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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...
Care Provided by Rosalyn House
Primary Care Categories
- Older Person Care
- Dementia
- Physical Disability
- 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 46 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
- Moderate Dementia
Other Care Provided
- Parkinson's Disease
- Stroke
- Palliative / End of Life Care
- COPD/Pulmonary Disease
- 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
Our fees are based on a thorough assessment of each resident’s individual needs, ensuring that the level of care and support provided is tailored appropriately.
The price(s) shown are provided by the care home. Contact Rosalyn House for full pricing details and T&Cs.
Contact Rosalyn House 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
- Pressbeau Ltd
- Private Owned
Person in charge
- Shelly Smithdale (Home Manager)
Local Authority / Social Services
Admission Information
- 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)
Visiting
- Visiting hours are flexible to suit the needs of residents and their families. You’re welcome to visit at any time, with no set time limit. The team kindly ask that visitors are mindful of residents’ comfort during the later hours of the evening.
Parking
- Ample complimentary parking is provided for the comfort and convenience of guests. Please report to reception to register your number plate.
Rosalyn House Reviews (64)
Rosalyn House has a Review Score of 9.6 (9.589) out of 10, based on 13 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Rosalyn House has 64 reviews.
They went above and beyond to ensure Dad's last days were as comfortable and dignified as they could possibly be.
Thank you so much to Sergio, Abida, Millie, Eugene, Zorida and all the others I spoke to over those days that helped me through my extended stays with Dad.
Rosalyn House is a truly amazing nursing home and I thoroughly recommend their love, care and patience for their residents.
Our family will always be grateful for the kindness they showed Dad, and us, when it mattered most
Thank you to the home manager and & all of your staff for their help & assistance with moving my mother into your home. It made a difficult transition a lot easier with the warmth that came across & everyone going the extra mile, which I am sure my mother once settled will be very happy.
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.
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
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.
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
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
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.
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.
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.
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.
Mum died peacefully on Monday 7th October, the nurse was with her.
My sister and I would like to thank you.
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.
My aunt is a resident at Rosalyn House and her care is absolutely first-class in every aspect.
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.
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.
Thank you so much for your positive feedback! We're glad to see that you are happy with us here at Rosalyn.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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 manager.
The family would highly recommend this nursing home to others.
Regulatory Rating
Care Quality Commission (CQC) Rating
Date: 21 September 2022Good
- CaringGood
- EffectiveGood
- ResponsiveGood
- SafeGood
- Well-ledGood
Inspection ratings
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- 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
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Awards / Recognitions (1)
- 30 Jan 2026Recipient: Pressbeau Ltd
Accreditations
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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, Visual / Hearing Impairment 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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