VerifiedNestled in the heart of High Wycombe, you'll find Shelburne Lodge, a Barchester care home renowned for its exceptional 24-hour nursing care. This home boasts a range of amenities including en-suite…
from £1459/wk
Care homes in Buckinghamshire
Buckinghamshire, in the South East, is a spread of market towns and villages rather than one single settlement, with a slightly higher-than-average share of residents aged 65 and over. For families weighing later-life care, it offers a reasonable choice of homes and a generally settled, semi-rural feel worth exploring in more depth.
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VerifiedNestled on the fringes of Newton Leys, Lakeview Lodge care home offers a serene haven for those who appreciate the beauty of nature, with stunning views of the charming Little Willow Lake. The home…
from £1300/wk
VerifiedNestled in the heart of Beaconsfield, Beaconsfield Heights is a truly remarkable care home that exudes warmth and charm. The dedicated and friendly team at Avery are committed to providing…
from £1267/wk
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Nestled in the serene outskirts of Buckingham, Maids Moreton Hall is a haven of comprehensive care services including nursing, residential, dementia, respite, and palliative care, all set within a…
from £1455/wk
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Nestled in the charming town of Marlow, within the picturesque county of Buckinghamshire, you'll find Avery Healthcare's Cliveden Manor. This care home is ideally situated by the tranquil River…
from £1555/wk
VerifiedNestled in the heart of the county town of Aylesbury, Chartwell Manor is a premium care home that offers top-tier residential, dementia, nursing, and short-term care for those who require it. This…
from £1300/wk
VerifiedKents Hill is a Maria Mallaband care home in Milton Keynes, offering nursing, residential, dementia and respite care with en-suite rooms and gardens.
from £1159/wk
VerifiedMilton Court is an Avery Healthcare care home in Milton Keynes, offering residential, nursing, dementia and respite care with en-suite rooms and a dementia suite, rated CQC Good.
from £899/wk
VerifiedPortobello Place is a Berkley Care Group care home in Chesham, Buckinghamshire, near the Chiltern Hills, offering residential care on an all-inclusive basis.
from £1500/wk
VerifiedRidley Manor is a luxury Care UK care home in Lane End, High Wycombe, offering nursing, dementia, residential, respite and end-of-life care with landscaped gardens, rated CQC Good.
from £1495/wk
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Byron House is a Westgate Healthcare care home in Aylesbury, Buckinghamshire, rated CQC Outstanding, offering residential, nursing, dementia, palliative and respite care.
from £1450/wk
VerifiedTucked away in a serene corner of Milton Keynes, Ashby House is a warm and inviting care home in Buckinghamshire that offers expert residential, nursing, dementia, and respite care. This esteemed…
from £1381/wk
VerifiedNestled in the quaint village of Chalfont St Peter, in Gerrards Cross, you'll find the enchanting Woodland Manor care home, surrounded by beautifully manicured gardens. Offering round-the-clock…
from £1707/wk
VerifiedNestled in the heart of the picturesque Chiltern Hills in Buckinghamshire, Woodlands Park is a stone's throw away from the charming village of Great Missenden, once the residence of renowned author…
from £1495/wk
VerifiedNestled in the charming town of Gerrards Cross, Buckingham House is a premium care home that offers a comprehensive range of services including residential, nursing, dementia, palliative, and respite…
from £1650/wk
VerifiedLace Hill Manor is an expertly crafted care home that offers top-tier nursing, residential, and dementia care within its luxurious 5-star facilities. This stunning establishment has been meticulously…
from £1495/wk
VerifiedNestled in the picturesque town of Aylesbury, Avondale care home is a haven of comfort and care, offering round-the-clock residential, nursing, respite and dementia care within its expansive…
from £1417/wk
VerifiedNestled on the fringes of the charming town of Bletchley, in the picturesque county of Buckinghamshire, you'll find Caton House Residential and Nursing Home. This welcoming haven offers a nurturing…
from £1283/wk
VerifiedBluebirds Neurological Care Centre is a 25-bed nursing home in Milton Keynes, Buckinghamshire.
VerifiedBuckingham Lodge is a 64-bed residential care home in Aylesbury, Buckinghamshire, operated by Anchor.
Is Buckinghamshire a good retirement location?
Buckinghamshire suits those wanting a settled, semi-rural county with a slightly older-than-average population and a fair spread of care provision. With 19.1% of residents aged 65+, against a national average of 18.6%, it's a modestly established area for later life. It's likely to appeal more to those wanting village or small-town life than a bustling urban setting.
Health & support
- Medical access: Everyday amenities such as cafes, pubs, parks and takeaways are within reach locally, though the DATA doesn't specify GP or hospital distances, so it's worth checking these for a specific address.
- Safety: 434 recorded offences in the latest month, mostly violent crime, shoplifting and public order, give a general sense of local crime patterns to weigh against personal comfort.
- Family & connection: Buckinghamshire covers a wide area, so it's worth thinking about how close any particular town or village is to family and existing support networks.
Finances & daily life
- Cost of care: Specific weekly fees aren't given here, so affordability should be checked directly with individual homes; the county's older-than-average population suggests reasonable local demand for care.
- Transport: The area includes pubs, restaurants and other everyday amenities within reach, suggesting many parts are walkable at a local level, though a car may still help for wider journeys.
- Housing options: There are 19 care homes listed, ranging from around 27 to 148 beds, giving a fair spread of sizes to choose from.
Lifestyle & environment
- Green space & hobbies: Public parks, play spaces and a tennis court feature among local amenities, alongside pubs, bars and cafes for everyday social life.
- Community: With a slightly above-average older population, the county has an established base of residents who may support community and social groups locally.
- Climate: As part of the South East, Buckinghamshire generally has a temperate UK climate, with the usual mix of mild summers and cool, damp winters.
Things to weigh up
- Ratings spread: Of the 19 homes, 14 are rated good and 1 outstanding, but 3 are rated requires improvement and 1 has yet to be inspected, so it's worth checking a specific home's rating.
- Geographic spread: Buckinghamshire is a large county rather than one town, so amenities, transport and care options will vary noticeably by area.