
All the staff were compassionate, kind, professional and efficientSarah W(Daughter of Resident/Service User)



All the staff were compassionate, kind, professional and efficientSarah W(Daughter of Resident/Service User)



Situated in the heart of Milton Keynes, Highclere Care Home is a warm and welcoming setting offering personalised residential, nursing and residential dementia care to older people.
Each member of the care team at Highclere Care Home is on hand to help you or your loved one settle into life at the home. They understand that moving to a residential setting can be challenging, and they work with you to...
Care Provided by Highclere Care Home
Primary Care Categories
- Older Person Care
- Dementia
- Visual / Hearing Impairment
Length of Stay
- Permanent Care
- Respite Care
Care Types Provided
- Residential Care
- Nursing Care
- Dementia Residential Care
- Dementia Nursing Care
- For a maximum of 40 Service Users
Dementia Care TypesMild Dementia
Someone living with our definition of "mild dementia" might experience some or all of the following:
- Memory problems such as misplacing items and not be able to recall recent events (however, in some forms of dementia a person's memory may be unchanged)
- Difficulties thinking through problems and planning, making decisions
- Language and communication issues such as finding it difficult to recall the appropriate word in a conversation or following a conversation
- Poor orientation, getting lost in areas previously familiar to them
- Difficulty judging distances (more falls than usual)
- Changes in their normal mood including anxiety and depression
- In certain types of dementia, personality and behaviour changes may be present alongside or instead of issues with memory or concentration.
Moderate Dementia
Someone living with our definition of "moderate dementia" might experience some or all of the following:
- Worsened memory problems. Not always recognising own family members and friends. Repeating the same questions over and over again
- Worsened language and communication issues, forgetting what they are saying mid-sentence. Not being able to understand what someone else is saying
- More frequent confusion, e.g. about the time of day or where they are, including their own home
- Apathy, depression and anxiety
- Believing things that aren't true (paranoia)
- Frequent hallucinations
- Lack of emotional control, quick to anger, fearfulness, sadness
- Loss of inhibition
- Difficulties sleeping or waking during the night and behaving as though it is daytime - loss of circadian rhythm.
Advanced Dementia
Someone living with our definition of "severe dementia" might experience some or all of the following:
- Severe memory problems. Not recognising family members and friends. Not being able to recall their own name
- Severe language and communication issues, not being able to understand what someone else is saying
- Severe confusion, e.g. about the time of day or where they are, including their own home
- Apathy, depression and anxiety
- Believing things that aren't true (paranoia)
- Frequent hallucinations
- Lack of emotional control, quick to anger, fearfulness, sadness
- Loss of inhibition
- Difficulties sleeping or waking during the night and behaving as though it is daytime - loss of circadian rhythm.
Verbally or physically aggressive behaviour
If your loved one displays this type of behaviour you may need a care home that has specially trained staff. Verbal/physical aggression is often defined:
- Consistent shouting and screaming
- Verbal abuse
- Physical abuse
How we define Dementia Care Types
Mild Dementia
Someone living with our definition of "mild dementia" might experience some or all of the following:
- Memory problems such as misplacing items and not be able to recall recent events (however, in some forms of dementia a person's memory may be unchanged)
- Difficulties thinking through problems and planning, making decisions
- Language and communication issues such as finding it difficult to recall the appropriate word in a conversation or following a conversation
- Poor orientation, getting lost in areas previously familiar to them
- Difficulty judging distances (more falls than usual)
- Changes in their normal mood including anxiety and depression
- In certain types of dementia, personality and behaviour changes may be present alongside or instead of issues with memory or concentration.
Moderate Dementia
Someone living with our definition of "moderate dementia" might experience some or all of the following:
- Worsened memory problems. Not always recognising own family members and friends. Repeating the same questions over and over again
- Worsened language and communication issues, forgetting what they are saying mid-sentence. Not being able to understand what someone else is saying
- More frequent confusion, e.g. about the time of day or where they are, including their own home
- Apathy, depression and anxiety
- Believing things that aren't true (paranoia)
- Frequent hallucinations
- Lack of emotional control, quick to anger, fearfulness, sadness
- Loss of inhibition
- Difficulties sleeping or waking during the night and behaving as though it is daytime - loss of circadian rhythm.
Advanced Dementia
Someone living with our definition of "severe dementia" might experience some or all of the following:
- Severe memory problems. Not recognising family members and friends. Not being able to recall their own name
- Severe language and communication issues, not being able to understand what someone else is saying
- Severe confusion, e.g. about the time of day or where they are, including their own home
- Apathy, depression and anxiety
- Believing things that aren't true (paranoia)
- Frequent hallucinations
- Lack of emotional control, quick to anger, fearfulness, sadness
- Loss of inhibition
- Difficulties sleeping or waking during the night and behaving as though it is daytime - loss of circadian rhythm.
