 8 points below the town-wide 81% and below the 89% for learning disability care across England.
The highest rated agencies for learning disability care are Innovative Start Ltd, My Homecare Buckinghamshire & Oxfordshire and S&P Care Services Ltd. The newest rating is from September 2026 and the oldest from February 2018; 5 fall within the last two years. 0 are based within 2 miles of the centre of Princes Risborough. 13 have no rating yet; new registrations usually wait for a first inspection.
Buckinghamshire as a whole has 66 agencies registered for learning disability care; 80% of the rated ones are Good or Outstanding. Learning disability care is on 46% of registrations here and 50% across Buckinghamshire.
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
The goal is simple to state: adults with a learning disability get support to lead the lives they want. In practice that can mean building everyday skills, going to health appointments, finding work or a course, and keeping up friendships. The best services put the person's own wishes first and follow the CQC guidance known as "Right support, right care, right culture".
Before you choose: questions on 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?
Helpline: Mencap Learning Disability Helpline, 0808 808 1111. Buckinghamshire: learning disability care.
Learning disability care around Princes Risborough
| Place | How far | Agencies | Rated Good or Outstanding |
|---|---|---|---|
| Princes Risborough | – | 28 | 11 |
| Chinnor | 3.8 mi | 3 | 1 |
| Prestwood | 4.5 mi | 24 | 15 |
| Wendover | 4.8 mi | 26 | 11 |
| Haddenham | 5.3 mi | 25 | 9 |
| Aylesbury | 6.5 mi | 24 | 9 |
| High Wycombe | 7.4 mi | 23 | 13 |
Council support
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
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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
Learning disability care in Princes Risborough: your questions answered
How many agencies in Princes Risborough offer learning disability care?
Learning disability care is a registered specialism for 28 of the 61 agencies that have an office within 7 miles of Princes Risborough (CQC register, Oct 2026). Among the highest rated are Innovative Start Ltd, My Homecare Buckinghamshire & Oxfordshire and S&P Care Services Ltd.
How does CQC rate home care agencies in Princes Risborough?
11 (73%) are rated Good or Outstanding, out of 15 with a rating; 4 are Requires improvement or Inadequate. Newly registered services often have no rating yet; 13 here are still unrated.
What does home care cost in Princes Risborough?
Typical 2026 prices across England: visiting care around £32–£34 an hour; live-in care around £1,540–£1,610 a week. Hourly rates vary between agencies more than between regions; ask each agency for its full price list, including weekend and bank holiday rates. 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. Read the full cost guide.
Does Buckinghamshire council fund home care?
It can. Step one is the needs assessment: Buckinghamshire council cannot charge for it and must offer it to every person who seems to need support (Care Act 2014). If your savings and investments come to under £23,250, it may then contribute following a financial assessment, depending on income, and for care in your own home the property is left out. Separately, Attendance Allowance has no means test. Getting in touch with Buckinghamshire council.
How do I choose between agencies in Princes Risborough?
Read the most recent CQC report and check its date. Here, 5 of 28 were inspected or rated within the last two years. Older reports: 10. Before signing, ask about staff continuity, how they handle missed visits and the full price. A checklist to help.
Are there more learning disability care in towns near Princes Risborough?
In Princes Risborough there are 28, 11 rated Good or Outstanding. The closest towns on our site are Chinnor (3.8 miles): 3, 1 rated Good or Outstanding; Prestwood (4.5 miles): 24, 15 rated Good or Outstanding; Wendover (4.8 miles): 26, 11 rated Good or Outstanding.
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Other towns near Princes Risborough
- Learning disability care in Chinnor 3.8 mi
- Learning disability care in Prestwood 4.5 mi
- Learning disability care in Wendover 4.8 mi
- Learning disability care in Haddenham 5.3 mi
- Learning disability care in Thame 6.2 mi
- Learning disability care in Aylesbury 6.5 mi
- Learning disability care in High Wycombe 7.4 mi
- Learning disability care in Tring 8.8 mi
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Register information from CQC as at Oct 2026; Open Government Licence v3.0 applies. We do not deliver care ourselves.