Ridgeway Lodge Care Home
Ridgeway Lodge Care Home is a residential care home in Dunstable, Central Bedfordshire (LU5 4RE). It holds a CQC rating of Good.
New provider since September 2026. The rating shown may relate to the previous provider.
About Ridgeway Lodge Care Home
We are Ridgeway Lodge Care Home, a residential care home in Dunstable, Central Bedfordshire. We care for older people, residents living with dementia, people with a physical disability, and younger adults who need support with daily life. Being a residential home rather than a nursing home means our care centres on everyday living: help with washing and dressing, medication, meals, mobility and keeping a day going in a way that feels normal, with GPs and community nursing teams coming in when health care is required. We aim for a household rather than an institution. Residents bring their own furniture and pictures, get up when they wake rather than when a rota says so, and choose where and with whom they eat. For residents living with dementia we keep routines predictable and we take time to learn a person's history, because knowing what someone's life has been is usually what lets us understand what they are trying to tell us now. For those with a physical disability, the aim is help that is skilled, unhurried and arranged around what the person still wants to do independently. Our most recent overall rating from the Care Quality Commission is Good, and we carry on auditing our own practice between inspections. Relatives are welcome at any reasonable hour and we would always rather hear a concern early. If you are considering care in the Dunstable area, come and look round, talk to residents and families, and see what you make of us.
Care provided at Ridgeway Lodge Care Home
- Older person care
- Dementia care
- Physical disability support
- Younger adults care
- Registered for up to 61 residents
- Last CQC inspection: 8 July 2023
Read the full inspection report on the CQC website.
How Ridgeway Lodge Care Home compares in Central Bedfordshire
Measured against the 64 care homes registered in Central Bedfordshire. The dark dot is this home.
- Size
- 61 places. Larger than 47 of the 64 homes. The local average is 33 places.
- CQC rating
- Good. 36 of the 64 homes (56%) are rated Good or Outstanding. Across Central Bedfordshire the figure is 56%.
- Latest report
- 8 July 2023. 18 of the 64 homes have published a newer inspection report since.
- Registered
- September 2026. One of the newer homes in the area. Only 0 of the 64 have registered more recently.
- Care offered
- Dementia care. Of the 64 homes, 37 offer dementia care.
- Food hygiene
- 5 out of 5. The top rating, shared by 39 of the 43 homes that have one.
Powered by Orrery Intelligence. Data: CQC register and Food Standards Agency ratings. Counts cover registered care homes in Central Bedfordshire.
The local picture: Central Bedfordshire
What the numbers say about care for older people in Central Bedfordshire.
What care costs in Central Bedfordshire, per week
| Type of care | What the council pays | What self-funders are typically asked |
|---|---|---|
| Residential care | £1,008 | £1,421 to £1,708 (East of England figure, because too few Central Bedfordshire homes publish this price. 44 homes. Median £1,582.) |
| Nursing care | £1,061 | £1,800 to £2,126 (East of England figure, because too few Central Bedfordshire homes publish this price. 17 homes. Median £1,935.) |
| Residential dementia care | Not published separately | £1,602 to £1,877 (East of England figure, because too few Central Bedfordshire homes publish this price. 33 homes. Median £1,785.) |
| Nursing dementia care | Not published separately | £1,870 to £2,100 (East of England figure, because too few Central Bedfordshire homes publish this price. 10 homes. Median £1,940.) |
Published prices are often starting prices, and come from homes that publish fees, so treat them as a guide. Ask the home for its own price.
- People aged 75 and over: 29,400. Rising to 35,300 by 2035, up 20%
- People aged 85 and over: 7,200. Rising to 11,300 by 2035, up 57%
- Living with dementia, aged 65 and over (estimate): 3,700. Rising to 4,800 by 2035, up 29%
- Dementia diagnosis rate: 66%. The NHS ambition is 67%.
- Care home beds per 1,000 people aged 75+: 68
- Care homes, last 12 months: 1 opened, 3 closed. 2 changed owner, covering 122 beds.
- Care home beds filled across Central Bedfordshire: 88%. The 12 month average is 88%.
