Distance from the town centre: 0.3 miCQC Good
from £1650/wk
Dementia care homes in Gerrards Cross
8 homes
There are 8 dementia care homes in and around Gerrards Cross on AskBart. 86% of those rated by the CQC are Good or Outstanding, against 79% nationally (CQC data, November 2026). Published fees average about £1,664 a week, while Buckinghamshire usually pays £1,188. The largest is Chalfont Lodge, with 106 beds.
- care homes
- 8
- rated Good or Outstanding by CQC
- 86%
- typical residential fee
- £1,664/wkbelow the UK average of £1,716
- what Buckinghamshire council pays
- £1,188/wk
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Care homes in Gerrards Cross (8)
4 in Gerrards Cross, 4 more within 3 miles · nearest first · updated November 2026
- Outstanding
- Good
- Requires improvement
- Not rated
Top-rated in Gerrards Cross
Rated Outstanding by the Care Quality Commission, its highest rating.
Distance from the town centre: 0.3 mi
Distance from the town centre: 0.6 miCQC Requires improvement
Fees on request
Distance from the town centre: 1.4 miCQC Good
Fees on request
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Distance from the town centre: 1.5 miCQC Good
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Distance from the town centre: 2.0 miCQC Outstanding
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Distance from the town centre: 2.8 miCQC Good
from £1707/wk
Distance from the town centre: 2.8 miCQC Good
Fees on request
Distance from the town centre: 2.9 miNot yet rated by CQC
from £1635/wk
Compare every home in Gerrards Cross in one table
| Distance | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Buckingham House Care Home | Good | £1,650 | 53 | 3.4 mi | — | 0.3 mi |
| Chalfont Lodge | Good · Aug 2026 | On request | 106 | 4.9 mi | — | 1.4 mi |
| Farnham Common House | Good · Mar 2019 | On request | 50 | 2.7 mi | — | 2.8 mi |
| Mulberry Court | Good · Sept 2026 | On request | 23 | 5.0 mi | — | 1.5 mi |
| Signature at Farnham Common Care Home | Not yet inspected | £1,635 | 74 | 2.7 mi | — | 2.9 mi |
| Swarthmore Housing Society Limited | Requires improvement · Oct 2019 | On request | 40 | 4.1 mi | — | 0.6 mi |
| White Plains Care Home | Outstanding · May 2019 | On request | 48 | 4.6 mi | — | 2.0 mi |
| Woodland Manor Care Home | Good | £1,707 | 64 | 6.3 mi | — | 2.8 mi |
Fees are the home’s published “from” figure, or an indicative one; “on request” where none is published. Ratings are the regulator’s. Click a heading to sort.
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Gerrards Cross in numbers
86% of Gerrards Cross’s CQC-rated care homes are rated Good or Outstanding, above the England average of 79%, with 1 rated Outstanding. Based on 7 rated homes; England figure from CQC State of Care (2024/25).
The average residential care home in Gerrards Cross costs about £1,664/week, while Buckinghamshire’s published usual rate is around £1,188/week (2025). If the council funds care, expect a likely top-up of about £476/week (about £24,752/year), usually paid by a relative or friend. An estimate: councils fund care only below the means-test threshold, and fees vary by home, room and needs.
What Buckinghamshire council pays care homes, and whether it will help with your fees
| Dementia care homes listed | 8 |
|---|---|
| Rated Good or Outstanding | 6 of 7 (86%) |
| Rated Outstanding | 1 |
| Rated Requires improvement or Inadequate | 1 |
| Average published weekly fee | £1,664 |
| Buckinghamshire usual weekly rate (2025) | £1,188 |
| Largest | Chalfont Lodge (106 beds) |
| Most recently inspected | Chalfont Lodge (July 2019) |
| Homes by care type | Residential 8 · Nursing 6 · Dementia 8 · Respite 6 |
| Average house price, Buckinghamshire (HM Land Registry, June 2026) | £490,508 |
Outstanding1
Good5
Requires improvement1
Not yet rated1
Fees: averages of the weekly fees published by the homes listed here and across Buckinghamshire. UK average: published residential fees across all homes on AskBart. Council rate: Buckinghamshire's usual cost of residential care (2025). Actual costs vary with care needs and room.
See how care is funded or compare a care home with care at home.
Guides: Residential care homes · Nursing homes · Dementia care homes · Respite care
Data: CQC register, updated November 2026. Figures are for the homes listed on this page.
