Keychange Charity Alde House
Residential care home · High Wycombe
Church Road, Penn, High Wycombe, HP10 8NX
Run by Keychange Charity
- Requires improvementCQC · Sept 2019
- 6.2Our score
- Beds16
- Type of careResidential
- Phone01494 813365
Inspectors asked it to improve: Safe, Effective and Well-led
Latest inspection
- Inspected on 20 September 2019
Inspected more than 4 years ago
What the inspectors rate
- SafeRequires improvement
- EffectiveRequires improvement
- CaringGood
- ResponsiveGood
- Well-ledRequires improvement
- Regulator
- Care Quality Commission
- Registered as
- Keychange Charity Alde House
- Status
- Registered in England
- Latest rating
- Requires improvement
- Register number
- 1-19238345239
From the public register of the Care Quality Commission, checked on 2 November 2026.
About Keychange Charity Alde House
Alde House combines 24-hour care with a community setting among gardens in the Chilterns Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. It supports older people, including residents living with dementia, and accommodates longer stays, hospital recovery and short respite breaks.
Residents receive an individual care plan and help with daily tasks such as cooking and laundry. Dementia support focuses on reducing stress and anxiety, while end of life care is delivered with other health professionals to support dignity and comfort. The home is run by the not-for-profit Keychange charity, with fees starting from £1,350 per week.
Care on offer
- Care homes
Compared with High Wycombe
Nearest
| Name | Distance | Official rating | Our score | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ashley DriveHigh Wycombe | 1.1 miles | Good | 8.0 | |
| Bury Lodge Care HomeBeaconsfield | 1.2 miles | Requires improvement | 5.6 | |
| Seeleys House Short Breaks CentreBeaconsfield | 1.6 miles | Good | 8.0 | |
| Maria Residential HomeHigh Wycombe | 1.7 miles | Requires improvement | 5.6 | |
| Totteridge HouseHigh Wycombe | 1.8 miles | Requires improvement | 6.8 |
Also run by Keychange Charity
| Name | Official rating | Our score | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Keychange Charity Alexander House Care HomeLondon | Good | 8.0 | |
| Keychange Charity Fair Havens Care HomeSouthampton | Good | 8.0 | |
| Keychange Charity Rosemary Mount Care HomeWorthing | Good | 8.0 | |
| Keychange Charity Romans Care HomeSouthwick | Good | 7.4 | |
| Keychange Charity Rose Lawn Care HomeSidmouth | Outstanding | 9.2 | |
| Keychange Charity Erith House Care HomeTorquay | Good | 8.0 |
What stands out
What stands out
- Set in Chilterns AONB
- Day care and respite available
- Not-for-profit charity home
Ask about
- Fees start from £1,350 per week
Suits: Older people seeking 24-hour care in a community setting
Types of care
Also works on: residential
Location
Church Road, Penn, High Wycombe, HP10 8NX
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Questions families ask
How much does Keychange Charity Alde House cost?
The CQC register does not list fees, so ask Keychange Charity Alde House for its weekly fee. As a guide, Buckinghamshire council paid on average £1,183 a week for a residential care place for people aged 65 and over in 2024-2025, against £982 across England (GOV.UK adult social care finance report). People who pay for their own care are usually charged more than councils pay.
Who pays for a place in this home?
Ask Keychange Charity Alde House whether it takes residents funded by Buckinghamshire council and what it charges people who pay for themselves. In England the council may help after a needs assessment and a financial assessment if savings and assets are below £23,250 (2026 to 2027 rules). People whose needs are mainly health needs may qualify for NHS Continuing Healthcare, which pays the full fee.