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Distance from the town centre: 0.6 miCQC Outstanding
Fees on request
Dementia care homes in Stoke Hammond
3 homes
There are 3 dementia care homes in and around Stoke Hammond on AskBart. 100% of those rated by the CQC are Good or Outstanding, against 79% nationally (CQC data, November 2026). Published fees average about £1,300 a week, while Milton Keynes usually pays £936. The largest is Lakeview Lodge Care Home, with 66 beds.
- care homes
- 3
- rated Good or Outstanding by CQC
- 100%
- typical residential fee
- £1,300/wkbelow the UK average of £1,716
- what Milton Keynes council pays
- £936/wk
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Care homes in Stoke Hammond (3)
1 in Stoke Hammond, 2 more within 3 miles · nearest first · updated November 2026
- Outstanding
- Good
Top-rated in Stoke Hammond
Rated Outstanding by the Care Quality Commission, its highest rating.
Distance from the town centre: 0.7 miCQC Good
from £1300/wk
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Distance from the town centre: 2.1 miCQC Good
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| Distance | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dovecote Manor Care Home | Good · Oct 2025 | On request | 44 | 2.1 mi | — | 2.1 mi |
| Lakeview Lodge Care Home | Good | £1,300 | 66 | 3.5 mi | — | 0.7 mi |
| Waterhall Care Home | Outstanding · Nov 2019 | On request | 57 | 3.2 mi | — | 0.6 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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Stoke Hammond in numbers
The average residential care home in Stoke Hammond costs about £1,300/week, while Milton Keynes’s published usual rate is around £936/week (2025). If the council funds care, expect a likely top-up of about £364/week (about £18,928/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 Milton Keynes council pays care homes, and whether it will help with your fees
| Dementia care homes listed | 3 |
|---|---|
| Rated Good or Outstanding | 3 of 3 (100%) |
| Rated Outstanding | 1 |
| Rated Requires improvement or Inadequate | 0 |
| Average published weekly fee | £1,300 |
| Milton Keynes usual weekly rate (2025) | £936 |
| Largest | Lakeview Lodge Care Home (66 beds) |
| Most recently inspected | Dovecote Manor Care Home (February 2021) |
| Homes by care type | Residential 3 · Nursing 2 · Dementia 3 · Respite 2 |
| Average house price, Buckinghamshire (HM Land Registry, June 2026) | £490,508 |
Outstanding1
Good2
Fees: averages of the weekly fees published by the homes listed here and across Buckinghamshire. UK average: published residential fees across all homes on AskBart. Council rate: Milton Keynes'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 November 2026. Figures are for the homes listed on this page.
House prices in Buckinghamshire
The average house price in Buckinghamshire is £490,508, 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
- £490,508
- Detached
- £875,480
- Semi-detached
- £482,969
- Terraced
- £385,998
- Flats & maisonettes
- £241,795
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 Stoke Hammond
Safety & PeaceB
Good — quieter than 43% of similar areas for anti-social behaviour & public disorder
Green SpacesC
Limited — parks, playing fields & outdoor space nearby
Daily ConveniencesC
Limited — shops, supermarkets & places to eat nearby
Culture & CommunityC
Limited — libraries, galleries, museums & community venues nearby
105 crimes reported in July 2026, Police.uk.
- Violent crime62
- Anti-social behaviour10
- Public order9
- Criminal damage & arson7
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, Jul 2026; amenities: OpenStreetMap, updated October 2026.
Community & connection in Stoke Hammond
Local clubs, charities and support groups that help older residents stay active and connected.
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…
1.6 miles away · Source: Charity Commission (1133277)
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.
4.3 miles away · Source: Charity Commission (1079773)
Stoke Hammond: health, services and environment
Official open data. Distances are straight-line from the town centre. Updated October 2026.
People aged 85+
+47.8%
Projected change in Buckinghamshire, 2025 to 2035 (16,803 to 24,829). England: +46.2%.
People aged 65+
+19.9%
Projected change in Buckinghamshire, 2025 to 2035 (112,054 to 134,401). England: +20.3%.
Pharmacies within 1 mile
0
Nearest: Queensway Pharmacy (1.6 miles).
