Marley Grove

6 Marley Grove, Crownhill, Milton Keynes, Buckinghamshire, MK8 0AT

01908260005

Care Type

Residential Care

Inspection date

20 November 2019

Provider

MacIntyre Care

Beds

3 beds

Rating history

GoodAug 2015
GoodMay 2017
GoodDec 2019

Rated Good at every inspection since 2015.

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

Costs and who runs this home

Run by MacIntyre Care, which runs 18 care homes in England: 16 rated Good, 1 Requires Improvement and 1 not yet rated.

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 Marley Grove

Marley Grove is a residential care home in Milton Keynes, providing accommodation and personal care for older adults with learning disabilities. Details of the latest CQC findings are set out below.

This care home provides accommodation and personal care for up to nine older adults with learning disabilities across three adapted buildings. Staff demonstrated strong safeguarding knowledge, understanding how to raise concerns appropriately with the provider, local safeguarding bodies, and CQC. All residents had individualised risk assessments in place, with staff consistently following the guidance to ensure safe care delivery.

The service maintained adequate staffing levels with safe recruitment practices to meet residents' needs.

Source: CQC inspection report, 17 December 2019

Specialist Care

Learning disabilities

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 without nursing
Registered capacity: 3 places — this is not a vacancy count
Registration checked: Registered · MK8 0AT

Registered care categories

Learning disabilities.

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 17 December 2019. Latest inspection date recorded: 20 November 2019.

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

Read Marley Grove'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 Marley Grove, consider asking...

1.What happens if my relative's care needs increase significantly -- will they have to move?
2.How do you handle concerns or complaints from families?
3.What does the monthly fee cover and what will cost extra?
4.How do you keep families informed about their relative's day-to-day wellbeing?
5.What happens if my relative is unhappy here?

5 Things to Look For on Your Visit

When you visit Marley Grove, look out for...

1.Do staff greet residents by name and stop to chat?
2.Are residents dressed, up and occupied, or sitting alone in front of a TV?
3.Does the home smell fresh and feel clean without being clinical?
4.Do residents look comfortable and at ease, or anxious and withdrawn?
5.Does the manager answer your questions openly or deflect?

Could the NHS fund Marley Grove'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