Care Homes in Buckinghamshire
Buckinghamshire is a local authority in the South East region of England with 135 CQC-registered care homes and 4,935 beds in total. 6 homes have achieved an Outstanding rating from the Care Quality Commission , while 77 are rated Good. 35 homes require improvement. Care homes in Buckinghamshire span 28 postcode districts.
Areas 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.
Nearby Councils
Data from the Care Quality Commission, last updated March 2026. How we use this data