Pratt House

Quill Hall Lane, Amersham HP6 6LU
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9.8 39 Reviews
  • Pratt House, Amersham
Located in Amersham, Pratt House offers care and support to the elderly in a warm and welcoming setting.

Furniture can be provided, however residents are encouraged to take their own furniture and personal items from home to customise the room and make it feel like home from the day they move in.

At Pratt House, residents are encouraged to lead a full and active lifestyle. Dedicated activity co-ordinators work hard to provide a wide variety of social events and pastimes such as exercise classes, a family quiz, summer fete and BBQ. Regular outings and trips to places of local interest are also offered.

Completing the home is a communal lounge, salon and communal dining room where residents can enjoy three meals a day. If residents have any specific dietary requirements the team will adapt menus to suit them and liaise to make sure there is always something on the menu which they will enjoy.

There is a spacious garden filled with beautiful flowers and ample seating so residents can enjoy the fresh air and relax in the outdoors whilst catching up with family and friends.

Abbeyfield has extensive experience caring for those with dementia and understand it can be a big change to move into a dementia friendly care home.

Abbeyfield offer respite stays here, a short-stay that can be planned ahead, or in the case of an emergency, last-minute. Suitable for individuals seeking support following post-operative or hospital care, or whilst their regular caregiver takes a break, respite care can also be used as a way of introducing long-term residential care to a loved one.

This property is managed by Abbeyfield Living Society (a trading name of The Abbeyfield Society).

Care Provided by Pratt House

  • Primary Care Categories
  • Dementia
  • Older Person Care
  • Physical Disability
  • Respite Care
  • Care Types Provided
  • Dementia Residential Care
  • Residential Care
  • For a maximum of 29 Service Users
  • Voluntary / Not for Profit Owned
  • Care Offered
  • Alcohol Dependence (past or present)
  • Alzheimer's
  • Asperger Syndrome
  • Autism/ASD
  • Bariatric Care/Obesity
  • Colitis & Crohn's Disease
  • COPD/Pulmonary Disease
  • Epilepsy
  • Hearing Impairment
  • Huntington's Disease
  • Multiple Sclerosis
  • Muscular Dystrophy
  • Parkinson's Disease
  • Speech Impairment
  • Stroke
  • Visual Impairment
  • Other Care Provided
  • End of Life Care
  • Own GP if required
  • Palliative Care

Good to Know

  • Person in charge
  • Joanne Wheeler (Care Home Manager)
  • Admission Criteria
    • Ages 55+
  • Room Information
    • Single Rooms (29)
    • Couples/Companion Rooms (0)
    • Single Rooms with ensuite Wet Room (26)
  • Care Home Design/Build
    • Purpose Built: Yes
    • Last Refurbishment: 2019
    • Number of floors: 3

Funding & Fees Guide for Pratt House

  • Funding Types Accepted
  • Self funding (Private)
  • Local Authority with Top-Up
  • Local Authority
  • NHS Continuing Healthcare (CHC) Funding
  • Weekly Charges per Person
    • Self-Funded Residential Care from £1,427
  • (these prices are only a guideline, please contact Pratt House to find out the exact price for your requirements)

Facilities

  • Close to Local shops
  • Gardens
  • Lift
  • Near Public Transport
  • Own Furniture if required
  • Pet Friendly (or by arrangement)
  • Phone Point in own room
  • Smoking not permitted
  • Television point in own room
  • Wheelchair Access
  • Parking
  • Parking at the front and side of the home


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9.8

Pratt House has a Review Score of 9.8 (9.791) out of 10, based on 21 reviews in the last 2 years. Over all time Pratt House has 39 reviews.

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

I take a resident out who lives here on a weekly basis and have done so for quite some time .I am always made to feel welcome and the home has a lovely ' Warm' feel.
The lady I take out always says how lovely and caring she finds the staff at Pratt house.
I would and have recommended Pratt house without
a doubt.

Reply from Leah James, Deputy Manager at Pratt House

Thank you so much for your review. I am so glad the staff make you both feel at home and welcome. Thank you for all the support you give to our lovely resident who very much so enjoys her trips out


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My mother has received excellent care while at Pratt House. The team has given considerable thought to her particular needs and interests and worked hard to maximise her safety, health and happiness. An impressive range of activities is available and much hard work goes into ensuring there is something
of interest to all. Sincere thanks to all involved.

Reply from Leah James, Deputy Manager at Pratt House

Thank you for your 5 star review. We are delighted that your mum has settled into the home and it is wonderful to hear that Mum feels safe and happy here. We appreciate your feedback and acknowledgement


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Mum moved to Pratt House not long before Christmas in anticipation that it would become her permanent home. She had previously been in another care home where she had a period of respite care following a fall. The experience of two different care homes on top of moving out of her own home could have
been disorienting for Mum, but the staff at Pratt House have worked well to make her feel at home. As well as providing an excellent level of care, the staff have made a point of involving Mum in various activities and, as a result, she is settling in very well. Pratt House provides a high degree of personal care, and Mum enjoys the quality and range of food.

