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A charming property with scenic views, Alde House is ideal for a relaxing retirement and a pleasant place to visit. Personal interests are encouraged as a key part of residents' lifestyles and good mental health.
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Care Provided by Alde House
Primary Care Categories
- Older Person Care
- Dementia
- Learning Disability / Autism
- Mental Health Condition
- Physical Disability
- Visual / Hearing Impairment
- Eating Disorders
Length of Stay
- Permanent Care
- Respite Care
Care Types Provided
- Residential Care
- Dementia Residential Care
- For a maximum of 16 Service Users
Dementia Care TypesMild Dementia
Someone living with our definition of "mild dementia" might experience some or all of the following:
- Memory problems such as misplacing items and not be able to recall recent events (however, in some forms of dementia a person's memory may be unchanged)
- Difficulties thinking through problems and planning, making decisions
- Language and communication issues such as finding it difficult to recall the appropriate word in a conversation or following a conversation
- Poor orientation, getting lost in areas previously familiar to them
- Difficulty judging distances (more falls than usual)
- Changes in their normal mood including anxiety and depression
- In certain types of dementia, personality and behaviour changes may be present alongside or instead of issues with memory or concentration.
Moderate Dementia
Someone living with our definition of "moderate dementia" might experience some or all of the following:
- Worsened memory problems. Not always recognising own family members and friends. Repeating the same questions over and over again
- Worsened language and communication issues, forgetting what they are saying mid-sentence. Not being able to understand what someone else is saying
- More frequent confusion, e.g. about the time of day or where they are, including their own home
- Apathy, depression and anxiety
- Believing things that aren't true (paranoia)
- Frequent hallucinations
- Lack of emotional control, quick to anger, fearfulness, sadness
- Loss of inhibition
- Difficulties sleeping or waking during the night and behaving as though it is daytime - loss of circadian rhythm.
Advanced Dementia
Someone living with our definition of "severe dementia" might experience some or all of the following:
- Severe memory problems. Not recognising family members and friends. Not being able to recall their own name
- Severe language and communication issues, not being able to understand what someone else is saying
- Severe confusion, e.g. about the time of day or where they are, including their own home
- Apathy, depression and anxiety
- Believing things that aren't true (paranoia)
- Frequent hallucinations
- Lack of emotional control, quick to anger, fearfulness, sadness
- Loss of inhibition
- Difficulties sleeping or waking during the night and behaving as though it is daytime - loss of circadian rhythm.
Verbally or physically aggressive behaviour
If your loved one displays this type of behaviour you may need a care home that has specially trained staff. Verbal/physical aggression is often defined:
- Consistent shouting and screaming
- Verbal abuse
- Physical abuse
How we define Dementia Care Types
Mild Dementia
Someone living with our definition of "mild dementia" might experience some or all of the following:
- Memory problems such as misplacing items and not be able to recall recent events (however, in some forms of dementia a person's memory may be unchanged)
- Difficulties thinking through problems and planning, making decisions
- Language and communication issues such as finding it difficult to recall the appropriate word in a conversation or following a conversation
- Poor orientation, getting lost in areas previously familiar to them
- Difficulty judging distances (more falls than usual)
- Changes in their normal mood including anxiety and depression
- In certain types of dementia, personality and behaviour changes may be present alongside or instead of issues with memory or concentration.
Moderate Dementia
Someone living with our definition of "moderate dementia" might experience some or all of the following:
- Worsened memory problems. Not always recognising own family members and friends. Repeating the same questions over and over again
- Worsened language and communication issues, forgetting what they are saying mid-sentence. Not being able to understand what someone else is saying
- More frequent confusion, e.g. about the time of day or where they are, including their own home
- Apathy, depression and anxiety
- Believing things that aren't true (paranoia)
- Frequent hallucinations
- Lack of emotional control, quick to anger, fearfulness, sadness
- Loss of inhibition
- Difficulties sleeping or waking during the night and behaving as though it is daytime - loss of circadian rhythm.
