Care Home Ratings
Nursing home

Caton House Residential and Nursing Home

37 Epsom Grove, Bletchley, Milton Keynes, MK3 5NR

Overall CQC rating

Good

Rating published 16 November 2023

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Last inspected 16 October 2023

The rating above may date from an earlier inspection. CQC only updates ratings when they assess the relevant quality areas.

Report published 16 Nov 2023

Ratings by quality area

Safe

Are people protected from abuse and avoidable harm?

Requires Improvement
Well-led

Does the leadership ensure high-quality, person-centred care?

Good
Caring

Do staff involve and treat people with compassion, kindness and respect?

Good
Responsive

Are services organised so they meet people’s needs?

Good
Effective

Does the care achieve good outcomes and help maintain quality of life?

Good

Rating unchanged since last inspection

3 rated inspections on record · First rated May 2016

Local healthcare

Nearest A&E

Milton Keynes University Hospital

50.4% of patients seen within 4 hours (Jan 2026)

2.9 mi

Nearest GP surgery

Whaddon Medical Centre

0.8 mi

6 within 2 mi

Nearest pharmacy

Bliep Chemist

0.4 mi

11 within 2 mi

Nearest dentist

1.5 mi

4 within 2 mi

Healthcare locations from OpenStreetMap. Distances are approximate (straight line).

Area information

Council-funded care home fees

Average rates paid by Milton Keynes (2025–26)

£936

per week, residential

£1,031

per week, nursing

Self-funded residents typically pay more. These are the rates local authorities pay providers on behalf of council-funded residents.

Recorded crime nearby

Street-level crimes reported in this area (December 2025)

76

Most common: violent crime

Elderly population

12.6% of people in Milton Keynes are aged 65 or over

43.7

beds per 1,000 aged 65+

Fee data from DHSC. Crime data from police.uk. Population data from ONS. All under the Open Government Licence.

Provider

Sanctuary Care Limited

131

locations

97%

rated Good or Outstanding

Provider data from CQC. Portfolio ratings calculated from our database.

Details

Number of beds62
Local authorityMilton Keynes
RegionSouth East
Last inspected16 October 2023
Registered with CQC since16 December 2010

Services and specialisms

Caring for adults over 65 yrsDementiaMental health conditionsPhysical disabilitiesSensory impairment

Ratings and inspection data from the Care Quality Commission under the Open Government Licence. Hospital data from OpenStreetMap.

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