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Set in spacious, peaceful grounds the home has en-suite rooms and extensive communal areas and provides the highest standards of care and accommodation for people with residential, dementia, nursing or palliative care needs.
The Willows makes the most of the diverse...
The Willows Care Centre is located in Great Linford which is a village with the Grand Union Canal running through its centre just a few miles from central Milton Keynes.
Set in spacious, peaceful grounds the home has en-suite rooms and extensive communal areas and provides the highest standards of care and accommodation for people with residential, dementia, nursing or palliative care needs.
The Willows makes the most of the diverse local amenities. A short walk from the home there is a local centre which has shopping opportunities, eateries and a coffee shop. Two public houses offering food and refreshments are also within walking distance. The local duck pond is only a stone’s throw away form the home and provides a tranquil setting to watch the local wild life.
The Willows has lounge and dining areas with kitchenettes on each floor where meals are provided by a chef and their team who can cater for all specialist diets.
In addition, there are numerous quiet areas around the home, a conservatory and a hairdressing salon. There is also a large enclosed garden which is accessible to wheelchair users.
Reminiscence is key to wellbeing and The Willows has three reminiscence shops within the grounds to take the people living there on a trip down memory lane. The dynamic and engaging activities team provide wide and varied opportunities for social engagement tailored to the choices of the individual.
Due to the peaceful setting of the home it is difficult to imagine it is so close to the centre of a busy city. There is good public transport links to the home with a bus stop just outside the main gates.
A warm welcome awaits anyone at any time of day with no visiting restrictions, young and old alike the more the merrier.
Care Provided by Excelcare The Willows Care Home
Primary Care Categories
- Older Person Care
- Dementia
- Physical Disability
- 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 130 Service Users
Dementia Care Types
- Mild Dementia
- Moderate Dementia
- Advanced/Complex Dementia
Other Care Provided
- Parkinson's Disease
- Stroke
- Palliative / End of Life Care
- COPD/Pulmonary Disease
- Bariatric Care/Obesity
- Convalescent Care
Facilities
- Own Furniture if required
- Pet Friendly (or by arrangement)
- Close to Local shops
- Near Public Transport
- Lift
- Wheelchair Access
- Gardens
- Residents Kitchenette
- Phone Point in own room
- Television point in own room
Funding & Fees
Weekly Charges per Person
Contact Excelcare The Willows Care Home to confirm what's included and get a personalised quote:
Nursing fees are exclusive of FNC. Fees shown are starting rates and may vary depending on individual care needs.
The price(s) shown are provided by the care home. Contact Excelcare The Willows Care Home for full pricing details and T&Cs.
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 choose 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
- Excelcare
- Private Owned
Person in charge
- Sahr Mosery (Home Manager)
Local Authority / Social Services
Admission Information
- Ages 60+
Care Home Design/Build
- Purpose Built: Yes
- Year Purpose Built: -1
- Last Refurbishment: -1
- Number of floors: 3
Room Information
- Single Rooms (129)
- Single Rooms with ensuite Wet Room (129)
Visiting
- Visitors welcome at any time.
Parking
- On site parking for visitors.
Excelcare The Willows Care Home Reviews (164)
Excelcare The Willows Care Home has a Review Score of 9.9 (9.877) out of 10, based on 56 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Excelcare The Willows Care Home has 164 reviews.
I was transferred from hospital to The Willows Care Centre after breaking my right leg in four places due to a very bad fall. The care I received was excellent, I had paralysis in my left arm and leg so I had to be hoisted out of bed daily. The nurses were wonderful and so warm and caring, and...
I was transferred from hospital to The Willows Care Centre after breaking my right leg in four places due to a very bad fall. The care I received was excellent, I had paralysis in my left arm and leg so I had to be hoisted out of bed daily. The nurses were wonderful and so warm and caring, and management staff.
To know mum is safe, warm, with constant company and an outstanding team of staff. From domestic housekeeping, chefs, nurses, carers and management team - every day there is something to be enjoyed when visiting mum. She has improved in her general outlook of being a resident now, we feel blessed...
To know mum is safe, warm, with constant company and an outstanding team of staff. From domestic housekeeping, chefs, nurses, carers and management team - every day there is something to be enjoyed when visiting mum. She has improved in her general outlook of being a resident now, we feel blessed knowing she is totally safe and cared for in the very highest manner. Thank you.
My mother has been in The willows for respite care 2006-2015, then for full-time care (private) from September 2015 - February 2017. I have always found the staff very friendly and helpful. Mum is now on the dementia ward. She also has eyesight, hearing, incontinence and mobility problems. The...
My mother has been in The willows for respite care 2006-2015, then for full-time care (private) from September 2015 - February 2017. I have always found the staff very friendly and helpful. Mum is now on the dementia ward. She also has eyesight, hearing, incontinence and mobility problems. The staff do a great job in difficult circumstances and treat all residents with care and respect. I do not think she would have better care in any of the other local homes.
I have found The Willows to be very caring. Staff are very pleasant, always ready to answer questions. Very helpful to help with extra caring, cleaning etc beyond their job.
I have found The Willows to be very caring. Staff are very pleasant, always ready to answer questions. Very helpful to help with extra caring, cleaning etc beyond their job.
Regulatory Rating
Care Quality Commission (CQC) Rating
Date: 30 December 2024Good
- CaringRequires improvement
- EffectiveGood
- ResponsiveGood
- SafeGood
- Well-ledGood
Inspection ratings
We rate most services according to how safe, effective, caring, responsive and well-led they are, using four levels:
- Outstanding - The service is performing exceptionally well.
- Good - The service is performing well and meeting our expectations.
- Requires Improvement - The service isn't performing as well as it should and we have told the service how it must improve.
- Inadequate - The service is performing badly and we've taken action against the person or organisation that runs it.
- Not rated - we have not yet rated this area of the service, this is normally because the assessments we have carried out have been focused on other key questions.
Bed Vacancies
Please contact us for latest vacancies.
News (9) & Events (3)
- 04 Aug 2026
Residents at The Willows Care Home in Milton Keynes have been enjoying a fantastic partnership with MK Dons Football Club, giving them the opportunity to stay active through football-themed fitness...
- 08 Jul 2026
It makes me deeply sad when people default to the stereotype that care homes are lonely, bleak or institutional places. Too often, care homes are spoken about as a last...
- 13 May 2026
Students studying beauty therapy at Milton Keynes College recently visited The Willows Care Home to host a relaxing pamper morning for the people living there. Students Annabelle, Andrea and Aysha,...
- 20 Oct 2026Organiser: Excelcare The Willows Care Home
- 10 Nov 2026Organiser: Excelcare The Willows Care Home
- 15 Dec 2026Organiser: Excelcare The Willows Care Home
Accreditations
There are no accreditations posted yet for Excelcare The Willows Care Home.
Meet the Team (4)

