Shaftesbury Court (High Street)

High Street, Winslow, Buckinghamshire, MK18 3HA

01296714858

Care Type

Residential Care

Inspection date

10 February 2022

Provider

Sanctuary Home Care Limited

Beds

16 beds

Rating history

GoodJan 2016
GoodApr 2017
GoodSept 2018

Rated Good at every inspection 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 Sanctuary Home Care Limited, which runs 12 care homes in England: 3 rated Outstanding and 9 Good.

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 Shaftesbury Court (High Street)

Shaftesbury Court is a residential care home on High Street in Buckinghamshire, providing accommodation and support for adults with learning disabilities and autism. Further detail on the CQC's most recent findings is set out below.

This care home provides accommodation and support for 13 adults with learning disabilities and autism. The service maintains rigorous infection control measures, including regular cleaning schedules and audits, with additional protocols for high-touch surfaces. Visitor procedures require negative lateral flow test results, proof of COVID-19 vaccination, hand sanitisation and PPE.

New admissions only proceed after confirmed negative COVID-19 tests, and the environment has been assessed to accommodate isolation needs if required. Staff have received training on infection prevention and control guidance to support these safety measures.

Source: CQC inspection report, 26 February 2022

Specialist Care

Learning 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: 16 places — this is not a vacancy count
Registration checked: Registered · MK18 3HA

Registered care categories

Learning 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 19 September 2018. Latest inspection date recorded: 10 February 2022.

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

Read Shaftesbury Court (High Street)'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 Shaftesbury Court (High Street), 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 Shaftesbury Court (High Street), 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 Shaftesbury Court (High Street)'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