Elderly care homes in Milton Keynes

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Milton Keynes has 36 elderly care homes registered with the Care Quality Commission, 18 of them with nursing. Of the homes on this page, the CQC rates 3 Outstanding, 24 Good, 3 Requires improvement and 1 Inadequate. 5 homes are not rated yet. Milton Keynes council paid on average £1,040 a week for a residential care place and £1,118 for a nursing place for people aged 65 and over in 2024-2025 (GOV.UK adult social care finance report).

All care homes in Milton Keynes (48)

Milton Keynes at a glance

36on this list

Official rating
  • Outstanding3
  • Good24
  • Requires improvement3
  • Inadequate1
  • Not yet rated5
  • 87% rated Good or Outstanding
  • Average score7.7 / 10
  • Types of care78% offer dementia
How this list is ordered

This list includes every home in Milton Keynes on the CQC register, whatever its rating. The highest scores come first and homes not yet inspected come last.

Paying never changes a home's rating, score or place. Top places are only offered to homes rated Good or Outstanding and are always labelled.

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36 elderly care homes in Milton Keynes

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Burlington Hall Care Home

Run by Adara Healthcare Limited

9 Station Road, Woburn Sands, MK17 8RR
OutstandingCQC · Jul 2026
  • Residential
  • 70 beds
  • Dementia
  • Elderly care

Burlington Hall Care Home offers residential care for older people and people living with dementia in Woburn Sands. The home provides accommodation for up to 45 residents, with single rooms and en-suite facilities, two passenger lifts and wheelchair access throughout. Its lounges are arranged to help residents meet and spend time together.

The setting is designed around communal living, with regular activities and spaces for residents to gather.

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Milton Keynes Short Breaks and Shared Lives

Run by Milton Keynes City Council

4 & 6 Mathiesen Road, Bradville, Milton Keynes, MK13 7AG
OutstandingCQC · Mar 2018

Inspected more than 4 years ago

  • Residential
  • 12 beds
  • Children
  • Dementia
  • Elderly care

Residential care home for 12 residents in Milton Keynes, run by Milton Keynes City Council. Supports dementia, older people, learning disabilities, mental health, physical disabilities, sensory impairment, younger adults and children.

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Waterhall Care Home

Run by Water Hall Healthcare Limited

Fern Grove, Lakes Estate, Bletchley, Milton Keynes, MK2 3QH
OutstandingCQC · Nov 2019

Inspected more than 4 years ago

  • Nursing
  • 57 beds
  • Dementia
  • Elderly care
  • Physical disabilities

Waterhall Care Home supports older people with nursing, residential and dementia care, while the wider Excelcare service also covers respite and end-of-life care. The home is part of a family-run provider operating in Milton Keynes and other regions.

Excelcare’s approach includes wellbeing, activities, meaningful routines and support for independence.

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Disabilities Trust - 9 Twyford Lane

Run by The Disabilities Trust

Brownswood, Milton Keynes, MK7 8DE
GoodCQC · Nov 2019

Inspected more than 4 years ago

  • Residential
  • 9 beds
  • Elderly care
  • Younger adults

Disabilities Trust supports people with acquired brain injuries and neurological conditions through rehabilitation centres, assessment services, supported living accommodation and community-based support. Its services are designed for people working towards greater independence and personal goals after brain injury.

The organisation also provides specialist rehabilitation and support for people with complex needs, with a referral process for…

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Ashby House - Milton Keynes

Run by Barchester Healthcare Homes Limited

100 Chadwick Drive, Eaglestone West, Milton Keynes, MK6 5LS
GoodCQC · Jul 2022

Inspected more than 4 years ago

  • Nursing
  • 68 beds
  • Dementia
  • Elderly care
  • Younger adults

Ashby House offers nursing, residential, dementia, respite and short-stay care for older people and adults under 65. Detailed care plans are prepared around each resident, while the home’s team supports daily life in a warm, homely environment. Nursing and dementia support are available alongside residential care for people whose needs change over time.

Food is prepared on site using locally sourced meat and vegetables, with seasonal and…

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Bluebirds Neurological Care Centre

Run by PJ Care Limited

Faraday Drive, Shenley Lodge, Milton Keynes, MK5 7FY
GoodCQC · Jul 2018

Inspected more than 4 years ago

  • Nursing
  • 25 beds
  • Dementia
  • Elderly care
  • Younger adults

Bluebirds Neurological Care Centre provides specialist neurological care for adults with degenerative neurological conditions, including early-onset conditions affecting people in their thirties to fifties. The centre supports residents whose complex needs cannot be met in a more standard care environment.

