The Willow
Care home in Chesham, Buckinghamshire
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About
The Willow is a family-run care home in Chesham, Buckinghamshire, with 11 registered beds. Its team has more than 20 years of experience and includes staff who have worked there for a long time. Each resident has a personalised care plan that aims to protect dignity, independence and choice. Rooms are fully furnished, and residents can bring their own furniture, decorations and belongings. Some rooms overlook the garden and some have en-suite facilities. Activities are arranged around each resident's interests and abilities.
The Care Quality Commission rated The Willow Good overall in its 2026 report. The home also received Good ratings for being safe, effective, caring, responsive and well-led.
Food hygiene rating
Very good
Food Standards Agency · inspected June 2026
What's nearby
- Set back from main road noise
- Fire station about 700 m away
Straight-line distances. Road and rail noise from government strategic noise mapping (modelled, not measured). A&E departments from the NHS website. Locations © OpenStreetMap contributors.
What’s in the area
Outdoor Spaces
- AllotmentsAdequate
- Play SpaceSparse
- Golf CourseSparse
- Public ParkSparse
- Tennis CourtAdequate
- Bowling GreenAdequate
- Playing FieldSparse
Local Amenities
- Pubs & BarsSparse
- Restaurants & CafesSparse
- Retail ShoppingAdequate
- SupermarketsSparse
- TakeawaysAdequate
Local crime statistics
114 recorded crimes in the local area (April 2026)
Top categories:
Source: data.police.uk · within 1 mile
Fees and funding
| Care type | Weekly fee | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Residential care | Fees on request | — |
- Funding accepted
- Not stated
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 | Council rate (per week) |
|---|---|
| 2024 | £1,136 |
| 2025 | £1,188 |
What Buckinghamshire council pays care homes, and whether it will help with fees
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Local health safety net
The Willow is backed by a local NHS health network. The nearest A&E is Stoke Mandeville Hospital, 9.7 miles away. The local GP practice is THE NEW SURGERY CHESHAM, 0.7 miles away, rated ‘Good’ by the CQC.
Nearest services from NHS ODS + postcodes.io + CQC, by straight-line distance.
Community & connection in Chesham
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Information last reviewed October 2026.
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