Reply from Leah James, Deputy Manager at Pratt House

Thank you for your review and your kind words. It is wonderful to hear that your mum feels at home here. Transitioning can be daunting and at Pratt House we aim to make this as smooth as possible. We appreciate your feedback.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

We are very happy with the care provided at Pratt House.
Also, all the activities the residents enjoy and music, including artists that perform.
The food is always good and varied and the home is kept spotless.
Would like to mention the garden which always looks lovely whatever time of year.
The
staff are always pleasant and welcome us when we visit.

Reply from Judith Boikhutso, Interim Support Manager at Pratt House

Thank you for your kind words about Pratt House. We're delighted to hear you're happy with the care provided, activities, and the warm atmosphere. It's wonderful to know the food, cleanliness, and garden have left a positive impression, and we truly appreciate your recognition of our staff's efforts. Your feedback means a lot and motivates us to continue delivering the best care for all the residents at Pratt House.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

I cannot say enough good things about Pratt House. My brother's mental, emotional, and physical state has greatly improved since he moved here in January of 2023. His stay here has yielded outstanding results. This is largely due to the very capable, professional, and caring staff. The many planned
activities, sense of community, and attentive care have had a tremendous effect. The Pratt House is in a lovely location with beautiful gardens. The house itself is tidy and well-maintained. The ample natural light makes it bright and cheerful which creates an environment conducive to an enjoyable life.

Reply from Ian Nancollas, Digital Marketing Team at Pratt House

Thank you so much for your kind words about Pratt House. We're thrilled to hear about the positive impact on your brother's well-being and that he's thriving in our care. It means a lot to us that you appreciate the environment, activities, and dedication of our team. Your feedback inspires us to continue providing the best possible care. Thank you again for sharing your experience.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

An amazing care home where residents are treated with empathy, dignity, and kindness. Pratt House is such a positive environment with an incredible care and activities team, providing engaging activities for residents as well as comfort.

Reply from Ian Nancollas, Digital Marketing Team at Pratt House

Thank you for your 5-star review of Abbeyfield, Pratt House


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

I came to stay here for just a week, while my daughter who helps me is away on holiday. This is a new experience for me. I have found it a pleasant experience, as I live alone, and I cannot get out and meet people as I have been used to. I have recently had to give up driving. The staff here are great,
very helpful and always available. The food is good, with a good choice of menu.

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My father-in-law went into Pratt House for 9 days respite. He's just been diagnosed with Alzheimer's so we weren't quite sure how it would go. We were very impressed with the staff and general level of care at the home. Seems a good general atmosphere and there were lots of people smiling, particularly
when my father-in-law did his Elvis impression! He seemed to be happy with his stay, and we got through the 9 days fairly smoothly. There were a couple of medical issues but we were kept informed and they seemed to settle down over the stay. A particular mention goes to one staff member in particular who was our main contact and seemed very on the ball. All in all it seems a nice place and we hope to be able to take him in for other respite stays over the coming months.

Reply from Ian Nancollas, Fundraising Database and Compliance Officer at Pratt House

Thank you for taking the time to leave us a 5-star review. I'm delighted that your father-in-law was happy during his respite care. I hope there will be an equally warm welcome, next time 'Elvis' enters the building.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5

I feel as though I am cheating here as I initially received a recommendation about Pratt House. However, I did a tour of 4 other care homes in the area and felt very comfortable with Pratt House. My father has now been there 2 weeks and I am delighted with the care dignity and professionalism all the
team there have shown him. I would not hesitate to recommend Pratt House to anyone who is looking for a safe and caring home for their loved ones.

Reply from Ian Nancollas, Fundraising Database and Compliance Officer at Pratt House

Thank you for taking the time to leave us a 4-star review. It's great to hear that your father has settled in so quickly.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Lovely atmosphere at Pratt House, residents always seem happy and content, staff are great and always appear happy and helpful.
Mum settled in very well and it's nice to know I can leave her there without any worries or concerns for her wellbeing and safety.

Reply from Ian Nancollas, Fundraising Database and Compliance Officer at Pratt House

Thank you for taking the time to give us a 5 star review. I am glad your mother feels settled at Pratt House.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

The care provided at Pratt House is excellent. Mum has been a resident here for two years; initially, it took a little time for her to settle, but the staff were continually supportive of her as well as us as a family. You can see how much they genuinely care about each resident by the relationships
they have formed. I would highly recommend Pratt House as a caring, home-from-home care home.

