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Hockliffe Road, Leighton Buzzard, LU7 9NX
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28 January 2026
Leighton Rose has provided a pleasant, peaceful and supportive environment for dad. Staff are friendly, helpful and polite.
The daily activities have given him a much appreciated opportunity to socialise, and friends and family that visit are reassured to find him looking so well.
26 January 2026
My husband has recently been made permanent at Leighton Rose.
It is comforting to know he is well cared for, is safe & secure.
The staff are always very welcoming & are happy to explain what is going on with his care. Any changes are communicated to me.
22 January 2026
It has taken Mum a while to settle in at Leighton Rose but many aspects of life here are helping. She enjoys good relationships with the staff and the company of other residents. She appreciates the excellent facilities and environment and takes part in many of the activities provided. The Christmas
programme was particularly good.
The health care provided sees her fitter than before, though I feel that communication would improve if a family member was with her when decisions were made.
Mum is reasonably happy with the catering and enjoys the wine provided but feels that 5pm is much too early for dinner.
The home's response to suggestions and complaints has been mostly good. But housekeeping is sometimes a bit slack: breakfast things still not cleared away at lunchtime, tooth mug needing cleaning, for example.Mum has mentioned being treated like a child; staff really must be careful not to patronise elderly people. Lastly, bereavement counselling was mentioned but nothing has bee.
20 January 2026
I live in Mallorca and am not able to visit my dad as much as I would like, because of my own domestic circumstances. However, Dad and I video call twice a week and I have seen such a positive change in him since he moved into Leighton Rose. I follow the home on social media and am impressed by the
range of activities offered for residents.
19 January 2026
My friend has now been in Leighton Rose Care Home for 3 months as a permanent resident. The staff, the building and facilities are all very good and up to the standard one would expect for the high amount it costs. But the food and kitchen services are NOT up to standard and on some occasions it
could be called appalling. This seriously needs addressing by management as it lets the whole place down. There, now you have it warts and all.
14 January 2026
My experience so far has been good or very good. Staff are approachable and respond to requests and ideas. Sometimes personal care isn't delivered because of staff shortages, but when delivered is good. Staff are kind and listen if I'm having down days, and can't sleep easily.
12 January 2026
Mum has been resident at Leighton Rose since the end of April 2025. She found it very hard to settle but staff were always welcoming, kind and friendly to her and us her family. Mum has built positive relationships with key members of staff and if this review was just about them it would be 5 star.
The facilities are great and as another review said it's like walking into a 4 star hotel.
The daily planned activities are great and everyone is encouraged to take part. Staff also work hard to organise special events like the summer and Christmas fairs, these are a great way of helping us to all feel part of the Leighton Rose community.
My only concerns are that housekeeping (room cleaning & laundry) have at times been an issue and that it isn't always easy to get through to LR out of hours. This could of course be down to staffing levels.
12 January 2026
Dad has been in Leighton Rose for nearly a year. As I believe is normal, he took time to settle in, having been fully independent before and feeling that he had 'lost his freedom'. However he is now happily living there and engaging with activities, something we had never expected him to do to be
honest as a very private person. As to the home, obviously it is a beautiful building with superb facilities . When he first went in they had some teething problems due to low numbers of residents (it hadn't long been open) and staffing issues. We have seen things vastly improve however and there is now a good atmosphere in the home and the staff are very kind, caring and friendly. We can only be impressed with the 'care response'when it's been needed. An example of improvement was the very extensive schedule of Christmas related activities and events, which were very professionally put together and managed. There is still progress needed on the catering but that should surely be fixable
09 January 2026
All "mod cons" with large airy bedrooms with en suite facilities. Melas are excellent, valued and well presented.
A very full programme of activities has been on offer this month, including "Christmas specials" from invited visitors - local schools/ charities whislt some visits to local venues
have also been included!
The care home is now a year old and we are sure it will continue to grow its reputation in 2026.
08 January 2026
My husband came to Leighton Rose care home for 2 weeks respite care as I was feeling overwhelmed dealing with his occasional faecal incontinence. He settled quickly and I was so pleased with his care that I extended his stay by another week.
Without exception the staff have been pleasant, friendly
and efficient. The food is appetising and varied. His clothes have been well looked after. The daily activities have kept him occupied and amused, particularly the karaoke.
