Care home
Ashton Lodge
Care home in Dunstable, Central Bedfordshire
Ashton Lodge
Care home in Dunstable, Central Bedfordshire
What do these badges mean?
- Well Served — Excellent everyday amenities nearby — shops, supermarkets, pharmacies, banks, post offices, cafés and places to eat (OpenStreetMap).
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About
Ashton Lodge is a care home in Dunstable, Bedfordshire, providing accommodation and care for 54 residents. The home is registered with the Care Quality Commission and was rated Good overall in its most recent inspection report, published in 2021. All five key-question areas — Safe, Effective, Caring, Responsive and Well-led — were rated Good.
What inspectors found
CQC: GoodReport published 19 July 2021 · Last inspected 15 June 2021
Ashton Lodge is a residential home supporting up to 54 people, with 48 living there at the time of the visit, most of whom have dementia or long-term conditions. Inspectors found that staff and managers watched closely for changes in people's health and acted quickly, and that a person-centred culture and activities helped people enjoy life at the home. Relatives described staff as friendly and caring and said the home had improved in recent years.
- Staff and managers regularly monitor people's health and seek professional advice promptly to keep people safe.
- Care staff know how to respond to concerns in order to protect people from harm and abuse.
- The registered manager carries out checks on staff recruitment, equipment, the building and fire safety.
- Managers, the deputy manager and activity coordinators promote people's interests, and staff say they feel supported and listened to.
Written by AI from the report text and checked against it. Not an official CQC statement. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Read the full report on CQC.
Food hygiene rating
Very good
Food Standards Agency · inspected August 2026
What's nearby
- Set back from main road noise
- Fire station about 650 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
- AllotmentsAmple
- Play SpaceAdequate
- Golf CourseSparse
- Public ParkAmple
- Tennis CourtAmple
- Bowling GreenAdequate
- Playing FieldAmple
Local Amenities
- Pubs & BarsAmple
- Restaurants & CafesAmple
- Retail ShoppingAmple
- SupermarketsPlentiful
- TakeawaysPlentiful
Local crime statistics
212 recorded crimes in the local area (April 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
Ashton Lodge is backed by a local NHS health network. The nearest A&E is Luton and Dunstable Hospital, 2.2 miles away. The local GP practice is PRIORY GARDENS SURGERY, 0.1 miles away, rated ‘Good’ by the CQC.
Nearest services from NHS ODS + postcodes.io + CQC, by straight-line distance.
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