Sahr join The Willows Care Home in October 2022 as a Home Manager. He has worked in the care sector for over 18 years and held various roles from...
Sahr join The Willows Care Home in October 2022 as a Home Manager. He has worked in the care sector for over 18 years and held various roles from carer to Home Manager; he brings with him a wealth of knowledge of caring for older people.
Sahr is passionate about delivering a high standard of person-centred care and transformational leadership. Sahr has completed Level 7 Diploma in Health and Social Care Management, Level 4 NVQ in Leadership and Management for Care Services and Level 3 NVQ in Health and Social Care.
Sahr’s primary responsibilities include managing day to day smooth running of the home. Supervising and motivating team members to deliver high-quality services and ensuring the needs and aspirations of people who use the services are being met.

Justyna joined Excelcare in October 2022 in the role of Residential Manager.
She is responsible for leading and managing the residential unit and...
Justyna joined Excelcare in October 2022 in the role of Residential Manager.
She is responsible for leading and managing the residential unit and Lavender lodge on all aspects of day-to-day business deliverables, including performance monitoring in relation to quality and best outcome for people who live in the home.
She has recently become our Operations Support Manager.

Gale has been with Excelcare for 16 years, appointed as Regional Administration Manager.
Gale was promoted to Business Manager in 2022. She is...
Gale has been with Excelcare for 16 years, appointed as Regional Administration Manager.
Gale was promoted to Business Manager in 2022. She is responsible for developing and engaging with team members to include Admin, Care, Domestic, Laundry and Catering services to the Home.

She works closely with the management team, receptionist to ensure the smooth running of administration within the home and help to ensure high standards are maintained throughout the home.
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