- Who pays, across Central Bedfordshire (estimate): 42% council, 42% self. The rest is NHS funded or other.
Powered by Orrery Intelligence. Market model built 22 October 2026 (ONS 2022 based population projections, dementia estimates, CQC register), published care home prices, council planning records.
Good to know about Ridgeway Lodge Care Home
Facts from public registers, and what is close by.
- Registered with CQC
- 1 September 2026, less than a year ago.
- Food hygiene rating
- 5 out of 5. Very good. Last inspected by the local council on 23 September 2026.
- Run by
- HC-One No.5 Limited, which runs 73 adult social care services in England. 17 of the 19 that have a rating are rated Good or Outstanding.
- Nearest GP surgery
- Kingsbury Court Surgery, 0.8 miles away.
- Nearest hospital
- Luton and Dunstable Hospital, Luton, 1.2 miles away.
- Nearest railway station
- Leagrave Station, 2.1 miles away.
Sources: CQC register, Food Standards Agency, NHS England Organisation Data Service and DfT NaPTAN (Open Government Licence). Distances are in a straight line from the postcode, not walking or driving routes.
Local services near Ridgeway Lodge Care Home
The closest places to this home, measured in a straight line from its postcode. They are the nearest, not necessarily the ones the home uses. Ask the home which GP, dentist and pharmacy its residents are registered with.
Nearest 24 hour A&E
- Luton and Dunstable Hospital, Luton, 1.2 miles away
It is about 1.2 miles in a straight line from the postcode. The drive is usually longer. In an emergency call 999; the ambulance may take you elsewhere.
Nearest GP practices
- Kingsbury Court Surgery, 0.8 miles away
- Eastgate Surgery, 0.8 miles away
- Wheatfield Surgery, 0.9 miles away
Nearest dentists
- Poynters Road Dental Practice, 0.4 miles away (NHS.uk details)
- Great Northern Rd. Dental Clinic, 0.6 miles away (NHS.uk details)
- Dunstable Dental Practice, 1 mile away (NHS.uk details)
Nearest pharmacies
- Jardines Pharmacy, 0.2 miles away
- Tesco Instore Pharmacy, 0.7 miles away
- Smiths Pharmacy, 0.8 miles away
Nearest railway stations
- Leagrave Station, 2.1 miles away
- Luton Station, 3.8 miles away
- Luton Airport Parkway Station, 4.7 miles away
Around Ridgeway Lodge Care Home
- H: Ridgeway Lodge Care Home
- A: 24 hour A&E
- G: GP practice
- D: Dentist
- P: Pharmacy
- S: Railway station
Straight line distances, not routes. Places very close to the home are spread out slightly so they can be told apart.
Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Practice and pharmacy details from the NHS England Organisation Data Service. A&E sites from NHS England A&E data and the Organisation Data Service. Railway stations from the Department for Transport NaPTAN dataset. Distances are straight line and approximate.
Common questions about Ridgeway Lodge Care Home
Where is Ridgeway Lodge Care Home located?
Ridgeway Lodge Care Home is a residential care home in Dunstable, Central Bedfordshire, LU5 4RE. You can view its exact location and get directions from the map on this page.
What type of care does Ridgeway Lodge Care Home provide?
Ridgeway Lodge Care Home is registered to provide residential personal care, with support that includes Older person care, Dementia care, Physical disability support, Younger adults care. The full list of services is shown on this page.
What is Ridgeway Lodge Care Home's CQC rating?
Ridgeway Lodge Care Home is registered with and inspected by the Care Quality Commission (CQC). Its most recent overall rating is Good following its last inspection on 8 July 2023. You can read the full CQC report from the link on this page.
Does Ridgeway Lodge Care Home provide dementia care?
Yes. Ridgeway Lodge Care Home supports people living with dementia. We recommend contacting the home directly to discuss your individual situation.
How many beds does Ridgeway Lodge Care Home have?
Ridgeway Lodge Care Home is registered for up to 61 residents. Contact the home to check current availability.
Questions families ask about Ridgeway Lodge Care Home
Can Mum or Dad stay here if their dementia gets worse?
