Rosalyn House
CQC Good
Rosalyn House is a nursing home in Dunstable, Bedfordshire, with 46 registered beds.
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Dementia care homes in Houghton Regis
There are 5 dementia care homes in and around Houghton Regis on AskBart. 80% of those rated by the CQC are Good or Outstanding, against 79% nationally (CQC data, September 2026). Published fees average about £1,214 a week, while Central Bedfordshire usually pays £1,008. The largest is Capwell Grange Care Home, with 146 beds.
Average residential fee in Houghton Regis: £1,214/week — below the UK average of £1,702
Key facts: Houghton Regis
| Dementia care homes listed | 5 |
|---|---|
| Rated Good or Outstanding | 4 of 5 (80%) |
| Rated Outstanding | 0 |
| Rated Requires improvement or Inadequate | 1 |
| Average published weekly fee | £1,214 |
| Central Bedfordshire usual weekly rate (2025) | £1,008 |
| Largest | Capwell Grange Care Home (146 beds) |
| Most recently inspected | Collinson Care Home (October 2023) |
Data: CQC register, updated September 2026. Figures are for the homes listed on this page.
Living in Houghton Regis
Low Recorded Crime
What do these badges mean?
- Low Recorded Crime — Ranks among the safer areas of its type on recorded police crime (Police.uk).
SafetyA
Excellent — safer than 92% of similar areas
Based on Central Bedfordshire data (town-level not yet available)
Green SpacesC
Limited — parks, playing fields & outdoor space nearby
Based on Central Bedfordshire data (town-level not yet available)
Daily ConveniencesC
Limited — shops, supermarkets & places to eat nearby
Based on Central Bedfordshire data (town-level not yet available)
How we grade areas
Grades are relative, comparing this area against others of the same type across the UK. Amenity grades are based on OpenStreetMap counts within a fixed radius. The Safety grade ranks recorded police crime — per head of population where ONS figures are available, otherwise by total recorded crime. Figures are estimates to aid research, not a substitute for visiting an area.
Sources — crime: Police.uk, April 2026; amenities: OpenStreetMap, updated June 2026.
How care costs compare
The estimated average residential care fee in Houghton Regis is about £1,214/week, below the UK average of £1,702.
Estimated from published weekly fees for homes in the area. Actual costs vary by care needs and room type.
The care market in Houghton Regis
80% of Houghton Regis’s CQC-rated care homes are rated Good or Outstanding — in line with the national average of 79%.
Good or above in Houghton Regis
80%
National average
79%
CQC-rated homes
4 of 5
Of the homes in and around Houghton Regis, 3 offer nursing care, 5 offer dementia care and 4 offer residential care.
Based on 5 CQC-rated homes in and around Houghton Regis. National baseline: CQC State of Care (2024/25).
Council funding & top-up in Houghton Regis
The average residential care home in Houghton Regis costs about £1,214/week, while Central Bedfordshire’s published usual rate is around £1,008/week (2025). If you qualify for council funding, expect a likely third-party top-up of about £206/week (≈ £10,712/year) to bridge the gap.
Average fee in Houghton Regis
£1,214/wk
Central Bedfordshire usual rate
£1,008/wk
Likely top-up gap
£206/wk
Estimate only. Councils fund care only when the person’s assets are below the means-test threshold, and actual fees, funding and top-ups vary by home, room and assessed needs. Compares the area average against Central Bedfordshire’s published usual cost of residential care (2025).
Care homes in Houghton Regis on the map
- Good
- Requires improvement
Care homes (4)
1 in Houghton Regis, 3 more within 3 miles · updated September 2026
Caddington Grove Care Home
CQC Good
Caddington Grove is a Hamberley care home in Dunstable, Bedfordshire, offering residential, nursing, dementia and respite care across 66 en-suite rooms.
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Capwell Grange Care Home
CQC Good
Capwell Grange Care Home is a 146-bed care home in Luton, Bedfordshire, providing residential care.
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Collinson Care Home
CQC Good
Collinson Care Home is a residential care home in Luton, Bedfordshire, providing care for 29 people.
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What care costs in Houghton Regis
Residential (avg)
£1,214/week
Dementia (avg)
£1,214/week
Nursing (avg)
£1,319/week
Wondering if that’s cheaper than staying put? Compare a care home with care at home, or see who pays.
House prices in Central Bedfordshire
The average house price in Central Bedfordshire is £356,453, based on HM Land Registry data. The graph shows sold-price trends by property type over the last 30 years.
Average price by property type
- All property types
- £356,453
- Detached
- £609,871
- Semi-detached
- £377,764
- Terraced
- £298,788
- Flats & maisonettes
- £173,703
Source: HM Land Registry UK House Price Index, to Jun 2026 (Open Government Licence v3.0). Figures are area averages for the wider local authority, not retirement properties specifically.
Types of care in Houghton Regis
Residential care homes
4 in Houghton RegisNursing homes
3 in Houghton RegisDementia care homes
5 in Houghton RegisRespite care
2 in Houghton RegisCommon questions
How many dementia care homes are there in Houghton Regis?
AskBart lists 5 dementia care homes in and around Houghton Regis, each with its latest CQC rating.
How are dementia care homes in Houghton Regis rated?
Of the 5 inspected, 0 are rated Outstanding, 4 Good, 1 Requires improvement and 0 Inadequate by the Care Quality Commission.
How much do dementia care homes in Houghton Regis cost?
Among the listings that publish fees, the typical fee is about £1,214 a week. Fees vary with room and care needs, so ask each home for a quote.
How do I choose between dementia care homes in Houghton Regis?
Start with the CQC rating and the latest inspection report, visit more than once, and ask how the home supports the person's needs. Our guide "Choosing a dementia-friendly care home" covers what to look for.
Near Houghton Regis
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Paying for care? See how care is funded and check what the council may pay.
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