Care Homes for Older People in and around Dunstable

Q: Older Person Care Home costs in and around Dunstable

The average costs for older person care homes in and around Dunstable can vary depending on the type of care required. Please refer to the detailed breakdown for more information.

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Avg. Review Score 9.5
Total 1,592 Reviews
Avg. Starting Price £1,272 per week

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Collinson House

616/618 Dunstable Road, Luton LU4 8RT

3 miles away from centre of Dunstable

9.964 Reviews

12 1

"My mum was here twice the first time for a month then again for end of life care. The home itself could do with a bit of decorating but you..."Read all 64 reviews

from £1,400 / week29 rooms

Group/Owner DMP Healthcare

Collinson House is situated in the centre of Luton and aims to create an atmosphere which is calm, relaxed and reassuring for older people and those living with dementia. The home provides residents... Read more

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Barton Lodge

45 Birdsfoot Lane, Luton LU3 2DN

4.7 miles away from centre of Dunstable

9.989 Reviews

18 1

"This is a wonderful care home with excellent facilities and a genuinely warm, welcoming atmosphere. It truly feels like a home from home...."Read all 89 reviews

from £1,800 / week70 rooms

Group/Owner DMP Healthcare

Barton Lodge is a luxurious, 70-bed wetroom en-suite haven, brimming with experienced and empathetic caregivers who provide exceptional round-the-clock residential and nursing care. Beyond the unparalleled... Read more

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Caddington Grove Care Home

175 London Road, Dunstable LU6 3DX

1.3 miles away from centre of Dunstable

9.9104 Reviews

24 1

"My sister arrived at Caddington Grove Care Home in July 2025. She had been very unwell for several months and joined the care home directly..."Read all 104 reviews

from £1,625 / week66 rooms

Group/Owner Hamberley Care Homes

Caddington Grove in Dunstable offers a warm, friendly, and homely environment where residents can lead fulfilling lives as part of a welcoming community. Caddington Grove features spacious, stylish... Read more

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Thorn Springs

Collie Place, Houghton Regis, Dunstable LU5 6TW

1.3 miles away from centre of Dunstable

9.869 Reviews

"Thorn Springs is a very special home. Firstly the care and attention given to residents is outstanding, the Managers and the amazing Care..."Read all 69 reviews

from £1,668 / week66 rooms

Group/Owner HC-One

Thorn Springs offers 24-hour, all-inclusive residential and dementia care in surroundings which create a great place to live.... Read more

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Little Bramingham Farm

Leamington Road, Luton LU3 3XF

4.3 miles away from centre of Dunstable

9.864 Reviews

19 1

"Thank you to all the members of Staff at Little Bramingham care home who have helped Mum settle into her new home . Everyone wears a..."Read all 64 reviews

from £1,480 / week26 rooms

Group/Owner Friends of the Elderly

Little Bramingham Farm care home specialises in residential care. Little Bramingham Farm is an oasis of calm in an urban environment. All the rooms are spacious, light and airy with en suite facilities. Little... Read more

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Capwell Grange Care Home

Addington Way, Oakley Road, Luton LU4 9GR

2.8 miles away from centre of Dunstable

9.8183 Reviews

"I was made to feel at home the moment I entered the building. The staff were friendly and welcoming. MY needs were catered for by all the..."Read all 183 reviews

from £1,211 / week146 rooms

Group/Owner HC-One

Situated in a pleasant residential area of Luton, Capwell Grange has been purpose-built and designed to provide personalised residential, nursing and dementia care. Recently refurbished, the home... Read more

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St Mary's Care Home

19 Dunstable Road, Luton LU1 1BE

4.5 miles away from centre of Dunstable

9.8202 Reviews

"St Marys Care Home have been looking after mum for 2 years now. They are caring and kind and see to her needs. Although she stays in her..."Read all 202 reviews

from £1,065 / week60 rooms

Group/Owner Bupa Care Homes

St Mary’s provides quality residential and nursing care, whilst also specialising in palliative, respite and post operative convalescence care. They also offer nursing care for people living with Parkinson's,... Read more

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Orchard Lodge Care Home (Nursing)

Stanbridge Road, Tilsworth, Leighton Buzzard LU7 9PN

2.9 miles away from centre of Dunstable

9.734 Reviews

"The team at Orchard Lodge are so kind,caring & attentive. Dad (Gary) has been there just a few days following discharge from hospital but..."Read all 34 reviews

from £1,300 / week28 rooms

Group/Owner M R Patel

Orchard Lodge is a nursing care home in Leighton Buzzard, providing accommodation for people who require nursing or personal care, diagnostic and screening, and the treatment of disease, disorder or injury.... Read more

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Woodside

The Old Vicarage, Slip End, Luton LU1 4BJ

4.6 miles away from centre of Dunstable

9.775 Reviews

12 1

"Staff and manager were so helpful and couldn't have asked for better and kind staff every were clean and tidy they have so much..."Read all 75 reviews

from £1,400 / week37 rooms

Group/Owner DMP Healthcare

Woodside stands in an acre of private grounds and enjoys wonderful views over the Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire landscape. Woodside is nestled in a quiet village of Slipend located in close proximity... Read more