Yes. Ridgeway Lodge Care Home is registered for dementia care, so someone whose needs increase can usually stay rather than move.
Is there a nurse on site if health needs change?
No. Ridgeway Lodge Care Home is a residential care home without on-site nursing. District nurses and GPs visit, but someone who needs daily nursing may have to move to a nursing home.
Can they try a short stay before deciding?
Ask the home. The home has not told us whether it offers short stays. Ask when you call; many homes can arrange a trial period.
Will they support end of life care, so there is no move at the hardest time?
Ask the home. End of life care is not listed on the register. Ask the manager whether residents can remain in the home with hospice or district nurse support.
Can she bring her cat or dog?
Ask the home. The home has not told us its pet policy yet. Ask directly; some homes allow small pets in residents' rooms or welcome visiting dogs.
Can a couple stay together?
Ask the home. We do not know whether the home has rooms for couples. Ask about shared or adjoining rooms if this matters.
Will the council help pay, or is it self funded only?
Ask the home. The home has not told us which funding it accepts. Most homes take both council funded and self funded residents; ask about council rates and any top up.
Do they take younger adults as well as older people?
Yes. Yes. Ridgeway Lodge Care Home supports younger adults as well as older people.
Can I visit before deciding, and are there visiting hours?
Ask the home. Every home should welcome a visit. Call to arrange one, ideally at a mealtime or during an activity, and ask about visiting hours for family.
Typical weekly fees in the East
Ridgeway Lodge Care Home has not published its fees yet. These are typical weekly fees for the East, so you know roughly what to expect before you call.
- Residential care: £1,000 to £1,350 per week per person, typical range
- Dementia care: £1,100 to £1,450 per week per person, typical range
Indicative figures for the East, not a quote from Ridgeway Lodge Care Home. Actual fees depend on the room, the level of care and how it is funded.
More about the care at Ridgeway Lodge Care Home
Dementia Care at Ridgeway Lodge Care Home
Luton and Dunstable Hospital is 1.2 miles from the home in a straight line. Dementia care is on the registration, and the home says it keeps routines predictable and takes time to learn a person's history. Knowing what somebody's life has been is usually what lets staff understand what they are trying to say now, by its account. That is the right instinct, and the question is how the knowledge reaches every shift. Ask how distress is handled and whether any part of the building is secured. Ask what happens as dementia advances and whether a move would be needed for nursing care.
Residential Care at Ridgeway Lodge Care Home
The published overall rating is good, from an inspection on 8 July 2023, though the current registration dates only from 1 September 2026. That rating may therefore belong to a previous provider and should not be credited to the present one. Residential care means daily living support rather than nursing, with community nursing teams attending when clinical care is needed. Fees in the East commonly run from £1000 to £1350 a week, while Central Bedfordshire usually pays about £750 to £900. Only 36 of the 64 homes locally are rated Good or Outstanding, so the rating is worth something even with the caveat. Ask who would cover the gap between the council rate and the private range.
Older Person Care at Ridgeway Lodge Care Home
Jardines Pharmacy is 0.2 miles from Ridgeway Lodge and a dental practice 0.4 miles off. Ridgeway Lodge is registered for older person care and says its work centres on everyday living. Help with washing and dressing, medication, meals and mobility is how it describes that, with GPs and community nurses coming in when health care is required. It aims for a household rather than an institution, with residents bringing their own furniture and pictures and getting up when they wake rather than when a rota says so. Ask how many staff are on duty overnight across 61 places. Ask whether choosing where and with whom to eat really holds in practice.
Younger Adults at Ridgeway Lodge Care Home
Sixty one places make Ridgeway Lodge larger than 47 of the 64 homes nearby, where the average is 33. Younger adults needing support with daily life are named on its registration, alongside older residents. Someone under 65 usually wants different company, hours and activity from the rest of the house. Ask who of that age lives there and what fills their week.
Physical Disability at Ridgeway Lodge Care Home
Help that is skilled, unhurried and arranged around what a person still wants to do independently is the stated aim here. Physical disability is on the registration, so bathrooms, hoists and doorway widths are the practical things to inspect. Ask to see the room being offered with its equipment, and how transfers are recorded.
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