
It is the best care home in Buckingham. All the staff are happy to help in any wayS N(Wife of Resident/Service User)

Dad has been to Pantomime, a concert and there's even been wine tasting!M P(Son of Resident/Service User)

The staff are caring, attentive and always take the time to understand her needs.Carmine F(Son of Resident/Service User)

It is the best care home in Buckingham. All the staff are happy to help in any wayS N(Wife of Resident/Service User)

Dad has been to Pantomime, a concert and there's even been wine tasting!M P(Son of Resident/Service User)

The staff are caring, attentive and always take the time to understand her needs.Carmine F(Son of Resident/Service User)

Clarendon House Care Home is a luxury care home in Buckingham, providing residential, nursing, dementia and respite care for older adults across Buckinghamshire. Rated Good in all categories by the Care Quality Commission (CQC), the purpose-built home is located in the heart of Buckingham town centre and combines exceptional care with outstanding facilities, offering residents comfort, companionship, independence and peace of mind.
The home features spacious ensuite bedrooms, beautifully designed communal...
Care Provided by Clarendon House Care Home
Primary Care Categories
- Older Person Care
- Dementia
- 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 65 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
Facilities
- Own Furniture if required
- Close to Local shops
- Lift
- Wheelchair Access
- Gardens
- Bar/Café
- Phone Point in own room
- Television point in own room
- Residents Internet Access
Funding & Fees
The final fee will be determined following a comprehensive assessment of individual needs and will depend on the level of dependency and the specific care requirements.
Contact Clarendon House Care Home 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)
Good to Know
Group / Owner
- Crown Care Group
- Private Owned
Person in charge
- Shiva Sheikholeslami (Home Manager)
Local Authority / Social Services
Admission Information
- Ages 50+
Care Home Design/Build
- Purpose Built: Yes
- Year Purpose Built: 2021
- Last Refurbishment: 2021
Room Information
- Single Rooms (65)
- Single Rooms with ensuite Wet Room (65)
Parking
- On site parking
Clarendon House Care Home Reviews (56)
Clarendon House Care Home has a Review Score of 9.9 (9.891) out of 10, based on 17 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Clarendon House Care Home has 56 reviews.
My granny loves being surrounded by lovely, friendly and caring staff who do everything they can to make her experience homely. She loves the variety of great food and in particular, the homemade soup every day!
Dear Jack, the team at Clarendon House strive to deliver the best person-centred care and services. We are so pleased to know you are happy with what we do and it truly is a pleasure to look after your granny.
A friendly home, with caring staff and fantastic food! Lovely surroundings and a high level of comfort. The staff go out of their way to create events for residents and engage with them to ensure the care home is an extension of "home". A safe, rewarding place for your family member in need of additional support and care.
Dear Paul, thank you for your lovely words. We are all very passionate about what we do so it means a great deal to us when we hear our residents feel happy, safe and stimulated.
My friend has been given excellent care in the past five weeks. We have now decided for him to be permanent in Clarendon House Care Home.
It is an honour to know our residents enjoy their respite stay that they decide to remain with us permanently. Thank you for your feedback Marion, we all appreciate it.
Just to say eight weeks living here and still really content and happy! I have put on weight (a good thing!) and look forward to every day! I feel I have got five years back of my life and joining in activities when I want to!
Dear Julie, we are delighted to hear you remain happy with all the services we provide. Thank you for telling us about your experience at Clarendon House. It means so much to all of us.
Thank you for looking after my grandma and making her feel so welcome and loved. We have all noticed a massive improvement in her during her time at Clarendon House - both physically and mentally. The staff are so friendly and accommodating especially to my grandad when he comes to visit his wife we could not ask for anymore.
Our residents’ loved ones are part of Clarendon House’s extended family and it is important for us to look after them when visiting to ensure everyone has a great time at our care home. Thank you so much for your valuable feedback. It means so much to all of us.
Very helpful. Nothing is too much trouble.
Dear Shirley, we are glad you enjoyed your respite stay with us. We are looking forward to seeing you again. Thank you for your lovely feedback.
Absolutely fantastic and efficient, warm and welcoming. This is our first experience and as a family were anxious about leaving our relative for a week's care. Everyone we have met has been kind, caring and had the whole family's interest at heart. A visit mid-stay and our relative is very settled, very happy and has been very well looked after - thank you so much.
We are so pleased to know your family's first experience with respite care has been pleasant and we are delighted to know your mother-in-law was settled and happy during her stay with us. Thank you for leaving your valuable review. It means a lot to us all.
Outstanding. I can’t recommend this care home enough. Wonderful setting and facilities. Staff are incredibly caring and supportive and make you feel part of the Clarendon family. Nothing is too much for them they are a credit to the home. My mother-in-law has improved both mentally and physically since moving in here. She has made so many friends and is always taking part in the many activities they have available. She is encouraged to be as independent as she can which has helped in her mobility and she’s certainly enjoying the wonderful food! It’s also lovely to see the pictures and stories on social media of what the residents have been doing it makes our day to see their smiley faces and enjoying their golden years, it’s very precious.
