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The Heights

5 Langley Close, Downley, High Wycombe, Buckinghamshire HP13 5US
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the staff are welcoming, the building is bright and cleanCarol M(Niece of Resident/Service User)
The Heights, High Wycombe
The entertainment team especially were exceptional, keeping everyone entertained and happyWendy C(Daughter of Resident/Service User)
The Heights, High Wycombe
The Heights, High Wycombe

The Heights is a friendly, bright and welcoming care home situated within the town of High Wycombe. Offering nursing and dementia nursing care, the dedicated and enthusiastic care team are committed to getting to know each resident and celebrating their uniqueness.

Rated Outstanding by the CQC (February 2019), everyone at The Heights is committed to putting care and kindness at the heart of all they do.

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Care Provided by The Heights

Primary Care Categories

  • Older Person Care
  • Dementia
  • Learning Disability / Autism
  • Mental Health Condition
  • Physical Disability
  • Visual / Hearing Impairment

Length of Stay

  • Permanent Care
  • Respite Care

Care Types Provided

  • Residential Care
  • Nursing Care
  • Dementia Residential Care
  • Dementia Nursing Care
  • For a maximum of 90 Service Users

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
  • Bariatric Care/Obesity
  • Convalescent Care
  • Acquired Brain Injury (ABI)

Facilities

  • Own Furniture if required
  • Pet Friendly (or by arrangement)
  • Close to Local shops
  • Near Public 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

Type of carePermanentRespite
Nursing Care£1,968 - £2,168£2,265 - £2,495
Nursing Dementia Care£2,118 - £2,333£2,435 - £2,685

Contact The Heights 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)

Support you may be entitled to

  • If you choose a care home based in England, you may be eligible for NHS Funded Nursing Care (FNC), which helps cover the cost of nursing. This is worth £267.68 per week and is usually paid directly to the care home.

Tours

Onsite Tours of The HeightsUsually available on Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri(between 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM)Thank you for your interest in our home. We would love to show you around, introduce you our team, our residents, and give you a real flavour of what life is like with us. We look forward to welcoming you. We are able to arrange tours at other times on request. Do get in touch if you have any questions.
Remote Tours of The HeightsUsually available on Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri(between 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM)The best way to get a feel for life at our home is coming to visit in person, but we understand that that is not always possible. If you would like to have a virtual tour of our home, we would be happy to arrange this, and can accommodate other times on request.

Good to Know

Group / Owner

Person in charge

  • Emma Fielder (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)

The Heights Reviews (97)

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9.7

The Heights has a Review Score of 9.7 (9.673) out of 10, based on 17 reviews in the last 2 years. Over all time The Heights has 97 reviews.

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Review from Verragathy S (Son of Resident) published on 11 September 2026 Date of experience: August 2026•Submitted via Website•
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Review from S B (Sister of Resident) published on 10 September 2026 Date of experience: August 2026•Submitted via Postal Review Card•
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Review from David N (Sister of Resident) published on 27 August 2026 Date of experience: August 2026•Submitted via Postal Review Card•
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Review from Kathy S (Friend of Resident) published on 6 July 2026 Date of experience: June 2026•Submitted via Postal Review Card•
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Review from Karen G (Daughter of Resident) published on 1 July 2026 Date of experience: June 2026•Submitted via Website•
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Review from Sally R (Daughter of Resident) published on 5 May 2026 Date of experience: April 2026•Submitted via Postal Review Card•
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Review from Alan R (Friend of Resident) published on 17 April 2026 Date of experience: March 2026•Submitted via Postal Review Card•
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Review from Robert K (Nephew of Resident) published on 27 March 2026 Date of experience: March 2026•Submitted via Postal Review Card•
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Review from Imants T (Husband of Resident) published on 20 March 2026 Date of experience: February 2026•Submitted via Postal Review Card•
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Review from Pamela A (Sister of Resident) published on 9 March 2026 Date of experience: February 2026•Submitted via Postal Review Card•
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Review from Mike D (Son of Resident) published on 12 February 2026 Date of experience: February 2026•Submitted via Website•
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Review from Cynthia Y (Wife of Resident) published on 29 January 2026 Date of experience: January 2026•Submitted via Postal Review Card•
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Review from Sarah K (Daughter of Resident) published on 22 January 2026 Date of experience: January 2026•Submitted via Website•
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Review from J L (Wife of Resident) published on 17 February 2025 Date of experience: January 2025•Submitted via Postal Review Card•
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Review from M J (Friend of Resident) published on 23 January 2025 Date of experience: December 2024•Submitted via Postal Review Card•
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Review from Judith S (Daughter of Resident) published on 7 January 2025 Date of experience: December 2024•Submitted via Postal Review Card•
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Review from John M (Friend of Resident) published on 28 November 2024 Date of experience: November 2024•Submitted via Postal Review Card•
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Review from Audrey C (Friend of Resident) published on 5 September 2024 Date of experience: August 2024•Submitted via Postal Review Card•
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Review from T H (Wife of Resident) published on 27 August 2024 Date of experience: August 2024•Submitted via Postal Review Card•
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Review from Suzy D (Daughter of Resident) published on 21 August 2024 Date of experience: August 2024•Submitted via Website•
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Regulatory Rating

Care Quality Commission (CQC) Rating

Date: 05 February 2019
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Outstanding
  • CaringGood
  • EffectiveOutstanding
  • ResponsiveGood
  • SafeGood
  • Well-ledOutstanding
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Bed Vacancies

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News (9) & Events (1)

News
  • 02 Nov 2026

    Employees from 11 care homes and services across Buckinghamshire were among those recognised at this year’s Trust Recognition Awards, which celebrate the contribution, commitment, and achievements of individuals and teams...

  • 05 Oct 2026

    The Mayor of High Wycombe and Councillor Hazel Arthur-Hewitt met residents, families and members of the local community at The Heights’ popular monthly gathering, which also included a special 25-year...

  • 05 Oct 2026

    A week of Professional Care Workers Week celebrations at The Heights culminated in a special Oscars ceremony, where carers were recognised with awards and thank-you gift packs for the difference...

Upcoming Events
  • 27 Nov 2026Organiser: The Heights

Awards / Recognitions (9)

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Meet the Team (1)

Emma Fielder
Emma FielderJob Title Home ManagerJoined 2026

Frequently Asked Questions about The Heights

How much does The Heights cost?

The care home lists weekly fees per person between £1,968 and £2,168 for nursing care (respite between £2,265 and £2,495) and between £2,118 and £2,333 for nursing dementia care (respite between £2,435 and £2,685). Funding accepted: Self-Funding (Private), Local Authority with Top-up, Local Authority, NHS Continuing Healthcare (CHC).

What types of Care is The Heights registered for?

Older Person Care, Dementia, Learning Disability / Autism, Mental Health Condition, Physical Disability, Visual / Hearing Impairment are the registered (by the Care Quality Commission) categories of Care.

How many Rooms does The Heights have?

There are 90 Single Rooms.

What are the Facilities & Services at The Heights?

Own Furniture if required, Pet Friendly (or by arrangement), Close to Local shops, Near Public Transport, Lift, Wheelchair Access, Gardens, Bar/Café, Residents Kitchenette, Phone Point in own room, Television point in own room are some of the Facilities & Services.

How far is The Heights to the centre of High Wycombe?

1.6 mile(s) as the crow flies, distance by road may be significantly further.

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