Hughenden Gardens
Hughenden Gardens is a home care agency in High Wycombe, Buckinghamshire (HP13 5GA). It holds a CQC rating of Good.
About Hughenden Gardens
Here at Hughenden Gardens, we provide home care to people living in High Wycombe and the surrounding areas of Buckinghamshire. Our work centres on supporting older people, younger adults and those who simply need a helping hand to continue living well in their own homes. We understand that inviting someone into your home is a significant step, and we do not take that trust lightly. Every person we support has their own routines, preferences and ways of doing things, and we work around those rather than imposing a one size fits all approach. Whether someone needs companionship, support with personal care, or more regular visits throughout the day, we tailor what we do to suit the individual. Our team is made up of people who genuinely care about the work they do. We invest time in getting to know the people we support and their families, because good care is built on real relationships, not just task lists. We also believe in being straightforward and honest with families from the very beginning, so everyone knows what to expect and feels confident in the support being provided. We are proud that our most recent inspection by the Care Quality Commission resulted in a rating of Good across all areas. That reflects the consistent effort our team puts in day to day, and we continue to look at how we can improve and grow in the right ways. If you are exploring care options for yourself or for someone you love, we would be glad to have a conversation. There is no pressure and no obligation. We are here to help you think through what might work best, and to be honest with you if we feel another option might suit your situation better. That kind of straightforwardness is simply how we prefer to operate.
Care provided at Hughenden Gardens
- Older person care
- Younger adults care
- Covers approximately 10 miles
- Last CQC inspection: 20 August 2019
Read the full inspection report on the CQC website.
Common questions about Hughenden Gardens
Where is Hughenden Gardens located?
Hughenden Gardens is a home care agency based in High Wycombe, Buckinghamshire (HP13 5GA), providing care to people in their own homes within approximately 10 miles of the area.
What type of care does Hughenden Gardens provide?
Hughenden Gardens is registered to provide care in people’s own homes, with support that includes Older person care, Younger adults care. The full list of services is shown on this page.
What is Hughenden Gardens's CQC rating?
Hughenden Gardens is registered with and inspected by the Care Quality Commission (CQC). Its most recent overall rating is Good following its last inspection on 20 August 2019. You can read the full CQC report from the link on this page.
Questions families ask about Hughenden Gardens
Can they support someone living with dementia at home?
No. Hughenden Gardens does not list dementia care on the CQC register. Choose an agency that does if dementia is part of the picture.
Can they help with medication and nursing tasks?
Ask the home. Most home care agencies prompt or give medication but do not provide nursing tasks. Ask what their carers are trained to do.
Do they cover our area?
Yes. Hughenden Gardens covers roughly 10 miles from High Wycombe.
Will the council help pay?
Ask the home. The agency has not told us which funding it accepts. Most take both council funded and self funded clients; a direct payment from the council can be used to pay them.
Typical home care fees in the South East
Hughenden Gardens has not published its fees yet. These are typical hourly rates for the South East, so you know roughly what to expect before you call.
- Home care (per hour): £29 to £35 per hour, typical range
Indicative figures for the South East, not a quote from Hughenden Gardens. Actual fees depend on the room, the level of care and how it is funded.
More about the care at Hughenden Gardens
Home Care at Hughenden Gardens
Home care covers visits arranged around the person rather than a fixed timetable, and can range from a single half hour call for medication or a wash through to several longer visits a day covering personal care, meals, shopping and companionship. Hughenden Gardens in High Wycombe is registered to provide this service across Buckinghamshire and holds a good rating from the Care Quality Commission following its August 2019 inspection. Indicative hourly rates in the South East run from around £29 to £35, though Buckinghamshire Council may contribute where someone is eligible after a needs and financial assessment. Sensible questions include how care plans are reviewed, how the agency handles last minute changes, and whether there is a minimum visit length. Ask too about how concerns are raised and who the main office contact will be.
Older Person Care at Hughenden Gardens
Support at home for older people usually covers help with washing and dressing at the start of the day, prompting or administering medication at set times, preparing meals, and simply having someone to talk to during what can otherwise be quiet hours. Hughenden Gardens is registered with the Care Quality Commission to provide this kind of home care to older adults across High Wycombe and surrounding parts of Buckinghamshire. Families weighing up the agency should ask how morning and evening call times are agreed, whether the same small group of carers visits each week, and what happens if a regular carer is off sick. It is also worth asking about arrangements for late evening or overnight calls, and how medication is recorded. Typical home care rates across the South East sit between £29 and £35 an hour.
Younger Adults at Hughenden Gardens
Support for adults under 65 living in their own home tends to look different from support for older clients, with more focus on work, study, staying socially connected and pursuing personal interests. Hughenden Gardens is registered to provide home care to younger adults alongside older people. Families should ask how the agency matches carers to someone in their thirties, forties or fifties, and how visits flex around a working or social life.
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