Byron House Care Home
Byron House Care Home is a nursing home in Aylesbury, Buckinghamshire (HP21 9LP). It holds a CQC rating of Outstanding.
About Byron House Care Home
Byron House Care Home in Aylesbury provides nursing care to older adults and to some younger adults, with respite stays available. We support residents living with dementia and residents with a physical disability or a visual or hearing impairment. Our most recent overall rating from the Care Quality Commission is Outstanding. We mention it early because it is what people most want to know, and then we would rather talk about what sits behind it, which is not dramatic. It comes down to knowing each resident properly, keeping the staff team settled enough that familiarity is real, doing the clinical work correctly and on time, noticing changes in somebody's health early, and telling families the truth promptly when something happens. Having qualified nurses here at all hours means health needs are dealt with on site by people who already know the resident, rather than through a hospital admission that frail or confused people find distressing and often return from weaker than before. Around the nursing there has to be an actual life, and that is what residents are here for. Food worth looking forward to, visitors made welcome, fresh air, something to do, and a real say in how the day goes. A rating describes how we were found to be working at a point in time. Keeping it meaningful means carrying on with the work rather than resting on it. Anyone considering a place here is welcome to visit and see for themselves.
Care provided at Byron House Care Home
- Older person care
- Dementia care
- Physical disability support
- Sensory impairment support
- Younger adults care
- Respite care
- Last CQC inspection: 14 January 2023
Read the full inspection report on the CQC website.
Common questions about Byron House Care Home
Where is Byron House Care Home located?
Byron House Care Home is a nursing home in Aylesbury, Buckinghamshire, HP21 9LP. You can view its exact location and get directions from the map on this page.
What type of care does Byron House Care Home provide?
Byron House Care Home is registered to provide nursing and personal care, with support that includes Older person care, Dementia care, Physical disability support, Sensory impairment support, Younger adults care, Respite care. The full list of services is shown on this page.
What is Byron House Care Home's CQC rating?
Byron House Care Home is registered with and inspected by the Care Quality Commission (CQC). Its most recent overall rating is Outstanding following its last inspection on 14 January 2023. You can read the full CQC report from the link on this page.
Does Byron House Care Home provide dementia care?
Yes. Byron House Care Home supports people living with dementia. We recommend contacting the home directly to discuss your individual situation.
Does Byron House Care Home offer respite or short-term care?
Yes. Byron House Care Home offers respite and short-term care. Availability changes regularly, so it is best to enquire directly.
Questions families ask about Byron House Care Home
Can Mum or Dad stay here if their dementia gets worse?
Yes. Byron House Care Home is registered for dementia care, so someone whose needs increase can usually stay rather than move.
Is there a nurse on site if health needs change?
Yes. Yes. Byron House Care Home is registered to provide nursing care, so registered nurses are part of the team.
Can they try a short stay before deciding?
Yes. Yes. Byron House Care Home offers respite and short stays, which is a good way to see whether the home is the right fit.
Will they support end of life care, so there is no move at the hardest time?
Ask the home. End of life care is not listed on the register. Ask the manager whether residents can remain in the home with hospice or district nurse support.
Can she bring her cat or dog?
Ask the home. The home has not told us its pet policy yet. Ask directly; some homes allow small pets in residents' rooms or welcome visiting dogs.
Can a couple stay together?
Ask the home. We do not know whether the home has rooms for couples. Ask about shared or adjoining rooms if this matters.
Will the council help pay, or is it self funded only?
Ask the home. The home has not told us which funding it accepts. Most homes take both council funded and self funded residents; ask about council rates and any top up.
Do they take younger adults as well as older people?
Yes. Yes. Byron House Care Home supports younger adults as well as older people.
Can I visit before deciding, and are there visiting hours?
Ask the home. Every home should welcome a visit. Call to arrange one, ideally at a mealtime or during an activity, and ask about visiting hours for family.
Typical weekly fees in the South East
Byron House Care Home has not published its fees yet. These are typical weekly fees for the South East, so you know roughly what to expect before you call.
- Residential care: £1,100 to £1,450 per week per person, typical range
- Dementia care: £1,200 to £1,550 per week per person, typical range
- Nursing care: £1,350 to £1,750 per week per person, typical range
Indicative figures for the South East, not a quote from Byron House Care Home. Actual fees depend on the room, the level of care and how it is funded.
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