Reply from Ian Nancollas, Fundraising Database and Compliance Officer at Pratt House

Thank you for taking the time to leave us a review. I'm so pleased your mother has settled in well in Amersham. It's great to read that you would recommend Pratt House as a care home.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Pratt House Care Home is an excellent facility, very clean and warm for the guests.
The level of service from the staff is outstanding. I would recommend this home for anybody who needs members of their family to be looked after.

Reply from Ian Nancollas, Fundraising Database and Compliance Officer at Pratt House

Thank you for giving us a 5-star review and for praising our staff so highly.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5

Quality of care is excellent.
Staff friendly and helpful.
Facilities clean and well-maintained.
Nice garden.
External appearance disappointing/reception area too small/often crowded with incoming or outgoing packages.
Poor meeting facilities i.e. somewhere for a family to meet with a resident other
than in their room.

Reply from Suzanne Brammer, Digital Officer at Pratt House

We appreciate your positive feedback on our excellent care, friendly staff, and well-maintained facilities, including the beautiful garden. We acknowledge concerns about the external appearance, reception area size, and meeting facilities. Your insights are invaluable, and we are actively addressing these issues to enhance the overall experience for residents and their families.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My mum is treated with kindness, dignity and love. She is thriving at Pratt House, smiles more than she has in a long time and loves joining in with everything. I know she is safe and cared for, thank you so much.

Reply from Ian Nancollas, Fundraising Database and Compliance Officer at Pratt House

Thank you for taking the time to leave feedback for us. We are glad that your mother has settled in and enjoys all the activities we put on.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

The management and staff are genuinely caring and make Pratt House 'Home' rather than 'a care home' for my mother-in-law. She's been a resident just over a year and has had a few medical issues and hospital stays (she is 93 with some pre-existing conditions) and we're so grateful for how the team has
coped with fluctuations in her condition, particularly helping her convalesce when she's come out of hospital. Staff are lovely and the continuity is good. The activities are varied and accessible so that everyone can get involved in something. As a family we appreciate the private Facebook group which means we can see how much my mother-in-law has enjoyed activities (which she may have forgotten when we see her).
The bedrooms are light and a good size. I particularly like the garden and the fact that residents can access outside space easily. Security is good but unobtrusive. General feel is very good, friendly guesthouse rather than 5 Star hotel (no chandeliers here!) and it's easy to feel at home.

Reply from Suzanne Brammer, Digital Officer at Pratt House

Thank you for such a positive review, we really appreciate your feedback. It is wonderful to hear how well your mother-in-law has settled in at Pratt House and that she enjoys the activities and surroundings.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

I feel content and happy at Pratt House.

Reply from Suzanne Brammer, Digital Officer at Pratt House

Thank you for taking the time to leave a review, Patricia; we are pleased that you are happy at Pratt House.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Meal times are prompt.
Privacy is good, staff knock before entering room.
I have lost one or two items in the laundry.
Freedom to go to bed when I like.

Reply from Suzanne Brammer, Digital Officer at Pratt House

Thank you for your review David, we really appreciate your feedback.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

We moved our Mum to Pratt House six months ago from another home 180 miles away to be nearer to us.
Mum's mental outlook has improved considerably during this time. She has made friends in the home, enjoys the garden and activities, and keeps saying how friendly the staff are.
We have been impressed
by communications from the home and overall, are very happy with the care Mum is getting at Pratt House.

Reply from Suzanne Brammer, Digital Officer at Pratt House

Thank you for your review Ben, we are thrilled to hear that your mum's mental outlook has improved and that she is making friends here. We really appreciate you leaving such positive feedback.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Our father has been with Pratt House for a year and during this year he has received the most special care we could have only wished for. Our family were a little worried when he moved homes due to his blindness and other ailments that will only get worse in time, but how wrong were we to worry. He
is shown so much respect, kindness and care by all of the staff. They go out of their way to ensure our father is included in everything possible. Nothing is ever too much trouble. Communication between the home and family is excellent. The Pratt House social media page is just wonderful, keeping everyone in the loop of the day-to-day events, events that we would never have known even took place. The activities are just superb.
A wonderful home and we would not hesitate to recommend it.

Reply from Suzanne Brammer, Digital Officer at Pratt House

Thank you for taking the time to leave a review, it is wonderful to hear how happy your father is at Pratt House. We are delighted to hear such positive feedback. We are glad that you like the social media page and can get involved in all the events.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My mother has now been at Pratt House for 8 weeks after the breakdown of her relationship caused by her dementia.
It has not been an easy transition but the experienced team at Pratts House has guided our whole family to the now stable situation.
I remain astonished by the variety of activities that
are put on for all the residents to enjoy irrespective of their level of disability.
Whenever we visit we are updated as to her well-being and anything she has been asking for.
I would recommend everyone to consider Pratt House when looking for a safe caring environment for a loved one in need.

