MACC Care
Leighton Rose Care Home
Care home in Leighton Buzzard, Central Bedfordshire
Operated by MACC Care
What do these badges mean?
- Peaceful Neighbourhood — Among the lowest for recorded anti-social behaviour and public disorder of comparable areas (police-recorded crime).
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About
Leighton Rose Care Home is a 71-bed home in Leighton Buzzard, Central Bedfordshire, run by MACC Care. Its manager has more than 20 years of nursing experience, which began in the Royal Air Force nursing service, and has spent the past 19 years managing nursing homes. The home places particular emphasis on end-of-life care, aiming to keep residents comfortable, and on giving older residents chances to take part in activities and feel included.
Meals are overseen by Development Head Chef Anas, whose career includes hotel and restaurant kitchens in Iraq, Jordan, Dubai, Dublin and London. He has spent the last eight years working in care homes and was a finalist at the Great British Care/Chef Awards in 2023.
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.
What’s in the area
Outdoor Spaces
- AllotmentsAdequate
- Play SpacePlentiful
- Golf CourseLimited
- Public ParkAmple
- Tennis CourtAdequate
- Bowling GreenSparse
- Playing FieldAdequate
Local Amenities
- Pubs & BarsAdequate
- Restaurants & CafesAdequate
- Retail ShoppingAmple
- SupermarketsSparse
- TakeawaysAmple
Local crime statistics
9 recorded crimes in the local area (July 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
Leighton Rose Care Home is backed by a local NHS health network. The nearest A&E is Luton and Dunstable Hospital, 7.1 miles away. The local GP practice is SALISBURY HOUSE SURGERY, 1.1 miles away, rated ‘Good’ by the CQC.
Nearest services from NHS ODS + postcodes.io + CQC, by straight-line distance.
Community & connection in Leighton Buzzard
Local clubs, charities and support groups that help older residents stay active and connected.
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…
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…
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,…
Tring U3a
The advancement of education and, in particular, the education of older people and those who are retired from full time work by all means, including associated activities conducive to learning and…
Part of MACC Care
Leighton Rose Care Home is one of 20 homes run by MACC 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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