Advanced Dementia
Someone living with our definition of "severe dementia" might experience some or all of the following:
- Severe memory problems. Not recognising family members and friends. Not being able to recall their own name
- Severe language and communication issues, not being able to understand what someone else is saying
- Severe confusion, e.g. about the time of day or where they are, including their own home
- Apathy, depression and anxiety
- Believing things that aren't true (paranoia)
- Frequent hallucinations
- Lack of emotional control, quick to anger, fearfulness, sadness
- Loss of inhibition
- Difficulties sleeping or waking during the night and behaving as though it is daytime - loss of circadian rhythm.
Verbally or physically aggressive behaviour
If your loved one displays this type of behaviour you may need a care home that has specially trained staff. Verbal/physical aggression is often defined:
- Consistent shouting and screaming
- Verbal abuse
- Physical abuse
How we define Dementia Care Types
- Mild Dementia
- Moderate Dementia
Other Care Provided
- Parkinson's Disease
- Stroke
- Palliative / End of Life Care
- COPD/Pulmonary Disease
- Bariatric Care/Obesity
- Convalescent Care
- Acquired Brain Injury (ABI)
- Day Care
Facilities
- Own Furniture if required
- Smoking not permitted
- Near Public Transport
- Lift
- Wheelchair Access
- Gardens
- Phone Point in own room
- Television point in own room
- Residents Internet Access
Funding & Fees
Weekly Charges per Person
The price(s) shown are provided by the care home. Contact Alde House for full pricing details and T&Cs.
Contact Alde House to confirm what's included and get a personalised quote:
Funding Types Accepted
- Self-Funding (Private)
- Local Authority with Top-up
- Local Authority
- NHS Continuing Healthcare (CHC)
Good to Know
Group / Owner
- Keychange Charity
- Voluntary / Not for Profit Owned
Person in charge
- Nicola Rayment (Manager)
Local Authority / Social Services
Admission Information
- Ages 65+
Care Home Design/Build
- Purpose Built: No
- Last Refurbishment: 2017
- Number of floors: 2
Room Information
- Single Rooms (16)
Visiting
- No visiting restrictions.
Parking
- Car park on site
Alde House Reviews (23)
Alde House has a Review Score of 9.2 (9.247) out of 10, based on 4 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Alde House has 23 reviews.
We are able to visit at any time, communication is excellent, and all her medical needs are addressed promptly.
From the home-cooked meals and regular entertainment to the meticulous medical services, I feel reassured that all my Mum's needs are met.
I love the homely living room feel and the caters are wonderful.
My aunt is very happy in Alde House and likes the staff. The manager keeps me well informed of any developments very promptly with all the information I need so I do not have to ask questions. Every member of staff that I have interacted with has been friendly and pleasant. I feel that my aunt gets well looked after and receives the care she needs. I know my aunt participates in many of the activities which is great.
Thank you for your kind reply. It's lovely to know your aunt is happy, it's a real pleasure to look after her.
My sister has been a resident for a number of years and the staff have worked hard and sensitively to adapt to her changing needs. The manager consults with the family whenever an issue arises and is always available to discuss concerns. The atmosphere in the home is warm and welcoming. The range of activities offered to residents continues to grow and family members are encouraged to attend coffee mornings and other special events. I feel that my sister is well cared for and seen as an individual with her own personality, including some challenging behaviour in the past. She is treated professionally and with compassion and our whole family is reassured that she is safe and sound in Alde House.
Thank you so much for your positive comments. It means so much to the whole staff team.
Overall, it is a good quality care home. Good manager and supportive staff. Both parents seem pretty happy there. Generally a good experience with the care team. There are always a few niggles and issues but I do feel I have been treated by the management team with care and understanding. Mum and Dad are well looked after and that’s all I care about.
Thank you for your review, I will pass on your feed back to the team.
