Active Homecare

Home care agency in Dunstable, Central Bedfordshire

CQC OutstandingDementia
NeighbourhoodWell Served
What do these badges mean?
  • Well Served — Excellent everyday amenities nearby — shops, supermarkets, pharmacies, banks, post offices, cafés and places to eat (OpenStreetMap).
AddressThe Barn, Sewell Lane, Dunstable, LU6 1RP

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About

Active Homecare is a home care agency based in Dunstable, Central Bedfordshire. It delivers care and support to people in their own homes, with a focus on supporting those with dementia. The agency works with older people aged 65 and over, younger adults under 65, and people with physical disabilities or sensory impairment.

Active Homecare was rated Outstanding by the Care Quality Commission in 2025. It was rated Good for safe, effective and responsive care, and Outstanding for caring and well-led services.

Care provided

Dementia

Specialist care

Dementia
Older people (65+)
Physical disabilities
Sensory impairment
Younger adults (under 65)

What's nearby

GP surgery1.6 miles
Hospital3.6 miles

Straight-line distances.

What’s in the area

Outdoor Spaces

  • AllotmentsPlentiful
  • Play SpaceSparse
  • Golf CourseSparse
  • Public ParkLimited
  • Tennis CourtLimited
  • Bowling GreenLimited
  • Playing FieldAmple

Local Amenities

  • Pubs & BarsSparse
  • Restaurants & CafesLimited
  • Retail ShoppingSparse
  • SupermarketsSparse
  • TakeawaysSparse

What home care costs

Hourly (visiting) care — typically £22–£30 per hour
Overnight (waking) care — typically £150–£220 per night
Live-in care — typically £1,100–£1,600 per week

Estimated typical UK ranges — Active Homecare will give you a written quote after a free needs assessment. Check who pays with the funding calculator.

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Local health safety net

Active Homecare is backed by a local NHS health network. The nearest A&E is Luton and Dunstable Hospital, 3.6 miles away. The local GP practice is PRIORY GARDENS SURGERY, 1.6 miles away, rated ‘Good’ by the CQC.

Nearest hospital · A&E
Luton and Dunstable Hospital · 3.6 mi
Nearest GP · CQC Good
PRIORY GARDENS SURGERY · 1.6 mi

Nearest services from NHS ODS + postcodes.io + CQC, by straight-line distance.

Information last reviewed October 2026.

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