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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

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

Contact The Knolls Care Centre 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)

Support you may be entitled to

  • If you chose 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.

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 (50)

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9.5

The Knolls Care Centre has a Review Score of 9.5 (9.478) out of 10, based on 16 reviews in the last 2 years. Over all time The Knolls Care Centre has 50 reviews.

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Review from M C (Resident / Service User) published on 4 May 2021 Submitted via Postal Card
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I have been well looked after and treated with kindness and dignity, and to see how the staff look after their clients were heartwarming. I understand from my son, the manager and staff have liaised well with him and kept him informed of my progress and helped out organising carers at home. Clothing going missing in the laundry was a small problem, and I seemed to get another residents items, but it was soon sorted. Meals were mostly adequate and enjoyable.

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Review from Tracey B (Niece of Resident) published on 22 April 2021 Submitted via Website
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My uncle spent his last 8-days in the care of The Knolls Care Centre, being transferred there from the hospital for end of life care. The staff were amazing, treating him with care and dignity and keeping me well informed as to his health on any given day. The home itself has a comfortable vibrant atmosphere. During my visits, I saw members of staff interacting with residents, encouraging movement and chat. I wish my uncle had been well enough to join the residents for companionship and entertainment, but I can rest easy knowing he was in a safe, clean, comfortable place where his needs were all met well.

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Review from Jackie G (Daughter of Resident) published on 3 March 2021 Submitted via Website
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My mother was in Knolls Care home only for a short time of 13-days respite until she passed away. I would like to thank the staff for their care and affection to make Mum comfortable. They were always friendly and went above and beyond to help satisfy Mums needs and assist me through this sad period. The management was helpful with the paperwork at this very stressful time.

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Review from L N (Daughter of Resident) published on 25 January 2021 Submitted via Website
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My mother has been at the home for 21 months now. I have found the staff at the home to be approachable and caring throughout. They have taken the burden of worry off my shoulders as I know that she is in good hands. I am very grateful for the care they are giving my mother.

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Review from Carol (Wife of Resident) published on 25 January 2021 Submitted via Website
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I have been very pleased with the way my husband has been treated during the time he has been a resident at the Knolls. The staff quickly got to know his ways and they are always very kind and thoughtful.

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Review from R F (Daughter of Resident) published on 11 December 2020 Submitted via Postal Card
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My father was extremely overawed by his stay in The Knolls. He was very impressed with the care shown to him by all staff, in his words 'magnificent'.

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Review from S A (Daughter of Resident) published on 8 December 2020 Submitted via Postal Card
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My mother has been here for almost a year and the level of care she receives is excellent. All the staff are friendly and very caring. I'm kept up to date with any problems or changes. Would definitely recommend the Knolls to anyone considering a care home for their loved ones.

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Review from S B (Partner of Resident) published on 4 December 2020 Submitted via Postal Card
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Only one internal visit then lockdown, however outside visiting allowed and that made all the difference. Now inside visiting in a nice setting. The person I visit is comfortable, settled and cared for really well.

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Review from Patricia M (Daughter of Resident) published on 2 December 2020 Submitted via Postal Card
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I am extremely delighted with The Knolls. Mum has been there for nearly two years and in all that time I have been impressed by the kindness and professionalism they have displayed. The home is clean and the food is excellent. My mum is happy and contented which gives me constant reassurance that she is being well looked after. I feel when we found this care facility, we landed on our feet. Excellent, cannot praise enough.

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Review from Gillian R (Daughter of Resident) published on 2 December 2020 Submitted via Postal Card
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All staff are friendly and helpful and keep in touch if/when there are any changes.

Management were particularly helpful when my father first went into care. Also, the staff have been a great support throughout lockdown.

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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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Dawn Bishopp
Dawn BishoppJob Title:Registered Home Manager

Registered Home Manager

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

Business Administration Manager

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