
The care and friendship shown to her have been superb and very much appreciated.Denise B(Cousin of Resident/Service User)



The care and friendship shown to her have been superb and very much appreciated.Denise B(Cousin of Resident/Service User)



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 of Dunstable, providing residents with plenty of opportunities to get involved in the local community. The team regularly arrange events with local schools, charities and businesses in the area to keep residents involved and active with their peers....
Care Provided by Ridgeway Lodge 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
- Dementia Residential Care
- For a maximum of 61 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
- Mild Dementia
Other Care Provided
- Palliative / End of Life Care
- 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
The price(s) shown are provided by the care home. Contact Ridgeway Lodge Care Home for full pricing details and T&Cs.
Contact Ridgeway Lodge 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)
Good to Know
Group / Owner
- HC-One
- Private Owned
Person in charge
- Michele Tricker(Home Manager)
Local Authority / Social Services
Admission Information
- Ages 65+
Care Home Design/Build
- Purpose Built: Yes
- Last Refurbishment: 2021
Room Information
- Single Rooms (61)
Ridgeway Lodge Care Home Reviews (55)
Ridgeway Lodge Care Home has a Review Score of 9.1 (9.146) out of 10, based on 11 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Ridgeway Lodge Care Home has 55 reviews.
The manager has a caring attitude and is very understanding and always is available should you need to speak to them. Also the under manager also. And all the staff are helpful and willing to help you if needed. This home from home is excellent. I am so pleased to have my husband Richard here, after a not very pleasant experience previously, it was hard having to be apart after 65 years of marriage. But I am at peace now knowing he is in a lovely home being cared for with care and dignity. Many thanks to you all.
Thank you very much for you feed back, all are valued and welcome
I'm very pleased with the overall care provided to my wife. The staff are exceptional, always friendly, approachable and willing to engage in conversation or assist with any concerns we may have.
Thank you for an excellent stay, my mum has enjoyed her time greatly. Everything has been great. Thank you.
Approachable manager. Kind staff. Clean building. People treated with dignity respect.
The first time I visited my grandad I felt the atmosphere to be very calm and all residence appeared to be settled, including my grandad. The staff interacted with residents, treating them with care and respect which made me feel very comfortable for my grandad. The home was spotless and smelt very fresh. I am happy with my grandad living at Ridgeway.
Dad has settled in really well. Staff/management encourage Dad to be involved in activities that he would never of done whilst living with me. Staff interact with Dad and they have friendly banter which Dad loves. The care home is always spotlessly clean and smells fresh. Dad is always treated with dignity and respect and not forced to do anything he doesn't wish to do. Staff and management are friendly and approachable, lovely atmosphere. I am very pleased all round with the care and support provided. Thank you.
Mt mother in law's experience at Ridgeway Lodge Care Home was a happy and very settled one. In fact, she referred to it as her home, which was very comforting to us as her family. She loved her room which was always warm and comfortable for her. She also loved the staff, who were kind, caring, polite and helpful. They all treated her with such dignity. In fact, they were all amazing and were all very sad when she recently passed away.
We'd like to take a moment to thank you for leaving such a wonderful review of our home. we are pleased to hear you were very happy with the quality of care your mother-in-law received at Ridgeway Lodge care home, kindness is at the heart of everything we do. Kind words like these are a testament...
I enjoyed the Christmas party! Great that Mum was encouraged to dance.
Mum has been here 2 weeks and we are very happy with the care.
My Mother is safe and cared for.
Sometimes basic food stuff are not available which seems odd - no porridge!
Food quality and temperature (cold) is the only thing my Mother complains about.
Everyone is friendly! They don't all wear a name badge.
Thank you for your review, we value all feedback as this helps us to improve our service where required. We will ensure your comments are shared with the team so that product availability where there is delivery issues can be monitored along with the temperature of meals served. Additionally, we...
After a friend moved to Ridgeway in the summer, have visited here three times and always found the staff and building environment to be welcoming and friendly. Arriving often after lunch, the cooking smells are fabulous. Christmas decorations and atmosphere are uplifting. Most importantly telling is what my mentally it has lifted her enormously.
Overall good.
