Old Barn Close

5 Old Barn Close, Gawcott, Buckingham, Buckinghamshire, MK18 4JH

01280824799

Care Type

Residential Care

Inspection date

28 May 2019

Provider

Hightown Housing Association Limited

Beds

5 beds

About Old Barn Close

Old Barn Close is a residential care home in Buckinghamshire, providing care and support for adults with learning disabilities and associated sensory or physical disabilities. Further details from the Care Quality Commission's most recent inspection are set out below.

Old Barn Close accommodates up to five adults with learning disabilities and/or associated sensory or physical disabilities in one adapted building located in a residential area. The home maintains a discreet presence with no identifying signs, intercom systems, or cameras outside, and staff are discouraged from displaying uniforms or badges to promote integration within the community. At the time of inspection, the home was providing personal care to five residents.

Source: CQC inspection report, 28 June 2019

Specialist Care

DementiaLearning disabilitiesOlder peoplePhysical disabilitiesSensory impairmentsYounger 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 21 September 2026. This is a check of published information, not a visit to the home.

Registered service: Care home service without nursing
Registered capacity: 5 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; Dementia; Learning disabilities; Physical disabilities; Sensory impairment.

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 28 June 2019. Latest inspection date recorded: 28 May 2019.

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

Read 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 Old Barn Close, consider asking...

1.What specific dementia training do staff receive and how recently?
2.How do you support a resident who becomes distressed or confused?
3.How does the home keep a record of a resident's life history and personal preferences?
4.How do you involve families as dementia progresses and communication becomes harder?
5.What happens when a resident's dementia reaches an advanced stage?

5 Things to Look For on Your Visit

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

1.Is the environment calm, uncluttered and easy to navigate?
2.Do staff speak to residents with patience and dignity, even if they repeat themselves?
3.Are there memory cues around the home -- photos, familiar objects, clear signage?
4.Do residents seem settled and safe, or agitated and unsupervised?
5.Is there meaningful activity happening, or are residents just sitting quietly with nothing to do?

Could the NHS fund 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