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Ridgeway Lodge Care Home

Brandreth Avenue, Dunstable, Bedfordshire LU5 4RE
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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, Dunstable
Ridgeway Lodge Care Home, Dunstable
Ridgeway Lodge Care Home, Dunstable

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 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

Type of carePermanentRespite
Residential CareFrom £1,600From £1,760
Residential Dementia CareFrom £1,600From £1,760

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

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)

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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.

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Review from Pamela B (Daughter of Resident) published on 12 January 2022 Submitted via Postal Card
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As a family, we are so happy that we chose Ridgway Lodge for Mum's permanent stay. We have found all the staff so helpful and friendly and nothing has been too much trouble for anyone. Mum feels the same and she has settled in very well. Thank you to everyone.

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Review from David C (Son of Resident) published on 10 January 2022 Submitted via Postal Card
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What fantastic care your team provide my mum and dad. Whenever there are any issues I am contacted which allows me and my family to relax in the knowledge that you are providing the best support to my mum and dad and all of their family.

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Review from J T (Wife of Resident) published on 4 November 2021 Submitted via Postal Card
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My husband seems to have been quite happy there. Unfortunately, he can no longer construct sentences or write things down. He has answered the questions above. He would have liked a shower or more whilst he was there. He liked the food but would have liked visitors but understood that this was not available because of illness in the home at the time.

Reply from Diane Kerwin, Hospital Liaison Team Administrator at Ridgeway Lodge Care Home

Thank you for the review and for supporting your husband to provide us with feedback regarding his stay at Ridgeway Lodge. We are grateful for all feedback received and I am pleased that your husband seemed happy whilst he stayed with us and understood our current commitment to remaining safe in...  

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Review from Anthony T (Resident / Service User) published on 24 August 2021 Submitted via Postal Card
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On arrival here, my reception told me all the staff at all levels are very attentive. I've had 16 months here now, very happy. Thank you.

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Review from Janie D (Wife of Resident) published on 6 April 2021 Submitted via Website
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My husband has been a resident at Ridgeway Lodge for over 2 years. He has dementia. Prior to the Covid-19 restrictions, I was able to 'pop in' to Ridgeway to see him and I have always been impressed and pleased with the kindness and care that the staff there give to the residents. The way they speak to the residents and interact with them is lovely. I did have a worry about a situation with my husband's care and my concerns were taken seriously, I felt listened to and the situation was resolved quickly and easily. Throughout the Covid-19 pandemic, when visiting has been difficult or just not possible, the Ridgeway staff have explored every possible way of keeping in contact with loved ones. I have visited my husband in the garden of the care home, had some 'window visits' and now can visit him in a 'pod'. The safety and care of the residents has been the top priority and I have also felt cared for and understood in this difficult time.

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Review from Joan M (Sister of Resident) published on 6 April 2021 Submitted via Website
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My brother is very happy at the home and is very complimentary about all the staff which is very reassuring as I live a long way from him. The staff senior are always helpful when I call and any matters raised are always dealt with efficiently.

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Review from Louise (Daughter of Resident) published on 13 January 2021 Submitted via Website
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My mum sadly died December 2020, she had been there for a long time and did enjoy walking around taking part in social events. She celebrated her 90th birthday there. The carers that looked after her were fab and I would like to say special thanks to all the staff. I can’t remember all the carers names that looked after Mum but a massive thanks to one particular member of staff for making Mum smile and laugh and spending some time with Mum during her final days. It meant the world. You have such great management with fantastic skills. The carers who came to look after Mum after she passed, thankyou. I could tell how much Mum meant to you, especially for those that had worked there a long time. I will remember the fun and laughter I enjoyed being there at parties, singing and dancing, bazaars and fetes, Alzheimer’s walk.

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Review from P H (Son of Resident) published on 2 March 2020 Submitted via Postal Card
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My mother was well looked after by caring and considerate staff.

