Home care agency
Kilkenny House
Home care agency in Milton Keynes
Kilkenny House
Home care agency in Milton Keynes
Operated by Milton Keynes City Council
What do these badges mean?
- Well Served — Excellent everyday amenities nearby — shops, supermarkets, pharmacies, banks, post offices, cafés and places to eat (OpenStreetMap).
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About
Kilkenny House is a home care agency based in Milton Keynes, Buckinghamshire, providing care and support in people's own homes. It supports older people aged 65 and over, delivering domiciliary care that enables clients to remain in their own environment.
The agency was rated Good by the Care Quality Commission in 2023. It was judged Good for being safe, effective, caring and responsive to the people it supports, though the Well-led key question was rated Requires Improvement.
What inspectors found
CQC: GoodReport published 16 August 2023 · Last inspected 28 July 2023
Inspectors found that people felt safe, that risks to them were assessed with plans to reduce them, and that staff were trained, supervised and considered caring. People were supported with eating, healthcare and activities, and were involved in decisions and regular reviews. The report also identifies areas to improve in the detail of risk assessments, medicines guidance and provider-level oversight.
- People reported feeling safe, and inspectors found that risks to them were assessed with plans in place to reduce them.
- Staff received appropriate training and regular supervision, and there were enough staff, who were recruited safely.
- Staff were described as kind, respectful and dignified in their approach, and people spoke positively about them.
- People were involved in decisions about their care, had regular reviews, and were positive about the activities and social opportunities provided.
- Some risk assessments needed more detail.
- Protocols for as-needed medicines were not in place to guide staff, although medicines were otherwise managed safely.
- Governance systems were not always effective, and oversight at provider level was lacking.
Written by AI from the report text and checked against it. Not an official CQC statement. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Read the full report on CQC.
Specialist care
What's nearby
Straight-line distances.
What’s in the area
Outdoor Spaces
- AllotmentsAmple
- Play SpacePlentiful
- Golf CourseLimited
- Public ParkPlentiful
- Tennis CourtSparse
- Bowling GreenSparse
- Playing FieldAdequate
Local Amenities
- Pubs & BarsSparse
- Restaurants & CafesSparse
- Retail ShoppingLimited
- SupermarketsAdequate
- TakeawaysSparse
What home care costs
Estimated typical UK ranges — Kilkenny House will give you a written quote after a free needs assessment. Check who pays with the funding calculator.
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Local health safety net
Kilkenny House is backed by a local NHS health network. The nearest A&E is Milton Keynes Hospital, 3.3 miles away. The local GP practice is WESTCROFT HEALTH CENTRE, 0.4 miles away, rated ‘Good’ by the CQC.
Nearest services from NHS ODS + postcodes.io + CQC, by straight-line distance.
Part of Milton Keynes City Council
Kilkenny House is one of 5 services run by Milton Keynes City Council on AskBart. See how the group's services are rated and where it operates.
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Information last reviewed October 2026.
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