
The staff are truly wonderful, each and every one of them; they do an amazing jobLorna C(Daughter of Resident/Service User)

All staff are very welcoming and attentive to the residentH R(Friend of Resident/Service User)

Activities are very good. The staff are extremely good.J M(Resident / Service User)

The staff are truly wonderful, each and every one of them; they do an amazing jobLorna C(Daughter of Resident/Service User)

All staff are very welcoming and attentive to the residentH R(Friend of Resident/Service User)

Activities are very good. The staff are extremely good.J M(Resident / Service User)

Icknield Court is a vibrant and friendly care home located within the town of Princes Risborough. Providing residential and dementia care, the home offers a comfortable environment with a strong sense of community.
The kind and experienced care team take the time to build relationships with residents and get to know each individual’s preferences, so that high quality person centred care can be delivered to all.
The home is split across six...
Care Provided by Icknield Court
Primary Care Categories
- Older Person Care
- Dementia
Length of Stay
- Permanent Care
- Respite Care
Care Types Provided
- Residential Care
- Dementia Residential Care
- For a maximum of 90 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
Facilities
- Own Furniture if required
- Pet Friendly (or by arrangement)
- Smoking not permitted
- Close to Local shops
- Near Public Transport
- Minibus or other transport
- Lift
- Wheelchair Access
- Gardens
- Bar/Café
- Residents Kitchenette
- Phone Point in own room
- Television point in own room
Funding & Fees
Weekly Charges per Person
The price(s) shown are provided by the care home. Contact Icknield Court for full pricing details and T&Cs.
Contact Icknield Court 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
- The Orders of St John Care Trust
- Voluntary / Not for Profit Owned
Person in charge
- Hazel Cayabas(Home Manager)
Local Authority / Social Services
Admission Information
- Mixed (no single-gender units)
- Ages 65+
Care Home Design/Build
- Purpose Built: Yes
- Year Purpose Built: -1
- Last Refurbishment: -1
Room Information
- Single Rooms (90)
- Single Rooms with ensuite Wet Room (90)
Icknield Court Reviews (142)
Icknield Court has a Review Score of 9.4 (9.398) out of 10, based on 13 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Icknield Court has 142 reviews.
My mum has been a guest of Icknield Court Care Home since February 2023. At first, she was her grumpy self but in the last five months, never seen her happier, she is really settled which is great as she is a good mum. So thank you Icknield Court.
Thank you for your 5-star review, K. We are so glad that your Mum is happy and settled in at Icknield Court.
From the moment I first visited to explore Icknield Court Care Home as a suitable care home for my 94-year-old mother, throughout the time she was resident to the sad time when she passed away just four months later, the welcome and care all of us received was exemplary. As an ex-headmistress, my mother was a fiercely independent and intelligent lady who had exacting standards that her family and those around her could find tricky to meet! So once her frailty meant she was no longer able to safely live alone, we worried that she would find it difficult to settle into life in a care home. However, the caring, friendly, social, energetic atmosphere throughout the whole of Icknield Court meant that she immediately felt at home and threw herself into life there, particularly enjoying the wide-ranging activities. It was always about her as an individual and nothing was ever too much trouble for any of the staff who were always flexible to any request. And critically, always kind, caring and respectful.
Thank you so much for writing a review. We are so glad that your mother and your family liked the atmosphere at Icknield Court and most importantly, always felt at home.
My mother has been here now for two weeks and I have found the care home excellent. It is clean and well-maintained, food looks good and facilities are excellent. I find the staff very pleasant, helpful, polite and respectful. My sister and I feel that we could not have found a better home for our mother.
Thank you for writing us a review, Paul. We are so glad that you find Icknield Court excellent for your mother.
He said the food was great, he enjoyed every meal, and the rooms were bright and clean, but I would suggest taking your own TV in if your loved one is in respite. He loved the activities, said one lady and the team were fantastic and made him feel very welcome and part of everything, so a huge thank you to her for doing such a great job. You even had him singing, which he has not done since my mum passed away. The manager was also very helpful, as I had never put Dad into respite before; he was very helpful with all my questions. I would recommend this home to anyone in the future.
Thank you for taking the time to write a review, Lorna. We take all of your feedback into account and are so glad that you would recommend Icknield Court.
A lovely afternoon spent celebrating the Queens Platinum Jubilee. All staff are very welcoming and attentive to the residents. Everyone seems happy and well cared for.
Thank you for writing a review. We are so glad you enjoyed your afternoon at Icknield Court.
Thank you to everyone there. It is truly appreciated.
Thank you so much for taking the time to write a review. We are so glad to read how pleased you are that your Mother came to Icknield Court and how happy she is there.
I would like to thank the staff and team involved in caring for my husband so well while he was at Icknield Court. A really dedicated team of good people.
Thank you for taking the time to thanks the staff at Icknield Court and leave a review, Loiz. It is much appreciated.
This care home provides excellent daily care to my mother-in-law. My husband and I are very very pleased with all aspects of the service provided.
Thank you for taking the time to leave a review. We are so happy that you and your husband are so pleased with Icknield Court.
Activities are very good. The staff are extremely good.
