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Care homes in Slough

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There are 20 care homes in and around Slough on AskBart. 59% of those rated by the CQC are Good or Outstanding, against 79% nationally (CQC data, September 2026). Published fees average about £1,466 a week, while Slough usually pays £1,238. The largest is Oak House Care Home, with 120 beds.

care homes
20
rated Good or Outstanding by CQC
59%
typical residential fee
£1,466/wkbelow the UK average of £1,716
what Slough council pays
£1,238/wk

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Slough

Care homes in Slough (20)

★ With family reviews

13 in Slough, 7 more within 5 miles · nearest first · updated October 2026

  • Outstanding
  • Good
  • Requires improvement
  • Inadequate
  • Not rated

Top-rated in Slough

Rated Outstanding by the Care Quality Commission, its highest rating.

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Distance
Applegarth Care Home LtdGood · Jun 2019On request203.7 mi—2.9 mi
Burnham Lodge Care HomeRequires improvement£1,450494.6 mi—4.4 mi
Chandos Lodge Nursing HomeInadequate · Apr 2026On request312.2 mi—2.7 mi
Eton House Residential HomeOutstanding · Mar 2019On request263.0 mi—1.5 mi
Langley Haven Care HomeGood · Nov 2025On request351.9 mi—1.2 mi
Lent Rise HouseGood · Jul 2019On request604.0 mi—3.2 mi
Mountbatten GrangeGood · Dec 2019On request724.1 mi—2.4 mi
Mountbatten Grange Care HomeGood£1,699724.1 mi—2.4 mi
Oak House Care HomeRequires improvement£1,2501200.4 mi—1.4 mi
Oxford House Nursing HomeRequires improvement · Jul 2025On request341.1 mi—0.6 mi
Queens Court—On request624.4 mi—2.6 mi
Reach April Cottage—On request60.8 mi—1.5 mi
Reach Farnham Lane—On request62.1 mi—2.2 mi
Salt Hill Care CentreRequires improvement · Apr 2025On request531.9 mi—0.3 mi
Sandown Park Care HomeOutstanding · Mar 2018On request954.4 mi—2.6 mi
Sunnybrook Care Home LimitedRequires improvement · Jan 2026On request163.4 mi—2.8 mi
Tithe Farm Nursing HomeGood · Jan 2019On request301.5 mi—2.2 mi
Windmill Care CentreRequires improvement · Sept 2025On request532.1 mi—0.7 mi
Windsor Care CentreGood · Jul 2025On request721.9 mi—0.2 mi
Winton HouseGood · Oct 2022On request364.5 mi—2.7 mi

Fees are the home’s published “from” figure, or an indicative one; “on request” where none is published. Ratings are the regulator’s. Click a heading to sort.

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Slough in numbers

59% of Slough’s CQC-rated care homes are rated Good or Outstanding, below the England average of 79%, with 2 rated Outstanding. Based on 17 rated homes; England figure from CQC State of Care (2024/25).

The average residential care home in Slough costs about £1,466/week, while Slough’s published usual rate is around £1,238/week (2025). If the council funds care, expect a likely top-up of about £228/week (about £11,856/year), usually paid by a relative or friend. An estimate: councils fund care only below the means-test threshold, and fees vary by home, room and needs.

What Slough council pays care homes, and whether it will help with your fees

Care homes listed20
Rated Good or Outstanding10 of 17 (59%)
Rated Outstanding2
Rated Requires improvement or Inadequate7
Average published weekly fee£1,466
Slough usual weekly rate (2025)£1,238
LargestOak House Care Home (120 beds)
Most recently inspectedWindsor Care Centre (July 2023)
Homes by care typeResidential 6 · Nursing 5 · Dementia 5 · Respite 4
Average house price, Slough (HM Land Registry, June 2026)£352,024
Outstanding2
Good8
Requires improvement6
Inadequate1
Not yet rated3
Average weekly fees
  • Residential, Slough£1,466/wk
  • Nursing, Slough£1,466/wk
  • Dementia, Slough£1,466/wk
  • Berkshire average£1,414/wk
  • UK average£1,716/wk
  • Slough usual rate£1,238/wk

Fees: averages of the weekly fees published by the homes listed here and across Berkshire. UK average: published residential fees across all homes on AskBart. Council rate: Slough's usual cost of residential care (2025). Actual costs vary with care needs and room.

