The Chestnuts care home Aylesbury

Address: Lavric Road, Aylesbury, Buckinghamshire, HP21 8JN

The Chestnuts care home Aylesbury is a community-based residential care home run by Ambient Support Limited, offering a homely, supportive environment for up to 64 residents, including up to 48 individuals with more complex dementia needs.TrustedCareAmbientCarers Action Plan

🏡 Accommodation & Setting

  • Purpose-built residential home featuring 64 single ensuite rooms, each with TV point, Wi‑Fi, call system, and the option to bring personal furnishings.
  • Communal spaces include bright lounges, dining areas, and entirely accessible gardens. The home regularly organises social outings and events to encourage engagement.Camden Care ChoicesTrustedCare

🩺 Care Services Offered

  • Provides residential care, dementia support, and short-stay respite, with a person-centred ethos tailored to older adults—including individuals living with dementia, frailty, and sensory impairment.

✅ CQC Inspection & Ratings

  • As of the latest inspection report (March 18 2025; published May 28 2025), The Chestnuts holds an overall rating of Requires Improvement:
    • Safe: Requires Improvement
    • Effective: Requires Improvement
    • Caring: Requires Improvement
    • Responsive: Good
    • Well‑led: Requires Improvement
  • Warning notices regarding safe care and governance were issued on April 30, 2025, indicating areas identified for urgent improvement.Care Quality Commission

🎨 Lifestyle & Resident Engagement

  • Activities are tailored to resident interests and include reminiscence sessions, gardening, quizzes, music, arts & crafts, and therapeutic visits—fostering a sociable and supportive atmosphere.TrustedCareCamden Care Choices
  • Dining offers home-cooked meals with choice, snacks, and involvement in mealtimes, including themes and family visits.Camden Care ChoicesTrustedCare

💬 Feedback & Reputation

  • Despite regulatory concerns, The Chestnuts receives strong feedback from residents and families: “The care my mother received … was second to none … respectful, kind and caring.”“They took the time to really get to know Mum … great attention to detail.”carehome.co.uk
  • Carehome.co.uk gives the home a review score of 8.8/10 based on 28 reviews, with many praising staff support, atmosphere, and care quality.carehome.co.uk

💷 Fees & Funding

  • Estimated weekly fees (self-funded residential dementia): from £1,694, though local authority and NHS-funded placements (with or without top-up) are also accepted.carehome.co.ukCamden Care Choices

📍 Location & Accessibility

  • Located at six-minute walking distance (~0.9 mile) from Aylesbury town centre, GP services, pharmacy, and public transport. Accessible parking and wheelchair-friendly layouts support visitors.carehome.co.ukCamden Care Choices

📝 Summary

The Chestnuts care home Aylesbury is a community-focused residential and dementia care home offering bespoke, compassionate support in a village-style environment. While recent CQC findings highlighted concerns in governance, safety, and leadership, families continue to appreciate its strong caring ethos and engaging lifestyle programme. Accepting both private and funded residents, it remains a welcoming choice for those seeking a stable, person-centred residential setting in Aylesbury.