I would recommend this home to everybody.
22 December 2025
I have just had 14 nights in Leighton Rose and was so disappointed in the quality of the food! Everything was cheap, no butter, only spread, breakfast choice - 3 cereals, toast, only jam or marmalade, no honey, marmite if you were lucky! Cooked breakfast, only if ordered the previous day. Why not
leave a jug of milk on the table, so we can help ourselves, and also any sauces or condiments, the staff seem to put these on very sparingly. I don't want another wonky carrot or shrivelled up pea ever again. Same sandwiches for 2 weeks, with inedible crisps, covered in cling film - made earlier - soggy. Soups, whilst homemade, were tasteless, red pepper soup, not many peoples choice. A good dietitian is required for elderly folk, who need nourishment in their food. Many plates returned untouched. Not alone in these comments. No dessert one night, they ran out of chocolate sauce. Poor catering. This was an expensive experience for me.
18 December 2025
A fine establishment with very high standards of facilities and care and lovely staff doing their best to ensure all residents are as comfortable and well looked after as possible. If I have one suggestion it's that there might be a book or video available on the TV setting out details of services
available and the various routines involved as they affect residents.
01 December 2025
My mother recently had 2 weeks respite care at Leighton Rose. She was very happy there and made to feel very welcome by all staff. They also made me feel very reassured about her care and welfare. She was able to join with many activities on offer and really enjoyed the interaction with other
residents and staff. A truly lovely setting and facilities. There is so much attention and detail to the needs of each individual which is so reassuring to the family at a time of need. My thanks to all concerned.
07 November 2025
The Leighton Roses has been a very positive experience. High level of care - accessible to staff and management. You can see evidence of real care to residents and their families.
The atmosphere is one of calmness and relaxing help by the careful planning of the building and amenities.
It's a
great place for Dad to be.
22 October 2025
Leighton Rose was very efficient when assisting our family with our need for urgent care for our father. The staff responded with compassion and empathy at a tricky time for us. The care provided was very good . Staff were attentive and professional. The home clean , modern with excellent
facilities. Dad settled well and even began to join in the activities provided!!
08 October 2025
My sister recently went into Leighton Rose Care Home on palliative care. From the moment we went to visit for the first time, I knew it was where I wanted her to spend her final weeks. We were met by kind, smiling people and given a wonderful tour of a truly impressive home. Her room was luxurious
and she was made very comfortable. All the staff went out of their way to make sure she was well looked after and although she could not join the many activities organised, they were happy to bring, what was possible, to her bedside. The food looked, and smelled lovely. If she did not feel able to eat what was on the menu, they happily provided her with something else. She was made to feel part of the Leighton Rose community and everyone from housekeeping, to management, would take the time, whenever possible, to visit for a quick chat. It meant the world to her. The staff who were on duty on her last day were exceptional and we will be forever grateful.
06 October 2025
Once I found my feet, I enjoyed my stay. It's a lovely place.
15 September 2025
Husband had 2 weeks respite in Leighton Rose. He didn't engage in the activity. He enjoyed staying in his room. The staff were very friendly and came to tell when meal time and he went to restaurant to eat. We would use Leighton Rose again.
15 September 2025
Overall a positive experience.
Our main concern was the appearance of the grounds. The view from my mother-in-law's window was of a large area of weeds and thistles. It seemed as though this had once been planted up but appear never to have been tended since, as did the majority if the flowerbeds.
My mother-in-law commented on this many times. It was very disappointing for her. Such lack of maintenance does not constitute being 'nature friendly' or 'rewilding'.
04 September 2025
My mother recently became a full time resident following a short trial stay earlier this year. Because Mum had been living in the Channel Islands, arranging her move was logistically challenging, but the staff were incredibly accommodating, making both the trial and permanent move as smooth and
stress-free as possible.
It has been a difficult and emotional time for Mum and our family, but throughout the process, the team at have been consistently helpful and supportive. Their patience, understanding, and willingness to go above and beyond have made a real difference.
Just today, I witnessed a young staff member respond with great compassion and professionalism when another resident accidentally spilled hot coffee on himself. The way she immediately and gently cared for him, offering comfort and reassurance, gave me real confidence that my mother is in safe and caring hands.
I am truly grateful to all the staff for their kindness and dedication. Special thanks to the customer relations administrator for everything.
