Pennefather Court

Croft Road, Aylesbury, Buckinghamshire, HP21 7RA

01296484810

Care Type

Residential Care

Inspection date

21 February 2022

Provider

Sanctuary Home Care Limited

Beds

14 beds

About Pennefather Court

Pennefather Court is a residential care home in Buckinghamshire, providing accommodation and support for people with physical disabilities. Details of the most recent CQC inspection findings are set out below.

Pennefather Court accommodates up to 15 people with physical disabilities, with 12 residents living there at the time of inspection. The service demonstrated good infection control practices, asking visitors to provide evidence of lateral flow test completion on the day of visit or arranging tests on arrival in a designated testing area. Visitors were also required to show proof of vaccination status.

The registered manager had implemented appropriate measures for potential new admissions, ensuring safety protocols would be maintained during the admission process. The service had not admitted any new residents during the pandemic period prior to the inspection.

Source: CQC inspection report, 10 March 2022

Specialist Care

Physical disabilities

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: 14 places — this is not a vacancy count
Registration checked: Registered · HP21 7RA

Registered care categories

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 20 October 2018. Latest inspection date recorded: 21 February 2022.

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

Read Pennefather Court'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 Pennefather Court, 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 Pennefather Court, 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 Pennefather Court'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