Bluebirds is a 25-bed bungalow in Milton Keynes, with en-suite WC and hand basins in every bedroom, communal lounges, a dining area opening…

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Broomfield Residential Care

Run by Eminence Care Service (Broomfield) Limited

Yardley Road, Olney, MK46 5DX
GoodCQC · Feb 2023
  • Residential
  • 40 beds
  • Dementia
  • Elderly care

Broomfield Residential Care combines residential, dementia and respite care with bright, purpose-built facilities in Olney. The home offers 24-hour support and personalised care plans, with spaces designed to provide assistance when needed while preserving independence.

Its practical equipment includes wearable call pendants and fall sensors, while soft night lighting and slip-resistant floors support safer movement.

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Castlemead Court Care Home

Run by Castle Mead Court Care Centre Limited

Wolverton Road, Newport Pagnell, Milton Keynes, MK16 8HW
GoodCQC · Feb 2020

Inspected more than 4 years ago

  • Nursing
  • 79 beds
  • Dementia
  • Elderly care
  • Younger adults

Castlemead Court Care Home provides residential, nursing and dementia care for older people, with a wider service that also includes respite, end-of-life and day care. The home supports residents as individuals, with care intended to continue as needs change over time.

Its approach combines 24-hour team availability with links to local healthcare and social care professionals.

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Devon Lodge Residential Home

Run by Amberley Healthcare Limited

18 Theydon Avenue, Woburn Sands, Milton Keynes, MK17 8PL
GoodCQC · May 2024
  • Residential
  • 26 beds
  • Elderly care

Devon Lodge Residential Home provides residential care, respite, holiday care and convalescence support in Woburn Sands, Milton Keynes. Its short-term convalescence service is designed for older people recovering after illness, injury, an operation or hospital stay, helping them regain confidence before returning home.

The home also offers ongoing personalised care, dementia care and day care.

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Dovecote Manor Care Home

Run by Dovecote Manor Healthcare Limited

Dovecote Manor, Whalley Drive, Bletchley, Milton Keynes, MK3 6EN
GoodCQC · Oct 2025
  • Nursing
  • 44 beds
  • Dementia
  • Elderly care

Dovecote Manor Care Home provides residential, nursing and dementia care for older people, including support for those who need 24-hour care. It is a small, intimate home in purpose-built premises, with a setting designed to help residents feel supported, safe and part of a community.

The home’s wider care approach includes individualised support, links with local health and social care professionals and a programme of activities and events.

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Kents Hill Care Home

Run by OHI UK AHO Ltd

50 Tunbridge Grove, Kents Hill, Milton Keynes, MK7 6JD
GoodCQC · Sept 2018

Inspected more than 4 years ago

  • Nursing
  • 75 beds
  • Dementia
  • Elderly care
  • Physical disabilities

Kents Hill Care Home provides nursing, dementia, residential and respite care for older people, younger adults and people with physical or sensory disabilities. The home is part of Maria Mallaband Care Group, whose care plans range from help with daily tasks to 24-hour nursing support.

Residents receive care shaped around their individual needs, preferences and wellbeing, with activities and experiences forming part of life in the home.

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Lakeview Lodge Care Home

Run by Country Court Care Homes 7 OpCo Limited

2 Elba Gate, Newton Leys, Bletchley, Milton Keynes, MK3 5QU
GoodCQC · Oct 2022

Inspected more than 4 years ago

  • Residential
  • 66 beds
  • Dementia
  • Elderly care

Lakeview Lodge Care Home provides residential and dementia care in Bletchley, Milton Keynes, overlooking Little Willow Lake. The home is registered without nursing and is designed for older people who need ongoing assistance in a residential setting.

Its documented facilities include a cinema, café and gardens, while the wider care model includes person-centred dementia care, activities and support tailored to individual needs.

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Linford Grange

Run by Cinnabar Support and Living Ltd

16 Lakes Lane, Newport Pagnell, MK16 8HP
GoodCQC · Jul 2023
  • Residential
  • 20 beds
  • Dementia
  • Elderly care
  • Learning disabilities

Residential care home for 20 residents in Newport Pagnell, run by Cinnabar Support and Living Ltd. Supports dementia, older people, learning disabilities, mental health, physical disabilities and younger adults.

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Mallard House Neurological Care Centre

Run by PJ Care Limited

2 Dunthorne Way, Grange Farm, Milton Keynes, MK8 0DZ
GoodCQC · Sept 2019

Inspected more than 4 years ago

  • Nursing
  • 55 beds
  • Dementia
  • Elderly care
  • Younger adults

Neurological care and rehabilitation at Mallard House supports adults with acquired or traumatic brain injuries. PJ Care’s multidisciplinary team combines carers, nurses and therapists to provide rehabilitation and longer-term living, with work focused on behavioural, social and cognitive recovery alongside physical and functional skills.

The centre is part of PJ Care’s neurological service in Milton Keynes.

