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There are 19 care homes in and around Luton on AskBart. 67% of those rated by the CQC are Good or Outstanding, against 79% nationally (CQC data, October 2026). The largest is Capwell Grange Care Home, with 146 beds. The most recent inspection was at Collinson Care Home in October 2023.

care homes
19
rated Good or Outstanding by CQC
67%

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Luton

Care homes in Luton (19)

★ With family reviews

All within 3 miles · nearest first · updated October 2026

  • Outstanding
  • Good
  • Requires improvement
  • Inadequate
  • Not rated

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Rated Outstanding by the Care Quality Commission, its highest rating.

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Distance
Alicia Nursing HomeRequires improvement · Jun 2025On request681.1 mi—2.1 mi
Ambassador HouseGood · Dec 2019On request252.1 mi—0.7 mi
Barton LodgeGood · Jul 2025On request702.5 mi—2.5 mi
Capwell Grange Care HomeGood · Jun 2021On request1460.5 mi—2.4 mi
Castletroy Residential HomeInadequate · Jun 2026On request692.8 mi—2.3 mi
Collinson Care HomeGood · Nov 2023On request290.6 mi—1.9 mi
Crowley Care Homes Ltd - St Annes Care HomeRequires improvement · Feb 2025On request222.1 mi—0.7 mi
Edwardian Care HomeRequires improvement · May 2025On request342.0 mi—0.9 mi
Little Bramingham Farm Residential Care HomeOutstanding · Mar 2020On request262.1 mi—2.8 mi
Milliner HouseGood · Sept 2023On request401.2 mi—1.9 mi
Moorland Gardens Care HomeRequires improvement · May 2026On request802.4 mi—0.5 mi
Mulberry CourtGood · Aug 2021On request841.6 mi—2.6 mi
Rosedale Care HomeGood · Aug 2023On request202.1 mi—0.7 mi
Rowles House LimitedGood · Nov 2023On request262.5 mi—2.4 mi
St Brendans Residential HomeGood · Mar 2020On request261.9 mi—0.7 mi
St Mary's Care HomeGood · Jul 2019On request602.3 mi—0.2 mi
Widecombe Nursing HomeRequires improvement · Jan 2026On request382.5 mi—2.7 mi
Windermere House—On request102.2 mi—0.6 mi
Woodside Nursing and Residential Care HomeGood · Jan 2018On request373.2 mi—1.5 mi

Fees are the home’s published “from” figure, or an indicative one; “on request” where none is published. Ratings are the regulator’s. Click a heading to sort.

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Luton in numbers

67% of Luton’s CQC-rated care homes are rated Good or Outstanding, below the England average of 79%, with 1 rated Outstanding. Based on 18 rated homes; England figure from CQC State of Care (2024/25).

What Luton council pays care homes, and whether it will help with your fees

Care homes listed19
Rated Good or Outstanding12 of 18 (67%)
Rated Outstanding1
Rated Requires improvement or Inadequate6
Luton usual weekly rate (2025)£865
LargestCapwell Grange Care Home (146 beds)
Most recently inspectedCollinson Care Home (October 2023)
Homes by care typeResidential 12 · Nursing 5 · Dementia 9 · Respite 3
Average house price, Luton (HM Land Registry, June 2026)£289,790
Outstanding1
Good11
Requires improvement5
Inadequate1
Not yet rated1
Average weekly fees
  • Bedfordshire average£1,378/wk
  • UK average£1,716/wk

Fees: averages of the weekly fees published by the homes listed here and across Bedfordshire. UK average: published residential fees across all homes on AskBart. Actual costs vary with care needs and room.

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Guides: Residential care homes · Nursing homes · Dementia care homes · Respite care

Data: CQC register, updated October 2026. Figures are for the homes listed on this page.

House prices in Luton

The average house price in Luton is £289,790, 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
£289,790
Detached
£481,379
Semi-detached
£336,015
Terraced
£269,875
Flats & maisonettes
£162,578

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.

Living in Luton

Luton is a busy East of England town with solid everyday services — 13 supermarkets and 105 restaurants and cafes — and reasonable green space including 18 parks. It suits people wanting an active town life with good local amenities, though crime is a consideration and you'll want to check care-home quality and family travel carefully.

  • Cultural Hub
  • Green Surroundings
  • Well Served
What do these badges mean?
  • Cultural Hub — An excellent range of libraries, museums, galleries, theatres and community venues within easy reach (OpenStreetMap).
  • Green Surroundings — Excellent access to parks, playing fields and other green space nearby (OpenStreetMap).
  • Well Served — Excellent everyday amenities nearby — shops, supermarkets, pharmacies, banks, post offices, cafés and places to eat (OpenStreetMap).
Safety & PeaceC

Limited — quieter than 3% of similar areas for anti-social behaviour & public disorder

Green SpacesA

Excellent — parks, playing fields & outdoor space nearby

Daily ConveniencesA

Excellent — shops, supermarkets & places to eat nearby

Culture & CommunityA

Excellent — libraries, galleries, museums & community venues nearby

908 crimes reported in April 2026, Police.uk.

  • Violent crime317
  • Anti-social behaviour122
  • Other theft74
  • Shoplifting74
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 & Peace grade ranks recorded anti-social behaviour and public-disorder incidents (the offences most relevant to a quiet neighbourhood) — per head of population where ONS figures are available, otherwise by count. Scottish towns are graded against other Scottish towns, from Police Scotland’s 12-month figures for the council wards they sit in, per head of those wards’ population (National Records of Scotland). Figures are estimates to aid research, not a substitute for visiting an area.

Sources — crime: Police.uk, Apr 2026; amenities: OpenStreetMap, updated September 2026.

