Barchester Healthcare

Ashby House Care Home

Nursing home in Milton Keynes

CQC Good64 bedsDementiaNursing
NeighbourhoodWell Served
What do these badges mean?
  • Well Served — Excellent everyday amenities nearby — shops, supermarkets, pharmacies, banks, post offices, cafés and places to eat (OpenStreetMap).
Address100, off Chadwick Dr, V7 Saxon St, Milton Keynes, MK6 5LS
Beds64
Weekly feefrom £1,381 · 2026
En-suite100%
Opened1996
All-inclusiveNo

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About

Ashby House Care Home is a 64-bed facility in Milton Keynes operated by Barchester Healthcare. It provides residential, nursing, respite and dementia care, with tailored care plans developed for each resident. The home was rated Good by the Care Quality Commission across all key questions: Safe, Effective, Caring, Responsive and Well-led.

The home welcomes visitors and supports families to be involved in residents' care and decision-making. It serves people across a range of care needs and welcomes those under 65 requiring specialist support.

Care provided

Dementia
Nursing
Residential
Respite

Facilities

Activity Room
Dining Area
Gardens
Hair & Beauty Salon
Lift
Own Furniture Allowed
Pets Allowed
Wifi

Activities

Arts & Crafts
Baking & Cooking
Beer, Cocktails & Wine
Birthday & Holiday Celebrations
Book and Poetry
Dance & Music
Exercise & Fitness
Gardening & Flower Arranging
Hair & Beauty Treatments
Visits from Children

What's nearby

GP surgery650 m
A&E: Milton Keynes Hospital350 m
Bus stop650 m
Train station2.4 miles
Shops1.0 miles
Pub or bar1.2 miles
  • Near a main road

Straight-line distances. Road and rail noise from government strategic noise mapping (modelled, not measured). A&E departments from the NHS website.

What’s in the area

Outdoor Spaces

  • AllotmentsAdequate
  • Play SpacePlentiful
  • Golf CourseLimited
  • Public ParkPlentiful
  • Tennis CourtLimited
  • Bowling GreenLimited
  • Playing FieldSparse

Local Amenities

  • Pubs & BarsAmple
  • Restaurants & CafesPlentiful
  • Retail ShoppingPlentiful
  • SupermarketsAdequate
  • TakeawaysPlentiful

Local crime statistics

587 recorded crimes in the local area (April 2026)

Top categories:

Violent crime35%
Shoplifting19%
Other theft8%
Anti-social behaviour8%

Source: data.police.uk · within 1 mile

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Fees and funding

Care typeWeekly feeSource
Residential carefrom £1,381
Published by the home, captured 2026
Published by the home, captured 2026
Dementia careFees on request—
Nursing careFees on request—
Respite (short stay)Fees on request—
Funding accepted
Not stated

Milton Keynes usually pays £936 a week for residential care; families typically top up about £445 a week.

Fees depend on the room and the care needed, so ask the home for a written quote. Check who pays with the funding calculator, or see what Milton Keynes council pays.

Care fee trajectory

Indicative weekly fee by year, against what Milton Keynes pays care homes.
YearThis home (per week)Council rate (per week)
2024—£891
2025—£936
2026£1,381—

What Milton Keynes council pays care homes, and whether it will help with fees

Weighing up the options? Compare a care home with care at home, or check who pays with the means-test calculator.

Local health safety net

Ashby House Care Home is backed by a local NHS health network. The nearest A&E is Milton Keynes Hospital, 0.2 miles away. The local GP practice is THE GROVE SURGERY, 0.4 miles away.

Nearest hospital · A&E
Milton Keynes Hospital · 0.2 mi
Nearest GP
THE GROVE SURGERY · 0.4 mi

Nearest services from NHS ODS + postcodes.io + CQC, by straight-line distance.

Community & connection in Milton Keynes

Local clubs, charities and support groups that help older residents stay active and connected.

Charity

Age UK Milton Keynes

Age UK Milton Keynes is a charity working with and for older people in the Borough of Milton Keynes to make a real and positive difference that contributes to their wellbeing and quality of life.

1.3 miles away · Source: Charity Commission (1079773)
Charity

Milton Keynes Irish Welfare Support Group

We hold a weekly lunch club for the over 65's in our local community.The members have a hot meal, play bingo and have a weekly raffle, they also have a keep fit class every week. We have a welfare…

3.7 miles away · Source: Charity Commission (1133277)

Frequently asked questions

What is the location of Ashby House?
Ashby House can be found in Milton Keynes, conveniently near to many local facilities.
How does Ashby House fare in the CQC evaluation?
The Care Quality Commission (CQC) is the body that oversees health and social care services in England. Ashby House has received a good rating, reflecting the standard of care and safety provided at the facility.
What kinds of senior care does Ashby House provide?
Ashby House offers a range of senior care options, including nursing, respite, dementia, and residential care.
What is the total bed capacity of Ashby House?
At present, Ashby House can accommodate 64 residents.
Who is the proprietor of Ashby House?
Barchester Healthcare is the owner and manager of this care home.
What sort of events and activities can one participate in at this care home?
Ashby House offers a diverse range of health and wellness activities such as: Wellbeing Classes, Beer, Cocktails & Wine, and Arts & Crafts.
How much does care at Ashby House cost?
The cost of care at Ashby House begins at £1,381 per week, but the final amount can differ based on the specific elderly care needs.

For a precise quote tailored to your individual requirements, please contact the home directly at 01932 501843.

Information last reviewed October 2026.

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