Rosalyn House

King Street, Dunstable LU5 5TT
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  • Rosalyn House, Dunstable
Rosalyn House is a purpose-built care home which cares for the elderly in Houghton Regis. It was acquired by Pressbeau in 2019 who has built a series of highly accredited and reputable care homes based upon family values.

The home has recently undergone a major refurbishment and now combines top facilities with traditional family values and care.

The home is beautifully located in a town setting where residents are able to benefit from all the local amenities such as the local shops, cafes, churches, public transport and more.

Call 01582 896600 to arrange a visit and join the Rosalyn House family.
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Care Provided

Primary Care Categories

  • Older Person Care
  • Dementia
  • Physical Disability

Length of Stay

  • Permanent Care
  • Respite Care

Care Types Provided

  • Residential Care
  • Nursing Care
  • Dementia Residential Care
  • Dementia Nursing Care
  • For a maximum of 46 Service Users

Dementia Care Types

  • Mild Dementia
  • Moderate Dementia

Other Care Provided

  • Parkinson's Disease
  • Stroke
  • Palliative / End of Life Care
  • Bariatric Care/Obesity
  • Convalescent Care
  • Day Care

Facilities

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

Funding & Fees

Weekly Charges per Person

  • Self-Funded Residential Care: £1450 – £1700
  • Self-Funded Residential Dementia Care: £1450 – £1700
  • Self-Funded Nursing Care: £1450 – £1750
  • Self-Funded Nursing Dementia Care: £1450 – £1750
  • RESPITE Self-Funded Residential Care: £1450 – £1750
  • RESPITE Self-Funded Residential Dementia Care: £1450 – £1750
  • RESPITE Self-Funded Nursing Care: £1450 – £1750
  • RESPITE Self-Funded Nursing Dementia Care: £1450 – £1750

These prices are only a guideline, please contact Rosalyn House to find out the exact price for your requirements.

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 £254.06 per week and is usually paid directly to the care home.

Good to Know

Group/Owner

Person in charge

  • Shelly Smithdale (Manager)

Local Authority / Social Services

Admission Criteria

  • Ages 60+

Care Home Design/Build

  • Purpose Built: Yes
  • Last Refurbishment: 2019
  • Number of floors: 3

Room Information

  • Single Rooms (46)
  • Single Rooms with Ensuite Wet Room (46)

Rosalyn House Reviews (63)

9.8

Rosalyn House has a Review Score of 9.8 (9.783) out of 10, based on 14 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Rosalyn House has 63 reviews.

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Review from V H (Wife of Resident) published on 2 September 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My husband spent 3 weeks respite care at Rosalyn House.
I can only say how pleased my husband and I were with everything.
The room was clean, with your own bathroom with shower.
All of the staff were so good! My husband was treated with respect and the carers were excellent in every way.
The office
staff were always there to help with any queries etc. As were the staff dealing with the medication.
The food was very good, always offers of more if you wanted. Also snacks provided. Plenty of activities if you wanted to join in.
I would have no hesitation in recommending Rosalyn House.
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Review from D A (Relative of Resident) published on 26 August 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Having to put our loved one into a care home was very sad for our family, we were anxious having never being in this position before but the team at Rosalyn House have done everything in their power to reassure us, answer all our questions and most importantly our loved one was made to feel like a person,
their choices listened to and acted upon in a safe clean welcoming environment.


The staff are so friendly and deal with every emotion that our loved one is feeling and even took them on a few trips out of the home with their carer. They have entertainment, daily activities and communication with the family is timely and factual.


The residents room has an en-suite, well decorated.


We can't thank Rosalyn House enough for making this transition as easy as possible for all the family but especially for our family member.


For those who are sceptical about care homes, go and meet the team at Rosalyn House, take all your questions and they will answer them.

