The Lindens Care Home
The Lindens Care Home is a residential care home in Stoke Hammond, Buckinghamshire (MK17 9BN). It holds a CQC rating of Requires Improvement.
About The Lindens Care Home
We at The Lindens Care Home offer residential care in the peaceful village of Stoke Hammond, a warm and welcoming setting for older people seeking dementia care, mental health support and respite stays within the wider Buckinghamshire community. Nestled in a quiet corner of the South East, our home benefits from the calm rhythms of village life whilst remaining well connected to the surrounding towns of the MK area. The countryside surroundings of Stoke Hammond provide a gentle, restorative backdrop for daily life, offering residents and their loved ones a sense of tranquillity that can be hard to find in busier locations. Families visiting from Milton Keynes, Leighton Buzzard and further afield will find our village setting easy to reach yet reassuringly peaceful. Our specialisms centre on older person residential care, with dedicated support for those living with dementia and for individuals whose mental health needs require a compassionate, understanding approach. For families, this means knowing that a loved one is cared for by a team who understand the nuances of memory loss, the importance of familiar routines and the reassurance that comes from a consistent, patient presence. Our dementia care is shaped around each individual, focusing on preserving dignity, encouraging meaningful engagement and creating an environment where residents feel safe and understood. We also welcome guests for respite care, offering short term stays for those recovering from illness, needing a period of extra support, or simply providing family carers with a well earned break. Respite guests receive the same warmth and attention as our permanent residents, and many families tell us that these stays offer valuable peace of mind during difficult transitions. Our most recent CQC inspection resulted in an overall rating of Requires Improvement. Whilst there is honest work to be done, we take great pride in the areas where inspectors recognised our strengths, with Good ratings awarded across the Effective, Caring and Responsive domains. These reflect the heart of what we do every day: treating residents with genuine kindness, meeting their needs thoughtfully and delivering care that truly makes a difference. We acknowledge the areas identified for improvement in Safe and Well led, and our commitment to strengthening these aspects of our home remains ongoing and wholehearted. Choosing a care home is one of the most significant decisions a family can make, and we understand the weight of that responsibility. If you are exploring options for a loved one and would like to learn more about life at The Lindens Care Home, we warmly invite you to get in touch, arrange a visit and see for yourself the calm, caring community we have built here in Stoke Hammond. We are here to listen, to answer your questions honestly and to help you find the right path forward.
Care provided at The Lindens Care Home
- Older person care
- Dementia care
- Mental health care
- Respite care
- Last CQC inspection: 6 March 2019
Read the full inspection report on the CQC website.
Common questions about The Lindens Care Home
Where is The Lindens Care Home located?
The Lindens Care Home is a residential care home in Stoke Hammond, Buckinghamshire, MK17 9BN. You can view its exact location and get directions from the map on this page.
What type of care does The Lindens Care Home provide?
The Lindens Care Home is registered to provide residential personal care, with support that includes Older person care, Dementia care, Mental health care, Respite care. The full list of services is shown on this page.
What is The Lindens Care Home's CQC rating?
The Lindens Care Home is registered with and inspected by the Care Quality Commission (CQC). Its most recent overall rating is Requires Improvement following its last inspection on 6 March 2019. You can read the full CQC report from the link on this page.
Does The Lindens Care Home provide dementia care?
Yes. The Lindens Care Home supports people living with dementia. We recommend contacting the home directly to discuss your individual situation.
Does The Lindens Care Home offer respite or short-term care?
Yes. The Lindens Care Home offers respite and short-term care. Availability changes regularly, so it is best to enquire directly.
Questions families ask about The Lindens Care Home
Can Mum or Dad stay here if their dementia gets worse?
Yes. The Lindens Care Home is registered for dementia care, so someone whose needs increase can usually stay rather than move.
Is there a nurse on site if health needs change?
No. The Lindens Care Home is a residential care home without on-site nursing. District nurses and GPs visit, but someone who needs daily nursing may have to move to a nursing home.
Can they try a short stay before deciding?
Yes. Yes. The Lindens Care Home offers respite and short stays, which is a good way to see whether the home is the right fit.
Will they support end of life care, so there is no move at the hardest time?
Ask the home. End of life care is not listed on the register. Ask the manager whether residents can remain in the home with hospice or district nurse support.
Can she bring her cat or dog?
Ask the home. The home has not told us its pet policy yet. Ask directly; some homes allow small pets in residents' rooms or welcome visiting dogs.
Can a couple stay together?
Ask the home. We do not know whether the home has rooms for couples. Ask about shared or adjoining rooms if this matters.
Will the council help pay, or is it self funded only?
Ask the home. The home has not told us which funding it accepts. Most homes take both council funded and self funded residents; ask about council rates and any top up.
Do they take younger adults as well as older people?
No. The Lindens Care Home is registered for older people. Younger adults are not listed.
Can I visit before deciding, and are there visiting hours?
Ask the home. Every home should welcome a visit. Call to arrange one, ideally at a mealtime or during an activity, and ask about visiting hours for family.
Typical weekly fees in the South East
The Lindens Care Home has not published its fees yet. These are typical weekly fees for the South East, so you know roughly what to expect before you call.
- Residential care: £1,100 to £1,450 per week per person, typical range
- Dementia care: £1,200 to £1,550 per week per person, typical range
Indicative figures for the South East, not a quote from The Lindens Care Home. Actual fees depend on the room, the level of care and how it is funded.
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