Quantum Care
Dukeminster Court Care Home
Residential care home in Central Bedfordshire
Operated by Quantum Care
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- Peaceful Neighbourhood — Among the lowest for recorded anti-social behaviour and public disorder of comparable areas (police-recorded crime).
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About
Dukeminster Court is a 75-bed care home in Dunstable, Bedfordshire, run by Quantum Care. It provides residential care, specialist dementia care and respite care. The home was rated Requires Improvement overall by the Care Quality Commission in 2023, with ratings of Requires Improvement for safety and leadership, and Good for effectiveness, caring and responsiveness.
The home is situated close to local amenities and offers a range of communal facilities for residents. It is operated by Quantum Care, a not-for-profit provider of care homes across Bedfordshire and Essex.
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Food hygiene rating
Very good
Food Standards Agency · inspected November 2025
What's nearby
- Near a main road
Straight-line distances. Road and rail noise from government strategic noise mapping (modelled, not measured). A&E departments from the NHS website.
What’s in the area
Outdoor Spaces
- AllotmentsAmple
- Play SpaceAmple
- Golf CourseSparse
- Public ParkAmple
- Tennis CourtAmple
- Bowling GreenAdequate
- Playing FieldAmple
Local Amenities
- Pubs & BarsAmple
- Restaurants & CafesAmple
- Retail ShoppingAmple
- SupermarketsPlentiful
- TakeawaysPlentiful
Local crime statistics
2 recorded crimes in the local area (April 2026)
Top categories:
Source: data.police.uk · within 1 mile
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Fees and funding
| Care type | Weekly fee | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Residential care | from £1,109 Published by the home, captured 2026 | Published by the home, captured 2026 |
| Dementia care | Fees on request | — |
| Respite (short stay) | Fees on request | — |
- Funding accepted
- Not stated
Central Bedfordshire usually pays £1,008 a week for residential care; families typically top up about £101 a week.
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 | This home (per week) | Council rate (per week) |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | — | £982 |
| 2025 | — | £1,008 |
| 2026 | £1,109 | — |
What Central Bedfordshire council pays care homes, and whether it will help with fees
Weighing up the options? Compare a care home with care at home, or check who pays with the means-test calculator.
Local health safety net
Dukeminster Court Care Home is backed by a local NHS health network. The nearest A&E is Luton and Dunstable Hospital, 1.7 miles away. The local GP practice is KINGSBURY COURT SURGERY, 0.2 miles away.
Nearest services from NHS ODS + postcodes.io + CQC, by straight-line distance.
Community & connection in Central Bedfordshire
Local clubs, charities and support groups that help older residents stay active and connected.
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Dukeminster Court Care Home is one of 22 homes run by Quantum Care 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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