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Compare top-rated care homes across Luton

Luton has 37 CQC-registered care homes, in the East of England. Of those, 37 are residential care homes and 7 provide nursing care, with around 28 beds in a typical home. Whether you are looking for residential care, nursing care or specialist dementia care in Luton, the homes below are compared on the same official information so you can shortlist with confidence.

About care homes in Luton

Care quality in Luton is regulated by the Care Quality Commission (CQC), which inspects every care home and publishes a rating. Across the rated homes here, about 77% are rated Good or Outstanding (2 rated Outstanding, 25 rated Good, 8 that Requires improvement). We show each home's current CQC rating and link to its full inspection report, so you can read the regulator's findings before you enquire.

The type of care a home is registered to provide matters as much as its rating. In Luton, 19 are registered for dementia care, 7 for nursing care, 17 for learning disability and autism support, 14 for mental health needs. Many homes are registered for more than one type of care, so a dementia care home in Luton may also offer residential or nursing care. Use the care-type links above to compare homes registered for a specific need.

Care homes in Luton are run by a mix of national groups, regional operators and independent owners. The larger providers locally include Vivre Care Ltd (3 homes), G Plane and Miss D Newman (2 homes), Parkcare Homes (No.2) Limited (2 homes). The largest home by registered beds is Capwell Grange Care Home, with 146 beds. You can see every home a provider runs, with its ratings, on that provider's page.

Geographically, Luton care homes are spread across the LU1, LU2, LU3, LU4 postcode districts, so you can focus on the part of Luton closest to family. If you cannot find the right home in Luton itself, neighbouring towns across Bedfordshire are listed below as alternatives within easy reach.

Care home fees in Luton depend on the type of care and how the place is funded. As a guide, self-funded residential care in the East of England typically runs to several hundred pounds a week, with nursing and specialist dementia care costing more. If the person needing care has limited savings, the local authority in Bedfordshire may contribute, and the NHS funds the healthcare element of nursing care through NHS-funded nursing care or, for the highest needs, NHS Continuing Healthcare. Fees are not held in the CQC record, so confirm the current weekly fee directly with each Luton home.

Residential and nursing homes in Luton

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Little Bramingham Farm Residential Care Home

Outstanding
LU3 3XF 26 beds
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Stockwood House

Outstanding
LU1 3NB 6 beds
Residential
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Capwell Grange Care Home

Good
LU4 9GR 146 beds
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Mulberry Court

Good
LU3 2TF 84 beds
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Barton Lodge

Good
LU3 2DN 70 beds
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Castletroy Residential Home

Good
LU2 7GP 69 beds
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St Mary's Care Home

Good
LU1 1BE 60 beds
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Milliner House

Good
LU3 2QF 40 beds
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Woodside Nursing and Residential Care Home

Good
LU1 4BJ 37 beds
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Collinson Care Home

Good
LU4 8RT 29 beds
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Rowles House Limited

Good
LU3 2BB 26 beds
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St Brendans Residential Home

Good
LU1 1JW 26 beds
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Ambassador House

Good
LU3 1EE 25 beds
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Rosedale Care Home

Good
LU3 1EE 20 beds
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Marlin Lodge

Good
LU3 1EF 17 beds
Residential
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The Beeches

Good
LU2 0AT 12 beds
Residential
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Rose Court

Good
LU2 7EL 11 beds
Residential
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104 Tennyson Road

Good
LU1 3RP 8 beds
Residential
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Belle Vue Care Home

Good
LU3 1LF 8 beds
Residential
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Mulberry House

Good
LU3 2BD 8 beds
Residential
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Oakley Lodge Care Home (55)

Good
LU4 9PX 7 beds
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Ellenbrook House

Good
LU1 3ND 6 beds
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Oakley Lodge Care Home (57)

Good
LU4 9PX 5 beds
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135 Tennyson Road

Good
LU1 3RP 4 beds
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Luke's Place

Good
LU2 8LD 4 beds
Residential
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Hope Lodge Care Home

Good
LU1 5NR 3 beds
Residential
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The Vine House

Good
LU1 5JF 2 beds
Residential
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Moorland Gardens Care Home

Requires improvement
LU2 7NX 80 beds
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Alicia Nursing Home

Requires improvement
LU3 2QG 68 beds
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Widecombe Nursing Home

Requires improvement
LU3 2DT 38 beds
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Edwardian Care Home

Requires improvement
LU3 1AX 34 beds
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Crowley Care Homes Ltd - St Annes Care Home

Requires improvement
LU3 1EE 22 beds
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Luton Council Respite and Shared Lives Service

Requires improvement
LU2 7UG 9 beds
Residential
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Talbot House

Requires improvement
LU3 1BB 7 beds
Residential
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Georgina House

Requires improvement
LU3 1BD 4 beds
Residential
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Windermere House

Not yet rated
LU3 1BB 10 beds
Residential
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Hollywell

Not yet rated
LU2 9AP 4 beds
Residential

Care homes near you across the Luton area

Care homes in Luton are spread across these postcode districts:

LU1LU2LU3LU4
FAQ

Common questions about Luton care homes

How much does a care home cost per month in Luton?

Care home fees in Luton vary by the type of care and the home. Self-funded residential care commonly costs from around £3,500 to £5,500 a month, while nursing and specialist dementia care are typically higher. The exact fee depends on the home, the room and the level of care, and is not recorded by the CQC, so always confirm the current monthly fee directly with each Luton home.

Will the NHS or local authority pay for a care home in Luton?

It depends on the person's needs and finances. Bedfordshire's local authority may fund or contribute to a place if savings fall below the means-test threshold. The NHS pays the nursing element of a nursing home through NHS-funded nursing care, and may fund the full placement through NHS Continuing Healthcare where health needs are high. A care needs assessment and financial assessment determine what is paid.

How many care homes are there in Luton?

Luton has 37 CQC-registered care homes: 37 offering residential care and 7 offering nursing care. You can compare all of them on this page, with each home's official CQC rating and registered care needs.

What is the average CQC rating of care homes in Luton?

Around 77% of rated care homes in Luton are rated Good or Outstanding by the Care Quality Commission. We show every home's current rating so you can shortlist with confidence, and we link to the official CQC report for each one.

What types of care home are in Luton?

Care homes in Luton and across Bedfordshire include residential homes, nursing homes, and homes registered for dementia, learning disability, mental health and physical disability support. Use the care-type links on this page to compare homes registered for a specific need.

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