Which providers in Luton offer residential care?

Care Assura lists 29 residential care homes in Luton, including Stockwood House and Little Bramingham Farm Residential Care Home, which are both rated Outstanding by the CQC. Other well regarded options include The Beeches, Rosedale Care Home, Hope Lodge Care Home, Mulberry House, Mulberry Court and Belle Vue Care Home, all currently rated Good. You can browse the full list on this page and filter by rating or setting to narrow down a shortlist. Each provider profile links through to the latest CQC inspection so you can read the detail before booking a visit.

What should I ask when visiting a residential care home in Luton?

Focus on the everyday experience of living there rather than only the facilities. Ask about staffing ratios during the day and at night, how activities are planned, how the home handles GP appointments and medication, and what happens if your relative's needs increase over time. It is also sensible to ask about visiting arrangements, food choices and how families are kept informed. Try to speak with a resident or relative during your visit if you can, as their view often reveals more than a brochure.

What is the difference between a residential care home and a nursing home?

A residential care home supports people with personal care such as washing, dressing, meals and medication prompts, along with company and a safe environment. A nursing home offers all of that plus round the clock care from a registered nurse, which is important where someone has complex medical needs, unstable long term conditions or needs regular clinical procedures. The care needs assessment will indicate which setting is more suitable. Some people move from residential to nursing care later if their health changes.

Can Luton Borough Council fund a residential care home placement?

Yes, Luton Borough Council can contribute towards residential care fees where a financial assessment shows the person's capital is below the national threshold. The assessment considers savings, income and, in most cases, the value of a property, although there are rules that protect a spouse still living at home. If you qualify for support, the council will agree a personal budget based on your assessed needs. People above the threshold usually pay privately, but the council can still offer information and advice.

How do I arrange a care needs assessment in Luton?

You can request a care needs assessment directly from Luton Borough Council's adult social care team, either online, by phone or through a GP or hospital referral. A social worker will arrange a visit or phone call to talk through daily routines, health conditions, mobility and any risks, and will then recommend a level of care. The assessment is free and does not commit you to accepting council arranged services. It is a helpful step even if you plan to fund care yourself, as the report can be shared with homes you approach.

How far in advance should I start looking for a care home in Luton?

Where possible, start looking a few months before a move is likely to be needed, as this gives time to visit several homes, read inspection reports and compare fees carefully. In practice many families in Luton begin the search after a hospital admission or a sudden change in health, when decisions have to be made within days. In that situation, focus on homes with current vacancies that match the assessed level of need, and ask about short term or trial stays. Even a brief visit before committing is worthwhile whenever time allows.

Care Homes in Luton

Luton has 30 CQC registered care homes. 19 are rated Good, 2 Outstanding, 6 Requires improvement, 1 Inadequate, and 2 have not yet been rated. 17 of the 30 were last inspected more than three years ago.

Source: Care Quality Commission register, kept up to date as ratings change.

Luton at a glance

What the numbers say about care for older people in Luton.

Luton Borough Council pays, residential care: £865 a week. Self-funders are typically asked £1,421 to £1,708, median £1,582
Care home beds filled across Luton: 90%. The 12 month average is 91%.
Care home beds per 1,000 people aged 75+: 72
People aged 75 and over: 12,700. Rising to 14,400 by 2035, up 13%
Care homes, last 12 months: 0 opened, 0 closed. 2 changed owner, covering 292 beds.
Who pays, across Luton (estimate): 55% council, 17% self. The rest is NHS funded or other.
Living with dementia, aged 65 and over (estimate): 1,800. Rising to 2,000 by 2035, up 15%
People aged 85 and over: 3,800. Rising to 4,400 by 2035, up 16%

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Choosing residential care in Luton and what to look for

Care Assura currently shows 29 residential care homes serving Luton, ranging from small family run houses to larger purpose built settings. Residential care is intended for older people who need daily support with things like washing, dressing, medication prompts, meals and companionship, but who do not require the round the clock clinical input of a registered nurse. The CQC picture across the town is broadly reassuring: 2 homes are rated Outstanding, 20 are Good, 5 Require Improvement and 2 have not yet been rated, so most families will have a good pool of well regarded options to shortlist from.

Judging quality beyond the CQC rating

A rating is a useful starting point but it should not be the only factor. Stockwood House and Little Bramingham Farm Residential Care Home currently hold Outstanding ratings, while homes such as The Beeches, Rosedale Care Home, Mulberry House, Belle Vue Care Home and Hope Lodge Care Home sit within the Good group. Read the latest inspection report for any home you are considering, paying attention to the sections on safety, leadership and how well the service is tailored to individual residents. Where a home has been marked as Requires Improvement, look at what has changed since the visit and how the manager has responded.

Practical things to check on a visit

Try to visit at least two or three homes in person, ideally at different times of day. Notice how staff speak to residents, whether people look comfortable and occupied, and how mealtimes are handled. Ask about staff turnover, the activities programme, arrangements for GP and dental visits, and how the home communicates with families. If your relative has dementia or a sensory impairment, check that the environment and staff training genuinely reflect those needs.

Getting an assessment and understanding the cost

Before choosing a home, most families in Luton begin with a care needs assessment. This is a free conversation with a social worker who looks at the person's health, daily routine, mobility, mental wellbeing and any risks at home, and then recommends the level of support required. You can request one through Luton Borough Council Adult Social Care, either on behalf of yourself or a relative, and it is worth doing even if you expect to pay privately, as the outcome helps homes plan a suitable care package.

