Penniston Barn
Residential care home · Milton Keynes
Wadelow Grange, Wood End, Tingrith, Milton Keynes, MK17 9ER
Run by Really Flexible Care Ltd
- Requires improvementCQC · Jul 2026
- 5.6Our score
- Beds6
- Type of careResidential
- Phone01525 873265
Inspectors asked it to improve: Safe, Effective, Responsive and Well-led
Latest inspection
- Inspected on 31 July 2026
What the inspectors rate
- SafeRequires improvement
- EffectiveRequires improvement
- CaringGood
- ResponsiveRequires improvement
- Well-ledRequires improvement
- Regulator
- Care Quality Commission
- Registered as
- Penniston Barn
- Status
- Registered in England
- Latest rating
- Requires improvement
- Register number
- 1-293655878
From the public register of the Care Quality Commission, checked on 2 November 2026.
About Penniston Barn
Penniston Barn provides specialist residential and respite support for adults with autism, learning disabilities and behaviours that may challenge. Care is tailored to changing needs, with the person’s choices at the centre and families, friends, social workers and other professionals involved in planning.
The service can create packages for day care, overnight respite or support across the whole day and night. Staff are available 24 hours a day, with training that includes positive behaviour support, Makaton sign language and augmented communication. Residents are encouraged to build independence, learn daily living skills and take part in community life.
Care on offer
- Care homes
Compared with Milton Keynes
Nearest
| Name | Distance | Official rating | Our score | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The BungalowMilton Keynes | 0 miles | Requires improvement | 5.0 | |
| Woodland HouseMilton Keynes | 0 miles | Inadequate | 2.6 | |
| The Grove -2Bedford | 0.7 miles | Good | 7.4 | |
| The Grove -4Bedford | 0.7 miles | Good | 7.4 | |
| The Grove -6Bedford | 0.7 miles | Requires improvement | 6.8 |
Also run by Really Flexible Care Ltd
| Name | Official rating | Our score | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| The BungalowMilton Keynes | Requires improvement | 5.0 | |
| Woodland HouseMilton Keynes | Inadequate | 2.6 | |
| Pine HouseBedford | |||
| Pine LodgeBedford | |||
| Cinnamon LodgeBedford | Good | 8.0 | |
| Hangar ViewBedford | |||
| Mulberry HouseBedford | Requires improvement | 4.4 | |
| Bromham HouseBedford | Good | 8.0 | |
| St Georges HouseBedford | Good | 8.0 | |
| Avon's HouseBedford | Good | 8.0 |
What stands out
What stands out
- Day care and overnight respite packages
- Makaton and augmented communication training
- 24-hour staffing support
Suits: Adults with autism or learning disabilities needing flexible support
Types of care
Also works on: residential
Location
Wadelow Grange, Wood End, Tingrith, Milton Keynes, MK17 9ER
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Questions families ask
Who is Penniston Barn suitable for?
It supports adults with autism, learning disabilities and behaviours that may challenge, with flexible care tailored to individual needs and choices.
Do they offer day care as well as overnight respite?
Yes. They provide day care and respite, including packages for people who need support during the day only or during both the day and night.
Is support available 24 hours a day?
Yes. Staff are available 24 hours a day, with appropriate staffing ratios to provide effective support.
How much does Penniston Barn cost?
The CQC register does not list fees, so ask Penniston Barn for its weekly fee. As a guide, Central Bedfordshire council paid on average £2,167 a week for a residential care place for adults aged 18 to 64 in 2024-2025, against £1,883 across England (GOV.UK adult social care finance report). People who pay for their own care are usually charged more than councils pay.