Verbally or physically aggressive behaviour
If your loved one displays this type of behaviour you may need a care home that has specially trained staff. Verbal/physical aggression is often defined:
- Consistent shouting and screaming
- Verbal abuse
- Physical abuse
How we define Dementia Care Types
- Moderate Dementia
Other Care Provided
- Parkinson's Disease
- Stroke
- Palliative / End of Life Care
- Convalescent Care
Facilities
- Own Furniture if required
- Close to Local shops
- Near Public Transport
- Lift
- Wheelchair Access
- Gardens
- Residents Internet Access
Funding & Fees
Weekly Charges per Person
The price(s) shown are provided by the care home. Contact Highclere Care Home for full pricing details and T&Cs.
Contact Highclere Care Home to confirm what's included and get a personalised quote:
Funding Types Accepted
- Self-Funding (Private)
- Local Authority with Top-up
- Local Authority
- NHS Continuing Healthcare (CHC)
Support you may be entitled to
- If you chose a care home based in England, you may be eligible for NHS Funded Nursing Care (FNC), which helps cover the cost of nursing. This is worth £267.68 per week and is usually paid directly to the care home.
Good to Know
Group / Owner
- HC-One
- Private Owned
Person in charge
- Gigi Jacob (Home Manager)
Local Authority / Social Services
Admission Information
- Ages 65+
Care Home Design/Build
- Purpose Built: Yes
- Last Refurbishment: 2021
Room Information
- Single Rooms (40)
- Single Rooms with ensuite Wet Room (21)
Highclere Care Home Reviews (74)
Highclere Care Home has a Review Score of 9.7 (9.721) out of 10, based on 18 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Highclere Care Home has 74 reviews.
Sadly she died in early February but as a family, we feel so very lucky that she was able to spend her last days at Highclere. We have nothing but admiration and gratitude for all the staff who cared for her as if she were a member of their own family.
We always felt Mum was receiving the best care possible – from the manager to the nurses and carers and everyone else. The staff were also extremely welcoming to us as a family as we became regular visitors. In fact, we have all said how much we're going to miss everyone there.
We also have the nurse to thank for calling us back in late one night when she saw Mum take a turn for the worse. Thanks to her we were able to be with Mum in her final hours.
Overall, we cannot thank the staff enough for how they treated Mum and us as a family. Really top class.
I can't speak highly enough of the staff. They went above and beyond when looking after my mum for her last few months of life. They got to know her, took time out of their busy schedules to talk to her, paint her nails and did everything they could to maintain her dignity and comfort at a difficult time. Our family feels so lucky and grateful to have found Highclere.
We never had to worry whilst Mum was at Highclere and for that, we are so incredibly grateful.
They became our friends and we will miss them all dearly.
A very nice, clean, friendly home. By far the best that my wife has been in during the last thirty-plus years. I can thoroughly recommend Highclere Care Home.
I have always found the staff friendly and helpful. It is always clean and tidy. My mother is well looked after and refers to everyone as 'family'.
My aunt was in the care home for nine years. She was well cared for during this time. the staff were at all times, kind and respectful to her as she found it difficult to adjust. As her health deteriorated she relied on more and more help which she received. In her final days, the kindness and care that she received were wonderful and her last days were very comfortable and stress-free for everyone. Thank you to all Highclere staff for making a sad time more bearable.
My sister and I are very grateful for the loving care my mom has received since she came to Highclere. All the staff are lovely, and nothing is too much trouble.
My mother has been a resident at Highclere for over 5 years. During that time, she has received excellent care for the vast majority of the time, enjoyed the activities provided, and been treated with dignity and respect. Added to that, the carers and nurses genuinely care for the people they are looking after. It is not just a job for them. She died this month, July. I was quite overwhelmed by the genuine concern and support shown to her and the family. There was nothing I could say to the staff or management that was not taken into serious consideration. It felt like we were a team together, as one of the nurses said to me and it was true. My only reservation is the cleanliness of her bedroom at times. Overall, we are hugely appreciative of the staff and management at Highclere and would recommend it to any of our friends.
Your insights are...
I have been very well treated by all here and would be happy to recommend it to everyone.
The accommodation was not suited to my condition (dislocated left shoulder). The grab handle and toilet roll were on my left-hand side. My bed was difficult to get out of. I would have preferred the hand basin in the bathroom, so I could wash my hands after using the toilet.
‘Thank you for taking the time to review your stay at Highclere Care Home. We thank you for your generous scoring; however, we are sorry that you did not feel your room was suited to your needs. At Highclere Care Home, we strive for all of our clients to have a comfortable stay and work closely...
