Buckinghamshire Care Homes: Compare The County Before You Shortlist
Buckinghamshire has 185 care homes in the current RightCareHome dataset, with 73% rated Good or Outstanding. The county layer compares town clusters including Milton Keynes, Aylesbury and High Wycombe, pricing from £1,050 to £2,515/week, care-type depth, financial-risk coverage, and postcode-level signals before families narrow to individual homes.
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Where to start in Buckinghamshire
A county-level view of supply, CQC quality, pricing and linked city markets, built from the same signals used in the directory below.
Homes analysed
185
Open care home records currently covered in Buckinghamshire.
CQC quality mix
73% Good+
9 Outstanding, 110 Good, 41 Requires Improvement and 2 Inadequate homes.
View evidenceWeekly cost signal
£1,559/week
Use this as a market guide, then verify home-level fees.
View evidenceCare type split
124 residential
63 nursing homes and 113 dementia-care signals across Buckinghamshire.
Largest town cluster
Milton Keynes
41 homes, 82% Good+, £1,443/week average.
View evidenceUse these signals to decide where to look first; always verify current fees, availability and care suitability with the individual home before committing.
Buckinghamshire Care Home Market
Key figures for the local care home market, drawn from regulatory, financial, and food safety data
Based on official inspection reports
What the local care home market looks like in Buckinghamshire
Across Buckinghamshire and surrounding areas
Homes trending upward based on recent official inspections
176 homes currently lack a registered manager
Official Rating Breakdown
CQC Quality by Domain
Average scores across Buckinghamshire care homes
Buckinghamshire homes rate strongest on Caring and weakest on Safe.
Inspection Freshness
How recently homes were inspected by the national regulator
93% of homes have ratings over 3 years old. Our reports verify against multiple data sources to give you a more current picture.
Care market across Buckinghamshire
92% of 12 homes there are rated Good or Outstanding.
Average weekly costs range from about £1,443 to £1,817 across the county's larger towns.
113 homes (61%) currently offer this specialist support.
130 homes sit in the county's biggest local-authority cluster.
Care Standards in Buckinghamshire
Specialist care coverage and food safety ratings across 185 homes
Overall quality
73%
Good or Outstanding
Largest specialist signal
113 homes
Dementia support (61%)
Specialist Care Coverage
This is the clearest specialist category currently reaching meaningful scale in the public county dataset.
113 (61%)
Dementia
Families looking for this type of support have a meaningful county-wide shortlist here, even if other specialist categories are less visible in current public records.
Major towns in Buckinghamshire
Compare how care quality, pricing, and nursing supply vary across the main towns and local care markets in Buckinghamshire.
Milton Keynes
Milton Keynes
Milton Keynes is one of the strongest linked city or town clusters inside Buckinghamshire, with 45 homes in the current county dataset. 83% of rated homes in this town cluster are currently Good or Outstanding, with 3 Outstanding and 32 Good ratings in the dataset. 15 nursing homes and 20 dementia-care signals make it one of the broader care-type clusters in the county data. Average pricing sits close to the county picture at £1,443/week, making it a useful benchmark for comparing nearby markets.
Aylesbury
Buckinghamshire
Aylesbury is one of the strongest linked city or town clusters inside Buckinghamshire, with 35 homes in the current county dataset. 76% of rated homes in this town cluster are currently Good or Outstanding, with 1 Outstanding and 21 Good ratings in the dataset. 14 nursing homes and 21 dementia-care signals make it one of the broader care-type clusters in the county data. Average pricing sits close to the county picture at £1,579/week, making it a useful benchmark for comparing nearby markets.
High Wycombe
Buckinghamshire
High Wycombe is one of the strongest linked city or town clusters inside Buckinghamshire, with 25 homes in the current county dataset. 68% of rated homes in this town cluster are currently Good or Outstanding, with 2 Outstanding and 13 Good ratings in the dataset. 10 nursing homes and 16 dementia-care signals make it one of the broader care-type clusters in the county data. Average pricing sits close to the county picture at £1,545/week, making it a useful benchmark for comparing nearby markets.
Gerrards Cross
Buckinghamshire
Gerrards Cross is one of the key care markets in Buckinghamshire, with 12 homes in the current dataset. This is a broad care market with both nursing and dementia provision. Prices here run above the county average.