NHS dental practices within 3 miles
8
This doesn’t show whether they’re taking new NHS patients.
Superfast broadband
99%
of premises within a mile of the centre; 98.4% can get gigabit (England: 88.4%). Useful for video calls with family.
Air quality (NO₂)
7 µg/m³
Modelled background level for the town centre, 2026. England average 5.6; WHO guideline 10; legal limit 40.
Air quality (PM2.5)
6.7 µg/m³
Modelled background level, 2026. England average 5.8; WHO guideline 5; legal limit 20 (2040 target 10).
Deprivation ranking
1–8 out of 10
Where the 10 neighbourhoods around the centre rank in England, in tenths (10 = least deprived).
Hospices near Stoke Hammond
- The Hospice of Our Lady and St John · 6.2 milesCQC Good (report published June 2015). CQC page
- Keech Hospice Care · 12.2 milesCQC page
Hospitals near Stoke Hammond
- Care homes near Milton Keynes University Hospital · A&E · 3.8 miles
Sources: ONS 2022-based subnational population projections; NHS organisation data (ODS); Ofcom Connected Nations; Defra background pollution maps; English Indices of Deprivation 2025; CQC.
Is Stoke Hammond a good retirement location?
Read our guide to living in Stoke Hammond
Stoke Hammond suits people who value accessible services and outdoor space over a village setting. The over-65 population is slightly above the national average, suggesting a mature community. Care homes are your main later-life housing option here. Cost, proximity to family, and tolerance for a busier town environment are the key questions.
Health & support
- Medical access: You'll need to check GP and pharmacy locations with individual care homes; a larger town usually offers several surgeries, though waiting times vary. Hospital access depends on which provider serves your area.
- Safety: Recorded crime in 2026-04 was 434 offences, with violent crime, shoplifting and public order incidents most common — higher than many quieter areas, so worth asking care homes about their security and local policing presence.
- Family & connection: Consider how far your family lives and whether they can visit regularly; a larger town with good transport links may help, but distance still matters most.
Finances & daily life
- Cost of care: Weekly fees for care homes in this area are not provided in the data; check with local providers and compare against the national average to gauge affordability for your circumstances.
- Transport: Stoke Hammond's size usually means bus services and links to nearby cities, though you'll want to confirm routes from your prospective home. Car dependency varies by location within town.
- Housing options: Care homes are the main provision; scope out the range of homes available locally and their capacity before deciding.
Lifestyle & environment
- Green space & hobbies: 33 parks and 5 allotments offer good outdoor options; 56 restaurants and cafes plus 21 pubs provide social venues and a sense of community activity.
- Community: A larger town typically hosts social groups and activities; ask prospective care homes what they offer and what's nearby.
- Climate: South East England is generally mild, with moderate rainfall and less extreme weather than northern regions — typical British variability.
Things to weigh up
- Recorded crime higher than quieter areas || Violent crime, shoplifting and public-order offences are more common here; check what security measures and community policing exist around your chosen home.
- Town living over village peace: Stoke Hammond is sizable; if you prefer quiet and a close-knit feel, this may not suit you — visit at different times of day to sense the pace.
Questions about care homes in Stoke Hammond
How many dementia care homes are there in Stoke Hammond?
AskBart lists 3 dementia care homes in and around Stoke Hammond, each with its latest CQC rating.
How are dementia care homes in Stoke Hammond rated?
Of the 3 inspected, 1 is rated Outstanding, 2 Good, 0 Requires improvement and 0 Inadequate by the Care Quality Commission.
How much do dementia care homes in Stoke Hammond cost?
Among the listings that publish fees, the typical fee is about £1,300 a week. Fees vary with room and care needs, so ask each home for a quote.
How do I choose between dementia care homes in Stoke Hammond?
Start with the CQC rating and the latest inspection report, visit more than once, and ask how the home supports the person's needs. Our guide "Choosing a dementia-friendly care home" covers what to look for.
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Paying for care? See how care is funded and check what the council may pay.
Guides for families
- How to Choose a Dementia-Friendly Care Home
- The Stages of Dementia: What to Expect (2026)
- Caring for Someone with Dementia: How to Cope (2026)
More in our dementia care guides.