Rated Care Homes

White Hill House Residential Care Home

G

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.

White Hill House Residential Care Home: inspection record

Care home, 10 beds, Buckinghamshire

Rated Good in September 2026, up from Requires improvement.

White Hill House Residential Care Home: inspection record: inspection ratings by year, 2015 to 2026
201520162017201820192020202120222023202420252026
Overall
Safe
Effective
Caring
Responsive
Well-led

Ratings published by the Care Quality Commission.

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What inspectors found

From the Care Quality Commission's assessment published 14 September 2026 (assessment visit 7 July 2026). Quoted under the Open Government Licence.

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.

  • Safe Good
  • Effective Good
  • Caring Good
  • Responsive Good
  • Well-led Good
Read the rest of CQC's summary

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.

  1. 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.

  2. 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 changed to Good. This meant people’s outcomes were consistently good, and people’s feedback confirmed this.

  3. 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.

  4. 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 Requires Improvement. At this assessment the rating has changed to Good. This meant people’s needs were met through good organisation and delivery.

  5. 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

  1. Ask to see the most recent Care Quality Commission (CQC) report and what the home did about any points in it.
  2. Visit at different times of day, including a mealtime.

Registration details

Registered with the CQC since
What it provides
Care home service without nursing
Who it supports
Dementia, Older People, Sensory Impairment, Younger Adults

Inspection report

Read the full inspection report (opens the Care Quality Commission website)

7 inspection reports, latest 25 March 2020. Latest assessment published 14 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

Ownership type
Individual

Getting help from Buckinghamshire Council

The council can assess what care someone needs and tell them what help with the cost they may get.

Checked on the council's website, November 2026.

Common questions

Does White Hill House Residential Care Home provide nursing care?
No. The Care Quality Commission lists White Hill House Residential Care Home as a care home without nursing.
How many beds does White Hill House Residential Care Home have?
The Care Quality Commission's register lists 10 beds at White Hill House Residential Care Home.
When was White Hill House Residential Care Home last inspected?
The Care Quality Commission's latest rating for White Hill House Residential Care Home was published on 14 September 2026.
Who runs White Hill House Residential Care Home?
White Hill House Residential Care Home is run by Mrs Anita Larkin.
What is White Hill House Residential Care Home's CQC rating?
Its overall rating from the Care Quality Commission is Good, published on 14 September 2026.

Contact

Phone
01494 782992
Address
128 White Hill, Chesham, HP5 1AR Map (opens Google Maps)
Read the full inspection report (opens the Care Quality Commission website)

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  4. G
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