Buckingham
Buckinghamshire
Buckingham is one of the key care markets in Buckinghamshire, with 10 homes in the current dataset. This is a broad care market with both nursing and dementia provision. Prices here sit close to the county average.
Chesham
Buckinghamshire
Chesham is one of the key care markets in Buckinghamshire, with 9 homes in the current dataset. This is a broad care market with both nursing and dementia provision. Prices here sit close to the county average.
Which towns are easiest to visit and support in Buckinghamshire?
These town-level signals use the homes we already track across the county: transport access, healthcare proximity, green space, and practical features such as parking, lifts, and Wi-Fi.
Easiest for repeat family visits
Milton Keynes
Milton Keynes currently looks like the easiest town in this county for repeat visits, based on how accessible homes appear by transport and basic arrival logistics.
- Avg train station distance 1.8km
- 8 bus stops nearby
- 46% of homes show parking
- 51% of homes show lift access
Strongest healthcare access around homes
Aylesbury
Aylesbury currently stands out for local practical support around care homes, with the strongest combined access to hospitals, GPs, and pharmacies in the county dataset.
- Avg hospital distance 1.9km
- Avg GP distance 0.9km
- Avg pharmacy distance 0.8km
Most convenient day-to-day setup
Buckingham
Buckingham currently looks strongest for day-to-day convenience, based on the mix of practical in-home features and the surrounding setting families are likely to notice once visits become routine.
- 60% of homes show Wi-Fi
- 90% of homes show gardens
- 80% of homes show parking
- Avg green space distance 1.1km
County-wide data signals for Buckinghamshire
A structured view of the care type, CQC, financial-risk, postcode and linked-city signals behind this county guide.
Care type split
185 homes analysed
- 63 nursing homes (34%)
- 124 residential homes (67%)
- 113 dementia-care signals (61%)
CQC distribution
73% Good or Outstanding
- 9 Outstanding
- 110 Good
- 41 Requires Improvement
- 2 Inadequate
Financial coverage
82% coverage
- 151 homes with financial signals
- 74 low risk
- 26 medium risk
- 43 high risk
- 8 critical risk
Postcode clusters
Strongest local postcode samples
SL9
13 homesSL9 is one of the strongest postcode clusters in Buckinghamshire, with 13 homes around Gerrards Cross and Chalfont St Peter. Visible weekly fees average £1,804. 77% of rated homes in this postcode cluster are Good or Outstanding.
MK17
9 homesMK17 is one of the strongest postcode clusters in Buckinghamshire, with 9 homes around Milton Keynes, Stoke Hammond and Woburn Sands. Visible weekly fees average £1,415. 89% of rated homes in this postcode cluster are Good or Outstanding.
HP21
9 homesHP21 is one of the strongest postcode clusters in Buckinghamshire, with 9 homes around Aylesbury. Visible weekly fees average £1,481. 78% of rated homes in this postcode cluster are Good or Outstanding.
HP22
9 homesHP22 is one of the strongest postcode clusters in Buckinghamshire, with 9 homes around Aylesbury. Visible weekly fees average £1,591. 67% of rated homes in this postcode cluster are Good or Outstanding.
Linked city guides
Strongest city connections
Milton Keynes is one of the strongest linked city guides inside Buckinghamshire, with 45 homes, 83% Good/Outstanding ratings, 15 nursing homes and 20 dementia-care signals.
Aylesbury is one of the strongest linked city guides inside Buckinghamshire, with 35 homes, 76% Good/Outstanding ratings, 14 nursing homes and 21 dementia-care signals.
High Wycombe is one of the strongest linked city guides inside Buckinghamshire, with 25 homes, 68% Good/Outstanding ratings, 10 nursing homes and 16 dementia-care signals.
Gerrards Cross is one of the strongest linked city guides inside Buckinghamshire, with 12 homes, 92% Good/Outstanding ratings, 4 nursing homes and 3 dementia-care signals.
Buckingham is one of the strongest linked city guides inside Buckinghamshire, with 10 homes, 63% Good/Outstanding ratings, 6 nursing homes and 9 dementia-care signals.
