69 Chartridge Lane

69 Chartridge Lane, Chesham, Buckinghamshire, HP5 2RG

01494810117

Care Type

Residential Care

Inspection date

31 July 2023

Provider

Centurion Health Care Limited

Beds

6 beds

Rating history

Requires ImprovementMay 2016
GoodJun 2017
Requires ImprovementApr 2020
InadequateSept 2022
GoodAug 2023

Improved from Inadequate to Good in 2023. CQC has rated this home 5 times since 2016.

Source: CQC inspection reports. Contains CQC data licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.

Costs and who runs this home

Run by Centurion Health Care Limited, which runs 3 care homes in England: 2 rated Good and 1 Requires Improvement.

Average care home fees in the South East: £1,243 a week for residential care and £1,579 for nursing care (2024-25 averages). Self-funders usually pay more. See our care home costs guide.

How to pay for a care home explains the council means test, what counts as capital and the funding you can ask to be assessed for.

About 69 Chartridge Lane

69 Chartridge Lane is a residential care home in Buckinghamshire, providing personal care for people with learning disabilities, autism, and mental health conditions. Details of the Care Quality Commission's most recent findings on this service are set out below.

The home provides personal care for up to six people with learning disabilities, autism, and mental health conditions. At inspection, all six available places were occupied. Staff support residents to maintain respect, dignity, and independence while facilitating access to their local communities.

The service is committed to delivering individualised care that recognises each person's unique needs and preferences.

Source: CQC inspection report, 23 August 2023

Specialist Care

Learning disabilitiesMental healthOlder peopleYounger 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: 6 places — this is not a vacancy count
Registration checked: Registered · HP5 2RG

Registered care categories

Caring for adults over 65 yrs; Caring for adults under 65 yrs; Learning disabilities; Mental health conditions.

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 23 August 2023. Latest inspection date recorded: 31 July 2023.

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

Read 69 Chartridge Lane'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 69 Chartridge Lane, 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 69 Chartridge Lane, 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 69 Chartridge Lane'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