England

Tickford AbbeyMilton Keynes

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Rated:GoodResidential

Tickford Abbey

Priory Street, Newport Pagnell, Buckinghamshire, MK16 9AJ

01908611121

Care Type

Residential Care

Inspection date

20 October 2022

Provider

Greensleeves Homes Trust

Beds

32 beds

How this home compares nearby

Of 12 care homes for older people within 5 miles, none are rated higher by CQC, 9 are the same and 3 are lower.

5 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

GoodFeb 2016
Requires ImprovementMar 2018
GoodApr 2019
Requires ImprovementApr 2021
GoodNov 2022

Improved from Requires Improvement to Good in 2022. CQC has rated this home 5 times 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 Greensleeves Homes Trust, which runs 26 care homes in England: 2 rated Outstanding, 16 Good, 7 Requires Improvement and 1 Inadequate.

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.

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 Tickford Abbey

Tickford Abbey is a residential care home in Milton Keynes, providing personal care to older people. Further details on the CQC's most recent findings are set out below.

This Grade II listed building in Newport Pagnell accommodates up to 32 older people, some living with dementia, with 27 residents using the service at inspection. The home provides personal care supported by policies and processes that underpin people's safety. Care records were being reconstructed following a data loss incident, with risk assessments in place and measures implemented to protect residents.

The service learns from accidents and incidents to drive improvements. Staff numbers are sufficient to meet residents' needs, with team members demonstrating good knowledge of the people they support. All staff have completed a robust recruitment process and undertaken training in relevant topics to support their roles effectively.

Source: CQC inspection report, 4 November 2022

Specialist Care

DementiaOlder peoplePhysical disabilities

Practical details from the provider

The grounds include landscaped gardens, a pond and an all-weather decking area.

Published on the provider's website, checked 2 October 2026. Confirm arrangements with the home before deciding.

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.

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Care and inspection details

Checked against the CQC register on 21 September 2026. This is a check of published information, not a visit to the home.

Registered service: Care home service without nursing
Registered capacity: 32 places — this is not a vacancy count
Registration checked: Registered · MK16 9AJ

Registered care categories

Caring for adults over 65 yrs; Dementia; Physical 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 4 November 2022. Latest inspection date recorded: 20 October 2022.

Safe: Good
EffectivePublished 30 April 2019: Good
CaringPublished 30 April 2019: Good
ResponsivePublished 30 April 2019: Good
Well-led: Good

Read Tickford Abbey'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 Tickford Abbey, 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 Tickford Abbey, 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 Tickford Abbey'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