Rosalyn House
Nursing home in Dunstable, Central Bedfordshire
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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
Rosalyn House is a care home in Dunstable, Central Bedfordshire, with 46 registered beds. It provides nursing, dementia, residential and respite care for older people, and it also supports adults with physical disabilities, mental health needs or sensory impairment. Respite stays are available for people recovering from illness, for families who need a break from caring, or for anyone wanting to try life in a care home first.
Residents can bring personal belongings to make their rooms feel their own. Visiting is open to family and friends, and meals are home-cooked and adjusted to individual tastes and dietary needs. Staff are trained in dementia support and aim to learn each resident's routines and personal history. The Care Quality Commission rated the home Good overall in its 2022 report, with Good ratings for safety, effectiveness, caring, responsiveness and leadership.
What inspectors found
CQC: GoodReport published 16 September 2022 · Last inspected 30 August 2022
Inspectors rated Rosalyn House good at this comprehensive inspection, up from requires improvement, and found the provider had addressed the breaches from the last visit. The home was described as clean and pleasant, with staff seen as attentive and familiar to residents, and activities both in the home and the local community were noted. Residents' choice and control were supported in line with their best interests.
- Governance and oversight have improved, with new systems used to identify and act on shortfalls
- Care plans and risk assessments were reviewed and give staff clear guidance for person-centred care
- Relatives described staff as caring, attentive and professional, and inspectors saw staff treating people with dignity and respect
- The home was clean with no unpleasant odour, and cleaning schedules covered frequently touched areas
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.
Care provided
Specialist care
Facilities
Food hygiene rating
Very good
Food Standards Agency · inspected August 2026
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. Locations © OpenStreetMap contributors.
What’s in the area
Outdoor Spaces
- AllotmentsSparse
- Play SpaceAmple
- Golf CourseLimited
- Public ParkAmple
- Tennis CourtLimited
- Bowling GreenSparse
- Playing FieldAmple
Local Amenities
- Pubs & BarsAdequate
- Restaurants & CafesAmple
- Retail ShoppingAmple
- SupermarketsAmple
- TakeawaysAmple
Local crime statistics
212 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 | Fees on request | — |
| Dementia care | Fees on request | — |
| Nursing care | Fees on request | — |
| Respite (short stay) | 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
Rosalyn House is backed by a local NHS health network. The nearest A&E is Luton and Dunstable Hospital, 2.1 miles away. The local GP practice is HOUGHTON REGIS MEDICAL CENTRE, 0.1 miles away.
Nearest services from NHS ODS + postcodes.io + CQC, by straight-line distance.
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Information last reviewed October 2026.
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