The Lindens Care Home
Stoke House, Stoke Road, Stoke Hammond, MK17 9BN
Overall CQC rating
Rating published 14 December 2022
Last inspected 24 November 2022
The rating above may date from an earlier inspection. CQC only updates ratings when they assess the relevant quality areas.
Report published 14 Dec 2022
Ratings by quality area
Are people protected from abuse and avoidable harm?
Does the leadership ensure high-quality, person-centred care?
Do staff involve and treat people with compassion, kindness and respect?
Are services organised so they meet people’s needs?
Does the care achieve good outcomes and help maintain quality of life?
Rating improved from Inadequate
4 rated inspections on record · First rated February 2016
Local healthcare
Nearest A&E
Milton Keynes University Hospital
50.4% of patients seen within 4 hours (Jan 2026)
Nearest GP surgery
Water Eaton Health Centre
0.6 mi
4 within 2 mi
Nearest pharmacy
Queensway Pharmacy
1.6 mi
3 within 2 mi
Nearest dentist
1.6 mi
3 within 2 mi
Healthcare locations from OpenStreetMap. Distances are approximate (straight line).
Area information
Council-funded care home fees
Average rates paid by Buckinghamshire (2025–26)
£1,188
per week, residential
£1,209
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)
Most common: anti social behaviour
Elderly population
16.3% of people in Buckinghamshire are aged 65 or over
47.1
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.