Community & connection in Luton

Local clubs, charities and support groups that help older residents stay active and connected.

Charity

Age Concern, Luton

Age Concern Luton provides a wide range of services to meet the different needs of older people and their carers in Luton. This includes home support, gardening service, a visiting scheme,…

0.5 miles away · Source: Charity Commission (200463)
Charity

Khidmat

Khidmat runs services for older people and carers mainly from Pakistani/Kashmiri communities. We run Wellbeing clubs for older people and provide information, advice and advocacy. We also have…

1.3 miles away · Source: Charity Commission (1158330)
Charity

Harpenden Connect

Harpenden Connect is the charity set up to run a new volunteer operated hail and ride Harpenden Hopper community bus service, serving areas of the town with little or no commercial bus services. A…

5.2 miles away · Source: Charity Commission (1172748)
Charity

The University of the Third Age ( Dunstable )

The advancement of education and in particular the education of older people and those retired from full time work by all means including associated activities conducive to learning and personal…

6.4 miles away · Source: Charity Commission (1079444)

Luton: health, services and environment

Official open data. Distances are straight-line from the town centre. Updated October 2026.

People aged 85+
+13.7%
Projected change in Luton, 2025 to 2035 (3,884 to 4,418). England: +46.2%.
People aged 65+
+15.4%
Projected change in Luton, 2025 to 2035 (27,556 to 31,806). England: +20.3%.
Pharmacies within 1 mile
13
Nearest: Se Morgan Chemist (0.2 miles).
NHS dental practices within 3 miles
20
This doesn’t show whether they’re taking new NHS patients.
Air quality (NO₂)
13 µg/m³
Modelled background level for the town centre, 2026. England average 5.6; WHO guideline 10; legal limit 40.
Air quality (PM2.5)
8.2 µg/m³
Modelled background level, 2026. England average 5.8; WHO guideline 5; legal limit 20 (2040 target 10).
Deprivation ranking
1–8 out of 10
Where the 52 neighbourhoods around the centre rank in England, in tenths (10 = least deprived).

Hospices near Luton

  • Keech Hospice Care · 3.5 milesCQC page
  • The Hospice of St Francis · 10.9 milesCQC Outstanding (report published September 2016). CQC page
  • Garden House Hospice · 11 milesCQC Good (report published July 2022). CQC page

Hospitals near Luton

Sources: ONS 2022-based subnational population projections; NHS organisation data (ODS); Defra background pollution maps; English Indices of Deprivation 2025; CQC.

Is Luton a good retirement location?

Read our guide to living in Luton

Luton offers a practical retirement choice for those who value town-centre convenience and don't mind a busier, more urban setting. It has decent local services and plenty of social options, but it's not a quieter, genteel retreat. It suits people with family or social networks in the East of England, or those who enjoy an energetic, diverse community.

Health & support

  • Medical access: Luton has several GP surgeries and pharmacies throughout the town; Luton and Dunstable Hospital provides emergency and inpatient care nearby.
  • Safety: Recorded crime in 2026-04 was 908 offences, with violent crime, anti-social behaviour and other theft the most common types — above the quiet-town average and worth discussing with any care home you visit.
  • Family & connection: Consider whether your family or support network can reach Luton easily; it's well-connected by road and rail to London and the Midlands, so distance matters less if relatives are scattered across the region.

Finances & daily life

  • Cost of care: Check specific care-home fees with local providers; Luton is generally more affordable than the South East, though pricing varies widely by home and room standard.
  • Transport: Luton has good bus coverage across the town and rail links to London, Birmingham and beyond; many areas are walkable, though some rely on cars or taxis for longer trips.
  • Housing options: Local care-home provision includes several facilities; availability and choice vary, so early visits and comparison are essential.

Lifestyle & environment

  • Green space & hobbies: Luton has 18 parks and 5 allotments for outdoor interest, plus 41 pubs and bars and 105 restaurants and cafes for social dining and community gatherings.
  • Community: Look for memory cafés, church groups and hobby clubs through your care home or local voluntary organisations; a busy town usually has active social networks.
  • Climate: Being in the East of England, Luton has cool, often damp winters and mild summers — fairly typical for inland southern England.

Things to weigh up

  • Crime levels: Recorded offences are notably higher than in quieter areas, particularly violent crime and anti-social behaviour; ask any care home about safety measures, staffing and local policing.
  • Urban setting: Luton is a busy, diverse town centre — not a rural or genteel retreat; make sure that suits your temperament and that any home you choose offers enough calm, green space and support for a peaceful daily life.

Questions about care homes in Luton

How many care homes are there in Luton?

There are 19 care homes listed in and around Luton on AskBart. You can filter them by care type, CQC rating and facilities to find the right fit.

Which care homes in Luton are rated Outstanding or Good by the CQC?

12 of the 19 care homes in and around Luton are rated Good or Outstanding by the Care Quality Commission, including 1 rated Outstanding. Ratings are published by the CQC following regular inspections.

What types of care are available in Luton?

Homes in and around Luton offer residential (12), dementia (9), nursing (5), respite (3). Availability varies by home — use the filters above to find homes offering the specific care type you need.

How many care homes in Luton offer dementia care?

9 care homes in and around Luton offer specialist dementia care. Use the dementia filter above to see them, and check each home's CQC report for its record on caring for people living with dementia.

Do any care homes in Luton offer respite care?

Yes — 3 care homes in and around Luton offer respite (short-stay) care, for recovery after a hospital stay or to give a regular carer a break. Availability changes often, so contact the home directly to check.

Weighing up your options in Luton?

Care needs change over time. Compare the other kinds of later-life care in Luton:

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Paying for care? See how care is funded and check what the council may pay.

Guides for families

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