White Hill House Residential Care Home

128 White Hill, Chesham, Buckinghamshire, HP5 1AR

01494782992

Care Type

Residential Care

Assessment date

7 July 2026

Provider

Mrs Anita Larkin

Beds

10 beds

How this home compares nearby

Of 13 care homes for older people within 5 miles, none are rated higher by CQC, 8 are the same and 5 are lower.

None of these nearby homes has been inspected more recently than this one.

Based on CQC ratings, updated 22 October 2026. How we compare homes | See the nearby homes

Rating history

GoodSept 2015
GoodOct 2017
Requires ImprovementMar 2020
GoodSept 2026

Improved from Requires Improvement to Good in 2026. CQC has rated this home 4 times since 2015.

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

Costs and who runs this home

This is the only care home Mrs Anita Larkin runs in England.

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.

This home lists dementia care, which usually costs more than standard residential care. See dementia care home costs. NHS Continuing Healthcare may apply where someone's needs are primarily health needs.
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 White Hill House Residential Care Home

White Hill House Residential Care Home is a residential care home located in Buckinghamshire, South East. Its registered care categories include dementia, older people, sensory impairments, and younger adults. The home has 10 beds. CQC records an overall rating of Good, published in September 2026. The home is operated by Mrs Anita Larkin.

Specialist Care

DementiaOlder peopleSensory 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.

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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: 10 places — this is not a vacancy count
Registration checked: Registered · HP5 1AR

Registered care categories

Caring for adults over 65 yrs; Caring for adults under 65 yrs; Dementia; 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.

Assessment published 14 September 2026. Assessment date recorded: 7 July 2026.

Read CQC's assessment overview

The following is CQC's published account of its assessment, published 14 September 2026. References to “we” mean CQC. It describes findings at that time.

Dates of inspection:15 July to 30 July 2026.
White Hill House Residential Care Home provides residential accommodation to up to 10 people. There were 8 people living there at time of inspection.
When last inspected, the service was rated Requires Improvement in 2020.At that time, the provider was in breach of legal regulations11, 12, 17 and 18. At this inspection, improvements had been made and the provider is no longer in breach of any legal regulations. The service is now rated as Good.
People told us they felt safe living at the service. Staff followed safeguarding procedures to protect people. Staff assessed potential risks to people, and took actions to mitigate any risks, such as providing sensor equipment.
People were supported by staff who were safely recruited and trained.
Following people’s admission to the service, staff used recognised assessment tools and worked with healthcare professionals to ensure people received appropriate treatment. Care plans were developed in consultation with people and their relatives where required and supported staff to deliver safe and effective care, which supported positive outcomes and improvements in people’s health and wellbeing.
We observed caring practice and staff who knew the people who lived at White Hill House well. People were treated with dignity and respect. People and their relatives were involved in their care and well communicated with.
People reported there was a range of activities available. They particularly valued exercise groups, themed events, musicians, and regular one-to-one engagement. For those who preferred to remain in their rooms, staff ensured they were still included through daily check-ins, conversation, and access to reading materials or music.
The provider had an effective system for governance and oversight in place, with various audits and checks undertaken.

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

Read White Hill House Residential Care Home'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 White Hill House Residential Care Home, 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 White Hill House Residential Care Home, 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 White Hill House Residential Care Home'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