The Willows Care Home
Nursing home · Milton Keynes
Heathercroft, Great Linford, Milton Keynes, MK14 5EG
Run by Willows Care Centre Limited
- GoodCQC · Apr 2025
- 7.4Our score
- Beds130
- Type of careNursing
- Phone01908 679505
Inspectors asked it to improve: Caring
Latest inspection
- Inspected on 9 April 2025
What the inspectors rate
- SafeGood
- EffectiveGood
- CaringRequires improvement
- ResponsiveGood
- Well-ledGood
- Regulator
- Care Quality Commission
- Registered as
- The Willows Care Home
- Status
- Registered in England
- Latest rating
- Good
- Register number
- 1-124725658
From the public register of the Care Quality Commission, checked on 2 November 2026.
About The Willows Care Home
Nursing care at The Willows Care Home supports older people, younger adults and people living with dementia. Residents receive support within an Excelcare home, with individual needs, independence and meaningful daily life forming part of the care approach. The wider service also covers residential, respite, short-term, dementia and end-of-life care.
Daily life includes activities, social opportunities and meals, while the home works with local health and social care professionals. Families can remain involved in care planning and communication, and the organisation provides resources on choosing a home and funding care. The approach centres on being heard, supported and able to enjoy meaningful days.
Care on offer
- Care homes
Compared with Milton Keynes
Nearest
| Name | Distance | Official rating | Our score | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Neath Hill Care HomeMilton Keynes | 0.3 miles | Good | 8.0 | |
| ABI Homes - Dyers MewsMilton Keynes | 0.6 miles | Good | 8.0 | |
| Highclere Care HomeMilton Keynes | 0.7 miles | |||
| The ApplewoodMilton Keynes | 1.1 miles | |||
| Milton Keynes Short Breaks and Shared LivesMilton Keynes | 1.3 miles | Outstanding | 8.8 |
What stands out
What stands out
- Family-run care-home group
- Links with local professionals
- Support for meaningful independence
Suits: Older people needing nursing or dementia care
Types of care
Also works on: nursing
Location
Heathercroft, Great Linford, Milton Keynes, MK14 5EG
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Questions families ask
When was Excelcare founded?
Excelcare was founded in 1989 and has retained a focus on family values throughout its history.
Does Excelcare provide care in people’s homes?
Yes. Its homecare service supports people in and around Tower Hamlets, including help with home-cooked meals and other daily needs.
Does Excelcare work with local health and care professionals?
Yes. Its care homes work with local GPs, social workers, pharmacists and other healthcare and social care professionals.
How much does The Willows Care Home cost?
The CQC register does not list fees, so ask The Willows Care Home for its weekly fee. As a guide, Milton Keynes council paid on average £1,118 a week for a nursing care place for people aged 65 and over in 2024-2025, against £1,102 across England (GOV.UK adult social care finance report). People who pay for their own care are usually charged more than councils pay.