Care Homes in SL6
The SL6 postcode district has 23 CQC-registered care homes with a combined 724 beds, falling under Windsor and Maidenhead council. 3 homes are rated Outstanding by the Care Quality Commission and 14 are rated Good. 5 homes currently require improvement. 1 home has not yet been inspected.
About care in SL6
SL6 covers Maidenhead and surrounding villages including Cookham, Taplow and Bray — an affluent Thames Valley area with one of the strongest quality profiles of any postcode district in Berkshire. Of the 23 CQC-registered homes here, three are rated Outstanding: Clara Court (76 beds), Boulters Lock Residential Home (32 beds), and Bramerton (11 beds). This gives SL6 an Outstanding rate of 13% — well above the national average. The district has 724 beds in total, with the largest provider being Larchfield House at 98 beds. Five homes are rated Requires Improvement, so the quality range is wide; check specific homes carefully before visiting. Adult social care is funded by Windsor and Maidenhead Royal Borough; as one of the wealthier local authorities in England, assessment waiting times tend to be shorter and personal budget rates are relatively competitive. St Mark's Hospital in Maidenhead handles most acute admissions, with Wexham Park Hospital (Slough) serving as the main trauma centre. The Thames Valley location makes SL6 popular for families relocating relatives from London, and private funding rates here are at the higher end of the South East market.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many care homes are in the SL6 postcode area?
There are 23 CQC-registered care homes in SL6, offering a combined 724 beds. These range from residential homes for older people through to specialist nursing and dementia care facilities.
What CQC ratings do care homes in SL6 have?
Of the 23 care homes in SL6: 3 homes are rated Outstanding; 14 are rated Good; 5 require improvement; and 1 has not yet been inspected. Ratings are awarded by the Care Quality Commission following on-site inspections.
What is the highest-rated care home in SL6?
Clara Court is among the highest-rated care homes in SL6, holding a CQC rating of Outstanding with 76 beds. You can view its full inspection results and contact details on its profile page.
Which local authority covers the SL6 postcode?
The SL6 postcode area falls under Windsor and Maidenhead. Your local council's adult social care team can carry out a needs assessment and, if eligible, help fund or arrange care home placements within their area.
How do I choose a care home in SL6?
Start by checking each home's CQC rating and reading the latest inspection report, which you can access via the CQC website or each home's page on carehome.page. Consider visiting your shortlisted homes in person and asking about staffing ratios, activities programmes, and how the home manages residents' specific needs — whether that's dementia care, nursing support, or specialist conditions. If funding is a concern, contact Windsor and Maidenhead's adult social care team for a needs and financial assessment.
Data from the Care Quality Commission, last updated March 2026. How we use this data