Care Homes in Buckinghamshire
Buckinghamshire is home to 135 CQC-registered care facilities in South East, with a total of 4,935 beds spread across residential and nursing homes. The area has 6 Outstanding-rated homes and 77 Good-rated homes, putting Buckinghamshire among the solid care areas in South East. 50 homes offer nursing care for those with complex medical needs, alongside 85 residential options; specialist support for dementia and physical disabilities is well represented.
Areas in Buckinghamshire
Specialist Care in Buckinghamshire
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UB9 (3)
HP13 (6)
HP21 (9)
MK18 (11)
HP5 (9)
SL7 (4)
HP9 (5)
HP11 (4)
HP27 (4)
HP10 (5)
SL2 (7)
HP20 (3)
SL9 (13)
SL0 (2)
HP17 (3)
HP6 (5)
HP19 (8)
MK17 (2)
HP22 (11)
HP14 (7)
HP18 (1)
SL1 (2)
HP15 (4)
HP12 (3)
HP16 (1)
SL3 (1)
SL8 (1)
Choosing a Care Home in Buckinghamshire
With 135 care homes across Buckinghamshire, families have 83 well-rated options to consider. 35 homes currently require improvement — always read the latest CQC inspection report before visiting.
We recommend shortlisting three to five homes, visiting each in person, and using our guide to choosing a care home to compare them systematically. Before committing, it is also worth understanding how care home fees are funded in Buckinghamshire — the local authority may contribute towards costs depending on the level of assessed need and financial circumstances.
Buckinghamshire has 6 Outstanding-rated homes — see the full comparison of best care homes in Buckinghamshire.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Frequently Asked Questions
How many care homes are in Buckinghamshire?
There are 135 CQC-registered care homes in Buckinghamshire with a total of 4,935 beds. They span 28 postcode districts across the South East region.
What CQC ratings do care homes in Buckinghamshire have?
Of the 135 care homes in Buckinghamshire: 6 are rated Outstanding, 77 are rated Good, 35 Require Improvement, 1 are rated Inadequate, and 16 have not yet been rated by the Care Quality Commission.
Are there specialist care homes in Buckinghamshire?
Yes — Buckinghamshire has specialist care homes for: Dementia Care (87 homes), Learning Disability Care (51 homes), Mental Health Care (22 homes), Nursing Care (50 homes), Physical Disability Care (74 homes), Residential Care (85 homes), Sensory Impairment Care (52 homes).
How do I choose a care home in Buckinghamshire?
Start by shortlisting three to five homes based on CQC rating, location, and specialist needs. Visit each in person and check the latest CQC inspection report on carehome.page. Contact Buckinghamshire council to understand funding contributions — the local authority may cover part of the cost depending on financial assessment.
Data from the Care Quality Commission, last updated March 2026. How we use this data