Southernwood
Residential care home · Amersham
148 Plantation Road, Amersham, HP6 6JG
Run by Royal Mencap Society
- GoodCQC · Mar 2020
- 8.0Our score
- Beds6
- Type of careResidential
- Phone01494 721607
Latest inspection
- Inspected on 11 March 2020
Inspected more than 4 years ago
What the inspectors rate
- SafeGood
- EffectiveGood
- CaringGood
- ResponsiveGood
- Well-ledGood
- Regulator
- Care Quality Commission
- Registered as
- Southernwood
- Status
- Registered in England
- Latest rating
- Good
- Register number
- 1-119187798
From the public register of the Care Quality Commission, checked on 2 November 2026.
About Southernwood
Southernwood supports people with learning disabilities within a residential care setting registered without nursing. The service sits within Mencap’s wider work with people with learning disabilities and their families, rather than a general older-person care offer.
Mencap’s wider services include accessible communication, social care guidance and support for inclusive communities. Its purpose is to help people with learning disabilities live their lives fully, with information and practical support covering health, housing and future planning. Support for people with learning disabilities is the clearest fit for families seeking specialist disability support.
Care on offer
- Care homes
Compared with Amersham
Nearest
| Name | Distance | Official rating | Our score | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pratt HouseAmersham | 0.3 miles | Good | 8.0 | |
| The CroftAmersham | 0.5 miles | Requires improvement | 6.8 | |
| Cheriton Care HomeAmersham | 0.7 miles | Requires improvement | 5.6 | |
| Chesham Bois ManorChesham | 1.9 miles | Requires improvement | 6.2 | |
| BirchwoodChesham | 2.1 miles | Outstanding | 8.8 |
Also run by Royal Mencap Society
| Name | Official rating | Our score | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| TannersAbbots Langley | Good | 8.0 | |
| SewellsWelwyn Garden City | Good | 7.0 | |
| Rose ValeHoddesdon | Good | 7.4 | |
| Shining StarIlford | Good | 8.0 | |
| Penrith DriveWellingborough | Requires improvement | 6.8 | |
| Mellor HouseWestcliff-on-Sea | Good | 8.0 | |
| Cottingham RoadCorby | Good | 8.0 | |
| Royal Mencap Society - 178 London RoadWaterlooville | Good | 8.0 | |
| Dolphin CourtHavant | Good | 8.0 | |
| Royal Mencap Society - 145 Kingsley RoadPortsmouth | Good | 8.0 | |
| Hulse RoadSalisbury | Good | 8.0 | |
| Willows and Rosehill, Drummond CourtBury St Edmunds | Good | 8.0 |
What stands out
What stands out
- Learning disability specialist focus
- Accessible communication resources
- Charitable support model
Suits: People with learning disabilities needing residential support
Types of care
Also works on: residential
Location
148 Plantation Road, Amersham, HP6 6JG
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Questions families ask
How much does Southernwood cost?
The CQC register does not list fees, so ask Southernwood 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 Southernwood 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.