Sadly, Dad was only at Highclere Care Home for three weeks but I could not have wished for anywhere better. The care he received was second to none. There were nurses and attendance 24 hours a day. Everyone was so friendly, caring and professional. The home had a lovely atmosphere. The rooms were spacious, encouraging you to bring in all your home comforts. I would not hesitate to recommend Highclere to anyone.
My father moved into your nursing home for the last seven weeks of his life. Your nursing staff were excellent. Very caring, professional and always kept me up to date with his health. The care staff were helpful and friendly and treated him with dignity and the right amount of personal friendliness. All in all, it was a very positive experience, under difficult circumstances. My father said he was in the best place and felt cared for.
The care and compassion are 100%. The staff listen to you - you are treated with dignity. The cleanliness is outstanding. If you have a problem, they will do their best to help. I will recommend anybody to Highclere Care Home for care and or treatment.
My wife has suffered with advancing dementia for several years but I was in hospital when she was admitted to Highclere Care Home. I therefore didn't have much control over events. I found my fears groundless, however, when I saw her. She was treated with consideration and kindness and couldn't have been better looked after anywhere. Thank you Highclere.
My father was only there for 6 days, but in that time he was very happy.
My mother came to Highclere Care Home for respite care due to having a fall and fracturing her pelvic bone in two places. The staff have been absolutely wonderful to her. Mum is hard of hearing and being 102 years old I was concerned as to how she would be cared for. I had no need to worry, all the staff involved caring for Mum have treated her with the utmost respect and kindness. Mum did not want to leave when it was time for her to leave. That's how good it is.
She, unfortunately, had a nasty fall and had to be transferred there after being in hospital before being able to go home.
She is 96 and has Leukaemia so rather frail but still bright as a button!
She told me all the staff - nurses, carers, cooks, physiotherapists and cleaners were all lovely and very helpful and kind!
So although she is very pleased to be back home - her stay was made as pleasant as possible by the staff
Thank you again.
My mother came to Highclere Care Home for palliative care after a short stay in hospital. Sadly she passed away only two weeks later but the care she received was exceptional. All the staff were compassionate, kind, professional and efficient. Everything was always so neat, tidy and clean and the food looked and smelt wonderful. It was an extremely difficult time but they showed the family so much support and care too. Thank you so much to all at Highclere.
The staff are extremely competent and caring and kind. The home is very well run. A great deal of thought has gone into making the residents feel at home and providing them with interesting and stimulating activities. My mother has particularly enjoyed pet visits. eg. the shetland ponies.
My mother who is 91 came to Highclere Care Home for rehabilitation post 6 weeks in hospital a year ago. Highclere offers excellent care and was so good she has remained here, On research of care homes in Milton Keynes it is one the best. Excellent manager nurses and staff. Very good Covid protocols, compact size with 40 residents. Would highly recommend.
Bed Vacancies
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News (20) & Events (0)
- 19 Nov 2025
Residents at HC-One’s Highclere Care Home in Milton Keynes, Buckinghamshire, came together to honour Remembrance Day with a poignant visit to the Armistice Day service at Campbell Park. The service...
- 19 Nov 2025
Residents, relatives, and friends of HC-One’s Highclere Care Home in Milton Keynes, Buckinghamshire, recently came together for a spectacular Cheese, Wine & Fireworks Night that lit up the autumn evening....
- 19 Sep 2025
HC-One’s Highclere Care Home in Downs Barn, Milton Keynes, Buckinghamshire, was visited on Monday 21st July by MP for Milton Keynes, Emily Darlington. Residents and colleagues of the HC-One owned...
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Meet the Team (1)

Home Manager at Highclere, Milton Keynes
What does ‘kindness’ mean to you?
“It’s a feeling. Feeling happy, feeling valued and respected, feeling as if you can be yourself. Kindness enables everyone to feel appreciated and understood, which in turn makes them feel safe and secure – a part of the family.”
As a Registered Nurse, Gigi has gained a wealth of experience in providing care and nursing support to elderly people, to enrich their lives. She is a knowledgeable and dedicated leader who is passionate about delivering the highest standards in care and quality of life for Residents.
Having worked at Highclere since August 2019, Gigi closely shares HC-One’s vision in aiming to provide the kindest care for each and every Resident. She extends this caring approach to her Colleagues and works closely with them to deliver care and support to Residents in a way that they gain the most benefit, in a warm and welcoming home.
When asked what she enjoys most about her role, Gigi remarked:
“To be able to lead the team in a positive way and also support our Residents and their families.”
Outside of work, Gigi enjoys many hobbies and activities, but most of all she enjoys travelling and tries to visit as many places on her bucket list as possible.
If you would like to find out more information about Highclere, Gigi would be pleased to welcome you for an informal discussion, over the phone.
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