See how care is funded or compare a care home with care at home.

Guides: Residential care homes · Nursing homes · Dementia care homes · Respite care

Data: CQC register, updated September 2026. Figures are for the homes listed on this page.

House prices in Slough

The average house price in Slough is £352,024, based on HM Land Registry data. The graph shows sold-price trends by property type over the last 30 years.

Average price by property type

All property types
£352,024
Detached
£703,927
Semi-detached
£479,019
Terraced
£371,549
Flats & maisonettes
£229,759

Source: HM Land Registry UK House Price Index, to Jun 2026 (Open Government Licence v3.0). Figures are area averages for the wider local authority, not retirement properties specifically.

Living in Slough

Slough is a busy South East town with decent shops and dining, 24 parks to explore, and 2 care homes currently listed. Recorded crime is above the UK average, and both homes need improvement; it's worth weighing those factors against the convenient transport links and what family support you have locally.

  • Green Surroundings
  • Well 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).
Safety & PeaceC

Limited — quieter than 6% of similar areas for anti-social behaviour & public disorder

Green SpacesA

Excellent — parks, playing fields & outdoor space nearby

Daily ConveniencesA

Excellent — shops, supermarkets & places to eat nearby

Culture & CommunityC

Limited — libraries, galleries, museums & community venues nearby

625 crimes reported in April 2026, Police.uk.

  • Violent crime227
  • Anti-social behaviour73
  • Criminal damage & arson50
  • Public order49
How we grade areas

Grades are relative, comparing this area against others of the same type across the UK. Amenity grades are based on OpenStreetMap counts within a fixed radius. The Safety & Peace grade ranks recorded anti-social behaviour and public-disorder incidents (the offences most relevant to a quiet neighbourhood) — per head of population where ONS figures are available, otherwise by count. Scottish towns are graded against other Scottish towns, from Police Scotland’s 12-month figures for the council wards they sit in, per head of those wards’ population (National Records of Scotland). Figures are estimates to aid research, not a substitute for visiting an area.

Sources — crime: Police.uk, Apr 2026; amenities: OpenStreetMap, updated September 2026.

Community & connection in Slough

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

Charity

Age Concern Windsor

The charity promotes the relief and well being of elderly people in and around Dedworth, Windsor in the county of Berkshire.

3.3 miles away · Source: Charity Commission (1177688)
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…

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

Chalfont Dementia Support

to relieve the needs and to protect the good health of people with dementia and also their carers and families

6.1 miles away · Source: Charity Commission (1215038)
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…

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

Cameo

CAMEO provides respite for the carers of people with dementia in the Borough of Spelthorne. It does this by providing, at its day centres, a weekly programme of activities for sufferers of dementia.

7.9 miles away · Source: Charity Commission (1053528)
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.

8.0 miles away · Source: Charity Commission (1000080)

Slough: health, services and environment

Official open data. Distances are straight-line from the town centre. Updated October 2026.

People aged 85+
+20%
Projected change in Slough, 2025 to 2035 (1,965 to 2,358). England: +46.2%.
People aged 65+
+21.1%
Projected change in Slough, 2025 to 2035 (16,677 to 20,194). England: +20.3%.
Pharmacies within 1 mile
11
Nearest: Theonlinechemist.uk Ltd (0.1 miles).
NHS dental practices within 3 miles
31
This doesn’t show whether they’re taking new NHS patients.
Air quality (NO₂)
13.5 µg/m³
Modelled background level for the town centre, 2026. England average 5.6; WHO guideline 10; legal limit 40.
Air quality (PM2.5)
8.2 µg/m³
Modelled background level, 2026. England average 5.8; WHO guideline 5; legal limit 20 (2040 target 10).
Deprivation ranking
2–9 out of 10
Where the 43 neighbourhoods around the centre rank in England, in tenths (10 = least deprived).

