4 Old Barn Close

Gawcott, Buckingham, Buckinghamshire, MK18 4JH

01280821006

Care Type

Residential Care

Inspection date

5 September 2018

Provider

Hightown Housing Association Limited

Beds

4 beds

About 4 Old Barn Close

4 Old Barn Close is a residential care home in Buckinghamshire, providing support to men with learning disabilities. Details of the most recent CQC findings are set out below.

Old Barn Close provides residential care for four men with learning disabilities. The home offers ground floor accommodation with each person having their own bedroom, plus shared facilities including a kitchen, bathrooms and lounge. Staff support residents with daily living and personal care needs within a comfortable home environment.

Inspectors found the service continues to provide good quality care, with no serious risks or concerns identified. Residents receive consistent support from their care team, and the home maintains safe practices and appropriate safeguarding measures to protect those living there.

Source: CQC inspection report, 4 October 2018

Specialist Care

Learning disabilitiesOlder peoplePhysical disabilitiesYounger adults

Fees and availability

We have not verified a current weekly fee for this home. Ask for a written quote based on the room and care needed, including any extra charges.

Check current vacancies, the admission assessment and visiting arrangements directly with the home.

Care and inspection details

Checked against the CQC register on 20 September 2026. This is a check of published information, not a visit to the home.

Registered service: Care home service without nursing
Registered capacity: 4 places — this is not a vacancy count
Registration checked: Registered · MK18 4JH

Registered care categories

Caring for adults over 65 yrs; Caring for adults under 65 yrs; Learning disabilities; Physical disabilities.

These describe the registration. The home must assess whether it can meet the individual person's needs and whether a place is available.

CQC ratings in more detail

Overall rating shown by CQC: Good.

Rating report published 4 October 2018. Latest inspection date recorded: 5 September 2018.

Safe: Good
Effective: Good
Caring: Good
Responsive: Good
Well-led: Good

Read 4 Old Barn Close's CQC record and reports.

Contains Care Quality Commission information under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Ratings and registration details can change after the date checked.

5 Questions to Ask on Your Visit

When visiting 4 Old Barn Close, consider asking...

1.What happens if my relative's care needs increase significantly -- will they have to move?
2.How do you handle concerns or complaints from families?
3.What does the monthly fee cover and what will cost extra?
4.How do you keep families informed about their relative's day-to-day wellbeing?
5.What happens if my relative is unhappy here?

5 Things to Look For on Your Visit

When you visit 4 Old Barn Close, look out for...

1.Do staff greet residents by name and stop to chat?
2.Are residents dressed, up and occupied, or sitting alone in front of a TV?
3.Does the home smell fresh and feel clean without being clinical?
4.Do residents look comfortable and at ease, or anxious and withdrawn?
5.Does the manager answer your questions openly or deflect?

Could the NHS fund 4 Old Barn Close's fees?

The average nursing home costs £1,535 per week. That's £79,820 a year. NHS Continuing Healthcare could cover all of it. No means test, no contribution from you.

Find out if the NHS could fund these fees