The Chestnuts
Residential care home · Aylesbury
Lavric Road, Aylesbury, HP21 8JN
Run by Agincare Homes (South East) Ltd
- Requires improvementCQC · Jul 2019
- 6.2Our score
- Beds64
- Type of careResidential
- Phone01296 414980
Inspectors asked it to improve: Safe, Effective and Well-led
Latest inspection
- Inspected on 9 July 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
- The Chestnuts
- Status
- Registered in England
- Latest rating
- Requires improvement
- Register number
- 1-24874567395
From the public register of the Care Quality Commission, checked on 2 November 2026.
About The Chestnuts
The Chestnuts provides residential, end-of-life and palliative care for older people with dementia in Aylesbury. The home is registered for care involving older people, physical disabilities and sensory impairment, giving families a setting for both everyday support and later-stage needs.
Care is planned around the individual, with support for personal care, medication and changing requirements. The wider Agincare service also offers care advisors and other care pathways, but The Chestnuts’ specific offer is residential care in a dedicated home. Families can use the service’s guidance on funding and care choices when considering the next step.
Care on offer
- Care homes
Compared with Aylesbury
Nearest
| Name | Distance | Official rating | Our score | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ceely RoadAylesbury | 0.5 miles | Good | 8.0 | |
| Avondale Care HomeAylesbury | 0.7 miles | Good | 8.0 | |
| 4 Trinity CourtAylesbury | 0.9 miles | Good | 8.0 | |
| HillsideAylesbury | 0.9 miles | Good | 8.4 | |
| Pennefather CourtAylesbury | 0.9 miles | Good | 8.0 |
Also run by Agincare Homes (South East) Ltd
| Name | Official rating | Our score | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Swan HouseBuckingham | Requires improvement | 6.2 | |
| Hazlemere LodgeHigh Wycombe | Good | 8.0 | |
| The CroftAmersham | Requires improvement | 6.8 | |
| Whitefarm LodgeTwickenham | Good | 8.0 | |
| Laurel DeneHampton | Good | 8.0 | |
| Greville HouseRichmond | Good | 7.4 | |
| Tower Bridge Care CentreLondon | Requires improvement | 6.2 | |
| WatersideLondon | Good | 8.0 | |
| Bluegrove HouseLondon | Good | 8.4 | |
| Rose Court Care HomeLondon | Requires improvement | 6.8 | |
| Greenhive HouseLondon | Good | 8.0 |
What stands out
What stands out
- End-of-life and palliative care
- Dementia-focused residential setting
- Individual care planning
Suits: Older people with dementia needing residential care
Types of care
Also works on: residential
Location
Lavric Road, Aylesbury, HP21 8JN
DirectionsFeatured in
Questions families ask
Can care start within 24 hours?
Often. Care can sometimes be arranged within 24 hours, depending on the person's needs and location. Emergency care is also available for urgent situations.
Can they provide a trial period before choosing care?
Yes. Smart Start offers a two-to-four-week trial of home care or live-in care, allowing families to experience the service without making a commitment.
What types of care can they provide at home?
They provide personal care, companionship, dementia care, respite care, overnight support and live-in care, with each service tailored to individual needs and preferences.
How often can carers visit the home?
Care can be arranged as a short daily visit, several visits per day, overnight support or live-in care. Schedules are created around the person's needs.
What happens if a regular carer is unavailable?
They arrange replacement carers when a regular carer is sick or on holiday, so the family does not need to organise cover.
Do they provide specialist care for dementia and complex needs?
Yes. They provide specialist care for dementia, complex needs and post-hospital recovery, tailoring support to each person's requirements.