Widecombe Nursing Home
Care home in Luton
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- Cultural Hub — An excellent range of libraries, museums, galleries, theatres and community venues within easy reach (OpenStreetMap).
- Green Surroundings — Excellent access to parks, playing fields and other green space nearby (OpenStreetMap).
- Well Served — Excellent everyday amenities nearby — shops, supermarkets, pharmacies, banks, post offices, cafés and places to eat (OpenStreetMap).
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About
Widecombe Nursing Home is a 38-bed nursing home located in Luton, Bedfordshire. The home provides nursing care and was rated Requires Improvement overall by the Care Quality Commission in 2026. The CQC found the home to be Good for Effective, Caring and Responsive care, but rated Safe and Well-led as Requires Improvement.
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 SpaceAdequate
- Golf CourseAmple
- Public ParkAmple
- Tennis CourtAdequate
- Bowling GreenSparse
- Playing FieldSparse
Local Amenities
- Pubs & BarsSparse
- Restaurants & CafesSparse
- Retail ShoppingLimited
- SupermarketsAmple
- TakeawaysAdequate
Local crime statistics
908 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 Luton council pays.
Care fee trajectory
| Year | Council rate (per week) |
|---|---|
| 2024 | £823 |
| 2025 | £865 |
What Luton council pays care homes, and whether it will help with fees
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Local health safety net
Widecombe Nursing Home is backed by a local NHS health network. The nearest A&E is Luton and Dunstable Hospital, 2.5 miles away. The local GP practice is BARTON HILLS MEDICAL GROUP, 0.4 miles away, rated ‘Good’ by the CQC.
Nearest services from NHS ODS + postcodes.io + CQC, by straight-line distance.
Community & connection in Luton
Local clubs, charities and support groups that help older residents stay active and connected.
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Information last reviewed October 2026.
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