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Rosalyn House

King Street, Dunstable LU5 5TT

1.2 miles away from centre of Dunstable

9.664 Reviews

"I cannot speak highly enough of Rosalyn House and their wonderful team. Dad was with them for his last week of life and had the most..."Read all 64 reviews

from £1,394 / week46 rooms

Group/Owner Pressbeau Ltd

Rosalyn House is a purpose-built care home which cares for the elderly in Houghton Regis. It was acquired by Pressbeau in 2019 who has built a series of highly accredited and reputable care homes based... Read more

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Milliner House Care Home

23/29 Marsh Road, Luton LU3 2QF

3.5 miles away from centre of Dunstable

9.679 Reviews

"My mother was in Milliner House for 4 1/2 years. Throughout, she was treated with kindness, compassion and respect. I have nothing but..."Read all 79 reviews

from £1,065 / week40 rooms

Group/Owner HC-One

Located within an attractive residential area on the outskirts of Luton, Milliner House Care Home delivers person-centred residential and residential dementia care to older people. This purpose-built,... Read more

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Mulberry Court

105 Watermead Road, Luton LU3 2TF

3.8 miles away from centre of Dunstable

9.5128 Reviews

17 1

"My wife initially went into Mulberry for 2 weeks respite extended for a further 2 wks with a view to this becoming permanent. Staff could..."Read all 128 reviews

from £1,450 / week84 rooms

Group/Owner Runwood Homes Ltd

Mulberry Court is a new care development from Runwood Homes that has been purposely-designed to provide high-quality dementia care. The home makes a significant contribution to care in the Luton area,... Read more

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Moorland Gardens Care Home

off Old Bedford Road, Moorland Gardens Street, Luton LU2 7NX

4.7 miles away from centre of Dunstable

9.567 Reviews

"I wanted to show how impressed I am with Moorland Gardens Care Home. From the moment you walk through the doors, you are greeted by such a..."Read all 67 reviews

from £1,350 / week80 rooms

Group/Owner The Bondcare Group

Moorland Gardens Care Home is located one mile from Luton town centre and is within easy access to road and rail transport routes. The home has been designed to support residents with nursing, physical... Read more

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Dukeminster Court

Dukeminster Road, Dunstable LU5 4FF

0.6 miles away from centre of Dunstable

9.448 Reviews

20 1

"My mum in law has a lovely room with her belongings to make it welcoming and homely. She is very unsettled and yet to be diagnosed with..."Read all 48 reviews

from £1,260 / week75 rooms

Group/Owner Quantum Care Ltd

Dukeminster Court is a modern, purpose-built care home located within the heart of the local community and conveniently located a short distance from a large retail park. Offering residential care... Read more

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Ridgeway Lodge Care Home

Brandreth Avenue, Dunstable LU5 4RE

1.1 miles away from centre of Dunstable

9.356 Reviews

"Michelle the manager has been helpful supportive and kind and protective. Food lovely and the people are great. Karen activity has treated..."Read all 56 reviews

from £1,600 / week61 rooms

Group/Owner HC-One

Ridgeway Lodge Care Home offers personalised residential and residential dementia care to older people in a bright and spacious setting. The home is ideally situated in a residential area in the heart... Read more

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Rowles House

28/30 Barton Road, Luton LU3 2BB

4.7 miles away from centre of Dunstable

9.524 Reviews

"Very good and caring people best care I could wish for thanks to everyone I visit every day and I find everyone very happy at all times..."Read all 24 reviews

from £1,399 / week26 rooms

Rowles House is an exclusive, privately owned care home located in Luton. They are dedicated to providing exceptional and compassionate care for individuals aged 55 and above. Rowles House is dedicated... Read more

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Tudor House

76 West Street, Dunstable LU6 1NX

0.2 miles away from centre of Dunstable

9.323 Reviews

"From the moment our mother entered Tudor House, we knew she was in safe and caring hands. The staff showed such warmth, kindness, and..."Read all 23 reviews

from £1,100 / week18 rooms

Group/Owner Janes Care Homes

Tudor House, in Dunstable, is a care home that aims to allow clients to live lives to their fullest potential, while having any daily care needs they may have effectively looked after by skilled and dedicated... Read more

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Friars Lodge

18 - 20 Priory Road, Dunstable LU5 4HR

0.6 miles away from centre of Dunstable

9.127 Reviews

"Patricia has been a resident at Friars Lodge from 2019 until last month. Its extraordinary that the support and service provided has been..."Read all 27 reviews

from £1,100 / week20 rooms

Group/Owner Janes Care Homes

Friars Lodge, in Dunstable, is part of a family-run care home businesses that specialises in residential care for older people with a physical frailty or a diagnosis of dementia. All care provision... Read more

