Bletchley House Residential Care and Nursing Home
Milton Keynes, MK3 · 0.4 km · 44 beds
CQC: Good
NursingGold Care Homes
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
Dovecote Manor Care Home
Dovecote Manor, Whalley Drive, Bletchley, Milton Keynes, MK3 6EN
Nursing home · 44 beds · Excelcare Holdings
- Weekly fee
- Not published
- area typical £1,882
- CQC rating
- Good
- October 2025
- Beds
- 44
- with nursing
- Family reviews
- None yet
- be the first
Compare with a live-in carer at home through PrimeCarers
The typical nursing home in Milton Keynes
£1,882a week
About £97,864 a year
For a couple, two places: £3,764 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 £538 a week less, £27,976 over a year
A couple can share one carer, about £1,355 a week, £2,409 a week less than two places.
See live-in carers near Milton Keynes
100+ live-in carers on PrimeCarers within about an hour of Milton Keynes
PrimeCarers runs this site. Carers on it are self-employed and set their own rates. 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.
About Dovecote Manor Care Home
Dovecote Manor Care Home is a nursing home in Milton Keynes, registered with the Care Quality Commission for up to 44 residents. It provides care for people living with dementia and older people. It is run by Excelcare Holdings, which operates 30 care homes in England. The home has been registered since December 2010.
At its latest inspection, published October 2025, the CQC rated Dovecote Manor 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.
Dovecote Manor Care Home has not published its fees and has not yet told us what they are. Care homes in Milton Keynes with a fee on record typically charge about £1,581 a week for residential care and £1,882 for nursing care, so expect a figure in that range and ask the home for a written quote.
There are 47 registered care homes in Milton Keynes. The nearest to Dovecote Manor Care Home include Bletchley House Residential Care and Nursing Home, Wilton House and Melrose House, 1 of which has 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
Registration
- Brand
- Excelcare Holdings
- Registered with CQC
- December 2010
- Latest CQC rating
- Good (October 2025)
- Council area
- Milton Keynes
- Town
- Milton Keynes
The CQC inspection, explained
Dovecote Manor Care Home was inspected but not rated; inspectors found strong infection control arrangements during the COVID-19 pandemic.
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
Dovecote Manor Care Home has not published its fees and has not yet told us what they are. Care homes in Milton Keynes typically charge about £1,581 a week for residential care and £1,882 for nursing care. A live-in carer at home through PrimeCarers typically costs £1,070 a week, shown on each carer's profile.
Reviews
No reviews yet. If you know this home, yours would be the first and would help other families.
Common questions about Dovecote Manor Care Home
How much does Dovecote Manor Care Home cost?
Dovecote Manor Care Home has not published its fees. Care homes in Milton Keynes typically charge about £1,581 a week for residential care and £1,882 for nursing care. Ask the home for a written quote.
What is the CQC rating for Dovecote Manor Care Home?
The Care Quality Commission rated Dovecote Manor Care Home Good in October 2025. The full inspection report is on the CQC website.
Does Dovecote Manor Care Home provide nursing care?
Yes. Dovecote Manor 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 Dovecote Manor Care Home offer dementia care?
Yes. Dovecote Manor Care Home is registered to care for people living with dementia.
How many residents does Dovecote Manor Care Home have?
Dovecote Manor Care Home is registered for up to 44 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.
Nyashadzaishe Sharon C.
3 reviews
From £1,120 a week, 6 years caring
Based about 2 minutes from Milton Keynes. Can care for a couple
Nyarai N.
8 reviews
From £1,260 a week, 23 years caring
Based about 9 minutes from Milton Keynes. Can care for a couple
Amanda N.
1 review
From £1,015 a week, 10 years caring
Based about 30 minutes from Milton Keynes. Can care for a couple
Monicah D.
3 reviews
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.”
See live-in carers near Milton KeynesProfiles, rates and reviews are free to look at.
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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A carer moves in, so there is no move, no shared lounge and your own routine. Each carer’s profile shows their rate, experience and reviews, and you choose who to talk to.
100+ live-in carers on PrimeCarers within about an hour of Milton Keynes
Live-in, a week
typically £1,070
A couple sharing one carer about £1,355
Wilton House
Milton Keynes, MK3 · 0.5 km · 1 beds
CQC: Not yet rated
ResidentialLondon Paramount Care
Fee not published
Area typical £1,581 a week
Or a live-in carer at home through PrimeCarers: typically £1,070 a week
Melrose House
Milton Keynes, MK3 · 1.3 km · 3 beds
CQC: Good
ResidentialAHR Homes
Fee not published
Area typical £1,581 a week
Or a live-in carer at home through PrimeCarers: typically £1,070 a week