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Review from Sara Y (Daughter of Resident) published on 31 July 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I cannot rate this home highly enough. My dad has been in here twice once was a pure stroke of luck that he got sent to this home for respite care and the 2nd time the manager went above and beyond to enable him to come back again for respite care. The home and stafff were absolutely amazing so welcoming
. The manager's knowledge is absolutely amazing on all aspects of care and the help she has given me even after my dad went back home is just beyond her role. I can honestly say without her I wouldn't have known where to start . Thank you to everyone who helped my dad enjoy his stay with you . Thanks
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Review from Tracey T (Stepdaughter of Resident) published on 4 July 2025 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
My step dad was only at the nursing home for 3 weeks, during this time all the staff I met were very lovely. Some of his laundry was missing but once I advised, the staff went off to find it. The food was good, considering there were so many people to cater for, not everything is to everyone's taste!
I would just say that breakfast approx 9:45/10am is a bit late.
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Review from Alison E (Daughter of Resident) published on 17 June 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Thankyou to all the staff at Roslyn house for caring for my Dad in his last week's with dignity and compassion,as well as giving support and answering any questions we had as a family.At a very difficult time they made it the best experience that we could hope for
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Review from Carol W (Sister-in-law of Resident) published on 8 May 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My sister in law was sadly diagnosed with liver cancer and was accepted at roselyn house for palliative care.
I can highly recommend this home as all the staff and nurses work very hard to care for every patient that reside there.
My sister-in-law was very pleased to be there and loved it as all the
nurses and doctors who cared for her made her feel special, she enjoyed her time there was allowed to do as she pleased which she did.
I was very grateful to everyone who helped her at her final time of life and would like to thank them all she was very happy to be there. Thankyou
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Review from C M (Daughter of Resident) published on 5 March 2025 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
After mum passed away a year and a half ago dad has never been the same, he came to live with us for 9 months and then had to go to hospital with a broken hip, he was 93. Rosalyn House was the chosen care home by the hospital for my dad, we couldn't have been happier, the home was, comfortable and caring
as my dad now was unable to leave his bed, I cannot give enough praise to the wonderful staff who looked after dad, they cared for his every need and it was a comfort to me and my sister to know that he was looked after so well.
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Review from L S (Daughter of Resident) published on 21 February 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
Mum was admitted to Rosalyn House in early December 2024, until Tuesday 28th January 2025. The whole team were very supportive and caring towards Mum, she felt safe and contented. The manager was extremely helpful, as were all her team. I felt that the carers genuinely did care about the people they
were looking after. The manager's door was always open, and the management team always ready to help. Overall, a really positive experience.
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Review from A H (Daughter of Resident) published on 27 January 2025 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
From the first time I went to look at Rosalyn House, I got a real friendly feel to it. It wasn't the most modern of homes but that didn't matter. The rooms were ok to suffice for what was needed. The care was excellent and that was all that mattered. Everybody from the cleaning staff to the carers and
management were really friendly and nothing was too much trouble.
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Review from Emma J (Daughter of Resident) published on 10 December 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I cannot recommend Rosalyn House enough. The staff have been fantastic with our mum. She was brought in from hospital for a few weeks before moving to her new home. She was very well looked after and treated with compassion and humour.
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Review from G S (Daughter of Resident) published on 22 October 2024 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My mum was brought into Rosalyn House on Friday the 27th of September. She was treated by the staff with such loving care and compassion.
Mum died peacefully on Monday 7th October, the nurse was with her.
My sister and I would like to thank you.
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Review from Janet B (Daughter of Resident) published on 20 August 2024 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My father was very happy living there, he loved the food and his room and the people he was with. He was always clean and dressed smart, and the nursing staff really looked after my dad very well. I would recommend Rosalyn House to anyone who wants their loved ones cared for.
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Review from Patrick B (Nephew of Resident) published on 7 May 2024 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My aunt is a resident at Rosalyn House and her care is absolutely first-class in every aspect.
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Review from Alison M (Daughter of Resident) published on 22 March 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Mum was admitted to Rosalyn House after spending 6 months in and out of hospital. The care she has received is second to none. Staff are caring and compassionate and go over and above. The home always smells fresh and clean. There’s lots of entertainment happening throughout the year as well as trips
out for those who are able. If mum is unwell I am always kept informed as to how she is. Someone is always available to talk to me if necessary. Mum is the happiest she has been since Dad died 14 years ago. I couldn’t have asked for a better environment for Mum to be placed in.
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Review from G L (Son-in-law of Resident) published on 23 August 2023 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Caring staff, always something going on that is of interest to the residents.
Day trips organised on a regular basis my mother-in-law is very happy here.
Food and catering in general are second to none well done to all concerned.
Management are always available to listen to any day to day concerns
which always puts our minds at rest.
Reply from Abida Sultana, administartor at Rosalyn House

Thank you so much for your positive feedback! We're glad to see that you are happy with us here at Rosalyn.

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Review from Jordan T (Son of Resident) published on 22 August 2023 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
The staff at Rosalyn House were not only kind and helpful to my mum but also to our family throughout the time she was there. The manager of the facility, was a constant presence and always available to assist us. Her dedication and compassion was evident in the way she managed the home and ensured
that all residents received the best possible care. The staff at Rosalyn House truly went above and beyond in caring for my mother. The carers and nurses stood out for their outstanding commitment to their job. Went the extra mile to ensure that my mum's needs were met with compassion and attention to detail. This dedication made a significant difference in my mother's overall well-being during her stay. I would recommend Rosalyn House to anyone in need of a facility that provides exceptional care for their loved ones. The staff's kindness, attentiveness made a difficult time for our family much more manageable, and we will always be grateful for the care they provided.
Reply from Abida Sultana, administartor at Rosalyn House

What a beautiful review! Thank you for your kind words. You, your family and most importantly your wonderful mum will never be forgotten by any of us at Rosalyn. It was an honour and privilege to care of her and we will miss her enormously.

