
The home is clean, fresh-smelling and, more importantly, the staff are happy and smiling.Anneli R(Daughter-in-law of Resident/Service User)

Lovely, caring staff.D W(Granddaughter of Resident/Service User)

Kind staff, willing to help residentsE C(Niece of Resident/Service User)

The home is clean, fresh-smelling and, more importantly, the staff are happy and smiling.Anneli R(Daughter-in-law of Resident/Service User)

Lovely, caring staff.D W(Granddaughter of Resident/Service User)

Kind staff, willing to help residentsE C(Niece of Resident/Service User)

Chesham Leys is a contemporary and welcoming nursing home providing care for people with a wide range of needs including dementia.
The dedicated team of care workers pride themselves on getting to know every person and believe that by understanding their uniqueness, care can be personalised to meet each individuals needs.
The layout of the home has been designed to support and enable a person living with dementia by including ‘features’ throughout...
Care Provided by Chesham Leys
Primary Care Categories
- Older Person Care
- Dementia
Length of Stay
- Permanent Care
- Respite Care
Care Types Provided
- Residential Care
- Nursing Care
- Dementia Residential Care
- Dementia Nursing Care
- For a maximum of 62 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
- Day Care
Facilities
- Own Furniture if required
- Pet Friendly (or by arrangement)
- Smoking not permitted
- Near Public Transport
- Lift
- Wheelchair Access
- Gardens
- Residents Kitchenette
- Phone Point in own room
- Television point in own room
- Residents Internet Access
Funding & Fees
Weekly Charges per Person
The price(s) shown are provided by the care home. Contact Chesham Leys for full pricing details and T&Cs.
Contact Chesham Leys 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
- Marina King(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 (62)
- Single Rooms with ensuite Wet Room (62)
Chesham Leys Reviews (66)
Chesham Leys has a Review Score of 9.4 (9.434) out of 10, based on 16 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Chesham Leys has 66 reviews.
Chesham Leys is an excellent care home. The care given to my friend is brilliant. She always gets the best care and her best interests are always taken into account. Her dignity is maintained and nothing is to much for the carers. Always interact with me when I come in and offer drinks. Brilliant care home.
Thank you very much for your 5 star review, G H. We're so glad you find Chesham Leys a brilliant care home for your friend.
The resident I visit is happy and well cared for and enjoys the activities that she is able to attend.
Thank you for your review, S T. We're so glad you find Chesham Leys so welcoming.
Staff welcoming, warm and friendly. Room is airy & clean. Husband settled in as well as could be hoped. Food is nutritious & appetising. Flexibility to change if requirements change. Activities are varied & inclusive. Could be more exercise opportunities as chair routine was stimulating.
Thank you for taking the time to leave us a review, S F. We take on your feedback regarding exercise and are glad your husband has settled in well to Chesham Leys.
My friend has resided here for a number of years. I visit ever week, staff and management all seem respectful and friendly.
Thank you for leaving a review, S J. So glad how friendly and respectful you find the staff at Chesham Leys.
Everyone we have met so far are very kind and professional. They made us feel welcome during every visit and make my uncle feel comfortable the whole time.
Thank you for your review, A G. We're glad you feel so welcome at Chesham Leys and that your uncle is comfortable here.
Staff very friendly and helpfull. Normaly I'm given a cup of tea. Parking not very good for car users.
Thank you for leaving a review. We're glad you find the staff so friendly and helpful and note your feedback about parking.
When she first arrived she was very thin and poorly but over the past 3 years she has been a resident she has put on a healthy amount of weight and thriving. The activities staff are always finding new things to keep them entertained. I can not fault any one of the staff who works there.
Keep up the good work Chesham Leys team and management from a very greatfull. Daughter.
Thank you so much for your review, A P. We're so grateful for such positive comments about your mothers care and the team at Chesham Leys.
Mum has been at CL for 2 weeks and she has said every day how kind everyone is to her. From my point of view, the staff work so hard and the home runs so smoothly.
Thank you for leaving us a review, and for your positive comments about the staff and the home.
My mother has been a resident at Chesham Leys for over a year now, and I can honestly say the care and kindness she receives there have given me so much peace of mind. From the moment we first visited, we were welcomed with warmth and compassion. The staff take the time to get to know each resident personally, which makes all the difference. The home itself is always spotless, bright and cheerful. Mum especially enjoys the activities and seeing the children from the school. Communications with families is good and I'm always kept informed. It's clear the staff truly care about the people they look after.
Thank you for taking the time to leave us a review. We are so happy to know you have peace of mind with your mother being here at Chesham Leys.
Really pleased with Chesham Leys care home. It suits my wife ideally & is a good medium size home with 2 small outside garden areas & a comfortable lounge area & reception area. All the staff are very helpful & management 'on view' & very approachable. The food is good wtih very adequate portions & the only reason activities rating is satisfactory is because my wife is not good at these things & prefers from choice to come with me, either in the lounge or her room.