House prices in Buckinghamshire
The average house price in Buckinghamshire is £490,508, based on HM Land Registry data. The graph shows sold-price trends by property type over the last 30 years.
Average price by property type
- All property types
- £490,508
- Detached
- £875,480
- Semi-detached
- £482,969
- Terraced
- £385,998
- Flats & maisonettes
- £241,795
Source: HM Land Registry UK House Price Index, to Jun 2026 (Open Government Licence v3.0). Figures are area averages for the wider local authority, not retirement properties specifically.
Living in Gerrards Cross
- Peaceful Neighbourhood
What do these badges mean?
- Peaceful Neighbourhood — Among the lowest for recorded anti-social behaviour and public disorder of comparable areas (police-recorded crime).
Safety & PeaceA
Excellent — quieter than 75% of similar areas for anti-social behaviour & public disorder
Green SpacesC
Limited — parks, playing fields & outdoor space nearby
Daily ConveniencesC
Limited — shops, supermarkets & places to eat nearby
Culture & CommunityC
Limited — libraries, galleries, museums & community venues nearby
34 crimes reported in April 2026, Police.uk.
- Violent crime13
- Shoplifting5
- Criminal damage & arson4
- Burglary2
How we grade areas
Grades are relative, comparing this area against others of the same type across the UK. Amenity grades are based on OpenStreetMap counts within a fixed radius. The Safety & Peace grade ranks recorded anti-social behaviour and public-disorder incidents (the offences most relevant to a quiet neighbourhood) — per head of population where ONS figures are available, otherwise by count. Scottish towns are graded against other Scottish towns, from Police Scotland’s 12-month figures for the council wards they sit in, per head of those wards’ population (National Records of Scotland). Figures are estimates to aid research, not a substitute for visiting an area.
Sources — crime: Police.uk, Apr 2026; amenities: OpenStreetMap, updated September 2026.
Community & connection in Gerrards Cross
Local clubs, charities and support groups that help older residents stay active and connected.
Charity
Chalfont Dementia Support
to relieve the needs and to protect the good health of people with dementia and also their carers and families
1.0 miles away · Source: Charity Commission (1215038)
Charity
Age Concern Gx Plus Cio
We run an Information Centre in Chalfont St Peter, which caters for older people and their families in Gerrards Cross, Chalfont St Peter and Chalfont St Giles. We run regular subsidised chiropody…
3.5 miles away · Source: Charity Commission (1202662)
Charity
Good Neighbours Amersham and District
To improve the quality of life of the elderly in Amersham and District.(Amersham Chesham & Little ChalfontSpecifically we run 2 lunch-clubs and have for more than 20 years provided transport for…
6.5 miles away · Source: Charity Commission (201032)
Charity
Wye Valley Volunteers Incorporating Good Neighbours
Provides services to those in need including a community transport scheme, home visiting, lunch club and coffee mornings for the elderly. The WVV Community Minibus facilitates several of these…
6.6 miles away · Source: Charity Commission (1022601)
Charity
Age Concern Flackwell Heath and Loudwater
A Day Centre for the elderly providing stimulating activity, freshly cooked lunches, shopping, and the companionship of peers.
6.6 miles away · Source: Charity Commission (1000080)
Charity
Hazlemere and Widmer End Good Neighbours
Transportation of disabled and elderly to hospital/doctors/dentist appointments etc.
7.8 miles away · Source: Charity Commission (1072527)
Gerrards Cross: health, services and environment
Official open data. Distances are straight-line from the town centre. Updated October 2026.
People aged 85+
+47.8%
Projected change in Buckinghamshire, 2025 to 2035 (16,803 to 24,829). England: +46.2%.
People aged 65+
+19.9%
Projected change in Buckinghamshire, 2025 to 2035 (112,054 to 134,401). England: +20.3%.
Pharmacies within 1 mile
2
Nearest: Health And Beauty Pharmacy (0.5 miles).
NHS dental practices within 3 miles
7
This doesn’t show whether they’re taking new NHS patients.
Superfast broadband
98.5%
of premises within a mile of the centre; 93.3% can get gigabit (England: 88.4%). Useful for video calls with family.
Air quality (NO₂)
11 µg/m³
Modelled background level for the town centre, 2026. England average 5.6; WHO guideline 10; legal limit 40.
Air quality (PM2.5)
7.5 µg/m³
Modelled background level, 2026. England average 5.8; WHO guideline 5; legal limit 20 (2040 target 10).
Deprivation ranking
8–10 out of 10
Where the 6 neighbourhoods around the centre rank in England, in tenths (10 = least deprived). 4 are in the least deprived tenth.