Hospices near Slough

  • Thames Hospice · 4.3 milesCQC Outstanding (report published August 2026). CQC page
  • Harlington Hospice · 7 milesCQC Good (report published April 2026). CQC page
  • Michael Sobell Hospice · 9.6 milesCQC page

Hospitals near Slough

Sources: ONS 2022-based subnational population projections; NHS organisation data (ODS); Defra background pollution maps; English Indices of Deprivation 2025; CQC.

Is Slough a good retirement location?

Read our guide to living in Slough

Slough suits people who want good access to London and value practical amenities — shops, cafes, and green space are plentiful. However, the current care-home provision is limited to 2 homes, both rated as requiring improvement by the CQC, so choice is tight and quality assurance matters here. If you have family nearby and are prepared to look beyond the immediate area for your ideal home, it can work; otherwise, consider exploring neighbouring towns first.

Health & support

  • Medical access: GP surgeries and pharmacies are present across the town; Wexham Park Hospital and Heatherwood Hospital serve the area.
  • Safety: Recorded crime in the past year was 625 offences, with violent crime, anti-social behaviour, and criminal damage the most common reports — above the national average for a town this size.
  • Family & connection: Think carefully about whether your family or close friends are based in or near Slough; isolation can affect wellbeing.

Finances & daily life

  • Cost of care: Local fees vary; check the 2 homes' current rates directly, as both are rated as requiring improvement and pricing may reflect that.
  • Transport: Slough has strong rail links to London Paddington and Reading, and good bus services; the town is relatively walkable for everyday needs.
  • Housing options: Only 2 care homes are listed here, with capacities ranging roughly 49–120 beds — a limited choice compared to larger towns.

Lifestyle & environment

  • Green space & hobbies: 24 parks and 5 allotments offer outdoor space; 40 restaurants and cafes, plus 11 pubs and bars, provide social dining and gathering spots.
  • Community: Look into local clubs and memory cafés through the homes or council; Slough has a diverse, busy community but organised support groups may need hunting out.
  • Climate: South East England winters are mild by UK standards, though damp; summers are warm and reasonably dry.

Things to weigh up

  • CQC ratings: Both listed care homes are rated as requiring improvement, so standards need close scrutiny before committing.
  • Limited home choice: With only 2 homes listed, you have little room to compare; consider widening your search to nearby areas.
  • Crime rate: Recorded crime is notably above average, so ask directly about security, staffing and how the homes manage resident safety and wellbeing.

Questions about care homes in Slough

How many care homes are there in Slough?

There are 20 care homes listed in and around Slough on AskBart. You can filter them by care type, CQC rating and facilities to find the right fit.

How much does a care home in Slough cost?

Care homes in Slough range from around £1,250 to around £1,699 per week, with averages of £1,466 for residential, £1,466 for dementia, £1,466 for nursing care. Fees vary by home, care type and the level of support required.

How do care home fees in Slough compare to the national average?

The average residential care fee around Slough is about £1,466 per week — below the UK average of £1,716. Individual fees depend on the home, room and level of care.

Which care homes in Slough are rated Outstanding or Good by the CQC?

10 of the 20 care homes in and around Slough are rated Good or Outstanding by the Care Quality Commission, including 2 rated Outstanding. Ratings are published by the CQC following regular inspections.

What types of care are available in Slough?

Homes in and around Slough offer residential (6), dementia (5), nursing (5), respite (4). Availability varies by home — use the filters above to find homes offering the specific care type you need.

Weighing up your options in Slough?

Care needs change over time. Compare the other kinds of later-life care in Slough:

Thinking about downsizing to an independent community?Explore retirement living in SloughPrefer to stay in your own home with visiting carers?See home care in Slough

Near Slough

Paying for care? See how care is funded and check what the council may pay.

Guides for families

More in our choosing a care home guides.

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