Thank you for writing a review. We are glad that you are happy with the activities and thank you for your compliments on the staff at Icknield Court.
The staff and carers are lovely, caring and always talk to us when visiting mum.
Thank you for taking the time to leave a review. We are so glad you are happy with the staff and carer communication on your visits.
I have been living here for almost 2 months. You will note from the options that I am entirely satisfied with this care home. You will be aware of the friendly reception you receive from the staff. This continues through your stay and to all parts of the home and gardens.
Thank you for writing a review. We are so glad that you are fully satisfied with Icknield Court and really appreciate all of your kind comments.
We attended the exhibition at Icknield Court. It was a lovely evening, the staff are so welcoming and friendly. The food and drink were lovely. My grandad seems very happy and I always look forward to visiting.
Thank you for taking the time to write a review. We are so glad your granddad is so happy and that you enjoyed the food and drinks.
Thank you Icknield Court! The Art Exhibition was a lovely evening.
Thank you for taking the time to leave a review. We are glad you had a lovely evening at the exhibition.
What a lovely Photography Exhibition evening. A lot of trouble was gone too. Canapes delicious, drinks flowing and fun had by all. The staff made sure everyone was looked after as well as their residents. Love coming here.
Thank you for writing a review. We love to read that you had so much fun and that you love visiting Icknield Court.
Visited the Photography Exhibition. Well organised and you can see how happy the residents are.
Thank you for taking the time to leave a review. We are so glad you can see how happy our residents are.
I have found the home very friendly. The staff have all been brilliant and my father-in-law seems to have settled in nicely. My family liked the feel of the home on their first visit and they made a good decision. Thanks to all the staff.
Thank you for writing a review. We are so glad to hear that your father-in-law has settled in so well.
Thank you to all the staff for helping us through the process and for looking after my grandad and for making us feel so welcome when we visit.
Thank you for taking the time to leave a review. We are so glad to hear that your granddad and your family feel so welcome.
I just wanted to express our thanks to all the staff and management team at Icknield Court for the care and support you have provided to my mother since she first came to the home in August 2021. She had stayed at the home for respite some 2-3 years earlier and the experience was not great. The changes implemented over the last year or so have transformed the home. In just a matter of months, we have seen a huge change in mums health and wellbeing. She engages with all the activities and is just happy and content. She has made lots of new friends and that staff have simply been amazing. I cannot thank you enough for all your care and support.
Thank you so much for taking the time to write a review, Andre. We are so glad to hear of your mother's positive changes at Icknield Court.
Fun Halloween Party. Everyone enjoyed themselves. Food is great, entertainment great too. Everything is clean and tidy.
Thank you for taking the time to leave a review. We are glad you enjoyed the Halloween party.
Entertainment was great and lovely sweet treats for all to enjoy.
Thank you for taking the time to write a review Natasha. We are so glad you enjoyed the Halloween party.
Regulatory Rating
Care Quality Commission (CQC) Rating
Date: 26 October 2021Requires improvement
- CaringRequires improvement
- EffectiveGood
- ResponsiveRequires improvement
- SafeRequires improvement
- Well-ledRequires improvement
Inspection ratings
We rate most services according to how safe, effective, caring, responsive and well-led they are, using four levels:
- Outstanding - The service is performing exceptionally well.
- Good - The service is performing well and meeting our expectations.
- Requires Improvement - The service isn't performing as well as it should and we have told the service how it must improve.
- Inadequate - The service is performing badly and we've taken action against the person or organisation that runs it.
- Not rated - we have not yet rated this area of the service, this is normally because the assessments we have carried out have been focused on other key questions.
Bed Vacancies
Please contact us for latest vacancies.
News (1) & Events (0)
- 03 Dec 2025
Residents at Icknield Court Care Home came together to mark Remembrance Day, joining to watch the national service and observe the two-minute silence. It was a poignant and meaningful moment...
There are no upcoming events for Icknield Court.
Awards / Recognitions (9)
- 30 Jan 2026Recipient: The Orders of St John Care Trust
- 31 Jan 2024Recipient: The Orders of St John Care Trust
- 28 Feb 2023Recipient: The Orders of St John Care Trust
Meet the Team (1)

A Registered Nurse with over 14 years of international experience across the Philippines, the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, and the United Kingdom, Hazel has demonstrated a strong track record of professional growth since relocating to the UK in 2018. Hazels' career progression includes roles as a Pre-Registered Nurse, Registered Nurse, Clinical Deputy Manager, Interim Home Manager, and Home Manager.
Hazel is committed to delivering safe, inclusive, and person-centred care, ensuring that individuals from diverse backgrounds feel respected, valued, and empowered to lead fulfilling lives. Her leadership is characterised by integrity, compassion, and cultural awareness, enabling care that is tailored to each individual’s unique identity, beliefs, and preferences.
Hazel actively fosters a positive and inclusive workplace culture, where staff feel supported, engaged, and motivated to perform at their best. With a strong focus on quality and compliance, she is dedicated to upholding Care Quality Commission standards while driving continuous improvement to enhance service delivery and outcomes.
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