
the staff are welcoming, the building is bright and cleanCarol M(Niece of Resident/Service User)

The entertainment team especially were exceptional, keeping everyone entertained and happyWendy C(Daughter of Resident/Service User)


the staff are welcoming, the building is bright and cleanCarol M(Niece of Resident/Service User)

The entertainment team especially were exceptional, keeping everyone entertained and happyWendy C(Daughter of Resident/Service User)


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 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
- 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
The price(s) shown are provided by the care home. Contact The Heights for full pricing details and T&Cs.
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 chose 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.
Good to Know
Group / Owner
- The Orders of St John Care Trust
- Voluntary / Not for Profit Owned
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 (94)
The Heights has a Review Score of 9.7 (9.727) out of 10, based on 18 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time The Heights has 94 reviews.
My mum was a resident for nearly four years at The Heights. Her care was always good, but exceptional during the pandemic and her eventual death. The entertainment team especially were exceptional, keeping everyone entertained and happy. I and my family will always be grateful to all the staff.
Thank you for writing a review, Wendy and for recognising The Heights as exceptional. You are your family are so welcome.
Our late mother had been at The Heights for over three years and she was treated so well. On her passing, our family were treated with outstanding respect. The love and kindness from all of the staff made our mum's passing so much easier. We were all with our mum all of the time, and we were able to treat The Heights like it was our own home. Thank you so much.
Thank you for leaving us a review, Karen. We are so glad that your late mother and your family felt so at home at The Heights. We pass on our sincere condolences. Take care.
This care home is the best in the world, they looked after my wife with care until she passed. Lovely home and very well managed. A big thank you to everyone.
Thank you for leaving a review, Michael. Your comments mean so much and you are so welcome, from the team at The Heights.
Our 100-year-old mum is receiving excellent care at The Heights. Her stubbornness with personal care and sleeping habits is met with sensitivity so she does not feel threatened or unhappy. We are grateful to her carers and the staff at The Heights who go beyond their duty of care.
Thank you for taking the time to write a review, June. The carers and staff really appreciate such excellent feedback, thank you.
Have been extremely pleased with the care my aunt has received at The Heights. Staff are kind and friendly. The home is very clean. Would thoroughly recommend this care home to anyone.
Thank you for writing a review, Helen. We are so glad how pleased you are with The Heights; thank you for recommending.
My mum has been at The Heights for just over 2 years now and we are much more than satisfied with the care she receives. The carers are extremely sensitive to her wishes (staying in her room) and her changing temperament, while still managing to encourage and motivate her to participate in activities, albeit infrequently. For her birthday in April, we had a magnificent lunch, specially prepared by the chef, which included all my mum’s favourites. My sister and I were able to share a beautiful time with our mum, together with two extremely entertaining members of staff! We even had a tipple of Baileys! Thank you for being so caring and creating such a superb environment for my mum.
Thank you so much for taking the time to write a review, Dorothy. We are so happy how satisfied you are with your Mum's time at The Heights and glad that she enjoyed her birthday lunch in April, you are more than welcome.
My sister has been with the heights nursing home since November 21, arriving in a poor state after being hospitalised for 3 months and contracting covid. The staff have been monitoring Frances very closely and have made sure that all her needs are met. She is always clean and well presented and slowly gaining trust with the staff as she was very scared on arrival.
Thank you for taking the time to write a review. We are so glad that your sister is settled at The Heights.
I visited my mum with my daughter to find that she was very happy and well cared for. The Heights is a lovely home, clean and well run by all the wonderful staff at all levels. Our visit put our minds at rest that Mum is being looked after in every way with care and dignity. I can't thank you all enough.
Thank you for taking the time to review, Jan. Thank you for your lovely comments about The Heights, you are more than welcome.
From the moment you phone the home, the staff are pleasant and helpful. When visiting, the staff are welcoming, the building is bright and clean with activities for the residents always going on. All staff are all willing to talk to visitors and will find other staff if needed for updates on the welfare of the resident. The dignity of the resident has always been important to the staff and is lovely to see by the visiting family i.e. nails clean and cut and/or varnished, hair cut and curled. Communication with family regarding health/hospital visits is good. Thank you.
Thank you for taking the time to leave a review, Carol. All of your comments are so wonderful to read. You are more than welcome.
It doesn't take many words to say everything was excellent. Very kind, helpful staff every visit and interesting, varied activities for the residents.
Thank you so much for writing a review, Faith. Such positive comments are so appreciated.
My father came to The Heights from his home in the north of England for end of life care. Throughout, the staff were excellent and I have no reservations in recommending the Heights. My father was lovingly cared for during his final days and always made comfortable. Nothing was too much trouble for every member of staff. This brought my family and I much peace in difficult days.
Thank you for taking the time to write a review Neil. We are so glad to have brought your family such peace.
I am so happy we found this place for my Mum. The change in her has been incredible. She looks and is so well. Everyone loves her and shows her the love and care she is used to. They are really good to us as a family too. Nothing is too much trouble. We are all eternally grateful and thank god for them. It's so lovely to have restrictions lift a little in order to spend more and more time with our Mum. Thank you all.
