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111 homes

There are 111 care homes in and around Buckinghamshire on AskBart. 70% of those rated by the CQC are Good or Outstanding, against 79% nationally (CQC data, October 2026). Published fees average about £1,418 a week, while Buckinghamshire usually pays £1,188. The largest is Milton Court Care Home, with 148 beds.

care homes
111
rated Good or Outstanding by CQC
70%
typical residential fee
£1,418/wkbelow the UK average of £1,716
what Buckinghamshire council pays
£1,188/wk

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Buckinghamshire

Care homes in Buckinghamshire (111)

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1 in Buckinghamshire, 110 more within 3 miles · updated October 2026

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

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

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The Royal Star & Garter Home - High WycombeOutstanding · Jan 2023On request7410.6 mi—
The Stratford's Residential HomeGood · Oct 2023On request125.3 mi—
The WillowGood · Jan 2026On request119.7 mi—
The Willows Care HomeGood · Apr 2025On request1302.7 mi—
Thomas Edward Mitton HouseInadequate · Jul 2026On request162.5 mi—
Tickford AbbeyGood · Nov 2022On request324.3 mi—
Tithe Farm Nursing HomeGood · Jan 2019On request301.5 mi—
Waterhall Care HomeOutstanding · Nov 2019On request573.2 mi—
Wayside—On request110.4 mi—
Westbury GrangeGood · Oct 2019On request454.2 mi—
White Hill House Residential Care HomeRequires improvement · Mar 2020On request109.6 mi—
White Lodge Care HomeRequires improvement · Feb 2023On request238.8 mi—
White Plains Care HomeOutstanding · May 2019On request484.6 mi—
Woodland Manor Care HomeGood£1,707646.3 mi—
Woodlands Park Care HomeGood£1,495276.3 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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Areas in Buckinghamshire

Buckinghamshire in numbers

70% of Buckinghamshire’s CQC-rated care homes are rated Good or Outstanding, below the England average of 79%, with 7 rated Outstanding. Based on 101 rated homes; England figure from CQC State of Care (2024/25).

The average residential care home in Buckinghamshire costs about £1,418/week, while Buckinghamshire’s published usual rate is around £1,188/week (2025). If the council funds care, expect a likely top-up of about £230/week (about £11,960/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 Buckinghamshire council pays care homes, and whether it will help with your fees

Care homes listed111
Rated Good or Outstanding71 of 101 (70%)
Rated Outstanding7
Rated Requires improvement or Inadequate30
Average published weekly fee£1,418
Buckinghamshire usual weekly rate (2025)£1,188
LargestMilton Court Care Home (148 beds)
Most recently inspectedSunnyside Nursing Home (October 2023)
Homes by care typeResidential 62 · Nursing 49 · Dementia 62 · Respite 35
Average house price, Buckinghamshire (HM Land Registry, June 2026)£490,508
Outstanding7
Good64
Requires improvement29
Inadequate1
Not yet rated10
Average weekly fees
  • Residential, Buckinghamshire£1,418/wk
  • Nursing, Buckinghamshire£1,435/wk
  • Dementia, Buckinghamshire£1,422/wk
  • South East England average£1,392/wk
  • UK average£1,716/wk
  • Buckinghamshire usual rate£1,188/wk

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

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

Data: CQC register, updated October 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 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.

  • 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 & PeaceB

Good — quieter than 55% of similar areas for anti-social behaviour & public disorder (per head of population)

Green SpacesA

Excellent — parks, playing fields & outdoor space nearby

Daily ConveniencesA

Excellent — shops, supermarkets & places to eat nearby

Culture & CommunityB

Good — libraries, galleries, museums & community venues nearby

434 crimes reported in April 2026, Police.uk.

  • Violent crime150
  • Shoplifting84
  • Public order41
  • Anti-social behaviour41
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 Buckinghamshire

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

Charity

Aylesbury Multicultural Community Centre

Our organisation is committed to supporting individuals and communities who experience racial inequality by creating inclusive, culturally aware, and accessible services that address the barriers…

0.7 miles away · Source: Charity Commission (1062549)
Charity

Carers Trust Bucks and Milton Keynes

Supports carers throughout Buckinghamshire through support groups, telephone advice, information and training and disbursement of bursary grants. The Charity also runs specialist support groups…

0.8 miles away · Source: Charity Commission (1106745)
Charity

Space (Aylesbury)

Space (Aylesbury) aims to promote and protect good physical and mental health of the people of Buckinghamshire who are experiencing relationship breakdowns, loneliness, bereavement, homelessness,…

0.8 miles away · Source: Charity Commission (1177979)
Charity

Age Concern Buckinghamshire

Age UK Buckinghamshire is dedicated to helping, supporting and improving the lives of older people in need across the whole county of Buckinghamshire.

1.7 miles away · Source: Charity Commission (1139423)
Charity

Aylesbury Vale u3a

Aylesbury Vale U3A is a body of people who undertake to learn and to help others to learn. It's objectives are the advancement of education and, in particular, the education of older people and…

1.8 miles away · Source: Charity Commission (1035640)
Charity

Bernwode Community Bus

1. To service the people of Aylesbury Vale and surrounding villages to provide a communitybus service which satisfies a variety of aims and assists with the elderly, sports clubs and isolated…

5.3 miles away · Source: Charity Commission (1176758)

Buckinghamshire: health, services and environment

Hospitals near Buckinghamshire

Is Buckinghamshire a good retirement location?

Read our guide to living in Buckinghamshire

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.

Questions about care homes in Buckinghamshire

How many care homes are there in Buckinghamshire?

There are 111 care homes listed in and around Buckinghamshire 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 Buckinghamshire cost?

Care homes in Buckinghamshire range from around £899 to around £1,707 per week, with averages of £1,418 for residential, £1,422 for dementia, £1,435 for nursing care. Fees vary by home, care type and the level of support required.

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

The average residential care fee around Buckinghamshire is about £1,418 per week — below the UK average of £1,716. Individual fees depend on the home, room and level of care.

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

71 of the 111 care homes in and around Buckinghamshire are rated Good or Outstanding by the Care Quality Commission, including 7 rated Outstanding. Ratings are published by the CQC following regular inspections.

What types of care are available in Buckinghamshire?

Homes in and around Buckinghamshire offer dementia (62), residential (62), nursing (49), respite (35). Availability varies by home — use the filters above to find homes offering the specific care type you need.

Weighing up your options in Buckinghamshire?

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

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

Guides for families

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