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Review from Keith G (Son of Resident) published on 27 June 2023 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My mother was cared for with great respect, kindness and dignity during her nearly four years at Rosalyn House. The staff work hard and diligently, over time, built their own individual relationships with my mum. They shared lovely stories, conversations and laughs together. Mum enjoyed a laugh and
joke all of her life and it was so pleasing to see, and hear, the fun and banter continue during her last years and even last few days. When Mum sadly passed, the love and care received was so comforting, going beyond a 'duty' to show genuine compassion. Also, I was given great support and information at this time. I seriously cannot overstate the respect and admiration I have for everybody at Rosalyn House; professional, friendly, patient and kind. Thank you.
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Review from T B (Daughter of Resident) published on 30 May 2023 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
We arrived at Rosalyn House on a D2A placement on a very cold, snowy day. This was our first experience of a formalised nursing home following a significant change in Dad's health. Good communication from the outset (what a blessing!) advising of Dad's arrival and was ongoing during his short stay.
Carers were supportive throughout our 4-5 week stay as Dad was not always the kindest due to his confusion. Food always looked good and staff observed to actively encourage. Room was okay, but difficult to personalise as Dad was not permanent. Overall, we had a good experience and are grateful for their care and support.
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Review from T M (Daughter of Resident) published on 4 May 2023 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
The care and compassion that my dad received at Rosalyn House was faultless. He was there for one week at the beginning of April before he sadly passed away.
The place was immaculate and always smelled fresh and clean.
The staff were informative and friendly towards my mum, they are a credit to the
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The family would highly recommend this nursing home to others.
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Review from J H (Wife of Resident) published on 15 March 2023 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My husband was admitted to Rosalyn House on the 2nd of February after being in the hospital for two months and the care he was given was very good. The staff were all very good with him and myself and my son. The other residents all sounded very happy and there was a nice atmosphere. Very often they
had music playing, but the care for my husband was very good and he was kept free of pain at the end.
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Current Review Score: 9.8 (9.783)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 9.8 (9.783) out of 10 for Rosalyn House is based on a) the Average Rating and b) the number of positive Reviews.

  1. The Average Rating is 4.8 out of 5 from 14 Reviews in the last 24 months.
  2. The score for the number of positive Reviews is 5.0 out of 5 from 14 positive Reviews in the last 24 months.

Detailed Breakdown of Review Score

The maximum Review Score for a Care Home is 10, which is made up from the Average Rating of Reviews (maximum of 5 points) and the Number of Reviews (maximum of 5 points) in the last 24 months:

  1. 5 Points are available for the Average Rating from all Reviews in the last 24 months. The Average Rating of 4.783 for Rosalyn House is calculated as follows: ( (130 Excellents x 5) + (27 Goods x 4) + (4 Satisfactorys x 3) ) ÷ 161 Ratings = 4.783
  2. 5 Points are available for the number of Positive Reviews in the last 24 months. A Positive Review is defined as any Review with an 'Overall Experience' of '4' or '5' (out of a max rating '5'). The 5 Points relating to the number of positive Reviews for Rosalyn House is based on 14 positive Reviews in the last 24 months and is calculated as per below:

    The 5 points available are broken down as follows:

    1. 4 points are available for the first 10 Positive Reviews in the last 24 months; 3 points for the first Positive Review, and then 0.125 Points for each of the next four Positive Reviews and then 0.1 Points for the next five Positive Reviews. (1st = 3.000, 2nd = 0.125, 3rd = 0.125, 4th = 0.125, 5th = 0.125, 6th = 0.100, 7th = 0.100, 8th = 0.100, 9th = 0.100, 10th = 0.100) 3 + 0.125 + 0.125 + 0.125 + 0.125 + 0.1 + 0.1 + 0.1 + 0.1 + 0.1 = 4
    2. 1 point is available for the number of Positive Reviews reaching 20% of the registered maximum number of service users in the last 24 months. If this number is partially reached, then that proportion of 1 point is given. eg a Care Home registered for a maximum of 50 service users has to reach 10 Positive Reviews to receive 1 point, if it has 7 reviews it will receive 0.7 points. 20% of the 46 registered maximum number of service users is 9.2, which has been reached with 14 Positive reviews. Points = 1
  3. When a Review is submitted by someone who has previously submitted a Review, only the latest Review will count towards the Review Score.
  4. If a Care Home does not have a review in the last 24 months, then it will not have a Review Score.

Regulatory Rating

Care Quality Commission (CQC) Rating

Date: 21 Sep 2022

Overall Good

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  • Responsive Good
  • Safe Good
  • Well-led Good
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Frequently Asked Questions about Rosalyn House

What types of Care is Rosalyn House registered for?

Older Person Care, Dementia & Physical Disability are the registered (by the Care Quality Commission) categories of Care.

How many Rooms does Rosalyn House have?

There are 46 Single Rooms.

What are the Facilities & Services at Rosalyn House?

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

How far is Rosalyn House to the centre of Dunstable?

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

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