Thank you so much for taking the time to write a review, Beverly. It is wonderful to read such comments and we are so glad your mum and your family are happy.
I was really delighted when I knew there was a room for my husband for respite care as I had tried previously unsuccessfully. I had received very good reports of the nursing home and was very keen for my husband to be cared for at The Heights. I have not been disappointed! We were welcomed by the manager and two carers on arrival. Shortly afterwards, my husband was taken ill but I was so impressed at the way the manager and carers coped with the situation; they were superb. Having been isolated in his room for 5 days and become very distant and unresponsive, the difference in my husband since being with other residents is remarkable. On my last visit to see him, he was smiling and very responsive. He was immaculate, well-groomed, nails had been cut and he was a different person. All the staff and carers I have met have been kind and caring and I am so grateful to them for caring for my husband so well and making him feel at home, which is to become permanent.
Thank you so much for taking the time to leave us a review, Lois. We are so happy to read such positive comments are are so glad that your husband is happy at The Heights.
My father has been in the care home since a few months before the first lockdown. The team at The Heights have been amazing and I can’t thank them enough. My father enjoys being in the home where he is extremely well looked after, this is clear to see as he is always happy when we visit. Special thanks to two members of staff, in particular.
Thank you so much for taking the time to leave a review, Nigel. We are so glad to hear that your father enjoys being a resident at The Heights.
Really caring and lovely place to care for elderly relatives. My father-in-law has been here for nearly two years and we haven’t had any complaints. His key worker and her team do a great job. They provide a cosy environment with lots of activities, an open approach to visitors, nice accommodation and good food. I would recommend it.
Thank you so much for taking the time to submit a review, Clare. Your positive comments are greatly received and we thank you for the recommendation.
My mother has been a resident for five months. She is very happy in her new home, which is credit to the dedicated care of the whole team at The Heights. The home is beautifully maintained. The staff are very friendly and clearly take pride in their care home. Mum is kept occupied and monthly activity plans ensure everyone is having fun. Thank you to the whole team, I am relaxed knowing that mum is receiving the best care in an environment she loves.
Thank you for taking the time to write and submit a review, Martin. Feedback of any kind is so valuable to us and I am delighted to hear that you and your mother are happy with the care that Blesson and the team provide at The Heights.
I had been recommended The Heights by my cousin and was not disappointed. The staff, atmosphere, surroundings, and general feel of The Heights really impressed me. I was extremely happy with the care and attention my father received. It is the nicest care home I have visited and am so glad I chose it for Dad.
Thank you for your review Sarah. It is great to hear that The Heights was recommended to you and that you were extremely happy with the home.
I am delighted with my husbands care and he has settled very well, very quickly. He appears to be content and says he is happy. The staff are very friendly and courteous.
Thank you for your review Rosemary. We are so happy to know that you are delighted with The Heights.
It is a pleasure to visit Mum and see her so happy and well cared for. We are always made welcome, and as time goes by we feel more and more part of The Heights family. During the pandemic, the staff have done everything possible to ensure we keep in touch with Mum, with visits in person and via the Internet. We are very grateful to everyone at The Heights for their warm-hearted and professional approach to Mum's care.
Thank you for your review Susan. We are so glad that you feel a part of The Heights family.
Mum is very settled and happy at The Heights, she is looked after by caring and friendly staff for whom nothing is too much trouble. Mum is able to join in the many and varied activities which provide her with stimulation and enjoyment and the opportunity to mix with other residents. The home is comfortable, well furnished and spotlessly clean, has a lovely garden and everyone is very welcoming when I visit. I am kept informed regarding her health and well-being by nursing staff and I have easy access to the manager. The home is well run and organised by an excellent care and management team.
Thank you so much for your review, Linda. All of your positive comments are appreciated and we love to hear that your Mum enjoys the activities.
Regulatory Rating
Care Quality Commission (CQC) Rating
Date: 05 February 2019Outstanding
- CaringGood
- EffectiveOutstanding
- ResponsiveGood
- SafeGood
- Well-ledOutstanding
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 (7) & Events (0)
- 10 Aug 2026
A former air traffic controller who spent decades helping manage the skies above Silverstone has relived one of the happiest chapters of his life after The Heights care home team...
- 20 Jul 2026
A lifelong Wycombe Wanderers supporter enjoyed a day to remember when two former Chairboys players paid him a surprise visit at The Heights, celebrating a family connection to the club...
- 01 Jul 2026
Residents, family members and staff from The Heights enjoyed a day out on the River Thame. The group made the journey by coach from Downley to the lovely village of...
There are no upcoming events for The Heights.
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
Accreditations
There are no accreditations posted yet for The Heights.
Meet the Team (1)

I began my career in Health and Social Care back in 2002 in my hometown of North Wales, working as a Care Assistant. It was there that I discovered my passion for supporting others. In 2007, I became a Registered Nurse, earning a BSc (Hons) in Nursing, and in 2015, I completed a master’s degree in management.
Over the years, I’ve worked in Nursing and Dementia care environments, and I genuinely love what I do. Caring for others is such a privilege - being a part of someone’s life is incredibly special and something I value deeply.
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