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Tickford Abbey

  • Priory Street, Newport Pagnell, Buckinghamshire MK16 9AJ

At Tickford Abbey, we provide residential, dementia, respite and end-of-life care in a beautiful riverside historic building with a warm, homely feel. Our CQC Good-rated home has a long-standing manager, a stable team, home-cooked food, meaningful activities, peaceful gardens, spacious rooms, and separate areas tailored to residents’ care needs.

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About Tickford Abbey, our Top-rated care home in Newport Pagnell

Tickford Abbey is a CQC Good-rated care home in Newport Pagnell, Milton Keynes, set within a beautiful reformed abbey on the riverbank. Ranked as a top not-for-profit care home in Milton Keynes (carehome.co.uk), we provide a calm, homely place where residents can feel settled, supported and part of daily life. Sited near the banks of the River Great Ouse, our home combines the character of a historic building with comfortable, well-planned spaces designed for modern care.

As a small home, we provide highly-personalised residential care, dementia care, respite care and end-of-life care. Residential and dementia care are delivered in dedicated areas, to help create a more familiar and reassuring environment, with bedrooms, bathrooms, dining rooms and lounge areas arranged around different care needs. Our long-standing manager is supported by a stable, experienced team who know the home well and take time to understand each resident’s routines, preferences and personality.

Life at Tickford Abbey is shaped around comfort, dignity and meaningful moments. Residents enjoy home-cooked food, peaceful gardens, daily activities and regular links with the local community. Our activities team helps keep each day varied, from gentle social time to visits from speakers and entertainers. With 32 spacious bedrooms, including en-suite wetroom options and companion rooms, each room is designed to feel personal and familiar.

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Care services

  • Residential Care
  • Dementia Care
  • Respite Care
  • End-of-Life Care

Key Facilities

  • Dining rooms
  • Comfortable lounges
  • Activity room
  • Landscaped gardens
  • Pond
  • All-weather decking area
  • Riverside views
  • Wifi

“My mum has always received excellent care from all the staff at Tickford Abbey. Mum has lived at Tickford Abbey for the past 7 years, and the level of care has always been consistent.”

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Why choose Tickford Abbey Care Home in Newport Pagnell?

Home for life funding assurance

We support residents in staying with us if personal funds run out, helping to make Tickford Abbey a home for life.

Top charitable care home in Milton Keynes

We are the top-ranking not-for-profit care home in Milton Keynes, trusted for warm, consistent and highly rated care (carehome.co.uk)

Fund care, not shareholders

As a charity, with us every penny goes back into delivering thoughtful care, comfortable surroundings and a better daily life.

Idyllic and historic setting

Our historic abbey sits beside the river, with landscaped gardens, peaceful outdoor spaces and a traditional, homely feel.

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A Home for Life

Greensleeves Care’s Home for Life funding assurance means that if a resident’s personal funds are ever depleted, they will be supported to stay in the place they call home. This helps residents remain in their chosen care home, surrounded by the people and spaces they know, and gives families peace of mind.

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Our Services In Newport Pagnell

Residential

Residential Care

We provide person-centred residential care for residents who need support with daily living while continuing to enjoy independence, choice and familiar routines. Our personalised care plans are shaped around each resident’s needs, preferences and pace, whether support is needed with dressing, washing, meals, medication or moving safely around the home. The settling-in experience is handled gently, with time to get to know the team, the home and other residents. Home-cooked food, comfortable lounges, peaceful gardens, and regular activities help make daily life feel calm, social, and genuinely homely.

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Life at Tickford Abbey

Accommodation

We have 32 spacious bedrooms, including 26 single rooms and 3 couples or companion rooms, with a choice of en-suite wetroom options. Rooms come fully furnished as standard, with bed, armchair, wardrobe and TV and phone points. Monitoring aids are also available. Rooms can be personalised with familiar furniture where suitable, helping each space feel more like home. Internet access throughout the home supports comfort and connection, while lift, stairlift and wheelchair access help residents move around the home safely and confidently.

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Fees & funding at Tickford Abbey

At Tickford Abbey, our fees are comprehensive and tailored to each resident’s needs. They cover fully personalised care around the clock, accommodation and furnishings, all meals and utilities, activities, and more. And, as we have no shareholders, every penny goes back into care and enhancing our residents’ lives.

We accommodate a range of funding options, including self-funding, local authority support and NHS Continuing Healthcare (CHC). We guide individuals and families through the funding process and support residents in remaining in care if their private funds are depleted.

