Care Home Ratings
Residential care home

Reach Ivy Cottage

1 Bierton Road, Aylesbury, HP20 1EE

Overall CQC rating

Good

Rating published 22 August 2019

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Last inspected 31 July 2019

The rating above may date from an earlier inspection. CQC only updates ratings when they assess the relevant quality areas.

Report published 22 Aug 2019

Ratings by quality area

Safe

Are people protected from abuse and avoidable harm?

Good
Well-led

Does the leadership ensure high-quality, person-centred care?

Good
Caring

Do staff involve and treat people with compassion, kindness and respect?

Good
Responsive

Are services organised so they meet people’s needs?

Good
Effective

Does the care achieve good outcomes and help maintain quality of life?

Good

Rating unchanged since last inspection

2 rated inspections on record · First rated January 2017

Local healthcare

Nearest A&E

Stoke Mandeville Hospital

1.5 mi

Nearest GP surgery

Poplar Grove Practice

0.5 mi

7 within 2 mi

Nearest pharmacy

Jhoots

0.3 mi

6 within 2 mi

Nearest dentist

0.3 mi

6 within 2 mi

Healthcare locations from OpenStreetMap. Distances are approximate (straight line).

Area information

Council-funded care home fees

Average rates paid by Buckinghamshire (2025–26)

£1,188

per week, residential

£1,209

per week, nursing

Self-funded residents typically pay more. These are the rates local authorities pay providers on behalf of council-funded residents.

Recorded crime nearby

Street-level crimes reported in this area (December 2025)

338

Most common: violent crime

Elderly population

16.3% of people in Buckinghamshire are aged 65 or over

47.1

beds per 1,000 aged 65+

Fee data from DHSC. Crime data from police.uk. Population data from ONS. All under the Open Government Licence.

Provider

Rehabilitation Education And Community Homes Limited

12

locations

89%

rated Good or Outstanding

Provider data from CQC. Portfolio ratings calculated from our database.

Details

Number of beds8
Local authorityBuckinghamshire
RegionSouth East
Last inspected31 July 2019
Registered with CQC since9 August 2011
Registered managerMirela Budrica

Services and specialisms

Caring for adults over 65 yrsCaring for adults under 65 yrsCaring for people whose rights are restricted under the Mental Health ActLearning disabilitiesMental health conditionsPhysical disabilitiesSensory impairmentSubstance misuse problems

Ratings and inspection data from the Care Quality Commission under the Open Government Licence. Hospital data from OpenStreetMap.

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