
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 (68)
Chesham Leys has a Review Score of 9.5 (9.496) out of 10, based on 18 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Chesham Leys has 68 reviews.
My brother is a resident at Chesham Leys and has been there since November 2020. Sadly, due to the current restrictions, I have not been able to visit him. I phone the home on a regular basis to check on how he is and the staff are always so helpful and understanding. They can't do enough to support his family. He is in the best of care and has been made comfortable and safe. It has been such a relief knowing that he is being so well looked after and I thank all the staff.
Thank you for your review Helen. The staff are always happy to help and support and do appreciate your comments.
I think this is an excellent home. The staff are always polite and caring. They always have time to listen and advise if I have a problem, and they also have a great sense of humour.
Thank you so much for your review Jean. We will always make the time to listen and make you laugh!
All staff are extremely caring with empathy, rapport and compassion for their residents and resident's relatives. Every level of care and nursing is met with total dignity and devotion.
The management of the home is outstanding, keeping relatives informed of every step and transition, offering multiple choices wherever possible.
I cannot thank them enough during these testing times of COVID caring for my incredibly vulnerable mother with severe dementia.
Our Mum has been at Chesham Leys for a few months now and after a rather long period of isolation, she is now getting out of her room and participating in activities. The family have all noticed how much happier she is since arriving at Chesham Leys and how much healthier she looks. The staff at the Home are very responsive - particularly the Business Support - and we get regular updates from the nurses. We feel confident that Mum is now in the right place for her and is settled, happy and healthy. She has even managed to get herself on Facebook more than once and coped with family Skype calls! We thank everyone who is making her life comfortable and safe, and we look forward to meeting you all in due course when visiting is more 'open'. Best wishes to all at Chesham Leys.
My sister moved to Chesham Leys three years ago when it became impossible for her to live alone. She has been so happy here and we are all delighted with the care she has received. She has told us that she loves all her meals (having previously been a "fussy" eater!), and she enjoys and benefits from the activities which are organised. We are so grateful to all the staff for doing such a superb job, especially in this difficult and challenging year. Thank you!
As the husband of my dear wife, who has now passed away, I confirm her very happy experience at the Chesham Leys care home. The wonderful staff efficiently and professionally put the 'care' into care home. My dear wife intended to write this personally and more.
Chesham Leys is situated on a hill with pleasant views. It has two well-kept gardens for use by residents and visitors. The management and staff are particularly attentive to my wife's needs and call me with updates on her condition. Due to covid-19 restrictions, I have been unable to enter the premises, but the staff make every effort for garden visits. I would rate this care home as excellent.
Carers are very attentive but much rushed. Food is very satisfactory.
Well, it was rubbish - horrible staff (joking), the opposite really. Very kind and attentive, professional but approachable. They helped me a lot. Broke my leg badly and they helped me recuperate fast. Food not bad, good, a little room for better evening meal options. I would like to thank all the staff there, miss you - some more than others.
Thank you for your review and comments. I am very pleased to see that the care you received helped in you being able to return home. I will take your suggestions for more evening meal options into consideration with my catering team. Good luck in the future.
I cannot recommend highly enough this wonderful place and staff, my 88-year-old Father stayed here for 2 weeks for rehabilitation after breaking his hip in a fall during the COVID lockdown. The unit within the home had only been set up the week before to help hospitals with rehabilitation of patients due to the circumstance with COVID and the way they adapted was incredible. He has received the most amazing care from every member of staff, totally professional with very high hygiene measures in place to prevent any risk to staff and residents from COVID. They have worked very hard with him and helped him to regain his confidence to walk again and get back to independent living once more. The staff are amazing and did everything in their power to make him comfortable and feel welcome after a very different experience in Hospital due to COVID. Their professionalism in every aspect was fantastic and I can honestly say my Father's treatment and care was 100%.
The whole family would like to say a big thank you for all the staff looking after our Dad. We can only say how much we value your caring, commitment and professionalism while caring for our dad. From the nurses to the carers and managers, everyone is fantastic and shows a real respect for dad now and since he has been with you. I know that this must be a difficult time for you as it is for all of us but would like you to know how much we appreciate the support you give him and us when we ring. Thank you all once again and keep safe.
The team have been so quick to help and kind making things much easier for our family. My father was made to feel very welcome and all his needs catered for.
The bedrooms and shared areas have been freshly decorated, and the furniture looks new.
The staff we met were all caring and skilled in knowing what to do in a given situation. Some (shame they can't be named, because they deserve special recognition) showed an extraordinary level of empathy, care and attention to my mother ensuring she received the best level of attention.
Food was varied and prepared to suit her needs, in my mother's case, it had to be pureed.
Questions to all staff were quickly answered and/or actioned.
Administration and management is very good and we were given much helpful advice at a time when we needed guidance.
My mother was admitted to Chesham Leys for respite care. I cannot praise the staff enough for their efficient, professional and caring attitude. Nothing was too much trouble for them. This was the first time that Mum had been in a home and all the staff made her welcome and comfortable in the new environment. Mum settled well and the improvement in her health was outstanding. A big thank you to you all!
Quite simply I have much comfort in the knowledge that my mother is in the hands of staff that have a genuine care for her wellbeing. Thank you.
My wife arrived at Chesham Leys in May of last year. My wife has been treated very well from the carers. The carers are very good, caring and compassionate. I have also been treated very well when visiting.
I find the staff very nice, especially the carers.
The food is nice but I would prefer brown bread in my sandwiches as white is harder to digest.
My favourite activity is art and visiting singers and everything they organise for us. I especially like trips out.
My mother died recently at Chesham Leys, peacefully surrounded by her family
I wish to acknowledge the excellent professional and compassionate care my mother and her family received at Chesham Leys. Everyone we came into contact with, cleaners, cooks, carers, nurses, managers, were all first class. The staff at Chesham Leys made my mothers passing as easy as it could be for my mother and her family.
The staff and I mean by that all of the staff, from carers, cleaners, nurses, management, have been the most excellent standard, communicating any problems promptly, efficiently and clearly.
The general care, meals, drinks, cleanliness also excellent.
Also personal care such as barbers, shaving etc - excellent.
I enjoy art, cooking and puzzles.
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
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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
Accreditations
There are no accreditations posted yet for Chesham Leys.
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.
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