We are so humbled by your lovely review. It is so encouraging to find out that our work is recognised in such a positive light. It’s very precious to us to know how you feel about the care we provide. Thank you for taking the time to write a review - we appreciate it.
My friend has recently moved into Clarendon House Care Home. During my visit, the staff were so welcoming and friendly. The facilities are amazing and you can see that everything has been thought of. During my visit, we enjoyed refreshments on the rooftop terrace. I can highly recommend this care home.
Thank you for your review and we are very proud of the beautiful care home facilities that we have in Buckingham. We will pass your kind words on to our staff.
My grandma has recently moved into Clarendon House Care Home and it is lovely to see her making new friends and getting out into the community in supervised visits. The staff are so welcoming and the facilities are outstanding. I have no hesitation in recommending this care home for your loved one.
Thank you so much for your review and your kind words in regards to the care home staff. I will pass your thanks on to our staff. Clarendon House aims to provide the highest of care in a fabulous facility.
I have seen a lot of care homes in the local area and Clarendon House is second to none.
The way in which my friend was welcomed into the home was wonderful thanks to the due diligence of the day staff.
The senior carer in particular was so kind and considerate to my friend's needs. It felt like she has known my friend and been looking after her for years!
It is so nice to visit my friend and see all of the residents together watching a film (in the lounge or fabulous cinema room), eating lunch in the dining room or out in the town on an escorted visit.
You really do get a feeling of belonging and family when you visit Clarendon House.
Thank you for making my friend feel so welcome and at home.
Thank you for your lovely review which we will share with our staff team. We are so proud of the beautiful home we have.
The home is easily accessible.
I had such a pleasant experience and so happy my friend is cared for by wonderful staff.
Thank you for your kind and well-received comments. We always do our best to accommodate our residents and provide them with a full caring quality of life.
My mum moved into Clarendon House Care Home a couple of weeks after it opened. She felt at home immediately, making use of the facilities and getting to know some of the other residents. The food is excellent which is a real bonus for Mum. She is taking part in the activities, including getting out into the community in supervised visits which is so familiar to her.
It is lovely to hear how well your mum has settled and Buckingham's community have been so welcoming to Clarendon House.
My mother recently moved in and felt at home straight away. The staff are excellent ensuring everything is as it should be. It really does feel as if you are just one of a big family. The food is incredible.
Thank you for sharing your positive feedback. We are very proud of the staff team at Clarendon House and will pass on your comments to the team.
The home is beautifully decorated, with luxurious and spacious rooms and exceptional facilities. Our family booked into the private dining room on the top floor for a meal for nine people on Easter Saturday and we were delighted with the delicious food and happy ambience. What a lovely treat for Mum to have us there at Easter!
The chef deserves a special mention as she has taken the time to work with Mum to find foods she can manage.
The staff are very caring, approachable and happy to help solve minor issues as they occur.
I am happy to recommend this care home.
Thank you for your positive feedback in regards to Mum's wellbeing in the home. We pride ourselves on getting to know our residents individually. We will of course pass on your gratitude to our chef and the rest of the team.
My mother has just entered this lovely, new care home in Buckingham. She was made to feel very welcome and the process of entry into the care home was made as easy as possible and my mum was made to feel very welcome. The staff at this care home are all lovely and went out of their way to make Mum feel welcome and to assist me and my family in the process of moving her in. Facilities at this care home are wonderful, it is beautifully decorated with a lot of very clever features to assist people with memory loss. The individual rooms are perfect and the communal areas are really nice as well. There are a choice of lounges, dining rooms and other areas and there is even a lovely cinema room and hair salon. This care home is also conveniently situated in the middle of Buckingham town centre and has easy access to a lovely park which residents can use for recreation. Overall, I have no hesitation in recommending this care home for your loved ones.
We are so pleased to welcome you and your loved ones to be a part of the Clarendon House family. Thank you for your kind feedback and we will cascade your comments to our dedicated hardworking team.
Regulatory Rating
Care Quality Commission (CQC) Rating
Date: 28 January 2026Good
- 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)
- 18 Aug 2026
We have been rated GOOD Clarendon House Care Home has received a positive first inspection report from the Care Quality Commission (CQC), published on 10 April 2026. The March 2026...
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Awards / Recognitions (9)
- 31 Jan 2025Recipient: Clarendon House Care Home
- 29 Jan 2024Recipient: Clarendon House Care Home
- 09 Oct 2023Recipient: Clarendon House Care Home
Accreditations
There are no accreditations posted yet for Clarendon House Care Home.
Meet the Team (17)

