The Heights
Nursing home · High Wycombe
5 Langley Close, Downley, High Wycombe, HP13 5US
Run by The Fremantle Trust
- OutstandingCQC · Feb 2019
- 8.8Our score
- Beds90
- Type of careNursing
- Phone01494 885460
Latest inspection
- Inspected on 5 February 2019
Inspected more than 4 years ago
What the inspectors rate
- SafeGood
- EffectiveOutstanding
- CaringGood
- ResponsiveGood
- Well-ledOutstanding
- Regulator
- Care Quality Commission
- Registered as
- The Heights
- Status
- Registered in England
- Latest rating
- Outstanding
- Register number
- 1-124111306
From the public register of the Care Quality Commission, checked on 2 November 2026.
About The Heights
The Heights provides nursing, residential, respite and dementia care for older people, alongside support for people with learning disabilities and younger adults. The home has a particular focus on dementia care, using specialist training, supportive layouts, clear signage and meaningful activities to help residents remain connected to their abilities and interests.
Nursing care is available for short-term recovery after major surgery or for longer-term needs. Daily life includes group events such as singing, quizzes, story times and barbecues, with activities shaped around residents’ life stories and preferences. The Heights combines clinical support with a practical dementia approach, including an environment designed to support memory, orientation and confidence.
Care on offer
- Care homes
Compared with High Wycombe
Nearest
| Name | Distance | Official rating | Our score | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 215 Hughenden RoadHigh Wycombe | 1.2 miles | Good | 8.0 | |
| The Royal Star & Garter Home - High WycombeHigh Wycombe | 1.2 miles | Outstanding | 9.6 | |
| Shelburne LodgeHigh Wycombe | 1.6 miles | Good | 7.4 | |
| White Leaf Support LimitedHigh Wycombe | 1.6 miles | Good | 8.0 | |
| Whincup Care LimitedHigh Wycombe | 2 miles | Good | 8.0 |
Also run by The Fremantle Trust
| Name | Official rating | Our score | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cotswold CottageHigh Wycombe | Good | 8.0 | |
| Cherry GarthHolmer Green | Requires improvement | 5.6 | |
| Sir Aubrey Ward HouseMarlow | Requires improvement | 6.2 | |
| Icknield CourtPrinces Risborough | Requires improvement | 5.6 | |
| Fremantle CourtAylesbury | Good | 7.4 | |
| Chesham LeysChesham | Good | 8.0 | |
| Farnham Common HouseFarnham Common | Good | 8.0 | |
| Lent Rise HouseSlough | Good | 8.0 | |
| Mulberry CourtChalfont St Peter | Good | 8.0 | |
| The GablesGerrards Cross | Good | 7.4 | |
| The Fremantle Trust - Buckingham RoadAylesbury | Good | 8.0 | |
| Belgrave LodgeAylesbury | Good | 7.4 |
What stands out
What stands out
- Specialist dementia care
- Nursing after major surgery
- Life story-informed activities
Suits: People needing specialist dementia or nursing care
Types of care
Also works on: nursing
Location
5 Langley Close, Downley, High Wycombe, HP13 5US
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Questions families ask
How much does The Heights cost?
The CQC register does not list fees, so ask The Heights for its weekly fee. As a guide, Buckinghamshire council paid on average £1,244 a week for a nursing care place for people aged 65 and over in 2024-2025, against £1,102 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 The Heights 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). In a nursing home the NHS also pays £267.68 a week towards the nursing care of residents assessed as needing it. People whose needs are mainly health needs may qualify for NHS Continuing Healthcare, which pays the full fee.