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Bluebirds Neurological Care CentreMilton Keynes

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Rated:GoodNursing

Bluebirds Neurological Care Centre

Faraday Drive, Shenley Lodge, Milton Keynes, Buckinghamshire, MK5 7FY

01908234092

Care Type

Nursing Care

Inspection date

24 February 2022

Provider

PJ Care Limited

Beds

25 beds

How this home compares nearby

Of 16 care homes for older people within 5 miles, 1 is rated higher by CQC, 11 are the same and 4 are lower.

16 of these nearby homes have been inspected more recently than this one.

Based on CQC ratings, updated 23 October 2026. How we compare homes | See the nearby homes

Rating history

GoodApr 2016
GoodJul 2018

Rated Good at every inspection since 2016.

Source: CQC inspection reports. Contains CQC data licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.

Costs and who runs this home

Run by PJ Care Limited, which runs 3 care homes in England: 3 rated Good.

Average care home fees in the South East: £1,243 a week for residential care and £1,579 for nursing care (2024-25 averages). Self-funders usually pay more. See our care home costs guide.

NHS-funded Nursing Care pays £267.68 a week to the home towards registered nursing care for eligible residents (2026/27). A quoted fee may already exclude it.
This home lists dementia care, which usually costs more than standard residential care. See dementia care home costs. NHS Continuing Healthcare may apply where someone's needs are primarily health needs.
How to pay for a care home explains the council means test, what counts as capital and the funding you can ask to be assessed for.

About Bluebirds Neurological Care Centre

Bluebirds Neurological Care Centre is a nursing home in Milton Keynes for people with complex neurological conditions. Details of what the CQC found on its most recent inspection are set out below.

Bluebirds Nursing Home provides nursing and personal care for up to 25 people with complex neurological conditions, including dementia and mixed health conditions. The registered manager has ensured staffing levels are sufficient to meet people's needs, with staff working flexibly to support residents during challenging situations.

The home follows good hygiene practices, with staff changing uniforms in a dedicated room to reduce cross-contamination. Staff demonstrate person-centred care approaches, taking time to understand and respond to individual needs. The service prioritises safeguarding, maintaining detailed records and ensuring all staff have received appropriate training to protect vulnerable residents.

Source: CQC inspection report, 11 March 2022

Specialist Care

DementiaOlder peopleYounger adults

Facilities & Amenities

GardenPhysiotherapy

Fees and availability

We have not verified a current weekly fee for this home. Ask for a written quote based on the room and care needed, including any extra charges.

Check current vacancies, the admission assessment and visiting arrangements directly with the home.

Care and inspection details

Checked against the CQC register on 20 September 2026. This is a check of published information, not a visit to the home.

Registered service: Care home service with nursing
Registered capacity: 25 places — this is not a vacancy count
Registration checked: Registered · MK5 7FY

Registered care categories

Caring for adults over 65 yrs; Caring for adults under 65 yrs; Dementia.

These describe the registration. The home must assess whether it can meet the individual person's needs and whether a place is available.

CQC ratings in more detail

Overall rating shown by CQC: Good.

Rating report published 13 July 2018. Latest inspection date recorded: 24 February 2022.

Safe: Good
Effective: Good
Caring: Good
Responsive: Good
Well-led: Good

Read Bluebirds Neurological Care Centre's CQC record and reports.

Contains Care Quality Commission information under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Ratings and registration details can change after the date checked.

5 Questions to Ask on Your Visit

When visiting Bluebirds Neurological Care Centre, consider asking...

1.What specific dementia training do staff receive and how recently?
2.How do you support a resident who becomes distressed or confused?
3.How does the home keep a record of a resident's life history and personal preferences?
4.How do you involve families as dementia progresses and communication becomes harder?
5.What happens when a resident's dementia reaches an advanced stage?

5 Things to Look For on Your Visit

When you visit Bluebirds Neurological Care Centre, look out for...

1.Is the environment calm, uncluttered and easy to navigate?
2.Do staff speak to residents with patience and dignity, even if they repeat themselves?
3.Are there memory cues around the home -- photos, familiar objects, clear signage?
4.Do residents seem settled and safe, or agitated and unsupervised?
5.Is there meaningful activity happening, or are residents just sitting quietly with nothing to do?

Could the NHS fund Bluebirds Neurological Care Centre's fees?

The average nursing home costs £1,535 per week. That's £79,820 a year. NHS Continuing Healthcare could cover all of it. No means test, no contribution from you.

Find out if the NHS could fund these fees