Hospices near Gerrards Cross
- Michael Sobell Hospice · 5.3 milesCQC page
- South Bucks Hospice · 8.1 milesCQC Good (report published August 2022). CQC page
- Harlington Hospice · 8.1 milesCQC Good (report published April 2026). CQC page
Hospitals near Gerrards Cross
- Care homes near Wexham Park Hospital · A&E · 3.6 miles
- Care homes near Slough Urgent Care Centre · urgent treatment centre · 5.5 miles
- Care homes near Hillingdon Hospital · A&E · 5.7 miles
Sources: ONS 2022-based subnational population projections; NHS organisation data (ODS); Ofcom Connected Nations; Defra background pollution maps; English Indices of Deprivation 2025; CQC.
Is Gerrards Cross a good retirement location?
Read our guide to living in Gerrards Cross
Gerrards Cross works well for those prioritising a semi-rural environment over urban amenities, and for whom proximity to London matters. The area has a slightly higher-than-average concentration of residents aged 65+, suggesting it appeals to retirees. Two care homes are listed locally, both rated good by the CQC, though this limited choice means careful matching to your needs is important. Fees here sit above the national average, so it suits families with a comfortable budget.
Health & support
- Medical access: GP surgeries and pharmacies are within the town; a hospital with emergency care is accessible via nearby main roads.
- Safety: Recorded crime stands at 34 offences in the most recent reporting period, with violent crime and shoplifting among the most common types — in line with a typical market town.
- Family & connection: Consider how far family and friends live; Gerrards Cross is a commuter area, so visits from London or further afield are feasible, though travelling further away may take time.
Finances & daily life
- Cost of care: Care-home fees in the area are above the national average. Budget accordingly and compare specific homes' charges with similar-quality provision elsewhere in the South East.
- Transport: The town has bus links and a rail station serving London and beyond, making it accessible for family visits and trips. The area is car-dependent for many local journeys.
- Housing options: Two care homes are listed locally, both rated good, with bed counts ranging from roughly 53 to 64 residents per home — a modest choice, so early enquiry is wise.
Lifestyle & environment
- Green space & hobbies: Three parks serve the town, offering walks and outdoor space. A range of restaurants, cafes, pubs and bars support social dining and community gatherings.
- Community: Check what activity groups, memory cafés and volunteer networks the care homes run or support; this varies between providers.
- Climate: South East England experiences mild, temperate weather with moderate rainfall — typical for southern England.
Things to weigh up
- Limited choice of homes: Only two care homes are listed locally, so your options for matching a provider to your preferences are restricted.
- Above-average care fees: Costs run higher than the national average, so confirm you can sustain the weekly charges before committing.
Questions about care homes in Gerrards Cross
How many dementia care homes are there in Gerrards Cross?
AskBart lists 8 dementia care homes in and around Gerrards Cross, each with its latest CQC rating.
How are dementia care homes in Gerrards Cross rated?
Of the 7 inspected, 1 is rated Outstanding, 5 Good, 1 Requires improvement and 0 Inadequate by the Care Quality Commission.
How much do dementia care homes in Gerrards Cross cost?
Among the listings that publish fees, the typical fee is about £1,664 a week. Fees vary with room and care needs, so ask each home for a quote.
How do I choose between dementia care homes in Gerrards Cross?
Start with the CQC rating and the latest inspection report, visit more than once, and ask how the home supports the person's needs. Our guide "Choosing a dementia-friendly care home" covers what to look for.
Weighing up your options in Gerrards Cross?
Care needs change over time. Compare the other kinds of later-life care in Gerrards Cross:
Near Gerrards Cross
- Dementia care homes in Chalfont St Peter 7
- Dementia care homes in Denham 7
- Dementia care homes in Farnham Common 5
- Dementia care homes in Stoke Poges 4
- Dementia care homes in Beaconsfield 3
- Dementia care homes in Northwood 8
- Care homes in Amersham 4
- Care homes in Aylesbury 23
- Care homes in Beaconsfield 3
- Care homes in Bourne End 1
- Care homes in Buckingham 7
- Care homes in Chalfont St Peter 2
Paying for care? See how care is funded and check what the council may pay.
Guides for families
- How to Choose a Dementia-Friendly Care Home
- The Stages of Dementia: What to Expect (2026)
- Caring for Someone with Dementia: How to Cope (2026)
More in our dementia care guides.
Header photo: Jack Hill, CC BY-SA 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons