
They really live their values of putting care and kindness at the heart of all they doDianne T(Daughter of Resident/Service User)

all the staff have shown to be caring, supportive and knowledgeableSally C(Daughter of Resident/Service User)

The staff are wonderful and caring and supportiveT S(Wife of Resident/Service User)

They really live their values of putting care and kindness at the heart of all they doDianne T(Daughter of Resident/Service User)

all the staff have shown to be caring, supportive and knowledgeableSally C(Daughter of Resident/Service User)

The staff are wonderful and caring and supportiveT S(Wife of Resident/Service User)

Lewin House in Aylesbury is a pleasant and lively care home offering nursing and dementia nursing care for 70 individuals spread across four ‘houses’.
The enthusiastic and caring team pride themselves on getting to know each individual resident and building relationships and communities within the home.
Each ‘house’ has lovely communal areas which are used for relaxing, socialising and building friendships. The extensive landscaped gardens offer a chance for residents to partake in light exercise or simply enjoy the fresh air.
Care Provided by Lewin House
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 70 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)
- Day Care
Facilities
- Own Furniture if required
- Pet Friendly (or by arrangement)
- Close to Local shops
- Near Public 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 Lewin House for full pricing details and T&Cs.
Contact Lewin 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)
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
- Katie Ruseva (Home Manager)
Local Authority / Social Services
Admission Information
- Ages 65+
Care Home Design/Build
- Purpose Built: Yes
- Year Purpose Built: -1
- Last Refurbishment: -1
Room Information
- Single Rooms (70)
- Single Rooms with ensuite Wet Room (70)
Lewin House Reviews (72)
Lewin House has a Review Score of 9.9 (9.895) out of 10, based on 22 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Lewin House has 72 reviews.
We have been very pleased with the overall help provided to help mum's transition into care.
I feel they do their best despite times of staff shortages.
My mother lives with Lewy body dementia and her behaviour can be very challenging at times. The dementia care manager is superb. Our family are offered massive support by the manager and her team as we all try to care for our mother.
Any concerns have been addressed when needed. The building could do with refurbishment as it's not so homely and welcoming on the fourth floor.
I have found Lewin House a very warm and friendly environment to be in. Trying to accept it was the right move for my dad has been the hardest thing I have ever done, but with the help from the staff who have welcomed 'us' into their home, it has been made easier to accept. The level of care they give to each and everyone is exceptional and as I have witnessed on many occasions, nothing seems too much trouble, considering the amount of paperwork they do and the long hours they put in. They all commit 100% and beyond. Dad seems to have settled in well and is now getting used to the familiar faces he sees every day. Fingers crossed it continues this way, because if he is happy, I am happy (sort of).
The care, cleanliness and attention given to the residents is very good and the whole home has a very friendly feel.
My father was transferred from the hospital to Lewin House just before his 90th birthday. The care and attention shown by all the staff was amazing. He was not with them long as he passed away shortly before Christmas but the home made sure he and my mother were kept comfortable calling out the doctor to him many times. I'm very thankful he spent his last days at Lewin House and not the hospital.
There are sometimes shortages of towels, bed linen etc and even pads from time to time. The permanent staff work hard to overcome these issues when really they should be addressed by management and resolved before it becomes an issue.
However, as I say the care is generally good and they try to understand each residents needs and work with the family. Overall, we are happy with Dads care and treatment at Lewin House.
"I would like to thank you for the many positive comments in the review and for highlighting some areas which do not meet our usual high standards. I would be more than happy to meet up with you next time you visit to discuss any other concerns you may have". Lynn Winkworth, Home Manager
She has late stages Alzheimers and is very confused and not happy in herself. The care staff are all very caring and kind, even when she becomes aggressive and very rude. Since she became a resident at Lewin House in July 2016, she has been very well cared for.
Sadly, both Mum and Dad needed to go to a care home for the last part of their lives. Mum had Vascular Dementia and Dad required 24-hour nursing care. As a family used to caring for Mum and Dad ourselves, it was the most traumatic time of our lives.
We received the warmest welcome at Lewin House. Even though Mum and Dad's requirements were different, the staff managed to get Mum and Dad into rooms next to each other and spent every day making sure they got to see each other.
They were encouraged to take part in lots of activities, they were absolutely brilliant, from singing to quizzes to exotic fruit tasting. Mum and Dad loved these and they loved the care workers and nurses at Lewin House that helped look after them.
Sadly, Mum and Dad both passed away within a short time of each other, both were supported through their end of life with the utmost care, compassion and dignity.
We will never forget the kindness they have shown to us all. Thank you to all of you, we won't forget you.
My mother has been a resident of Lewin House for over 3 years now and I have been very happy with her care. The staff are genuinely caring people, the facilities are good, the care is good and medical needs are met, the food is appropriate for the elderly. The residents are treated with dignity. Lewin House is run by the not for profit Fremantle Trust - another plus in my opinion as it is all about the residents not the money, which is not always the case in other homes.
For anyone looking for a care home for their loved one, I would highly recommend Lewin House. Don't be put off by the location as it really doesn't matter to the residents. Once inside the doors, it is a safe haven and caring place.
Mum has spent 6 weeks in respite at Lewin House and now has a permanent place which we as a family are very happy with. The staff are absolutely brilliant so kind and caring and really look after Mum exceptionally well. As a family we are happy with the care Mum is receiving we could not have asked for better such a relief to know she is in the best care. The rooms are lovely and spacious and very very clean, we can visit any time and the staff are so welcoming its a real pleasure to visit. All together a really nice place can recommend without reserve.
Regulatory Rating
Care Quality Commission (CQC) Rating
Date: 28 September 2018Good
- CaringGood
- EffectiveGood
- ResponsiveGood
- SafeGood
- Well-ledGood
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
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News (5) & Events (0)
- 21 Apr 2026
Lewin House celebrates Easter with special church service and a visit from the Easter Bunny. Lewin House brought residents, families, and team members together for a joyful Easter celebration, filled...
- 14 Jul 2025
There was no shortage of sunshine and feel-good moments at the Florence Nightingale Hospice Charity Summer Fete, and Lewin House Nursing Home was right at the heart of it. With...
- 09 Dec 2024
Residents at Lewin House Nursing Home in Aylesbury recently took part in a workshop led by Isobel, a representative from MIND, that highlighted the importance of connection and friendship. The...
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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 Lewin House.
Meet the Team (1)

As a graduate of the Medical University in Sofia, Bulgaria with a degree in Health and Social Care together with extensive knowledge of Pulmonary Disease, Katie has a wealth of experience working in the Social Care sector.
Her career with The Fremantle Trust started at Cherry Garth, Holmer Green where she worked with the team as a relief nurse. A transfer across to Lewin House then saw Katie progress from Staff Nurse, to Unit Manager and Clinical Lead to the role she holds now, as Home Manager.
“I am passionate about care and am dedicated to the residents at Lewin House, their relatives and my team. I strive to consistently deliver outstanding care and to make a real difference to the quality of life for residents and their families.”
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