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St Leonards is an award winning purpose built, two storey, courtyard style home, that has been tastefully furnished and equipped as one of B&M Care's superior care homes.
Accommodation is provided in single en suite rooms, all of which may be personalised.
St Leonards offers a choice of lounges, dining...
Care Provided by St Leonards Care Home
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 45 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
- Advanced/Complex Dementia
Other Care Provided
- Parkinson's Disease
- Stroke
- Palliative / End of Life Care
- COPD/Pulmonary Disease
- Convalescent Care
Facilities
- Own Furniture if required
- Smoking not permitted
- Close to Local shops
- Near Public Transport
- Minibus or other transport
- Lift
- Wheelchair Access
- Gardens
- 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 St Leonards Care Home for full pricing details and T&Cs.
Contact St Leonards Care Home 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
- B&M Care Ltd
- Private Owned
Person in charge
- Martin Sharp(Home Manager)
Local Authority / Social Services
Admission Information
- Ages 65+
Care Home Design/Build
- Purpose Built: Yes
Room Information
- Single Rooms (45)
- Single Rooms with ensuite Wet Room (45)
St Leonards Care Home Reviews (47)
St Leonards Care Home has a Review Score of 9.7 (9.684) out of 10, based on 11 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time St Leonards Care Home has 47 reviews.
Staff are professional and caring. In particular, my aunt's transition to the home was done with tact and care; it was not an easy process.
My aunt frequently raises issues and concerns about the home which I pass on to the office who respond quickly. In almost all cases these issues are more as a result of my aunt's misunderstanding of her surroundings rather than some fault of the home.
I do have to make my own arrangements to meet my aunt's need to attend church and other outings. Whilst the home do have transport, I would like to see her being taken out occasionally. Having said that my aunt is not particularly sociable and so maybe rejecting offers.
I have never been concerned as to my aunt's welfare at any time since she has resided at St Leonard's.
My father always seems happy and well cared for and loves all the attention he gets. The home is bright, airy and a very pleasant atmosphere. Although we never know our destiny, I would be more than happy to think I could spend my final days in a home such as St Leonards.
I feel very lucky knowing that my uncle is well looked after at St Leonards Care Home and that I do not have to worry about him. I cannot fault one aspect of care and support provided by ALL the staff, everyone is extremely friendly and treat my uncle as if he were their own. All staff take time to chat to him and go above and beyond when it comes to his care and wellbeing. The staff are very approachable and nothing is too much trouble. They take the time to know their residents and their needs. During the Covid-19 the staff have worked immensely hard and taken on extra shifts to ensure that his care remains of a high standard. No one has experienced any illness during this period and they have made sure that I am kept informed about his well being during this difficult time, providing regular updates. I don't feel like he is in a care home, but in a family unit where he is loved and supported. He couldn't be happier which is my main priority. I would highly recommend this home
All good. A big relief that I don't have to worry about my mum, and that she is in the best place for her, especially in the current situation. She is well looked after in the home and seems happy enough.
At St Leonards you always get a very warm welcome - the staff and management are always on hand to help with any requirements. They treat all the residents with the utmost care, ensuring that they are well looked after and are on hand to deal with any special requests if/when required. I have always been impressed by their warmth shown to visitors who are always made very welcome and also well looked after during their visits.
My mother joined St Leonards a year ago following five hospital visits to A&E a month. I cannot praise St Leonards enough for the way the staff look after my mother. She is treated with dignity, encouraged to carry on doing the menial tasks she has capacity to do, something as simple as drinking out of a china cup and saucer and not taking an easy route of a plastic beaker with a lid. No doubt that time will come, but not until health and safety butt in. Staff go beyond their roles at all levels to ensure residents are happy and nothing is too much trouble. The accommodation throughout the care home has been given a fab new look. Residents all being involved in choices. I know that as life is now, still with Covid-19 present in the country, my mum would never have survived. If you are looking for a care home in Aylesbury, and St Leonards meets your family needs. It comes recommended to you incredibly highly!
The care home is beautifully decorated and is spotlessly clean every time I have visited.
During this pandemic they have kept our nan extremely safe, locking down early and not allowing visitors. All staff are well equipped with the relevant PPE. They have made sure we can FaceTime our nan so we can still see how well she looks.
Thank you to all of the management team and staff for doing such a fab job and keeping all of the residents safe.