I cannot thank the staff enough for the care and love shown to my mum for the past 18 months. My mum is the happiest and settled I have seen her for a good few years. All the staff are exceptional. They give their best at all times. The activities team, reception, and cleaners are all amazing and should be very proud of the level of care they give. I believe this is a well-managed care home which provides excellent care and an environment we are always welcomed to when visiting.
Every time I visit my father the staff are always friendly and welcoming. The home always feels safe and the residents are well looked after. Any questions I have had are always explained and quickly resolved.
My cousin/aunt has been at Ridgeway for about seven months. She settled in really well with the help of the ever-attentive staff. The care and friendship shown to her have been superb and very much appreciated. I would definitely recommend Ridgeway to others.
My mum, who usually lives in her own home has just spent two weeks 'respite' at Ridgeway Lodge.
She had a really good time there, and we found the staff to be very kind and caring towards the residents.
All of the staff seemed great - the 2 who I had the most dealings with were Claire and Justyna, both of who really took the time and made the effort to make mum's stay very enjoyable.
Mum really enjoyed socialising with the residents and taking part in the daily activities.
The home looks lovely from the outside, appears very modern, clean and tidy, is recently refurbished so nothing looks too old or worn out, is well laid out, and offers a very safe environment for its residents.
The conservatory, lounge and dining rooms are all very nice too, as areas for people to meet in.
The bedrooms are fine, all with an en-suite toilet and sink.
All in all, I can definitely recommend it!
My father has been at Ridgeway Lodge for approx three months. We are really happy with the home, and the staff have been amazing, cannot speak highly enough of them. Would recommend Ridgeway Lodge to anybody.
My mother took residence in August 2016 and stayed until she passed away in December 2021, suffering from advanced Alzheimers. The care staff were considerate and gentle and interactive with my mother in a kindly and chatty manner. My brother and I know our mother was quite content in her new home even though her health and ability to communicate declined over the period of residence. Our dog was always welcome when we visited which was very nice.
I cannot praise the staff here enough. I wish I was filthy rich so I could send them all on a holiday they so deserve. Friendly but professional.
Despite Dad's confusion and understanding of his circumstances and moving to a care home, the staff have been excellent in helping him to settle. They understand his needs and encourage him to take part in activities. It is also good that it's local and I can visit him three times a week. Dad seems very settled now despite his confusion (Alzheimer's)
Regulatory Rating
Care Quality Commission (CQC) Rating
Date: 08 July 2023Good
- CaringGood
- 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 (19) & Events (0)
- 19 Sep 2025
HC One’s Ridgeway Lodge Care Home in Dunstable, Bedfordshire, is due to host a joyful Summer Fete on Saturday 6th September, 3pm – 5pm, welcoming residents, families, and the local...
- 19 Sep 2025
HC One’s Ridgeway Lodge Care Home in Dunstable, Bedfordshire, is proud to announce its upcoming “Professional Connect” event, taking place on Wednesday, 20th August 2025, from 2pm to 4pm. The...
- 04 Jun 2025
HC-One care homes across Britain are preparing to open their doors to welcome in visitors from their local communities to join them in this year’s Care Home Open Week celebrations...
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Meet the Team (1)

Michele is a knowledgeable and dedicated leader who is passionate about delivering the highest standards in care and quality of life for Residents. She closely shares HC-One’s vision in aiming to provide the kindest care for each and every Resident.
Michele 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, Michele remarked: “Seeing our Residents have a good quality of life is really important to me”.
Michele has also achieved much outside of work, with her proudest achievement being her four children who all work in the care sector as nurses or paramedics.
Outside of work, Michele enjoys looking after her four cats and relaxing with a cup of coffee and a book.
Frequently Asked Questions about Ridgeway Lodge Care Home
What types of Care is Ridgeway Lodge Care Home registered for?
Older Person Care, Dementia, Physical Disability, Visual / Hearing Impairment are the registered (by the Care Quality Commission) categories of Care.
How many Rooms does Ridgeway Lodge Care Home have?
There are 61 Single Rooms.
What are the Facilities & Services at Ridgeway Lodge Care Home?
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 are some of the Facilities & Services.
How far is Ridgeway Lodge Care Home to the centre of Dunstable?
1.1 mile(s) as the crow flies, distance by road may be significantly further.
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