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📅 Offer ends 30 June 2026
- Dementia Care
- Respite Care
- Nursing Care
- Day Care
Family & friends:
01494 782 841New care enquiry:
01522 405 782
A warm welcome to Chesham Leys
Nestled close to the heart of Chesham, Chesham Leys is a welcoming, purpose-built care home offering expert nursing, dementia and respite care for up to 62 residents. With beautiful surroundings, compassionate staff, and the reassurance of care that adapts as needs change, this is a place where you or your loved one can truly feel at home.
Care that adapts with you
Our experienced and compassionate team is here around the clock, offering tailored support based on each resident’s individual needs. Whether someone is joining us for a short stay or long-term nursing or dementia care, our approach is always personal and built on kindness, respect and dignity.
We work closely with local GPs, district nurses, and a wide range of visiting professionals - from physiotherapists to dieticians - ensuring continuity of care at every stage of life.
A home full of life
From morning coffee in a sunny lounge to dancing in the garden on event days, Chesham Leys is a vibrant home where every day brings something new. Our residents enjoy a varied calendar of activities - from arts and crafts to live performances and trips out - always shaped around their interests.
We’re proud of our strong community spirit, regularly welcoming local groups and volunteers who bring joy and connection into our home.
Comfort and choice, every day
Every bedroom at Chesham Leys is light, spacious, and comes with an en-suite, phone and TV point, and 24-hour call system. Residents are encouraged to make their space their own with personal items and furniture.
Each of our three floors has its own unique character, with cosy lounges, quiet corners for reflection or private family time, and sociable dining rooms where home-cooked meals are enjoyed together daily.
Tranquil gardens and a touch of pampering
Our fully enclosed garden is a safe and peaceful retreat — perfect for a morning walk, a chat in the sun, or tending to the raised flower beds. Indoors, residents can enjoy a visit to the in-house hair salon or relax with a newspaper in one of the many communal areas.
We’re also pet-friendly, understanding just how important the companionship of a furry friend can be.
For people, not profit
Chesham Leys is proud to be part of The Orders of St John Care Trust, a leading not-for-profit care provider with over 100 years of heritage. This means we reinvest every penny back into what matters most - our homes, our staff, and most importantly, the people we support.
There are no shareholders to answer to - just a deep commitment to delivering outstanding care, every day.
Care you can feel confident in
Staff and management are very friendly and approachable. Overall standard of care is very good. I would have no reservations recommending Chesham Leys Care Home. Mum has been a resident now for two and a half years and we have made many friends among the staff and other residents.
Daughter of Resident, Chesham Leys
Whether it’s wet or dry outside, we at OSJCT feel that activities are essential in providing the best caring environment to live in.
Hobbies don’t simply stop when living with us at Chesham Leys. We have a dedicated Activities Co-ordinator who works closely with our residents to create a programme of fulfilling activities and events, tailored around each resident’s requests, hobbies and interests. The programme of events and activities provide a source of fun and laughter, to help each resident live their life to the full and make new friendships.
We are also fortunate to have the support of many volunteers of all ages from the local community, strengthening our links to this thriving market town. Here is a sample of activities on offer:
- Trips to garden centres, cafés, pub’s, sporting events, National Trust parks, wildlife parks, aquariums and museums
- Visit from Pets as Therapy Dogs
- Exercise and wellness activities, for example Seated Yoga, Zumba
- Fun activities with the local toddler and nursery group
- Board game competitions and quizzes
- Gardening
- Arts and crafts
- Communal Church services
With so many well-being activities for body and mind on offer, we also recognise that everyone needs some personal space for relaxation and mindfulness for personal reflection. The cosy lounges offer an opportunity for some quiet time or to host family and friends.
And that’s not all:
We’ve had silent discos, hoe downs, Chinese banquets, Oscar parties and so much more.
Many of the activities feature Reminiscence Therapy to aid those living with Dementia to remember events, people and places using sight, touch, taste, smell and sound.
The talented chef and kitchen team prepare tasty, home-cooked meals on site daily from our own kitchens. We source quality produce for our excellent breakfast, lunch and dinner menus. All-day dining is available for lighter meals and snacks and all dishes are carefully balanced to get the best nutritional value and cater for individual dietary requirements and preferences.
Seasonal produce is chosen whenever possible and of course, relatives and friends are always welcome to join us. The menus change daily and the kettle is always on. Our chef bakes every day so there is always a fresh cake for residents, friends and families to enjoy.
Each of the households has their own small kitchen dining room where residents can take their meals if they wish. Residents are also encouraged to help prepare their own food and to make snacks whenever they choose.
Marina King
Home Manager
Marina King
Home Manager
Marina started her career in care in 1984 working in both residential care homes for older people and specialist dementia care settings. Marina has been the registered manager at Chesham Leys care home since 2019.
Marina has always enjoyed being part of a team, working to ensure that all of our residents are treated with dignity, respect and compassion. She’s also dedicated to ensuring they receive person-centred care, which is one of our fundamental values. Leading a team of staff and working with others to make a real difference for the people we support are Marina’s daily motivations.
Care fees vary depending on the level of care required, and this will be confirmed upon completion of a care assessment prior to moving into the home.
Below is indicative pricing for self-funded residents per week.
| Care Type | Fees From |
|---|---|
| Nursing | £1,838 |
| Nursing Dementia | £2,088 |
| Respite | Quoted on an individual basis |
Our home charges self-funder rates for the services we provide. We accept third party top ups for individuals funded by the Local Authority up to the self-funder rate.
We understand that paying for long-term care can often be a complex subject, and with several options available to you it can be confusing. You will find helpful guidance on our Paying for care page.
Key facts
The Key Facts document contains information regarding this care home which can be used in comparison with other care homes or can be printed for reference and brought with you when you visit the home.
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Where to find us
51.712681493733, -0.60063242912292
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Family & friends:
01494 782 841New care enquiry:
01522 405 782
