Hartford Care

Boulters Lock Care Home

Residential care home in Maidenhead, Windsor and Maidenhead

Operated by Hartford Care

CQC Outstanding32 bedsDementiaResidential
NeighbourhoodGreen SurroundingsWell Served
What do these badges mean?
  • Green Surroundings — Excellent access to parks, playing fields and other green space nearby (OpenStreetMap).
  • Well Served — Excellent everyday amenities nearby — shops, supermarkets, pharmacies, banks, post offices, cafés and places to eat (OpenStreetMap).
Address56 Sheephouse Rd, Maidenhead SL6 8HP, UK
Beds32
Weekly feefrom £1,500 · 2026
En-suite100%
All-inclusiveNo

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About

Boulters Lock Care Home in Maidenhead, Berkshire provides residential, respite and dementia care across 32 registered beds. The home occupies a Victorian property and is operated by Hartford Care, which has delivered care since 2003 across a network of homes.

The Care Quality Commission rated Boulters Lock Good overall, with Outstanding grades for Caring and Well-led, and Good grades across Safe, Effective and Responsive. The home supports residents seeking long-term residential placement, short-term respite care, or specialist dementia support in a community-based setting.

Care provided

Dementia
Residential
Respite

Facilities

Dining Area
Gardens
Hair & Beauty Salon
Lift
Own Furniture Allowed
Quiet Area
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

Food hygiene rating

Very good

Food Standards Agency · inspected September 2024

What's nearby

GP surgery1.1 miles
A&E: Wexham Park Hospital5.7 miles
Bus stop0 m
Train station1.8 miles
Shops2.4 miles
Pub or bar1.3 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

  • AllotmentsAmple
  • Play SpaceSparse
  • Golf CourseSparse
  • Public ParkAmple
  • Tennis CourtAmple
  • Bowling GreenLimited
  • Playing FieldSparse

Local Amenities

  • Pubs & BarsSparse
  • Restaurants & CafesSparse
  • Retail ShoppingLimited
  • SupermarketsSparse
  • TakeawaysSparse

Local crime statistics

234 recorded crimes in the local area (April 2026)

Top categories:

Violent crime36%
Shoplifting13%
Criminal damage & arson10%
Anti-social behaviour8%

Source: data.police.uk · within 1 mile

Fees and funding

Care typeWeekly feeSource
Residential carefrom £1,500
Published by the home, captured 2026
Published by the home, captured 2026
Dementia careFees on request—
Respite (short stay)Fees on request—
Funding accepted
Not stated

Windsor and Maidenhead usually pays £1,184 a week for residential care; families typically top up about £316 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 Windsor and Maidenhead council pays.

Care fee trajectory

Indicative weekly fee by year, against what Windsor and Maidenhead pays care homes.
YearThis home (per week)Council rate (per week)
2024—£1,144
2025—£1,184
2026£1,500—

What Windsor and Maidenhead council pays care homes, and whether it will help with fees

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Local health safety net

Boulters Lock Care Home is backed by a local NHS health network. The nearest A&E is Wexham Park Hospital, 5.7 miles away. The local GP practice is ROSEMEAD SURGERY, 1.1 miles away.

Nearest hospital · A&E
Wexham Park Hospital · 5.7 mi
Nearest GP
ROSEMEAD SURGERY · 1.1 mi

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

Community & connection in Maidenhead

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

Charity

Alzheimers Dementia Support

The charitable purposes of the Company are to provide a wide varied range of Services to support, Guide, inform, stimulate and comfort People living with Dementia, their Carers and families within…

0.2 miles away · Source: Charity Commission (1143867)
Charity

Wye Valley Volunteers Incorporating Good Neighbours

Provides services to those in need including a community transport scheme, home visiting, lunch club and coffee mornings for the elderly. The WVV Community Minibus facilitates several of these…

3.9 miles away · Source: Charity Commission (1022601)
Charity

Marlow Age Concern

Day Care Centre/Stroke Club/Transport Service

4.1 miles away · Source: Charity Commission (289444)
Charity

Age Concern Flackwell Heath and Loudwater

A Day Centre for the elderly providing stimulating activity, freshly cooked lunches, shopping, and the companionship of peers.

5.5 miles away · Source: Charity Commission (1000080)
Charity

Age Concern Twyford & District

Senior Social Club for people 55 and over, Lunch club. Anything for the benefit of the elderly in the six parishes of our area.

6.9 miles away · Source: Charity Commission (1163722)
Charity

Bluebells Day Centre

Bluebells Day Centre, based at the Christ Church Centre in Henley on Thames, provides social engagement, activities, games and outings for dementia sufferers and respite for their carers.

7.8 miles away · Source: Charity Commission (1181582)

Frequently asked questions

What is the geographical location of Boulters Lock?
Boulters Lock can be found in Maidenhead and is conveniently near to various facilities.
How does the CQC evaluate Boulters Lock?
The Care Quality Commission (CQC) is the regulatory body for health and social care services in England. Boulters Lock has received an outstanding rating, reflecting the high standards of care and safety provided at the home.
What kinds of senior care does Boulters Lock provide?
This home offers various forms of senior care such as respite, dementia, and residential.
What is the bed capacity at Boulters Lock?
At present, the home can accommodate 32 individuals.
Who is the proprietor of Boulters Lock?
Hartford Care is the owner and runs this care home.
What sort of events and activities can one participate in at this care home?
Boulters Lock offers a wide range of health and wellness activities such as: Creative Arts & Crafts, Celebrations for Birthdays & Holidays, and Exercise & Fitness programs.
How much does care at Boulters Lock cost?
The cost of care at Boulters Lock can differ based on the specific elderly care needs. The starting price for care is £1,500 per week.

For a more accurate estimate tailored to your individual requirements, it is recommended to contact the home directly at 01628 965544.

Part of Hartford Care

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Information last reviewed October 2026.

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