Cherry Tree Nursing Home
At a Glance
The information you need to decide whether this home warrants a closer look.
Nursing homes
Staff warmth score
of reviewers answered yes
Good to know
- Registered beds52
- SpecialismsCaring for adults over 65 yrs, Caring for adults under 65 yrs, Dementia
- Last inspected2019-04-25
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The Evidence
What the review data, the inspection reports, and the dementia-care evidence base tell us about this home.
What families say
What stands out is how the whole team — from nurses to reception staff — contribute to making residents feel comfortable. People describe a calm, quiet atmosphere where their relatives can relax, and where staff have time to be patient and kind rather than rushed.
The eight family priority themes
- Staff warmth55
- Compassion & dignity55
- Cleanliness55
- Activities & engagement50
- Food quality50
- Healthcare55
- Management & leadership60
- Resident happiness55
What inspectors found
Inspected 2019-04-25
Is this home safe?
Is the care effective?
Cherry Tree Nursing Home was rated Good for effectiveness at its March 2019 inspection. The home lists dementia as a specialism alongside care for older and younger adults requiring nursing. The published inspection text does not include specific findings about care plan quality, GP access, dementia training content, nutritional assessment, or how the home monitors residents' health over time. The rating represents an improvement from the previous Requires Improvement.Is this home caring?
Cherry Tree Nursing Home was rated Good for caring at its March 2019 inspection. This domain covers staff warmth, dignity, respect, and independence. The published inspection text does not include inspector observations of staff interactions, quotes from residents or relatives about how they are treated, or specific examples of dignified care practice. The Good rating after a previous Requires Improvement suggests improvement took place, but the evidence behind that rating is not visible in the published text.Is the home responsive?
Cherry Tree Nursing Home was rated Good for responsiveness at its March 2019 inspection. This domain covers activities, engagement, individuality, and end-of-life care. The published inspection text does not include specific findings about the activity programme, one-to-one engagement, how individual preferences are accommodated, or the home's approach to end-of-life care. The rating represents an improvement from the previous Requires Improvement.Is the home well-led?
Cherry Tree Nursing Home was rated Good for well-led at its March 2019 inspection, having previously been rated Requires Improvement. A named registered manager and nominated individual are recorded. The published inspection text does not include specific findings about management visibility, staff culture, governance processes, how the home responds to complaints, or how it monitors and improves quality. The improvement from the previous rating suggests that leadership changes or improvements were made before the 2019 inspection.
Source: CQC inspection report →
What the evidence base says
The home cares for adults both under and over 65, with particular experience in dementia care. Staff here understand how dementia changes over time and adapt their approach as needs evolve. Families describe seeing their relatives treated with genuine patience and understanding, with care that responds to each person's changing abilities. All areas worth probing directly during a visit.
The DCC Verdict
Our editorial view, built from the three lenses: what families tell us, what inspectors record, and how the home sits against good dementia-care practice.
DCC Family Score
Cherry Tree Nursing Home holds a Good rating across all five inspection domains, which is reassuring, but the published inspection text contains very little specific detail about what inspectors actually observed. The score reflects the positive overall rating while acknowledging that thin evidence means families will need to gather much of this information themselves on a visit.
Homes in South East typically score 68–82.The three-lens summary
What families tell us
What stands out is how the whole team — from nurses to reception staff — contribute to making residents feel comfortable. People describe a calm, quiet atmosphere where their relatives can relax, and where staff have time to be patient and kind rather than rushed.
What inspectors have recorded
Families particularly value being able to pick up the phone and get a proper update about their relative's care. The staff here tend to stay long-term, which means they really know each resident's preferences and can spot changes quickly. There's a sense that management supports the team to deliver thoughtful, professional care.
How it sits against good practice
It's the kind of place where small details — like staff remembering exactly how someone likes their tea — add up to something bigger.
Worth a visit
Cherry Tree Nursing Home, on Bledlow Road in Princes Risborough, was rated Good across all five inspection domains at its last inspection in March 2019. Importantly, this was an improvement from a previous Requires Improvement rating, which suggests the home identified and addressed earlier weaknesses. A registered manager was in post and the home is registered to care for adults with dementia, as well as older and younger adults requiring nursing care. The main limitation here is that the published inspection report contains very little specific detail about what inspectors actually saw, heard, or measured during their visit. There are no direct observations of staff interactions, no quotes from residents or relatives, and no specific findings about food, activities, the physical environment, or staffing levels. The Good rating is a meaningful baseline, but it is now more than six years old and the inspection evidence behind it is not visible in the published text. Before making a decision, visit the home in person, ask to see last week's staffing rota, observe how staff interact with residents during a quieter moment, and ask the manager directly about what has changed since that 2019 inspection.