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Melrose House

Run by AHR Homes Ltd

90 Melrose Avenue, Bletchley, Milton Keynes, MK3 6PP
GoodCQC · Sept 2022

Inspected more than 4 years ago

  • Residential
  • 3 beds
  • Elderly care
  • Learning disabilities
  • Mental health

Residential care home for 3 residents in Milton Keynes, run by AHR Homes Ltd. Supports older people, learning disabilities, mental health and younger adults.

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Neath Hill Care Home

Run by Neath Hill Care Centre Limited

Currier Drive, Neath Hill, Milton Keynes, MK14 6NS
GoodCQC · Jul 2019

Inspected more than 4 years ago

  • Residential
  • 47 beds
  • Dementia
  • Elderly care
  • Younger adults

Residential care at Neath Hill Care Home supports older people, younger adults and people living with dementia. The home provides a warm setting where residents can receive care shaped around individual needs, with an emphasis on dignity, independence and meaningful daily life.

As part of Excelcare, the home offers residential care alongside access to dementia care, nursing care and short breaks across its wider care model.

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Park House

Run by Tyringham Care Limited

Tyringham, Newport Pagnell, MK16 9ES
GoodCQC · Mar 2020

Inspected more than 4 years ago

  • Residential
  • 35 beds
  • Dementia
  • Elderly care
  • Physical disabilities

Residential care at Park House covers long and short stays for older people, including residents living with dementia. The home is registered for care for older people, physical disabilities and sensory impairment, with a dedicated dementia care unit and options for respite and end of life care.

Set in five acres of countryside near Newport Pagnell, Park House uses an assessment and trial period to create an individual care plan with the resident…

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Parklands Nursing Home

Run by Mr Clarence Leo Vaz and Mrs Caroline Ann Vaz trading as Parklands Nursing Home

33 Newport Road, Woolstone, Milton Keynes, MK15 0AA
GoodCQC · Feb 2021

Inspected more than 4 years ago

  • Nursing
  • 30 beds
  • Dementia
  • Elderly care
  • Mental health

Care home with nursing for 30 residents in Milton Keynes, run by Mr Clarence Leo Vaz and Mrs Caroline Ann Vaz trading as Parklands Nursing Home. Supports dementia, older people, mental health and physical disabilities.

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The Stratford's Residential Home

Run by Cinnabar Support and Living Ltd

Anthony Court, Russell Street, Stony Stratford, Milton Keynes, MK11 1BT
GoodCQC · Oct 2023
  • Residential
  • 12 beds
  • Dementia
  • Elderly care
  • Learning disabilities

Residential care home for 12 residents in Milton Keynes, run by Cinnabar Support and Living Ltd. Supports dementia, older people, learning disabilities, mental health, physical disabilities, younger adults, substance misuse and eating disorders.

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Tickford Abbey

Run by Greensleeves Homes Trust

Priory Street, Newport Pagnell, MK16 9AJ
GoodCQC · Nov 2022

Inspected more than 4 years ago

  • Residential
  • 32 beds
  • Dementia
  • Elderly care
  • Physical disabilities

Tickford Abbey provides residential and dementia care for older people in Newport Pagnell, with short-term respite stays and a six-week flexible trial period also available. The home is part of Greensleeves Care, a not-for-profit organisation whose services include care for dementia, residential and nursing needs across England.

Dementia support is delivered in a dedicated area with calm routines, familiar surroundings and activities adapted to…

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What to look for in elderly care homes

  1. Support with mobility

    Support with mobility, nutrition, medicines and day-to-day routines.

  2. Activities

    Activities and social contact that reflect residents’ interests.

  3. How the home involves residents

    How the home involves residents and families in care decisions.

Questions families ask

What should elderly care homes offer?

Older people may need different combinations of personal care, mobility support, medicines management and social activity. Compare what each home can support now and how it plans for needs that may change.

How many elderly care homes are there in Milton Keynes?

36 elderly care homes in Milton Keynes are on the CQC register (data of 2 November 2026).

Which elderly care homes in Milton Keynes are rated Outstanding?

Burlington Hall Care Home, Milton Keynes Short Breaks and Shared Lives and Waterhall Care Home.

How much does a care home cost in Milton Keynes?

Milton Keynes council paid on average £1,040 a week for residential care and £1,118 for nursing care for people aged 65 and over in 2024-2025. For adults aged 18 to 64 it paid £2,178 and £1,197. Across England the averages were £982 and £1,102 for people aged 65 and over. People who pay for their own care are often charged more, so ask each home for its weekly fee.

How are these care homes ordered?

Ordered by the MyCareCheck score: the average of the five CQC key-question ratings (safe, effective, caring, responsive and well-led) on a 0 to 10 scale, where Outstanding is 10, Good 8, Requires improvement 5 and Inadequate 2. Homes the CQC has not rated yet come last. No home is left out because of its rating.

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