Thurston House
Newport Pagnell, MK16 · 1.0 km · 7 beds
CQC: Good
ResidentialSalutem Bid Co
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
Tickford Abbey
Priory Street, Newport Pagnell, MK16 9AJ
Residential care home · 32 beds · Greensleeves
- Weekly fee
- £1,450 to £1,750
- reported by the home, September 2026
- CQC rating
- Good
- November 2022
- Beds
- 32
- residential
- Family reviews
- None yet
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Tickford Abbey's reported fee
£1,450a week
About £75,400 a year
For a couple, two places: £2,900 a week
A live-in carer, at home£1,070a week
The typical live-in carer near Milton Keynes, set by the carer
Staying at home could cost about £380 a week less, £19,760 over a year
A couple can share one carer, about £1,355 a week, £1,545 a week less than two places.
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100+ live-in carers on PrimeCarers within about an hour of Milton Keynes
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About Tickford Abbey
Tickford Abbey is a residential care home in Newport Pagnell, in the Milton Keynes council area, registered with the Care Quality Commission for up to 32 residents. It provides care for people living with dementia, older people and people with a physical disability. It is run by Greensleeves, which operates 26 care homes in England. The home has been registered since December 2010.
At its latest inspection, published November 2022, the CQC rated Tickford Abbey 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.
Tickford Abbey has told us it charges £1,450 to £1,750 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 £75,400 a year. It is about 8% below the typical residential fee in Milton Keynes of £1,581 a week.
There are 47 registered care homes in Milton Keynes. The nearest to Tickford Abbey include Thurston House, Castlemead Court Care Home and Linford 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
- Residential care
- Dementia care
- Older people
- Physical disabilities
Registration
- Provider
- Greensleeves Homes Trust
- Brand
- Greensleeves
- Registered with CQC
- December 2010
- Latest CQC rating
- Good (November 2022)
- Council area
- Milton Keynes
- Town
- Newport Pagnell
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.
Tickford Abbey was rated Good; inspectors found safe staffing and stronger management, but care records were being rewritten after electronic data was lost.
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 | £1,450 to £1,750 as of September 2026 Reported by the home “the cost is £1450 to £1750” | Reported by the home “the cost is £1450 to £1750” |
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 Tickford Abbey
How much does Tickford Abbey cost?
Tickford Abbey charges £1,450 to £1,750 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 Tickford Abbey?
The Care Quality Commission rated Tickford Abbey Good in November 2022. The full inspection report is on the CQC website.
Does Tickford Abbey provide nursing care?
No. Tickford Abbey is registered as a care home without nursing. Staff provide personal care; visiting district nurses cover nursing needs.
Does Tickford Abbey offer dementia care?
Yes. Tickford Abbey is registered to care for people living with dementia.
How many residents does Tickford Abbey have?
Tickford Abbey is registered for up to 32 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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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
Castlemead Court Care Home
Milton Keynes, MK16 · 1.1 km · 79 beds
CQC: Good
Care home fees
£1,650 to £1,850 a week
Or a live-in carer at home through PrimeCarers: typically £1,070 a week
Linford Grange
Newport Pagnell, MK16 · 1.2 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