
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)



Nestled in a peaceful residential area of Dunstable, Ridgeway Lodge care home offers personalised residential and dementia care to older people.
With sitting rooms, space for residents to pursue their hobbies and interests, and a lovely dining room, the purpose-built Ridgeway Lodge offers plenty of places to relax, dine, exercise, socialise, and be creative. The delightful landscaped sensory garden and patio is the perfect spot to spend time with friends and...
Nestled in a peaceful residential area of Dunstable, Ridgeway Lodge care home offers personalised residential and dementia care to older people.
With sitting rooms, space for residents to pursue their hobbies and interests, and a lovely dining room, the purpose-built Ridgeway Lodge offers plenty of places to relax, dine, exercise, socialise, and be creative. The delightful landscaped sensory garden and patio is the perfect spot to spend time with friends and family. At the same time, residents can also enjoy on-site facilities like a hair salon, nail bar and pub.
Ridgeway Lodge features a range of inviting dining areas where residents can relax and enjoy an intimate dining experience with family and friends. In addition to the popular dining rooms, residents can also enjoy mealtimes in the outdoor spaces on sunny days.
The catering team prides itself on making mealtimes a sociable and stimulating part of each day by providing an enjoyable experience for all residents and their loved ones. Staff get to know each resident at Ridgeway Lodge and take pride in encouraging everyone to take an active part in life at the home. Whether participating in the popular wellbeing and activities programme or embracing quieter times, staff are committed to helping residents lead their best lives.
Community is an integral part of life at Ridgeway Lodge, and the team supports residents in building strong relationships in the Dunstable neighbourhood by organising events with local schools, charities, and businesses.
The professional care team is on hand to help new residents and their families settle into life at Ridgeway Lodge.
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
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 (61)
Ridgeway Lodge Care Home has a Review Score of 9.4 (9.445) out of 10, based on 17 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Ridgeway Lodge Care Home has 61 reviews.
Always clean premises, lovely garden and dining area, conservatory and good location. Ability to use kitchen facilities to make one's own drink was appreciated, after our journey. Resident was very happy with his room and staff were kind and...
Always clean premises, lovely garden and dining area, conservatory and good location. Ability to use kitchen facilities to make one's own drink was appreciated, after our journey. Resident was very happy with his room and staff were kind and considerate, offering choices and information. Nutritious food offered. Disappointing that Home GP did not act on our relative's poor hearing when he was first examined; early action should have provided earwax removal, a hearing aid and easier communication. Waiting to be let in was frustrating - we sometimes waited for 10 min, ringing bell several times. We had the key code when relative was on end of life care, but it was revoked when resident was returned to palliative care. As recognised and trusted relatives, who always signed in and out, easier access would have been appreciated.
After taking the big decision for Dad to be cared for, we are so happy we chose Ridgeway Lodge. On arrival, the staff was so friendly and welcoming, they made a big fuss of dad and put him at ease, as well as making us feel better.
After taking the big decision for Dad to be cared for, we are so happy we chose Ridgeway Lodge. On arrival, the staff was so friendly and welcoming, they made a big fuss of dad and put him at ease, as well as making us feel better.
I have been visiting a group of residents once a month for a number of years. Staff are always welcoming and the residents seem happy. I often see the same carers and they seem to have a good relationship with their residents.
I have been visiting a group of residents once a month for a number of years. Staff are always welcoming and the residents seem happy. I often see the same carers and they seem to have a good relationship with their residents.
Everyone very helpful and caring. Food very appetising. Nicely served and hot. All carers supportive. Proactive with activities to stimulate clients. Always plenty of carers around to assist clients.
Everyone very helpful and caring. Food very appetising. Nicely served and hot. All carers supportive. Proactive with activities to stimulate clients. Always plenty of carers around to assist clients.
Foz and Radzan. The 2 people have been very special to me as I experienced a very bad day. When Dickie was in a very bad state crying made me cry. But these 2 carers were excellent care given to Dickie or myself. ALso Tanya. All experienced.
Foz and Radzan. The 2 people have been very special to me as I experienced a very bad day. When Dickie was in a very bad state crying made me cry. But these 2 carers were excellent care given to Dickie or myself. ALso Tanya. All experienced.
Michelle the manager has been helpful supportive and kind and protective. Food lovely and the people are great. Karen activity has treated me with dignity and respect
Michelle the manager has been helpful supportive and kind and protective. Food lovely and the people are great. Karen activity has treated me with dignity and respect
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,...
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.
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.
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.
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...
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...
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,...
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...
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 to the hard work of our colleagues. Thank you for taking the time to leave such a positive review of our home at this difficult time, please accept our sincere condolences to you and your family.
Based on my observations during this period I feel that every effort has been made to give my Mother the best care possible. I was concerned about how we would manage the holiday period. However, the range of activities offered helped to make it a relatively stress-free Christmas and I am very...
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.
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...
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...
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 will review our use of name badges and the general DIY areas you have flagged. We hope you will soon see improvements.
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...
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.
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...
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.
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.
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
1 Bed Vacancy
Posted: 10 September 2026Please contact us for information regarding our bed availability
News (5) & 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...
- 16 Apr 2025
Residents at HC-One’s Ridgeway Lodge Care Home in Dunstable, Bedfordshire, embraced Easter festivities by creating vibrant Easter bonnets with decorations, including chicks, Easter eggs, carrots, flowers, bunnies and felt items...
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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....
Michele is a knowledgeable and dedicated leader who is passionate about delivering the highest standards in care and quality of life for Residents.
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, Michele remarked: “Seeing our Residents have a good quality of life is really important to me”.
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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