Latest Reviews for Leighton Rose Care Home
28 January 2026
Leighton Rose has provided a pleasant, peaceful and supportive environment for dad. Staff are friendly, helpful and polite.
The daily activities have given him a much appreciated opportunity to socialise, and friends and family that visit are reassured to find him looking so well.
26 January 2026
My husband has recently been made permanent at Leighton Rose.
It is comforting to know he is well cared for, is safe & secure.
The staff are always very welcoming & are happy to explain what is going on with his care. Any changes are communicated to me.
22 January 2026
It has taken Mum a while to settle in at Leighton Rose but many aspects of life here are helping. She enjoys good relationships with the staff and the company of other residents. She appreciates the excellent facilities and environment and takes part in many of the activities provided. The Christmas
programme was particularly good.
The health care provided sees her fitter than before, though I feel that communication would improve if a family member was with her when decisions were made.
Mum is reasonably happy with the catering and enjoys the wine provided but feels that 5pm is much too early for dinner.
The home's response to suggestions and complaints has been mostly good. But housekeeping is sometimes a bit slack: breakfast things still not cleared away at lunchtime, tooth mug needing cleaning, for example.Mum has mentioned being treated like a child; staff really must be careful not to patronise elderly people. Lastly, bereavement counselling was mentioned but nothing has bee.
20 January 2026
I live in Mallorca and am not able to visit my dad as much as I would like, because of my own domestic circumstances. However, Dad and I video call twice a week and I have seen such a positive change in him since he moved into Leighton Rose. I follow the home on social media and am impressed by the
range of activities offered for residents.
19 January 2026
My friend has now been in Leighton Rose Care Home for 3 months as a permanent resident. The staff, the building and facilities are all very good and up to the standard one would expect for the high amount it costs. But the food and kitchen services are NOT up to standard and on some occasions it
could be called appalling. This seriously needs addressing by management as it lets the whole place down. There, now you have it warts and all.
14 January 2026
My experience so far has been good or very good. Staff are approachable and respond to requests and ideas. Sometimes personal care isn't delivered because of staff shortages, but when delivered is good. Staff are kind and listen if I'm having down days, and can't sleep easily.
12 January 2026
Mum has been resident at Leighton Rose since the end of April 2025. She found it very hard to settle but staff were always welcoming, kind and friendly to her and us her family. Mum has built positive relationships with key members of staff and if this review was just about them it would be 5 star.
The facilities are great and as another review said it's like walking into a 4 star hotel.
The daily planned activities are great and everyone is encouraged to take part. Staff also work hard to organise special events like the summer and Christmas fairs, these are a great way of helping us to all feel part of the Leighton Rose community.
My only concerns are that housekeeping (room cleaning & laundry) have at times been an issue and that it isn't always easy to get through to LR out of hours. This could of course be down to staffing levels.
12 January 2026
Dad has been in Leighton Rose for nearly a year. As I believe is normal, he took time to settle in, having been fully independent before and feeling that he had 'lost his freedom'. However he is now happily living there and engaging with activities, something we had never expected him to do to be
honest as a very private person. As to the home, obviously it is a beautiful building with superb facilities . When he first went in they had some teething problems due to low numbers of residents (it hadn't long been open) and staffing issues. We have seen things vastly improve however and there is now a good atmosphere in the home and the staff are very kind, caring and friendly. We can only be impressed with the 'care response'when it's been needed. An example of improvement was the very extensive schedule of Christmas related activities and events, which were very professionally put together and managed. There is still progress needed on the catering but that should surely be fixable
09 January 2026
All "mod cons" with large airy bedrooms with en suite facilities. Melas are excellent, valued and well presented.
A very full programme of activities has been on offer this month, including "Christmas specials" from invited visitors - local schools/ charities whislt some visits to local venues
have also been included!
The care home is now a year old and we are sure it will continue to grow its reputation in 2026.
08 January 2026
My husband came to Leighton Rose care home for 2 weeks respite care as I was feeling overwhelmed dealing with his occasional faecal incontinence. He settled quickly and I was so pleased with his care that I extended his stay by another week.
Without exception the staff have been pleasant, friendly
and efficient. The food is appetising and varied. His clothes have been well looked after. The daily activities have kept him occupied and amused, particularly the karaoke.
