Care home
Milton Keynes Short Breaks and Shared Lives
Care home in Milton Keynes
Milton Keynes Short Breaks and Shared Lives
Care home 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
Milton Keynes Short Breaks and Shared Lives provides short breaks and shared lives care to adults in Milton Keynes, Buckinghamshire. The home operates 12 registered beds and is rated Outstanding overall by the Care Quality Commission, with the key areas of responsiveness and leadership both rated Outstanding. It was assessed as Good in the domains of safety, effectiveness and caring.
The home supports people through shared lives arrangements, enabling individuals to live as part of a host household while receiving the care and support they require.
What's nearby
- Set back from main road noise
Straight-line distances. Road and rail noise from government strategic noise mapping (modelled, not measured). A&E departments from the NHS website. Locations © OpenStreetMap contributors.
What’s in the area
Outdoor Spaces
- AllotmentsPlentiful
- Play SpacePlentiful
- Golf CourseSparse
- Public ParkPlentiful
- Tennis CourtSparse
- Bowling GreenAdequate
- Playing FieldAdequate
Local Amenities
- Pubs & BarsAmple
- Restaurants & CafesAdequate
- Retail ShoppingAdequate
- SupermarketsPlentiful
- TakeawaysAmple
Local crime statistics
587 recorded crimes in the local area (April 2026)
Top categories:
Source: data.police.uk · within 1 mile
Fees and funding
| Care type | Weekly fee | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Residential care | Fees on request | — |
- Funding accepted
- Not stated
Fees depend on the room and the care needed, so ask the home for a written quote. Check who pays with the funding calculator, or see what Milton Keynes council pays.
Care fee trajectory
| Year | Council rate (per week) |
|---|---|
| 2024 | £891 |
| 2025 | £936 |
What Milton Keynes council pays care homes, and whether it will help with fees
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Local health safety net
Milton Keynes Short Breaks and Shared Lives is backed by a local NHS health network. The nearest A&E is Milton Keynes Hospital, 3 miles away. The local GP practice is PURBECK HEALTH CENTRE, 0.6 miles away.
Nearest services from NHS ODS + postcodes.io + CQC, by straight-line distance.
Community & connection in Milton Keynes
Local clubs, charities and support groups that help older residents stay active and connected.
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.
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…
Part of Milton Keynes City Council
Milton Keynes Short Breaks and Shared Lives is one of 5 homes run by Milton Keynes City Council on AskBart. See how the group's homes are rated and where it operates.
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Information last reviewed October 2026.
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