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In Their Own Words
How Cherry Tree Nursing Home describes itself — collected from its own website. DCC has not edited or independently verified the content in this tab.
Where dementia care feels genuinely personal and unhurried
Compassionate Care in Princes Risborough at Cherry Tree Nursing Home
Cherry Tree Nursing Home in Princes Risborough brings something special to dementia care — the kind of steady, patient support that makes all the difference when someone you love is facing memory changes. Families here talk about staff who really get to know their relatives, creating a sense of continuity that matters so much.
Who they care for
The home cares for adults both under and over 65, with particular experience in dementia care.
Staff here understand how dementia changes over time and adapt their approach as needs evolve. Families describe seeing their relatives treated with genuine patience and understanding, with care that responds to each person's changing abilities.
“It's the kind of place where small details — like staff remembering exactly how someone likes their tea — add up to something bigger.”
DCC does not edit or curate content in this tab. For independently curated information, see The Evidence and DCC Verdict.
The DCC Verdict
Our editorial view, built from the three lenses: what families tell us, what inspectors record, and how the home sits against good dementia-care practice.
DCC Family Score
Cherry Tree Nursing Home holds a Good rating across all five inspection domains, which is reassuring, but the published inspection text contains very little specific detail about what inspectors actually observed. The score reflects the positive overall rating while acknowledging that thin evidence means families will need to gather much of this information themselves on a visit.
Homes in South East typically score 68–82.The three-lens summary
What families tell us
What stands out is how the whole team — from nurses to reception staff — contribute to making residents feel comfortable. People describe a calm, quiet atmosphere where their relatives can relax, and where staff have time to be patient and kind rather than rushed.
What inspectors have recorded
Families particularly value being able to pick up the phone and get a proper update about their relative's care. The staff here tend to stay long-term, which means they really know each resident's preferences and can spot changes quickly. There's a sense that management supports the team to deliver thoughtful, professional care.
How it sits against good practice
It's the kind of place where small details — like staff remembering exactly how someone likes their tea — add up to something bigger.
Worth a visit
Cherry Tree Nursing Home, on Bledlow Road in Princes Risborough, was rated Good across all five inspection domains at its last inspection in March 2019. Importantly, this was an improvement from a previous Requires Improvement rating, which suggests the home identified and addressed earlier weaknesses. A registered manager was in post and the home is registered to care for adults with dementia, as well as older and younger adults requiring nursing care. The main limitation here is that the published inspection report contains very little specific detail about what inspectors actually saw, heard, or measured during their visit. There are no direct observations of staff interactions, no quotes from residents or relatives, and no specific findings about food, activities, the physical environment, or staffing levels. The Good rating is a meaningful baseline, but it is now more than six years old and the inspection evidence behind it is not visible in the published text. Before making a decision, visit the home in person, ask to see last week's staffing rota, observe how staff interact with residents during a quieter moment, and ask the manager directly about what has changed since that 2019 inspection.
The three questions to ask when you visitSave this home. Compare it against your shortlist.
Let our analysis show you how Cherry Tree Nursing Home measures up against the other homes you’re considering. Free account.
In Their Own Words
How Cherry Tree Nursing Home describes itself — collected from its own website. DCC has not edited or independently verified the content in this tab.
Where dementia care feels genuinely personal and unhurried
Compassionate Care in Princes Risborough at Cherry Tree Nursing Home
Cherry Tree Nursing Home in Princes Risborough brings something special to dementia care — the kind of steady, patient support that makes all the difference when someone you love is facing memory changes. Families here talk about staff who really get to know their relatives, creating a sense of continuity that matters so much.
Who they care for
The home cares for adults both under and over 65, with particular experience in dementia care.
Staff here understand how dementia changes over time and adapt their approach as needs evolve. Families describe seeing their relatives treated with genuine patience and understanding, with care that responds to each person's changing abilities.
Management & ethos
Families particularly value being able to pick up the phone and get a proper update about their relative's care. The staff here tend to stay long-term, which means they really know each resident's preferences and can spot changes quickly. There's a sense that management supports the team to deliver thoughtful, professional care.
“It's the kind of place where small details — like staff remembering exactly how someone likes their tea — add up to something bigger.”
DCC does not edit or curate content in this tab. For independently curated information, see The Evidence and DCC Verdict.