I am now very proud to lead the luxurious Clarendon House Care Home in Buckingham, where I continue to provide exceptional care and operational management, ensuring residents enjoy a fulfilling and comfortable environment.
Through my roles, I have developed extensive expertise in creating supportive environments for residents and teams alike. My dedication to quality care and continuous improvement drives my approach, ensuring every resident feels at home and cared for with compassion.

As a Deputy Manager at Clarendon House it’s not just about overseeing care—it’s about leading with compassion and ensuring every resident feels valued and cared. It means balancing management skills with a heart for caregiving, making sure both the team and residents thrive.

Working as a Lifestyle Manager at Clarendon House Care Home is truly a fulfilling experience. Every day, I have the privilege of creating and delivering activities that bring joy, laughter, and purpose to our residents. Seeing them engage socially, stay physically active, and enjoy moments of happiness is incredibly rewarding. I am passionate about enhancing their overall well-being—both mentally and physically—and I take great pride in making a positive difference in their lives. Being part of their journey, hearing their stories, and knowing that I contribute to their happiness makes this job more than just work; it’s a true calling.

I am truly happy to be part of this wonderful community, where my passion for cooking meets the incredible people I serve.

Caring for others is more than just a job; it’s a calling. And here at Clarendon, I am fortunate to fulfil that calling in an environment that values both its staff and the people we care for.

I love my job because I get to help people every day. Taking care of residents, making sure they are comfortable, and seeing them smile means so much to me.
Clarendon feels like home, and I am very happy to be part of such a kind and hardworking team.

I am proud to be part of such a wonderful team. Clarendon is a warm and caring place, and I feel lucky to work here.

Keeping Clarendon House clean, fresh, and welcoming is something I take great pride in. I always go the extra mile to make sure everything is just right.
I love being part of Clarendon team and knowing that my work helps create a warm and happy environment for our residents and staff. It’s a pleasure to do what I do every day!

Caring for others is more than my job—it is something I love to do. Every day, I help our residents feel safe, comfortable. Their smiles and kind words make my work so rewarding.
Clarendon is a special place, and I am grateful to be part of a team that is so supportive and welcoming.

Night-time care is special. While the world sleeps, I am here to make sure our residents are safe, comfortable, and at peace. It brings me joy to know they can rest well, knowing someone is always there for them.
Clarendon is a wonderful place to work. The team is supportive, and the environment feels like home. I feel happy and proud to work here.

I love what I do! Whether I’m caring for our residents or planning activities, my goal is always the same—to bring joy, comfort, and laughter to their day. Seeing them smile and enjoy themselves makes my job so special.
Clarendon is a place filled with kindness and warmth, and I’m proud to be part of this amazing team. Every day is different, and I truly enjoy every moment of it!

Caring for others is not just my job—it’s my passion. Every day, I do my best to support our residents with kindness, patience, and respect. Seeing them comfortable and happy is the most rewarding part of my work.
At Clarendon, I feel valued and supported. It is a place where everyone works together with the same goal—to provide the best care possible. I am proud to be part of this team

I am grateful to be part of Clarendon House. It makes me happy to know I can help make their days easier and more comfortable.
Working with such a supportive team makes my job even more special. I am proud to be here and to do what I love.

I work as a receptionist on weekends, and I truly enjoy spending time with residents and their families—whether it’s sharing memories, having a cup of tea and cake, or joining in on activities. Clarendon House is a beautiful and luxurious care home, but what makes it truly special is the warm, supportive atmosphere. My colleagues and I work together like one big family, and I feel incredibly lucky to be part of such a caring team.

I am happy to be part of a caring and supportive team. Every night, I do my best to provide the best care possible. It gives me great satisfaction to know I can help the residents feel at ease during the night.

I take great care in looking after our residents’ laundry because I know how important their clothes are to them. Making sure everything is fresh, clean, and handled with care is my priority.
Being part of the Clarendon team makes me happy. I love knowing that my work helps residents feel comfortable and well cared for every day.

Being part of the Clarendon team makes me happy. I work with wonderful people who share the same dedication to care, and I am grateful to be here every night making a difference.
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