My friend has been at Alde House for about two and a half years. She struggled to settle initially due to extreme anxiety but the home was amazing in spite of her challenging behaviour. She is now content and I know she is well cared for. The staff are welcoming, kind and professional. I am very glad my friend is in this home. A local doctor friend also said it would be the best home for his patients and his father-in-law was here.
Thank you for your kind words. It is so rewarding when we know people are settled and content.
My mother has been at Alde House for nine months and whilst she has been there she could not have been treated any better by all the staff who have made her feel very welcome and look after her every need. The food provided is just as she likes it and enjoys trips out and activities with the carers. I would have no hesitation in recommending Alde House to anyone as it is an excellent care home.
That you for your positive review, we are so pleased that she is happy and settled.
The care home is very clean and welcoming.
I have no concerns with the care home and would recommend it based on my experience.
Thank you for your positive review, I will pass on your comments to the team.
We were lucky enough to come across Alde House Penn whilst looking for respite care for our mother. The two weeks turned into seven months in all, until she passed away. The staff were fantastic, the manageress wonderful, the whole experience for us was made easier with their help and caring. The atmosphere and general feel about accommodation provided, not just in the wonderful feel of ‘somebody’s‘ home, is made better by the knowledge that the staff care. We have no hesitation in recommending this home to anyone and everyone, unfortunately the spaces are limited due to its homely feel. Fortunately for residents lucky enough to be there we think that is what makes it special. Thank you Alde House and all the staff for making our mother welcome... and us.
Thank you for your positive review. Our aim is to make everyone feel safe and loved. You are a wonderful family and your mum will be missed dearly.
Review by the daughter of a resident who passed away in August 2022. Mum's care has been so kind, thoughtful and respectful. She was stubborn, but with understanding, carers managed to get her to agree to almost everything. I personally miss the dialogue with the home. Someone was always available to speak to. Nothing was ever too much trouble. Alde House felt just like home. The lockdown was particularly difficult for both our family and especially for mum. How the staff managed to virtually avoid the covid virus, and keep the residents happy, is quite beyond me. I would like to offer my very sincere thanks to the Manager and all her lovely carers. If all care homes were like Alde House, then residents everywhere would be able to enjoy the twilight of their years.
Thank you so much for your kind words. It was an honour and a pleasure to have your mum living with us at Alde House.
My mum was a resident at Alde House from March 2020 until August 2022 when she sadly passed away. Mum entered Alde House the weekend that the UK went into its first lockdown aged 93. She was upset at leaving her own home, and the following months of not being able to see mum was very hard for both her and us. The care and affection mum received eased the transition from being in her home on her own to being looked after by an outstanding team. Nothing was too much trouble for the team there. Mum was well-fed, warm, comfortable and safe, and she herself never had anything but good things to say about the people that looked after her. The Alde House team also looked after us, in as much as communication from them on mum's wellbeing was excellent, and we could ring and ask about how she was whenever we wanted to, which was invaluable to us during the restricted visiting during Covid. In short, mum's time at Alde House was filled with excellent care and affection from the team, for which we are so grateful.
Thank you so much for your kind words. Your Mum will always hold a special place in our hearts.
Although I'm only able to visit about once a month as I live 2 and a half hours away, I always find Mum well and content. She can chat on the phone regularly. The manager is very caring, experienced and efficient, and the staff, kind and thoughtful. Mum enjoys the company and is healthy despite her inability to walk without pain. She is looking forward to a few more visits from people offering activities, which I'm sure everyone has missed. Thanks for keeping everyone safe.
My mother has been a resident at Alde House for 4 and a half years. She is very happy and full of praise for the care she gets. All the staff show such kindness, professionalism and are welcoming and friendly. It’s obviously been a challenge throughout the Covid restrictions but all my family are most grateful to the home who have done so much to accommodate visiting, whilst keeping all the safeguards in place. The home is kept clean and tidy and the catering is always plentiful and varied. The location is very convenient and the gardens are glorious.
My husband has been a resident for 4-years and has always been clean and well cared for even in the last 18-months when he has been bed-bound.
