Friars Lodge
Care home in Dunstable, Central Bedfordshire
Operated by Janes Care Homes
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- Well Served — Excellent everyday amenities nearby — shops, supermarkets, pharmacies, banks, post offices, cafés and places to eat (OpenStreetMap).
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About
Friars Lodge is a 20-bed care home in central Dunstable, operated by Janes Care Homes, an established family-run provider. The home supports older adults with physical frailty and dementia who are no longer able to live independently. Its town-centre location offers access to local facilities and amenities.
Friars Lodge is rated Good by the Care Quality Commission across all key questions: Safe, Effective, Caring, Responsive and Well-led (report published 2020).
What inspectors found
CQC: GoodReport published 20 March 2020 · Last inspected 4 March 2020
Inspectors found that the 15 people living at this home, which supports up to 20 people including those with dementia, received good care and were happy living there. Staff were described as kind, caring and respectful, and the registered manager and staff were said to be approachable, helpful and keen to keep improving the service.
- People said they were supported well by staff to meet their needs.
- Staff were described as friendly and respectful, and they treated people with care.
- Medicines were managed safely, risks to people's health and wellbeing were managed well, and lessons were learnt from incidents.
- Care plans held enough detail to guide staff, staff training was regularly checked, and records of people's end-of-life wishes were kept.
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.
What's nearby
- Set back from main road noise
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 SpaceAmple
- Golf CourseSparse
- Public ParkAdequate
- 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 |
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Local health safety net
Friars Lodge is backed by a local NHS health network. The nearest A&E is Luton and Dunstable Hospital, 1.8 miles away. The local GP practice is KINGSBURY COURT SURGERY, 0.1 miles away.
Nearest services from NHS ODS + postcodes.io + CQC, by straight-line distance.
Community & connection in Dunstable
Local clubs, charities and support groups that help older residents stay active and connected.
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Part of Janes Care Homes
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Information last reviewed October 2026.
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