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The Knolls Care Centre

Plantation Road, Leighton Buzzard, Bedfordshire LU7 3JE
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The Knolls Care Centre, Leighton Buzzard
The Knolls Care Centre, Leighton Buzzard
The Knolls Care Centre, Leighton Buzzard

The Knolls is set in secluded and attractive grounds, with plenty of room to stroll or sit and enjoy the peaceful and charming surroundings, located to the north side of Leighton Buzzard.

Inside, the charm and character of the Grade II listed building has been maintained throughout, with a delightful reception area providing access to elegant Victorian surroundings, which include spacious double lounge rooms and an adjacent, timber-panelled dining room. An... 

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Care Provided by The Knolls Care Centre

Primary Care Categories

  • Older Person Care
  • Dementia
  • Visual / Hearing Impairment

Length of Stay

  • Permanent Care
  • Respite Care

Care Types Provided

  • Residential Care
  • Nursing Care
  • Dementia Residential Care
  • Dementia Nursing Care
  • For a maximum of 56 Service Users

Dementia Care Types

  • Mild Dementia
  • Moderate Dementia

Other Care Provided

  • Parkinson's Disease
  • Stroke
  • Palliative / End of Life Care
  • COPD/Pulmonary Disease
  • Convalescent Care

Facilities

  • Own Furniture if required
  • Pet Friendly (or by arrangement)
  • Close to Local shops
  • Minibus or other transport
  • Lift
  • Stairlift
  • Wheelchair Access
  • Gardens
  • Phone Point in own room
  • Television point in own room
  • Residents Internet Access

Funding & Fees

Weekly Charges per Person

Type of carePermanentRespite
Residential Care£1,270 - £1,500£1,270 - £1,500
Residential Dementia Care£1,350 - £1,500£1,350 - £1,500
Nursing Care£1,350 - £1,600£1,350 - £1,600
Nursing Dementia Care£1,350 - £1,600£1,350 - £1,600

Contact The Knolls Care Centre to confirm what's included and get a personalised quote:

The following are excluded hairdressing, chiropody and escort to appointment services

Funding Types Accepted

  • Self-Funding (Private)
  • Local Authority with Top-up
  • Local Authority
  • NHS Continuing Healthcare (CHC)

Support you may be entitled to

  • If you choose a care home based in England, you may be eligible for NHS Funded Nursing Care (FNC), which helps cover the cost of nursing. This is worth £267.68 per week and is usually paid directly to the care home.

Tours

Onsite Tours of The Knolls Care CentreUsually available on Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun(between 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM)We warmly welcome prospective residents and their families for onsite tours seven days a week by appointment. Tours are personally conducted by our management team, allowing you to explore our living spaces, view our facilities, meet our care staff, and ask any questions in a relaxed environment. To arrange your visit or discuss specific care requirements, please call our admissions line directly or contact us using the form.
Remote Tours of The Knolls Care CentreUsually available on Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun(between 9:00 AM to 8:00 PM)For families who are unable to visit in person right away, or who are coordinating care from a distance, we are delighted to offer live, personalised virtual tours. Conducted via video call (such as FaceTime, WhatsApp, Zoom, or Teams), our team will walk you through our facilities, show you available rooms and communal spaces, and answer all your questions in real time. It’s a wonderful first step to get a feel for our home before arranging an in-person visit.

Good to Know

Group / Owner

Person in charge

  • Dawn Bishopp (Registered Home Manager)

Local Authority / Social Services

Admission Information

  • Ages 65+

Care Home Design/Build

  • Purpose Built: No
  • Last Refurbishment: 2012
  • Number of floors: 2

Room Information

  • Single Rooms (36)
  • Couples/Companion Rooms (10)
  • Single Rooms with ensuite Wet Room (12)
  • Couples/Companion Rooms with ensuite Wet Room (5)

Visiting

  • No visiting restrictions and visitors are welcome at all times

Parking

  • Ample parking on site

The Knolls Care Centre Reviews (52)

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9.6

The Knolls Care Centre has a Review Score of 9.6 (9.562) out of 10, based on 18 reviews in the last 2 years. Over all time The Knolls Care Centre has 52 reviews.

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Review from Richard O (Husband of Resident) published on 20 October 2026 Submitted via Postal Card•
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Review from Ian W (Son of Resident) published on 31 July 2026 Submitted via Postal Card•
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Review from Sarah P (Daughter of Resident) published on 14 July 2026 Submitted via Website•
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Review from S F (Granddaughter of Resident) published on 9 July 2026 Submitted via Website•
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Regulatory Rating

Care Quality Commission (CQC) Rating

Date: 30 May 2019
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Good
  • CaringGood
  • EffectiveGood
  • ResponsiveGood
  • SafeGood
  • Well-ledRequires improvement
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Meet the Team (2)

Dawn Bishopp
Dawn BishoppJob Title Registered Home Manager

Registered Home Manager

Sabia Chogley-Patel
Sabia Chogley-PatelJob Title Business Administration Manager

Business Administration Manager

Frequently Asked Questions about The Knolls Care Centre

How much does The Knolls Care Centre cost?

The care home lists weekly fees per person between £1,270 and £1,500 for residential care (respite between £1,270 and £1,500), between £1,350 and £1,500 for residential dementia care (respite between £1,350 and £1,500), between £1,350 and £1,600 for nursing care (respite between £1,350 and £1,600) and between £1,350 and £1,600 for nursing dementia care (respite between £1,350 and £1,600). Funding accepted: Self-Funding (Private), Local Authority with Top-up, Local Authority, NHS Continuing Healthcare (CHC).

What types of Care is The Knolls Care Centre registered for?

Older Person Care, Dementia, Visual / Hearing Impairment are the registered (by the Care Quality Commission) categories of Care.

How many Rooms does The Knolls Care Centre have?

There are 36 Single Rooms and 10 Couples/Companion Rooms.

What are the Facilities & Services at The Knolls Care Centre?

Own Furniture if required, Pet Friendly (or by arrangement), Close to Local shops, Minibus or other transport, Lift, Stairlift, Wheelchair Access, Gardens, Phone Point in own room, Television point in own room, Residents Internet Access are some of the Facilities & Services.

How far is The Knolls Care Centre to the centre of Leighton Buzzard?

1.3 mile(s) as the crow flies, distance by road may be significantly further.

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