Location is perfect for us to visit and the grounds are very pleasant.
We have always found it warm and comfortable for the residents and visitors.
My mother spent her last few months at Alde House. While these were often difficult for her owing to increasing infirmity, all the staff went to extraordinary lengths to make her stay there both as happy, dignified and as comfortable as possible. I would highly recommend Alde House for any family looking for high-quality care for older parents.
The staff and manager are wonderful, kind, caring and very attentive. My mother is very happy and is eating very well.
The food is excellent the family feel very blessed to have found such a lovely care home for our mother.
My mother has been a resident there for about 9 months and I am very pleased with her care.
The staff are always pleasant and handle a difficult job very well.
I find this smaller home much more friendly and personal to all the people that live there.
My brother has been well looked after since becoming a resident at the home, he always comments on the good food, staff and cleanliness of the home. This is something that is always noticeable with every visit and we are very grateful that he is lucky to be somewhere where he is so well looked after.
Our mother lived contentedly at Alde House for 6 years until her death in August 2016. It has a very homely feel to it (no hint of an institution) and is beautifully clean, orderly and peaceful. The lounge, with its large windows looking out onto the garden is a particularly lovely and spacious area in which to relax. The recently improved garden is beautiful and perfect for visiting friends and relatives to enjoy with their loved ones, especially since the addition of its wonderful new wooden "arbour" area. The manager could not be more welcoming, friendly, helpful and approachable. The head carer is very kind, calm and knowledgeable. The rest of the staff are lovely too, rather like an extended family. Lunches are delicious and social events are always a real pleasure to attend. It is very reassuring to know that the committed Board of Trustees always has the best interests of the residents at heart. Alde House is a very special place.
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Awards / Recognitions (10)
- 30 Sep 2020Recipient: Keychange Charity
- 30 Sep 2020Recipient: Keychange Charity
- 30 Sep 2020Recipient: Keychange Charity
Accreditations
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Meet the Team (3)

Nicola has over 20 years of work experience in the care sector, achieving NVQ Qualifications in Levels 2, 3 and 5 during this time. As well as being a Registered Manager, she has held multiple other positions in the sector, including within domiciliary care, as a night carer, senior and head of care.
Nicola's proudest achievement is providing a loving, caring and positive environment for those living and working at Alde House. Outside of work, Nicola enjoys spending time with her family, especially her grandchildren and going for walks with her dog Lulu.

Jolene is the Head of Care at Alde House, and her journey began in Domiciliary care over 15 years ago. After having children, Jolene moved into residential care at Alde House, gaining her Level 3 qualifications and working as a senior carer. She has held numerous positions since then, including running the dementia community in a large nursing home, before moving on to work in a military care home gaining experience in nursing and dementia care. In 2022, Jolene returned to Alde House as Head of Care and is enjoying working in a busy environment, making sure the residents have fulfilling days. Outside of work, Jolene enjoys spending time with her two children, reading, doing crafts, baking, watching films and going for walks.

Prab has 11 years of experience working in the care sector and has gained NVQ Qualifications in Levels 2 and 3. Her proudest achievement is bringing happiness to Alde House, and doing activities with those living at the home. Outside of work, Prab enjoys cooking, seeing her family, experimenting with makeup and going for long drives.
Frequently Asked Questions about Alde House
What types of Care is Alde House registered for?
Older Person Care, Dementia, Learning Disability / Autism, Mental Health Condition, Physical Disability, Visual / Hearing Impairment, Eating Disorders are the registered (by the Care Quality Commission) categories of Care.
How many Rooms does Alde House have?
There are 16 Single Rooms.
What are the Facilities & Services at Alde House?
Own Furniture if required, Smoking not permitted, Near Public Transport, Lift, Wheelchair Access, Gardens, Phone Point in own room, Television point in own room, Residents Internet Access are some of the Facilities & Services.
How far is Alde House to the centre of High Wycombe?
2.8 mile(s) as the crow flies, distance by road may be significantly further.
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