Thank you for your review. So glad how pleased you are with Chesham Leys for your wife.
We are very pleased that my dad was able to come to Chesham Leys, a home where he feels safe and very cared for. The staff are all so friendly and take time with him.
Thank you so much for your review. We are so glad that your dad feels safe and cared for at Chesham Leys.
Extremely satisfied with mums care. Staff are friendly and supportive towards both mum and I. Food is plentiful with a good selection. Mum especial likes the cakes! Would definitely recommend Chesham Leys.
Thank you for leaving such a positive review. We are glad that you are extremely satisfied with your mums care at Chesham Leys and that you would recommend us.
The staff have been very kind and patient as my mother adjusts and settles in. My father was here 4 years ago and it was good to see so many of the same staff. Always a good sign. Mum's room is kept clean and tidy. There are activities to join if mum felt so inclined. The staff are all approachable and willing to help. The food looks wholesome and plentiful. Mum particularly looks forward to the afternoon cake.
Thank you for taking the time to leave us a review. We really appreciate such positive comments, especially about the staff.
Respite stay 28 days. Well looked after in pleasant surroundings.
Thank you very much for taking the time to leave Chesham Leys a review, N D.
I would like to say thank you to all the staff at Chesham Leys and especially to the team leader for the professionalism and care, always looking to improve the well-being and accommodate my mother.
Thank you for taking the time to leave a review and thank the team at Chesham Leys.
The staff at Chesham Leys have made her feel incredibly welcome from day one. They have treated her with love and respect. The team are attentive and brings a sense of purpose and fun to daily life.
The speed with which they reacted when she got the flu was remarkable. I'm so happy Mum is there and safe.
Thank you so much for your review. We are so glad that your mother feels so welcome at Chesham Leys and that you are happy that she is there.
My aunt has excellent care in Chesham Leys. Very friendly, professional, and caring staff. The staff are happy to do anything in their power to make things happen. My aunt is very happy here and has lots of friends.
Thank you for your 5-star review. We are so glad that your Aunt is very happy at Chesham Leys.
We as a family are so happy our aunt is at Chesham Leys. They look after her so well. My aunt says she loves living here. A big thank you!
Thank you for your 5-star review. We are happy that your Aunt loves living at Chesham Leys.
The person I represent is happy here and well cared for. He has a good relationship with his carers and enjoys the food. He also enjoys the company of the other residents and the activities - especially the bingo!
Thank you for your review, we are happy to hear that the resident you represent enjoys the activities at Chesham Leys.
Visited my church friend of long-standing, she was in another care home that was closed down so was understandably very upset to leave for somewhere else. However, she appears to have settled in well and is grateful for the care. I have only been in a handful of times as all this has happened within the years. Chesham Leys is always welcoming a cup of tea usually appears, the room is clean and although there are/seem to be endless bells ringing for ages, the atmosphere is good.
Thank you for your review, we are glad that your friend is settled at Chesham Leys and that you find the home welcoming.
Regulatory Rating
Care Quality Commission (CQC) Rating
Date: 06 January 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
Please contact us for latest vacancies.
News (1) & Events (0)
- 03 Feb 2025
"It’s the little things that make the biggest difference." Chesham Leys Nursing Home is more than just a care home, we’re a vibrant and supportive community where residents are encouraged...
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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
Meet the Team (1)

Marina started her career in care in 1984, working in residential and dementia care settings for older people. Marina has worked for The Fremantle Trust since it was founded in 1992, and has been the registered manager at Chesham Leys since 2019.
Marina has always enjoyed being part of a team, working to ensure that people in our care are treated with dignity, respect and compassion; and that they receive person-centred care, which is fundamental for everyone. Leading a team of staff, and working with others to make a difference to the people we support, are Marina’s daily motivations.
Frequently Asked Questions about Chesham Leys
What types of Care is Chesham Leys registered for?
Older Person Care, Dementia are the registered (by the Care Quality Commission) categories of Care.
How many Rooms does Chesham Leys have?
There are 62 Single Rooms.
What are the Facilities & Services at Chesham Leys?
Own Furniture if required, Pet Friendly (or by arrangement), Smoking not permitted, Near Public Transport, Lift, Wheelchair Access, Gardens, Residents Kitchenette, Phone Point in own room, Television point in own room, Residents Internet Access are some of the Facilities & Services.
How far is Chesham Leys to the centre of Chesham?
0.5 mile(s) as the crow flies, distance by road may be significantly further.
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