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The White House

Eggington, Leighton Buzzard LU7 9PQ

4.1 miles away from centre of Dunstable

8.844 Reviews

"My dad has been a resident at the White House for nearly two years and I honestly cant rate them highly enough. Always welcoming when I..."Read all 44 reviews

from £1,200 / week28 rooms

Group/Owner Janes Care Homes

The White House is a twenty-eight capacity care home from the Janes Care Home group, located in Eggington, just outside of Leighton Buzzard. Experienced care workers pride themselves on efficient care... Read more

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St Anne's

30 Lansdowne Road, Luton LU3 1EE

4.4 miles away from centre of Dunstable

from £735 / week22 rooms

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Knoll House

Studham Lane, Dunstable LU6 2QJ

3.1 miles away from centre of Dunstable

15 Reviews

from £1,100 / week22 rooms

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Rosedale Care Home

36 Lansdowne Road, Luton LU3 1EE

4.4 miles away from centre of Dunstable

8.341 Reviews

20 rooms

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Ashton Lodge

Ashton Road, Dunstable LU6 1NP

0.2 miles away from centre of Dunstable

17 Reviews

from £1,000 / week54 rooms

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The Edwardian

168 Biscot Road, Luton LU3 1AX

4.3 miles away from centre of Dunstable

7 Reviews

34 rooms

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Lady Spencer House

52 High Street, Houghton Regis, Dunstable LU5 5BJ

1.1 miles away from centre of Dunstable

13 Reviews

from £930 / week24 rooms

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Ambassador House

31 Lansdowne Road, Luton LU3 1EE

4.4 miles away from centre of Dunstable

9.439 Reviews

from £1,300 / week25 rooms

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St Brendan's

175 Ashburnham Road, Luton LU1 1JW

4 miles away from centre of Dunstable

1 Reviews

26 rooms

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Widecombe Nursing Home

36 Grasmere Road, Luton LU3 2DT

4.7 miles away from centre of Dunstable

8.912 Reviews

from £1,300 / week38 rooms

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Alicia Care Home

109/115 Marsh Road, Luton LU3 2QG

3.4 miles away from centre of Dunstable

2 Reviews

from £1,400 / week68 rooms

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Sharnbrook Care Home Ltd

17a Park Road North, Houghton Regis, Dunstable LU5 5LD

1.4 miles away from centre of Dunstable

1 Reviews

from £900 / week24 rooms

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Older Person Care Home costs in and around Dunstable

Average older person care home costs in and around Dunstable by care type, compared to averages across the UK. Fees are based on the starting price for self-funded care, using carehome.co.uk data from 11 older person care homes with fees listed in and around Dunstable.

Type of Care Provided	Dunstable	Bedfordshire	England	UK
Residential Care	£1,265	£1,317	£1,305	£1,310
Residential Dementia Care	£1,272	£1,340	£1,334	£1,339
Nursing Care	£1,533	£1,529	£1,566	£1,552
Nursing Dementia Care	£1,448	£1,499	£1,581	£1,571
All Care Types	£1,272	£1,321	£1,316	£1,323

Keep in mind that fees can vary between providers and factors such as specific needs, location, room type and more can affect costs. For more information on older person care home fees across the UK and advice on how to pay, see our older person care home fees guide.

Average starting prices for self-funders in Dunstable Care Homes by care type

Average cost of Residential Care from 18 care homes with fees listed.

£1,265 per week

4.1% below Bedfordshire average
3.2% below England average
3.6% below UK average

Average cost of Residential Dementia Care from 13 care homes with fees listed.

£1,272 per week

5.3% below Bedfordshire average
4.9% below England average
5.3% below UK average

Average cost of Nursing Care from 5 care homes with fees listed.

£1,533 per week

0.3% above Bedfordshire average
2.2% below England average
1.2% below UK average

Average cost of Nursing Dementia Care from 3 care homes with fees listed.

£1,448 per week

3.5% below Bedfordshire average
9.2% below England average
8.5% below UK average

How many older person care homes are there in Dunstable?

There are 30 Older Person Care Homes in Dunstable, including 7 Nursing Homes & 23 Residential Care Homes.

Which older person care homes in Dunstable have the highest Review Score?

Collinson House, Caddington Grove Care Home & Thorn Springs are some of the older person care homes with the highest Review Score in Dunstable.

Which older person care homes in Dunstable offer Nursing Care?

Caddington Grove Care Home, Capwell Grange Care Home & Orchard Lodge Care Home (Nursing) are some of the 5 Nursing Homes in Dunstable.

How many elderly care homes offer Dementia Care in Dunstable?

There are 20 elderly care homes offering Dementia Care in Dunstable including Collinson House, Caddington Grove Care Home & Thorn Springs.

Which elderly care homes offer Respite Care in Dunstable?

Respite Care is offered by 24 elderly care homes in Dunstable including Collinson House, Caddington Grove Care Home & Thorn Springs.

How many older person care homes listings in Dunstable have Reviews on carehome.co.uk?

There are 22 older person care homes listed with Reviews.