Linford Grange
Newport Pagnell, MK16 · 0.1 km · 20 beds
CQC: Good
Fee not published
Area typical £1,581 a week
Or a live-in carer at home through PrimeCarers: typically £1,070 a week
CQC: Good
Castlemead Court Care Home
Wolverton Road, Newport Pagnell, Milton Keynes, MK16 8HW
Nursing home · 79 beds · Excelcare Holdings
- Weekly fee
- £1,650 to £1,850
- reported by the home, September 2026
- CQC rating
- Good
- February 2020
- Beds
- 79
- with nursing
- Family reviews
- None yet
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Castlemead Court Care Home's reported fee
£1,650a week
About £85,800 a year
For a couple, two places: £3,300 a week
A live-in carer, at home£1,344a week
A typical week of live-in care for higher needs, such as hoisting or someone in bed most of the day
Staying at home could cost about £306 a week less, £15,912 over a year
A couple can share one carer, about £1,355 a week, £1,945 a week less than two places.
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About Castlemead Court Care Home
Castlemead Court Care Home is a nursing home in Milton Keynes, registered with the Care Quality Commission for up to 79 residents. It provides care for people living with dementia, older people and younger adults. It is run by Excelcare Holdings, which operates 30 care homes in England. The home has been registered since November 2010.
At its latest inspection, published February 2020, the CQC rated Castlemead Court Care Home Good, which means the CQC found the service performing well and meeting its expectations. Ratings can change after a new inspection, so check the CQC report before you visit.
Castlemead Court Care Home has told us it charges £1,650 to £1,850 a week for care home fees, a figure reported to us by the home, so treat it as a guide rather than a quote, in September 2026. That comes to about £85,800 a year. That is close to the typical residential fee in Milton Keynes.
There are 47 registered care homes in Milton Keynes. The nearest to Castlemead Court Care Home include Linford Grange, Thurston House and Westbury Grange, 2 of which have a fee on record. A live-in carer at home, an alternative many families compare, typically costs about £1,120 a week across England.
Care provided
- Nursing care
- Dementia care
- Older people
- Younger adults
Registration
- Brand
- Excelcare Holdings
- Registered with CQC
- November 2010
- Latest CQC rating
- Good (February 2020)
- Council area
- Milton Keynes
- Town
- Milton Keynes
The CQC inspection, explained
- Safe?
- Good
- Are people protected from harm? Staffing, medicines, infection control, safeguarding.
- Effective?
- Good
- Does the care work? Training, consent, food and drink, working with GPs and nurses.
- Caring?
- Good
- Are people treated with kindness and dignity?
- Responsive?
- Good
- Is care built around the person? Care plans, activities, complaints.
- Well-led?
- Good
- Is the home run well? The manager, the culture, how problems get found and fixed.
Inspected but not rated; inspectors were assured about infection prevention and control.
We read the full inspection report and explain what inspectors praised, what concerned them, and what it means for your family. Read the CQC report explained →
Fees
Fees depend on the room and the level of care. Always confirm the current price with the home.
| Type of care | Weekly fee | Where this came from |
|---|---|---|
| Care home fees | £1,650 to £1,850 as of September 2026 Reported by the home “Our Weekley fees are subject to pre assessment but range from £1650 - £1850.” | Reported by the home “Our Weekley fees are subject to pre assessment but range from £1650 - £1850.” |
For comparison, a live-in carer at home through PrimeCarers typically costs £1,070 a week near Milton Keynes, and one carer can look after a couple.
Reviews
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Common questions about Castlemead Court Care Home
How much does Castlemead Court Care Home cost?
Castlemead Court Care Home charges £1,650 to £1,850 a week for care home fees (as of September 2026). Fees depend on the room and level of care, so confirm the current price with the home.
What is the CQC rating for Castlemead Court Care Home?
The Care Quality Commission rated Castlemead Court Care Home Good in February 2020. The full inspection report is on the CQC website.
Does Castlemead Court Care Home provide nursing care?
Yes. Castlemead Court Care Home is registered as a care home with nursing, so registered nurses are on site. If you need nursing care the NHS pays a weekly contribution towards the nursing part of the fee.
Does Castlemead Court Care Home offer dementia care?
Yes. Castlemead Court Care Home is registered to care for people living with dementia.
How many residents does Castlemead Court Care Home have?
Castlemead Court Care Home is registered for up to 79 residents.
Care at home
At least 100 live-in carers within about an hour of Milton Keynes
These are self-employed carers on PrimeCarers, the introductory agency that runs this directory. Each has a profile with their own rates and reviews from families, and you choose who to talk to.
Most charge £980 to £1,260 a week. 90 can care for a couple. 11 years' experience on average.
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From £1,155 a week, 14 years caring
Based about 30 minutes from Milton Keynes. Can care for a couple
“We can all fully relax around Nyarai and she feels like part of our family, which is no mean feat!”
“She was v competent and confident and we felt our mum was safe in her care. She supported us through a difficult time.”
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Every carer has had an enhanced DBS check in the last 18 months, ID and right-to-work checks and an online interview. Their skills and training are for you to check with them. Carers set their own rates, and who is free changes week to week.
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Fee not published
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CQC: Good
Fee not published
Area typical £1,581 a week
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