The Applewood
The Applewood is a residential care home in Milton Keynes, Milton Keynes (MK14 5AF).
About The Applewood
The Applewood is a residential care home in Milton Keynes providing a home for older people and younger adults who need help with the business of everyday life. We support people living with dementia, people with physical disabilities and people who have lost some of their sight or hearing. The place runs at the pace of the people living in it. People get up when they wake rather than when a rota says so, eat what they like, and fill the day as they choose. Our help covers washing and dressing, medication, meals, mobility and everything else that becomes hard to manage alone, offered in a way that leaves somebody their privacy and their dignity. Where people are living with dementia we hold to steady routines and familiar faces, and we arrange the home so that it is easy to understand and move around. For those with sensory loss we adjust how we communicate, how rooms are lit and how we approach and announce ourselves, since small adjustments of that kind determine whether someone feels part of things or left outside them. Families are welcome whenever they want to come. Respite stays are available alongside permanent places. If you would like to see The Applewood, please ring us and we will arrange a visit.
Care provided at The Applewood
- Older person care
- Dementia care
- Physical disability support
- Sensory impairment support
- Younger adults care
- Respite care
Read the full inspection report on the CQC website.
Common questions about The Applewood
Where is The Applewood located?
The Applewood is a residential care home in Milton Keynes, Milton Keynes, MK14 5AF. You can view its exact location and get directions from the map on this page.
What type of care does The Applewood provide?
The Applewood is registered to provide residential personal care, with support that includes Older person care, Dementia care, Physical disability support, Sensory impairment support, Younger adults care, Respite care. The full list of services is shown on this page.
Does The Applewood provide dementia care?
Yes. The Applewood supports people living with dementia. We recommend contacting the home directly to discuss your individual situation.
Does The Applewood offer respite or short-term care?
Yes. The Applewood offers respite and short-term care. Availability changes regularly, so it is best to enquire directly.
Questions families ask about The Applewood
Can Mum or Dad stay here if their dementia gets worse?
Yes. The Applewood 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 Applewood 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 Applewood 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?
Yes. Yes. The Applewood supports younger adults as well as older people.
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 Applewood 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 Applewood. Actual fees depend on the room, the level of care and how it is funded.
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