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Allison House Residential Home
Residential care home in Sandy, Central Bedfordshire
Allison House Residential Home
Residential care home in Sandy, Central Bedfordshire
Operated by Central Bedfordshire Council
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About
Allison House Residential Home is a 42-bed care home in Sandy, Bedfordshire. It provides residential care for older adults and is registered with the Care Quality Commission, which rated it Good overall in its 2018 report.
The home was assessed as Good across all five key-question areas: Safe, Effective, Caring, Responsive and Well-led.
Care provided
What's nearby
- Set back from main road noise
- Fire station about 800 m away
Straight-line distances. Road and rail noise from government strategic noise mapping (modelled, not measured). A&E departments from the NHS website. Locations © OpenStreetMap contributors.
What’s in the area
Outdoor Spaces
- AllotmentsSparse
- Play SpaceSparse
- Golf CourseLimited
- Public ParkPlentiful
- Tennis CourtLimited
- Bowling GreenAdequate
- Playing FieldLimited
Local Amenities
- Pubs & BarsSparse
- Restaurants & CafesSparse
- Retail ShoppingSparse
- SupermarketsAmple
- TakeawaysSparse
Local crime statistics
90 recorded crimes in the local area (July 2026)
Top categories:
Source: data.police.uk · within 1 mile
Fees and funding
| Care type | Weekly fee | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Residential care | Fees on request | — |
- Funding accepted
- Not stated
Fees depend on the room and the care needed, so ask the home for a written quote. Check who pays with the funding calculator, or see what Central Bedfordshire council pays.
Care fee trajectory
| Year | Council rate (per week) |
|---|---|
| 2024 | £982 |
| 2025 | £1,008 |
What Central Bedfordshire council pays care homes, and whether it will help with fees
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Local health safety net
Allison House Residential Home is backed by a local NHS health network. The nearest A&E is Bedford Hospital, 7.5 miles away. The local GP practice is SANDY HEALTH CENTRE, 0.4 miles away.
Nearest services from NHS ODS + postcodes.io + CQC, by straight-line distance.
Community & connection in Sandy
Local clubs, charities and support groups that help older residents stay active and connected.
The St Neots & District U3a
The advancement of education and, in particular, the education of older people and those who are retired from full time work, by all means including associated activities conducive to learning and…
St Neots and District Voluntary Welfare Association
A Day Centre & attendant services for the elderly of St Neots & District under Cambridgeshire Social Services; a Luncheon Club for retired persons falling outside Social Services parameters;…
St Neots and District Voluntary Welfare Association
Operation of a Day Centre and provision of a Lunch Club for older adults from St Neots and the surrounding district.
Tibbs Dementia Foundation
Tibbs Dementia Foundation provides services which promote the improved health of people affected by dementia and which provide relief, including care and support, to people with dementia and those…
Age Concern Bedfordshire
We provide services to adults over the age of 50 years and their family or carers to make informed choices on benefits and enabling services. Our services include information & advice, befriending…
Carers in Bedfordshire
The charity aims to prevent today's carers of any age living in Bedfordshire from becoming tomorrow's cared for by providing practical help, advice, assistance, advocacy, information, group and…
Part of Central Bedfordshire Council
Allison House Residential Home is one of 4 homes run by Central Bedfordshire Council on AskBart. See how the group's homes are rated and where it operates.
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Information last reviewed October 2026.
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