Care Homes in SL7
The SL7 postcode district has 5 CQC-registered care homes with a combined 267 beds, falling under Buckinghamshire council. 3 are rated Good. 2 homes currently require improvement.
About care in SL7
SL7 covers Marlow in Buckinghamshire — a prosperous Thames-side market town popular with City commuters. Five care homes provide 267 beds, but quality is mixed: three are Good while two Require Improvement, giving an average rating of 3.2. Given Marlow's affluent profile, the presence of underperforming providers is notable. Families should scrutinise recent CQC reports carefully, as the overall rating does not reflect the town's generally high residential standards.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many care homes are in the SL7 postcode area?
There are 5 CQC-registered care homes in SL7, offering a combined 267 beds. These range from residential homes for older people through to specialist nursing and dementia care facilities.
What CQC ratings do care homes in SL7 have?
Of the 5 care homes in SL7: 0 are rated Outstanding; 3 are rated Good; 2 require improvement; and 0 have not yet been inspected. Ratings are awarded by the Care Quality Commission following on-site inspections.
What is the highest-rated care home in SL7?
Cliveden Manor Care Home is among the highest-rated care homes in SL7, holding a CQC rating of Good with 85 beds. You can view its full inspection results and contact details on its profile page.
Which local authority covers the SL7 postcode?
The SL7 postcode area falls under Buckinghamshire. 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 SL7?
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 Buckinghamshire'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