The Heights

The Heights is a nursing home in High Wycombe, in the Buckinghamshire council area, registered with the Care Quality Commission for up to 90 residents. It provides care for people living with dementia, older people, younger adults, people with a learning disability or autism and people with a physical disability. It is run by The Fremantle Trust, which operates 15 care homes in England. The home has been registered since November 2010.

At its latest inspection, published February 2019, the CQC rated The Heights Outstanding, which means the CQC found the service performing exceptionally well. Ratings can change after a new inspection, so check the CQC report before you visit.

The Heights has not published its fees and has not yet confirmed them to us. Care homes in Buckinghamshire with a fee on record typically charge about £1,438 a week for residential care and £1,700 for nursing care, so expect a figure in that range and ask the home for a written quote.

There are 133 registered care homes in Buckinghamshire. The nearest to The Heights include 215 Hughenden Road, The Royal Star & Garter Home - High Wycombe and Shelburne Lodge. A live-in carer at home, an alternative many families compare, costs from about £1,120 a week.