St Leonards is a very homely care home which was my favourite out of twelve homes I visited. The carers are, on the whole, very friendly, caring and understanding of the needs of individuals and people with dementia. They are good at managing difficult behaviour. The dementia section of the home is all on the ground floor with space to work around for those residents who want to. There are several lounge and seating areas with access to secure, attractive gardens. There is a kitchen that residents can use and quieter areas to sit with your relative. There are plenty of varied activities and entertainment with opportunities for trips out. It is handy for visits to town and garden centres nearby.
After a six-week stay in hospital recovering from a stroke, my grandad moved into St Leonards. Management and staff at the home have made my grandad feel so welcome and comfortable at what is a very scary time of his life. All staff have taken the time to individually introduce themselves and ensure his care needs are catered for. Accommodation is clean and inviting with touches from home. Beautiful gardens and a bright atmosphere. Could not be happier for my grandad
My relative always looks well cared for and staff show that they really know her and what she likes.
All staff are caring, not just a job.
This is a cheerful, happy residential home, well managed, clean and respectful of all the residents. The staff are excellent, caring and very kind. Delicious food with a varied, home cooked menu.
My mother is well cared for and has settled in and seems to be very happy. The staff are very good but at times appear to be overworked. Although nothing is too much trouble for them when it comes to the care of the residents.
Always a warm welcome, clean, good facilities and friendly staff. I have not tried the food but mum seems to like it and eats it all.
Management always helpful and well informed. I would highly recommend.
I have always found the home to be clean to the highest standard and as ex-Royal Navy, my standards are high in this area.
Having spoken to mum regarding the food she is always very gushing in her praise for the standard.
The only reason for my good comment on the rooms is that mum is in a room that is still waiting to be updated to an ensuite and this would improve my score to excellent. This is due to happen in the near future but not at the moment.
I would recommend this home to anyone who asked me.
St Leonards is bright and welcoming, tastefully decorated with a relaxed and friendly atmosphere. My friend always tells me how happy she is there and she wouldn't want to go anywhere else. She can be involved in the various activities I have seen when I visit and I am aware that the residents have outings and many other interesting activities. The staff are kind and professional as far as I have seen. My friend looks well and cared for.
St Leonards is a caring, efficiently run home from home for elderly people requiring that little bit of extra help. The atmosphere is one of a big family with everyone helping each other and provides a really happy atmosphere.
All the staff do everything they can to ensure the happiness and comfort of the residents. There are varied activities to engage the interest, both physical and passive. The hygiene is exemplary. Food is varied and well prepared for all tastes and requirements. My mother has been a resident for over six years and I have no reservations about recommending this well run care home to anyone.
I wanted to say a very big thank you to all the staff at St Leonards for their wonderful care of my mother-in-law. She was only at the care home for a few short months but during that time, staff showed her nothing but love and attention whilst respecting dignity and her privacy at all times. They could not have done more for her, and we are all incredibly grateful. I cannot recommend this lovely home enough. The setting is lovely; incredibly homely, and the standard of rooms is very good with everything on tap for residents. We were always made to feel part of a large loving family. Thank you all!
Couldn't have done better.
My mum has been a resident at St Leonard's for over 6 years and in all that time I have been constantly impressed with the care and dedication of the staff. They provide a loving environment where my mum feels cared for and at home. There are lots of activities many of which are individually tailored for my mum with a view to her interests and enjoyment. I have never had a moment's concern regarding her safety and well being. If ever there is a problem such as a recent problem with the plumbing in my mum's en-suite shower room, it was addressed and resolved immediately. We have never regretted choosing St Leonards.
Regulatory Rating
Care Quality Commission (CQC) Rating
Date: 31 May 2023Requires improvement
- CaringGood
- EffectiveRequires improvement
- ResponsiveGood
- 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
6 Bed Vacancies
Posted: 29 July 2026Private Residential and Dementia Care
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Awards / Recognitions (6)
- 28 Feb 2019Recipient: B&M Care Ltd
- 01 Feb 2018Recipient: B&M Care Ltd
- 01 Apr 2017Recipient: B&M Care Ltd
Accreditations
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Meet the Team (1)

Having previously worked at Bury Lodge and Ryeview Manor, Martin's most recent appointment was in 2019 as Home Manager of St Leonards. His experience and education have very much focused on dementia care practice; a philosophy that falls in line with B&M Care’s over-arching person-centred ethos.
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