Town clusters
Where the county market is most concentrated
Milton Keynes
45 homesMilton Keynes is a major Buckinghamshire care market with 45 homes in the county dataset. 83% of rated homes are Good or Outstanding, with 15 nursing homes and 20 dementia-care signals available for comparison.
Aylesbury
35 homesAylesbury is a major Buckinghamshire care market with 35 homes in the county dataset. 76% of rated homes are Good or Outstanding, with 14 nursing homes and 21 dementia-care signals available for comparison.
High Wycombe
25 homesHigh Wycombe is a major Buckinghamshire care market with 25 homes in the county dataset. 68% of rated homes are Good or Outstanding, with 10 nursing homes and 16 dementia-care signals available for comparison.
Gerrards Cross
12 homesGerrards Cross is a major Buckinghamshire care market with 12 homes in the county dataset. 92% of rated homes are Good or Outstanding, with 4 nursing homes and 3 dementia-care signals available for comparison.
Buckingham
10 homesBuckingham is a major Buckinghamshire care market with 10 homes in the county dataset. 63% of rated homes are Good or Outstanding, with 6 nursing homes and 9 dementia-care signals available for comparison.
Why families in Buckinghamshire use RightCareHome
Why this is more useful than a directory when the decision is serious
Without independent analysis
- 185 homes to compare manually
- Outdated directory data from years ago
- Commission-driven recommendations
- Hidden quality and safety issues
With RightCareHome
- A clearer view of where quality, cost and risk differ before you check any one home
- Independent scoring built from regulatory, review and financial evidence
- 100% independent, zero commissions
- A better starting point before you verify or compare specific homes
Frequently Asked Questions About Care Homes in Buckinghamshire
Practical answers based on available local data and typical family concerns.
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RCH Score methodology
How we rank care homes in Buckinghamshire
Score 0–10 · updated monthly
CQC inspections can be 2–4 years old. Our RCH Score combines the official inspection result with live signals — real reviews, quality trajectory, and financial stability — to surface homes that are performing well today, not just at the last inspection.
CQC inspection rating
40%The official Care Quality Commission rating — Outstanding, Good, Requires Improvement, or Inadequate. The primary quality signal, but can be up to 4 years old.
Online reviews
30%Average star rating from verified public reviews across the web, weighted by volume. Reflects the day-to-day experience of residents and families. Only counted when 10+ reviews exist.
CQC trend
15%Whether the home's rating has been improving, stable, or declining across its last three inspections. An improving trajectory can offset an older rating.
Financial stability
15%Operational risk derived from Companies House filings — profit/loss trend, debt levels, and director changes. Financially stressed homes face higher closure and quality risk.
Rankings are calculated from public data only. We do not accept referral fees or paid placements from care homes.
The RCH Score is a decision-support tool, not a definitive ranking. Always visit a home in person and ask for the latest CQC inspection report before making a decision.
Buckinghamshire homes worth shortlisting first
A county-wide starting shortlist drawn from the live directory. We prioritise current CQC rating first, then show the other public signals available on each home card.
Byron House Care Home, Buckinghamshire
≈ £7,827–£8,696 / mo
£1,800–£2,000 / wk
Maids Moreton Hall, Buckinghamshire
≈ £7,549–£10,936 / mo
£1,736–£2,515 / wk
Milton Keynes Short Breaks and Shared Lives, Buckinghamshire
From ≈ £5,653 / mo
from £1,300 / wk
The Heights, Buckinghamshire
≈ £6,588–£9,727 / mo
£1,515–£2,237 / wk
The Royal Star & Garter Home - High Wycombe, Buckinghamshire
≈ £7,983–£8,870 / mo
£1,836–£2,040 / wk
Waterhall Care Home, Buckinghamshire
≈ £6,414–£8,044 / mo
£1,475–£1,850 / wk
White Plains Care Home, Buckinghamshire
From ≈ £6,609 / mo
from £1,520 / wk
Windsor Lodge Care Home, Buckinghamshire
From ≈ £7,392 / mo
from £1,700 / wk
Woodland House, Buckinghamshire
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Use the Buckinghamshire county page as the control layer before opening more local pages: compare 185 homes, 63 nursing homes, 113 dementia-care signals, 124 residential homes, postcode clusters such as SL9, and the strongest linked city guides inside the county.