Westgate Healthcare
Byron House Care Home
Nursing home in Aylesbury, Buckinghamshire
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- Green Surroundings — Excellent access to parks, playing fields and other green space nearby (OpenStreetMap).
- Well Served — Excellent everyday amenities nearby — shops, supermarkets, pharmacies, banks, post offices, cafés and places to eat (OpenStreetMap).
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About
Byron House Care Home, operated by Westgate Healthcare, is a 28-bed residential and nursing home in Aylesbury, Buckinghamshire. It provides residential, nursing, respite and dementia care for older adults requiring support with daily living and medical needs.
The home was rated Good by the Care Quality Commission in 2018, with key-question grades of Good for Safe, Effective, Caring and Responsive, and Outstanding for Well-led.
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Food hygiene rating
Very good
Food Standards Agency · inspected January 2026
What's nearby
- Near a main road
Straight-line distances. Road and rail noise from government strategic noise mapping (modelled, not measured). A&E departments from the NHS website.
What’s in the area
Outdoor Spaces
- AllotmentsAmple
- Play SpacePlentiful
- Golf CourseLimited
- Public ParkPlentiful
- Tennis CourtPlentiful
- Bowling GreenAmple
- Playing FieldPlentiful
Local Amenities
- Pubs & BarsAmple
- Restaurants & CafesPlentiful
- Retail ShoppingAmple
- SupermarketsPlentiful
- TakeawaysPlentiful
Local crime statistics
469 recorded crimes in the local area (April 2026)
Top categories:
Source: data.police.uk · within 1 mile
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Fees and funding
| Care type | Weekly fee | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Residential care | from £1,450 Published by the home, captured 2026 | Published by the home, captured 2026 |
| Dementia care | Fees on request | — |
| Nursing care | Fees on request | — |
| Respite (short stay) | Fees on request | — |
- Funding accepted
- Not stated
Buckinghamshire usually pays £1,188 a week for residential care; families typically top up about £262 a week.
Fees depend on the room and the care needed, so ask the home for a written quote. Check who pays with the funding calculator, or see what Buckinghamshire council pays.
Care fee trajectory
| Year | This home (per week) | Council rate (per week) |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | — | £1,136 |
| 2025 | — | £1,188 |
| 2026 | £1,450 | — |
What Buckinghamshire council pays care homes, and whether it will help with fees
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Local health safety net
Byron House Care Home is backed by a local NHS health network. The nearest A&E is Stoke Mandeville Hospital, 0.6 miles away. The local GP practice is OAKFIELD SURGERY, 0.9 miles away, rated ‘Good’ by the CQC.
Nearest services from NHS ODS + postcodes.io + CQC, by straight-line distance.
Community & connection in Aylesbury
Local clubs, charities and support groups that help older residents stay active and connected.
Carers Trust Bucks and Milton Keynes
Supports carers throughout Buckinghamshire through support groups, telephone advice, information and training and disbursement of bursary grants. The Charity also runs specialist support groups…
Aylesbury Multicultural Community Centre
Our organisation is committed to supporting individuals and communities who experience racial inequality by creating inclusive, culturally aware, and accessible services that address the barriers…
Space (Aylesbury)
Space (Aylesbury) aims to promote and protect good physical and mental health of the people of Buckinghamshire who are experiencing relationship breakdowns, loneliness, bereavement, homelessness,…
Age Concern Buckinghamshire
Age UK Buckinghamshire is dedicated to helping, supporting and improving the lives of older people in need across the whole county of Buckinghamshire.
Aylesbury Vale u3a
Aylesbury Vale U3A is a body of people who undertake to learn and to help others to learn. It's objectives are the advancement of education and, in particular, the education of older people and…
Bernwode Community Bus
1. To service the people of Aylesbury Vale and surrounding villages to provide a communitybus service which satisfies a variety of aims and assists with the elderly, sports clubs and isolated…
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It's best to call the home directly on 01299 667766 to find out about the total cost of care for your unique needs.
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Information last reviewed October 2026.
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