Reply from Suzanne Brammer, Digital Officer at Pratt House

Thank you for such lovely comments, we really appreciate you taking the time to leave feedback. It is wonderful to hear the positive experience you have had here and we are very happy to know that your mother has settled in well and enjoys the environment and activities available.


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Current Review Score: 9.8 (9.791)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 9.8 (9.791) out of 10 for Pratt House is based on a) the Average Rating and b) the number of positive Reviews.

  • a) The Average Rating is 4.8 out of 5 from 21 Reviews in the last 24 months.

  • b) The score for the number of positive Reviews is 5.0 out of 5 from 21 positive Reviews in the last 24 months.

Detailed Breakdown of Review Score

The maximum Review Score for a Care Home is 10, which is made up from the Average Rating of Reviews (maximum of 5 points) and the Number of Reviews (maximum of 5 points) in the last 24 months:

  • a) 5 Points are available for the Average Rating from all Reviews in the last 24 months.

    The Average Rating of 4.791 for Pratt House is calculated as follows: ( (201 Excellents x 5) + (44 Goods x 4) + (4 Satisfactorys x 3) ) ÷ 249 Ratings = 4.791

  • b) 5 Points are available for the number of Positive Reviews in the last 24 months. A Positive Review is defined as any Review with an 'Overall Experience' of '4' or '5' (out of a max rating '5').

    The 5 Points relating to the number of positive Reviews for Pratt House is based on 21 positive Reviews in the last 24 months and is calculated as per below:

    The 5 points available are broken down as follows:

    • i) 4 points are available for the first 10 Positive Reviews in the last 24 months; 3 points for the first Positive Review, and then 0.125 Points for each of the next four Positive Reviews and then 0.1 Points for the next five Positive Reviews. (1st = 3.000, 2nd = 0.125, 3rd = 0.125, 4th = 0.125, 5th = 0.125, 6th = 0.100, 7th = 0.100, 8th = 0.100, 9th = 0.100, 10th = 0.100) 3 + 0.125 + 0.125 + 0.125 + 0.125 + 0.1 + 0.1 + 0.1 + 0.1 + 0.1 = 4

    • ii) 1 point is available for the number of Positive Reviews reaching 20% of the registered maximum number of service users in the last 24 months. If this number is partially reached, then that proportion of 1 point is given. eg a Care Home registered for a maximum of 50 service users has to reach 10 Positive Reviews to receive 1 point, if it has 7 reviews it will receive 0.7 points. 20% of the 29 registered maximum number of service users is 5.8, which has been reached with 21 Positive reviews. Points = 1

  • When a Review is submitted by someone who has previously submitted a Review, only the latest Review will count towards the Review Score.

  • If a Care Home does not have a review in the last 24 months, then it will not have a Review Score.

Performance

Care Quality Commission (CQC) Rating

Date: 9 Jan 2024

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Good

  • Caring

    Good
  • Effective

    Good
  • Responsive

    Good
  • Safe

    Good
  • Well-led

    Good

Care Quality Commission is responsible for the registration and inspection of social care services in England.

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Meet the Team (3)

Joanne

Joanne Wheeler

Job Title: Care Home Manager

Joined: 2025

Joanne is the Registered Care Home Manager at Pratt House. She is passionate about caring for the elderly and is known for her kindness, understanding, and compassion. Joanne has worked in a number of care home settings throughout her career, bringing her extensive knowledge and expertise to Abbeyfield Living Society for the benefit of our residents.


Leah

Leah

Job Title: Deputy Manager

Joined: 2017

Leah has worked at Pratt since August 2017 where she quickly progressed from Care Assistant to Deputy Manager.


She enjoys a varied role, building relationships with residents, relatives and staff. Leah is sympathetic and compassionate to the needs of all residents at Pratt House.


Joanne

Joanne

Job Title: Care Team Leader

Joined: 2023

Joanna worked at Pratt House as a carer, and then Care Team Leader. She then spent a couple of years exploring domiciliary care before returning to Pratt House as Head of Care in April 2023. Joanna manages the majority of the care planning in the home and supervises care staff to deliver the best quality care in the home.


Frequently Asked Questions about Pratt House

What types of Care is Pratt House registered for?

Older Person Care, Dementia, Respite Care & Physical Disability are the registered (by the Care Quality Commission) categories of Care.

What additional types of Care does Pratt House provide?

Palliative Care, Own GP if required & End of Life Care are other types of care provided.

How many Rooms does Pratt House have?

There are 29 Single Rooms.

What are the Facilities & Services at Pratt House?

Own Furniture if required, Pet Friendly (or by arrangement), Smoking not permitted, Close to Local shops, Near Public Transport, Lift, Wheelchair Access, Gardens, Phone Point in own room & Television point in own room are some of the Facilities & Services.

How far is Pratt House to the centre of Amersham?

1.5 mile(s) as the crow flies, distance by road may be significantly further.