Marigold House
Care home in Leighton Buzzard, Central Bedfordshire
Operated by Care is Central Residential
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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
Marigold House is a care home in Leighton Buzzard, Central Bedfordshire, with 63 registered beds. Each room is a private space, and residents choose their own daily routine, meals and company. The home provides dementia care shaped around each person's life history, routines and preferences. Families stay closely involved, and care plans are reviewed as needs change. Short respite stays from two weeks are also available, covering personal care, meals, activities and medication support if required. Some guests return for regular breaks.
The home is within walking distance of the town centre, the High Street, the twice-weekly market, local shops and the library. Tiddenfoot Waterside Park and the Grand Union Canal towpath are nearby. The Care Quality Commission rates the home Requires Improvement overall (report published 2026). It rates the home Good for Effective, Caring and Responsive, and Requires Improvement for Safe and Well-led.
What's nearby
- Near a main road
- Ambulance station about 650 m away
- Fire station about 500 m away
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
- AllotmentsAdequate
- Play SpacePlentiful
- Golf CourseLimited
- Public ParkAmple
- Tennis CourtAmple
- Bowling GreenAdequate
- Playing FieldAdequate
Local Amenities
- Pubs & BarsAmple
- Restaurants & CafesAmple
- Retail ShoppingAmple
- SupermarketsAmple
- 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 |
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Local health safety net
Marigold House is backed by a local NHS health network. The nearest A&E is Luton and Dunstable Hospital, 7.9 miles away. The local GP practice is SALISBURY HOUSE SURGERY, 0.2 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.
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Part of Care is Central Residential
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Information last reviewed October 2026.
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