Welcome
to The Willows & Lavender Lodge
There’s a home for everyone here, whether you are looking for full-time support in our purpose-built care home The Willows, or more independent living in one of our self-contained suites at Lavender Lodge.
I am happy here.
I love the atmosphere.
The team are very helpful and polite. They have great food. I feel included. All the team treat me very well.
I could not ask for anything better.
I am overwhelmed with the love and care my mum is receiving here.
Abbot Care Home has made such an absolute difference to her life and ours. Thank you for all the love care and compassion you are showing for my mum. Thank you also goes to the entertainment team who constantly bring a big smile to my dear mum's lovely face. The compassion every single person shows in Abbot Care Home is a reminder of how society should be.
I've seen such a change in her.
I honestly feel like Ashlyn Care Home has saved my mum's life.
She has put on weight thanks to the great food and regular meals which she didn't do for herself at home. Her mental health has improved thanks to regular stimulation from the chats with the team and the events the home plans. She wasn't keen to go into a home to start, but now she has a new lease of life and is very happy being part of the Ashlyn family. All the team we meet are friendly and helpful and were great with advice for me when my mum first arrived. I really can't thank them all enough they do an amazing job despite it being very challenging at times.
I am happy here.
I love the atmosphere.
The team are very helpful and polite. They have great food. I feel included. All the team treat me very well.
I could not ask for anything better.
I am overwhelmed with the love and care my mum is receiving here.
Abbot Care Home has made such an absolute difference to her life and ours. Thank you for all the love care and compassion you are showing for my mum. Thank you also goes to the entertainment team who constantly bring a big smile to my dear mum's lovely face. The compassion every single person shows in Abbot Care Home is a reminder of how society should be.
Our care
With over 30 years of knowledge and experience in running care homes, we always prioritise comfort, safety and a personal approach to care. At The Willows and Lavender Lodge, we offer:
- Residential care
- Residential dementia care
- Frail nursing care
- Nursing dementia care
- Respite care
- End-of-life care
Lavender Lodge
- Access to all of the facilities and activities within The Willows
- 12 en-suite, self-contained bedrooms, each with a kitchenette
- Nursing care
- Lounge
- Communal kitchenette
- Dining room
- Conservatory
- Visitors welcome throughout the day
- Freshly prepared meals, cooked on site
- Care and support on-hand within Lavender Lodge, 24 hours a day, 365 days a year
At a glance
We believe that a good social life is an effective way of building confidence in the people who live here. It also boosts mental wellbeing and happiness! We encourage everyone to get involved in as many of our activities as they like, whether it’s keeping up with old hobbies or finding new ones to enjoy.
- 117 bedrooms, all of which feature en-suite wetrooms. Some have garden views, situated amongst six care suites, arranged over three floors
- 12 spacious en-suite bedroom suites with kitchenettes inside Lavender Lodge
- Sensory room
- A small kitchen can be found in each care suite, perfect for visitors to make themselves at home
- Attractive grounds with a rose garden
- Conservatory
- Small pets by arrangement, following risk assessment
- Couples who wish to stay together can be accommodated
- Wi-Fi available
- Fully wheelchair accessible
- Car parking
- Dementia programmes
- Reminiscence therapy
- Hairdressing and beauty salon
- GP room, own GP, if preferred
- Visiting Optician and Chiropodist
- Freshly prepared meals cooked within the home
- Full activities programme including arts and crafts sessions, film nights, visiting entertainers, movement to music and other exercise sessions, bingo and quizzes, visits from local primary school, themed events, card and board games and regular day trips out.
Living with us and our approach
Our team is made up of highly skilled professionals who are passionate about caring for people who live with complex health conditions. Dementia care requires a special approach and treatment, and our superb team use their experience to support people with kindness and compassion.
Mindful of the needs of the people who live here, and their family and friends, our team members understand that each person’s journey whilst living with dementia can be a challenge. We are always on hand to offer support and give advice on coping strategies – or are just here to listen.
We’re here to
help you
If you’d like to talk about finding care for yourself, a friend or a relative, please contact us and we will be able to guide you on the next steps. You can contact us using the information below, or complete this online form. A member of our team will be in touch with you shortly.
The Willows Care Home
Heathercroft
Great Linford
Milton Keynes
MK14 5EG
Location and surroundings
The Willows is located in the quiet, green Great Linford residential area on the north fringe of Milton Keynes. Just a mile from the M1 and two miles from the A5, our nearest railway stations are Wolverton and Milton Keynes Central, with services to London as well as Northampton, Bedford, Luton and Oxford. Local buses stop right at the end of our driveway.
The Willows is close to local shops and amenities including the ‘MK: Centre’ – just two miles away and reachable by bus. For day trips, the pretty little village of Great Linford is right on our doorstep. Venture further afield and you reach Bletchley Park, Woburn Abbey, Dunstable Downs and the idyllic Willen Lake.