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What's included

  • 24/7 care & support
  • Spacious bedroom with en-suite
  • Nutritious meals & snacks
  • Utilities and Wi-Fi
  • Activities and outings
  • Access to all facilities
  • Laundry & housekeeping

A message from our care home manager

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Caring for others has been at the heart of my life for more than 45 years. I started my career as a care assistant and, over the years, progressed through a variety of roles before becoming a Home Manager in 1995. Along the way, I’ve had the privilege of supporting people living with dementia, nursing needs, learning disabilities and age-related frailty.

After joining Greensleeves Care in 2015, I spent several happy years at Sharnbrook House before moving to Tickford Abbey in 2021. From the moment I arrived, I knew this was a very special home.

What I love most about Tickford Abbey is the warm, family atmosphere. Our residents, relatives and team members all play an important part in creating a caring and supportive community. I am incredibly proud of our long-serving and dedicated staff, who go above and beyond every day to help residents feel safe, valued and truly at home.

I look forward to welcoming you to Tickford Abbey and showing you what makes our home so special.

Pat Laing

Registered Home Manager of Tickford Abbey
Level 5 in Health & Social Care
Over 45 years in care

Tickford Abbey in Newport Pagnell, Buckinghamshire

Tickford Abbey is located on Priory Street in Newport Pagnell, Buckinghamshire, close to the town centre and set within peaceful riverside surroundings. The local area has a traditional market-town feel, with nearby shops, green spaces, places of worship and familiar local landmarks including Tickford Bridge and the River Great Ouse.

The home is well placed for residents coming from Milton Keynes, Bletchley, Wolverton and the surrounding area. Local bus stops are within a short walk, while Wolverton and Milton Keynes Central railway stations are both nearby by car. Blakelands Hospital and Newport Pagnell Medical Centre are also close, and we provide ample on-site parking for visits.

Town Centre, 5 Mins Drive
Bus Stop, 1 Min Walk
Train Station, 10 mins Drive
Hospital, 6 mins drive

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What is life like at Tickford Abbey Care Home?

Life at Tickford Abbey feels calm, familiar and homely, with comfort, companionship and meaningful routines at the centre of each day. Residents enjoy freshly prepared meals, peaceful gardens, comfortable lounges and a varied activities programme led by a strong activities team. The historic riverside setting brings a sense of character and warmth, while our CQC Good-rated care helps residents feel supported, respected and included.

Can I arrange a trial or respite stay?

We provide short-term respite care for residents who need extra support after illness, an operation or a change in routine. A stay includes personalised care, home-cooked meals, activities, comfortable accommodation and time to settle into the home. We also offer a 6-week flexible trial period, giving residents the opportunity to experience daily life, meet the team and feel reassured before making a longer-term decision.

How is the transition into care supported?

We take the time to make each move into the home feel gentle, personal, and well-supported. Before a resident joins us, we get to know their care needs, routines, preferences and interests, then create a personalised care plan. Our stable team helps with settling in, building familiar relationships and making each bedroom feel comfortable. The first days are handled with patience, kindness and close attention to emotional wellbeing.

How do you care for residents living with dementia?

We provide specialist dementia care in a safe, supportive, and specially dedicated area of the home. Our trained team uses calm routines, familiar surroundings, and person-centred support for residents living with dementia. Care is shaped around life history, personal preferences, communication needs, and daily comfort. Activities are adapted to support confidence, connection, and wellbeing, helping each resident maintain their sense of self as needs change.

Can residents personalise their bedrooms?

Residents are encouraged to make their bedrooms feel familiar, comfortable, and personal. We have 32 spacious bedrooms, including single rooms, companion rooms, and en-suite wetroom options. Own furniture can be brought where suitable, along with photos, ornaments, and personal belongings that help the room feel like home. Phone points, television points, and residents’ internet access also support comfort, independence, and connection.

What happens if my funds run out?

Through our Home for Life funding assurance, we aim to support residents in continuing to live at Tickford Abbey if their personal funds run out. As a not-for-profit care home, our focus is on care, comfort and long-term reassurance rather than shareholders. Each situation is handled with sensitivity and respect, with clear communication and support so residents can feel secure in the place they call home.

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Ratings &
accreditations

I spent 2 weeks here in respite care. The home was well staffed and the staff were well trained. Many residents had dementia and the staff were caring, compassionate and patient. It is a happy and supportive home, with attention given to well being and individual needs. The managers were very involved in day to day caring, as were the chefs, the maintenance staff and ancillary staff. Everyone contributed to the well being and support of residents and their many needs. I have no hesitation in recommending Tickford Abbey, particularly for those with complex needs.

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A legacy of care

Our home is part of Greensleeves Care, a leading group rooted in a charitable legacy that began after World War II with the Women’s Voluntary Service. Inspired by the green sleeves in their iconic uniform, our name reflects a long-standing commitment to compassion and service. Since becoming an independent charity in 1997, we have built on this heritage to deliver award-winning residential, dementia, and nursing care across England.

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