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Review from V H (Daughter of Resident) published on 21 February 2020 Submitted via Postal Card
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They were very caring for our dear late mum. They really loved her. Everybody was so nice and welcoming.

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Review from D H (Son of Resident) published on 18 December 2019 Submitted via Postal Card
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Premises are always clean and well maintained. The rooms are modern and well furnished. The care staff are always friendly and caring towards the residents. The office are professional and efficient. The overall manager of the home is extremely helpful, caring and clearly builds good relationships with residents and their relatives.

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Review from B E (Husband of Resident) published on 20 November 2019 Submitted via Postal Card
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My wife went into Ridgeway Lodge in the spring of 2015. Before that, she was in a hospital for assessment of her Dementia.
She was sectioned for her violence towards me and her sister. She used to be a lovely caring person.

She now thinks The Lodge is her home. She still knows me as her husband after all these years. She gets on well with the staff. She had a setback a water infection. She has lost her appetite for food. The staff have been brilliant in understanding her problems. She is improving slowly. Thank you.

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Review from T C (Son of Resident) published on 20 September 2019 Submitted via Postal Card
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My father has been in the home for over 2 years. In this time I have never come across a bad issue.

The staff have treated my dad extremely well.

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Review from D R (Daughter of Resident) published on 17 September 2019 Submitted via Website
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When the care home my mother was living in closed their doors to dementia guests, I was completely devastated. My sister and I had to look for somewhere else and eventually found Ridgeway Lodge. From the moment she stepped in the door, I knew we had made the right decision. The staff welcomed her literally with open arms and have done so since. The layout works for mum and she has become much more outgoing and stimulated. She loves the entertainment and ‘games’!

I don’t think we would ever have found a better place for her if we had carried on looking.

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Review from Paula F (Daughter of Resident) published on 8 July 2019 Submitted via Postal Card
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I came to the home today at 2.40 this morning and I honestly say two of the staff are a credit to HC-One.
They were calm, friendly, chatting to my dad, changed him then came back later to turn him. (Reposition him in bed) I was so happy to see how they worked together.
The way they were with my dad as when I got there he was aware, chatting away.

Please pass on my gratitude to them both for doing a fantastic job. Thank you all staff and all the team.

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Review from Steve T (Son of Resident) published on 7 June 2019 Submitted via Postal Card
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Staff are extremely kind and respectful and take on board the wishes of residents and their relatives.

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Review from I B (Wife of Resident) published on 22 March 2019 Submitted via Postal Card
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My husband is at Ridgeway Lodge for respite at the moment. It has a very warm and welcoming atmosphere whenever you go there.

All the staff are very friendly and caring and always find time to speak to visitors as well as residents.

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Review from Susan C (Stepdaughter of Resident) published on 13 March 2019 Submitted via Postal Card
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The staff are all good but there are some exceptional staff I would have liked to have named them to show the appreciation of my mum and all the family. It is an exceptional care home. My stepdad is treated very well with dignity and compassion.

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Review from S C (Wife of Resident) published on 27 February 2019 Submitted via Postal Card
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Excellent support by the staff with residents. Respectful and quick response to issues raised. Room repainted within hours of request/asking. Staff are perfect and no problems what so ever.

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Review from L G (Son of Resident) published on 10 January 2019 Submitted via Postal Card
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Although Ridgeway Lodge is not the most luxurious home and may not have the best facilities, the most important feature is the staff.

They appear to have a genuine concern for the residents and that is the singular most important feature in any care home.

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Review from P F (Daughter of Resident) published on 9 January 2019 Submitted via Postal Card
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Kindness show by staff is outstanding.

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Care Quality Commission (CQC) Rating

Date: 08 July 2023
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  • Well-ledGood
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News (19) & Events (0)

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  • 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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Awards / Recognitions (7)

  • 30 Jan 2026Recipient: HC-One
  • 28 Feb 2023Recipient: HC-One
  • 28 Feb 2020Recipient: HC-One

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Meet the Team (1)

Michele Tricker
Michele TrickerJob Title:Home Manager

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.

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