There are 5 CQC-registered care homes in Amersham (including Little Missenden and Chesham Bois) listed on Docorix. 5 currently hold a CQC rating: 3 rated Good or Outstanding, 2 Requires improvement and 0 Inadequate. Together they are registered for 167 beds.
CQC register data updated 4 October 2026 · ratings link to each provider’s official CQC report
- Pratt House Charity / not-for-profit CQC: Good 01494722940
- Rayners Residential Care Home Independent CQC: Good 01494773606
- Southernwood Charity / not-for-profit CQC: Good 01494721607
- Cheriton Care Home Independent CQC: Requires improvement 01494726829
- The Croft Independent CQC: Requires improvement 01494732500
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Order: official CQC rating only – Outstanding first, then Good. Providers cannot pay to appear higher.
Top 3 care homes in Amersham by CQC rating
How we rank: only by the official CQC rating – Outstanding first, then Good, most recently inspected first. Providers cannot pay to appear here. Services the CQC has not yet rated are listed further down the page.
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Rayners Residential Care Home
Good
HP6
Rated Good overall by the CQC. Rating published July 2026.
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Pratt House
Good
HP6
Rated Good in all five areas the CQC inspects. Rating published April 2024.
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Southernwood
Good
HP6
Rated Good in all five areas the CQC inspects. Rating published March 2020.
Choosing care homes in Amersham
When comparing care homes, start with the CQC rating and the date it was published, then visit in person at different times of day. Ask how staff support people with needs like yours, what the fees include and how they change, and whether the home accepts local authority or NHS Continuing Healthcare funding. Homes with nursing care have registered nurses on site around the clock; residential homes provide personal care only.
Frequently asked questions
How many care homes are there in Amersham?
Docorix lists 5 CQC-registered care homes in Amersham, taken from the Care Quality Commission register (last updated 4 October 2026).
Which care homes in Amersham are rated Good?
3 are currently rated Good by the CQC: Pratt House, Rayners Residential Care Home and Southernwood.
Where do these ratings come from?
Ratings are published by the Care Quality Commission, the independent regulator of health and adult social care in England. We show each provider’s current rating with its publication date and link to the full CQC report. Contains CQC data © Care Quality Commission.