I would recommend this home to everybody.
22 December 2025
I have just had 14 nights in Leighton Rose and was so disappointed in the quality of the food! Everything was cheap, no butter, only spread, breakfast choice - 3 cereals, toast, only jam or marmalade, no honey, marmite if you were lucky! Cooked breakfast, only if ordered the previous day. Why not
leave a jug of milk on the table, so we can help ourselves, and also any sauces or condiments, the staff seem to put these on very sparingly. I don't want another wonky carrot or shrivelled up pea ever again. Same sandwiches for 2 weeks, with inedible crisps, covered in cling film - made earlier - soggy. Soups, whilst homemade, were tasteless, red pepper soup, not many peoples choice. A good dietitian is required for elderly folk, who need nourishment in their food. Many plates returned untouched. Not alone in these comments. No dessert one night, they ran out of chocolate sauce. Poor catering. This was an expensive experience for me.
18 December 2025
A fine establishment with very high standards of facilities and care and lovely staff doing their best to ensure all residents are as comfortable and well looked after as possible. If I have one suggestion it's that there might be a book or video available on the TV setting out details of services
available and the various routines involved as they affect residents.
01 December 2025
My mother recently had 2 weeks respite care at Leighton Rose. She was very happy there and made to feel very welcome by all staff. They also made me feel very reassured about her care and welfare. She was able to join with many activities on offer and really enjoyed the interaction with other
residents and staff. A truly lovely setting and facilities. There is so much attention and detail to the needs of each individual which is so reassuring to the family at a time of need. My thanks to all concerned.
07 November 2025
The Leighton Roses has been a very positive experience. High level of care - accessible to staff and management. You can see evidence of real care to residents and their families.
The atmosphere is one of calmness and relaxing help by the careful planning of the building and amenities.
It's a
great place for Dad to be.
22 October 2025
Leighton Rose was very efficient when assisting our family with our need for urgent care for our father. The staff responded with compassion and empathy at a tricky time for us. The care provided was very good . Staff were attentive and professional. The home clean , modern with excellent
facilities. Dad settled well and even began to join in the activities provided!!
08 October 2025
My sister recently went into Leighton Rose Care Home on palliative care. From the moment we went to visit for the first time, I knew it was where I wanted her to spend her final weeks. We were met by kind, smiling people and given a wonderful tour of a truly impressive home. Her room was luxurious
and she was made very comfortable. All the staff went out of their way to make sure she was well looked after and although she could not join the many activities organised, they were happy to bring, what was possible, to her bedside. The food looked, and smelled lovely. If she did not feel able to eat what was on the menu, they happily provided her with something else. She was made to feel part of the Leighton Rose community and everyone from housekeeping, to management, would take the time, whenever possible, to visit for a quick chat. It meant the world to her. The staff who were on duty on her last day were exceptional and we will be forever grateful.
06 October 2025
Once I found my feet, I enjoyed my stay. It's a lovely place.
15 September 2025
Husband had 2 weeks respite in Leighton Rose. He didn't engage in the activity. He enjoyed staying in his room. The staff were very friendly and came to tell when meal time and he went to restaurant to eat. We would use Leighton Rose again.
15 September 2025
Overall a positive experience.
Our main concern was the appearance of the grounds. The view from my mother-in-law's window was of a large area of weeds and thistles. It seemed as though this had once been planted up but appear never to have been tended since, as did the majority if the flowerbeds.
My mother-in-law commented on this many times. It was very disappointing for her. Such lack of maintenance does not constitute being 'nature friendly' or 'rewilding'.
04 September 2025
My mother recently became a full time resident following a short trial stay earlier this year. Because Mum had been living in the Channel Islands, arranging her move was logistically challenging, but the staff were incredibly accommodating, making both the trial and permanent move as smooth and
stress-free as possible.
It has been a difficult and emotional time for Mum and our family, but throughout the process, the team at have been consistently helpful and supportive. Their patience, understanding, and willingness to go above and beyond have made a real difference.
Just today, I witnessed a young staff member respond with great compassion and professionalism when another resident accidentally spilled hot coffee on himself. The way she immediately and gently cared for him, offering comfort and reassurance, gave me real confidence that my mother is in safe and caring hands.
I am truly grateful to all the staff for their kindness and dedication. Special thanks to the customer relations administrator for everything.