Mulberry Court
- Care home
- 23 beds
- No nursing
- Dementia care
- Registered since 2013
- Buckinghamshire, South East
Good
Rated on
Rating from the Care Quality Commission.
At a glance
4 ratings
Its last inspection improved it from Requires improvement to Good.
1 month
since the latest rating was published.
78 of 113
rated care homes in Buckinghamshire are rated Good, like this one.
Mulberry Court: inspection record
Rated Good in September 2026, up from Requires improvement.
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Ratings published by the Care Quality Commission.
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- RI Swarthmore Housing Society Limited Requires improvement, 1.2 miles away
- G Woodland Manor Care Home Good, 1.3 miles away
What inspectors found
From the Care Quality Commission's assessment published 21 September 2026 (assessment visit 31 July 2026). Quoted under the Open Government Licence.
We carried out this assessment between 11 August and 28 August 2026. Mulberry Court is a residential care home providing support for up to 23 older and younger adults, some of whom were living with dementia. At the time of the assessment there were 20 people living at the service.
- Safe Good
- Effective Good
- Caring Good
- Responsive Good
- Well-led Good
Read the rest of CQC's summary
We had previously rated this service as Requires Improvement in 2019. At that time, the provider was in breach of legal regulations 12, 13, 17 and 18. At this assessment improvements had been made and the provider is no longer in breach of any legal regulations. The service is now rated as Good.
Overall, the service at this assessment demonstrated a good standard of care. People were supported safely, received effective care and were treated with dignity and respect. People and professionals spoke positively about the service, describing it as safe, welcoming and well managed. Feedback indicated that people felt comfortable and supported, and that staff understood their needs well.
The service had developed a strong and proactive culture of safety. Systems were in place to identify, investigate and learn from incidents, with clear evidence that lessons learned were shared across the staff team. There were effective processes for managing risks and maintaining a safe environment.
Staff were suitably recruited and trained but people, relatives and staff said they wished there were more staff on duty. The provider was actively recruiting at the time of inspection and has received feedback on staffing.
People were treated with kindness, compassion and respect. Staff demonstrated a good understanding of individuals and delivered personalised care that took account of people’s preferences, backgrounds and needs.
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Safe
Good
Safe – this means we looked for evidence that people were protected from abuse and avoidable harm.
At our last assessment we rated this key question Requires Improvement. At this assessment the rating has changed to Good. This meant people were safe and protected from avoidable harm.
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Effective
Good
Effective – this means we looked for evidence that people’s care, treatment and support achieved good outcomes and promoted a good quality of life, based on best available evidence.
At our last assessment we rated this key question Requires Improvement. At this assessment the rating has remained/changed to Good. This meant people’s outcomes were consistently good, and people’s feedback confirmed this.
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Caring
Good
Caring – this means we looked for evidence that the provider involved people and treated them with compassion, kindness, dignity and respect.
At our last assessment we rated this key question Good. At this assessment the rating has remained Good. This meant people were supported and treated with dignity and respect; and involved as partners in their care.
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Responsive
Good
Responsive – this means we looked for evidence that the provider met people’s needs.
At our last assessment we rated this key question Good. At this assessment the rating has remained Good. This meant people’s needs were met through good organisation and delivery.
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Well-led
Good
Well-led – this means we looked for evidence that service leadership, management and governance assured high-quality, person-centred care; supported learning and innovation; and promoted an open, fair culture.
At our last assessment we rated this key question Requires Improvement. At this assessment the rating has changed to Good. This meant the service was consistently managed and well-led. Leaders and the culture they created promoted high-quality, person-centred care.
Questions to ask when you visit
- Ask to see the most recent Care Quality Commission (CQC) report and what the home did about any points in it.
- Visit at different times of day, including a mealtime.
Registration details
- Registered manager
- Emma Cole
- Registered with the CQC since
- What it provides
- Care home service without nursing
- Who it supports
- Dementia, Older People, Physical Disability, Sensory Impairment, Younger Adults
Inspection report
Read the full inspection report (opens the Care Quality Commission website)3 inspection reports, latest 23 July 2019. Latest assessment published 21 September 2026; the Care Quality Commission's newer assessments are published on its website rather than as reports.
The rating is the Care Quality Commission's. We show it as published and do not change it.
Who runs it
- Provider
- The Fremantle TrustBrand: The Fremantle Trust
- Ownership type
- Organisation
- Companies House number
- 02722437 (opens Companies House)
- Charity number
- 1014986
The Fremantle Trust runs 18 services, all in the South East. 14 are rated Good or Outstanding, 3 are rated Requires improvement or Inadequate and 1 has no rating yet.
Other services run by The Fremantle Trust
- O Milton Keynes Supported Living Service Outstanding. Home care, Milton Keynes
- O The Heights Outstanding. Care home with nursing, Buckinghamshire
- G Belgrave Lodge Good. Care home, Buckinghamshire
- G Chesham Leys Good. Care home with nursing, Buckinghamshire
Getting help from Buckinghamshire Council
The council can assess what care someone needs and tell them what help with the cost they may get.
- Adult social care at Buckinghamshire Council
- Ask for a care needs assessment
- Phone: 01296 383 204
- Support for carers
- Paying for care: Buckinghamshire Council
Checked on the council's website, November 2026.
Common questions
- Does Mulberry Court provide nursing care?
- No. The Care Quality Commission lists Mulberry Court as a care home without nursing.
- How many beds does Mulberry Court have?
- The Care Quality Commission's register lists 23 beds at Mulberry Court.
- When was Mulberry Court last inspected?
- The Care Quality Commission's latest rating for Mulberry Court was published on 21 September 2026.
- Who runs Mulberry Court?
- Mulberry Court is run by The Fremantle Trust. It runs 18 services, all in the South East.
- What is Mulberry Court's CQC rating?
- Its overall rating from the Care Quality Commission is Good, published on 21 September 2026.
Contact
- Phone
- 01753 886613
- Address
- Gold Hill East, Chalfont St Peter, SL9 9DL Map (opens Google Maps)
Compare nearby
- G Austenwood Good, 0.7 miles away
- G Croft Cottage Good, 0.9 miles away
- G Chalfont Lodge Good, 1.2 miles away
- RI Swarthmore Housing Society Limited Requires improvement, 1.2 miles away
- G Woodland Manor Care Home Good, 1.3 miles away