How Luton Borough Council can help with funding

After the care needs assessment, a separate financial assessment looks at savings, income and property to decide whether the council will contribute to the cost of a placement. People with capital above the national threshold usually fund their own care, while those below it may receive full or partial support from Luton Borough Council. NHS funded nursing care and NHS Continuing Healthcare are different routes that apply when needs are primarily clinical, so it is worth asking the social worker to explain which pathway fits your situation.

Typical cost context in Luton

Residential care fees in Luton vary depending on the size of the room, the facilities offered and the complexity of care needed. Smaller homes with shared communal spaces often sit at the lower end, while newer purpose built settings with en suite rooms tend to charge more. Always ask each home for a written breakdown of what the weekly fee includes, what is charged as an extra, and how and when fees are reviewed, so there are no surprises once your relative has moved in.

30 care homes in Luton

104 Tennyson Road · 104 Tennyson Road, Luton, Luton, LU1 3RP
Care home · CQC Good · Run by G Plane and Miss D Newman
Here at 104 Tennyson Road, we are a residential care home based in Luton, offering a warm and supportive environment for adults living with mental health needs. Our focus is on providing genuine, person centred care that respects the...
Specialisms: Mental Health, Respite Care
135 Tennyson Road · 135 Tennyson Road, Luton, Luton, LU1 3RP
Care home · CQC Good · Run by Advance Housing and Support Ltd
135 Tennyson Road is a residential care home in Luton for adults with a learning disability and autistic adults. We are a house on an ordinary street rather than an institution, and being small is the point. Staff get to know the people...
Specialisms: Learning Disability / Autism, Respite Care
Alicia Nursing Home · 105-115 and 33-35 Marsh Road, Luton, Luton, LU3 2QG
Nursing home · Care home · CQC Requires improvement · Nursing on site · Run by Apex Care Homes Limited
Alicia Nursing Home is in Luton and we provide both nursing and residential care, with qualified nurses available at every hour. We care for older people, for people living with dementia, for adults with physical disabilities, for people...
Specialisms: Older Person Care, Dementia Care, Learning Disability / Autism, Mental Health, Physical Disability, Younger Adults, Respite Care
Ambassador House · 31 Lansdowne Road, Luton, Luton, LU3 1EE
Care home · CQC Good · Run by BC&G Care Homes Limited
Ambassador House is a residential care home in Luton providing a home for older people and for younger adults who need support with daily living, including people living with dementia. We offer permanent places and shorter respite stays....
Specialisms: Older Person Care, Dementia Care, Younger Adults, Respite Care
Belle Vue Care Home · 123 New Bedford Road, Luton, Luton, LU3 1LF
Care home · CQC Good · Run by Optimal Living (Luton) Limited
Belle Vue Care Home is a residential care home in Luton supporting older people and younger adults, including adults with learning disabilities, autistic adults, people with physical disabilities and people living with sight or hearing...
Specialisms: Older Person Care, Learning Disability / Autism, Physical Disability, Visual / Hearing Impairment, Younger Adults, Respite Care
Castletroy Residential Home · 130 Cromer Way, Luton, Luton, LU2 7GP
Care home · CQC Inadequate · Run by Castletroy Care Home Limited
Castletroy Residential Home is a care home in Luton, caring for older people including those living with dementia, adults with physical disabilities and younger adults. We also take respite bookings for people who need a stay of a few...
Specialisms: Older Person Care, Dementia Care, Physical Disability, Younger Adults, Respite Care
Collinson Care Home · 616-618 Dunstable Road, Luton, Luton, LU4 8RT
Care home · CQC Good · Run by Collinson Care Ltd
Collinson Care Home is a residential care home in Luton. We support older people who need help with daily living, along with younger adults and people with a physical disability, and we work to keep the feel of a home rather than an...
Specialisms: Older Person Care, Dementia Care, Physical Disability, Younger Adults, Respite Care
Council Respite and Shared Lives Service · 562 Hitchin Road, Luton, Luton, LU2 7UG
Care home · CQC Requires improvement · Run by Luton Borough Council
Luton Council Respite and Shared Lives provides short breaks and shared lives arrangements for adults in Luton. We support older people, adults with a learning disability or autism, people managing a mental health condition, those with a...
Specialisms: Older Person Care, Learning Disability / Autism, Mental Health, Physical Disability, Younger Adults, Respite Care
Crowley Care Homes - St Annes Care Home · 30 Lansdowne Road, Luton, Luton, LU3 1EE
Care home · CQC Requires improvement · Run by Crowley Care Homes Limited
We at Crowley Care Homes St Annes Care Home offer a warm and welcoming residential care home in the heart of Luton, providing dedicated dementia care and support for older people who deserve compassion, dignity, and a true sense of...
Specialisms: Older Person Care, Dementia Care, Respite Care
Edwardian Care Home · 168 Biscot Road, Luton, Luton, LU3 1AX
Care home · CQC Requires improvement · Run by Edwardian Care Homes Limited
Edwardian Care Home is a residential care home in Luton, supporting older people, adults living with dementia and younger adults, including people with learning disabilities, autistic adults and those living with mental health conditions....
Specialisms: Older Person Care, Dementia Care, Learning Disability / Autism, Mental Health, Younger Adults, Respite Care
Ellenbrook House · 10 Cutenhoe Road, Luton, Luton, LU1 3ND
Care home · CQC Good · Run by Vivre Care Ltd
Ellenbrook House is a residential home in Luton supporting younger adults, including people living with an eating disorder. We are a small house by design, because the atmosphere in a place like this matters as much as anything written in...
Specialisms: Younger Adults, Respite Care, Eating Disorders
Georgina House · 20 Malzeard Road, Luton, Luton, LU3 1BD
Care home · CQC Requires improvement · Run by Parkcare Homes (No.2) Limited
We at Georgina House are proud to offer dedicated residential care in the heart of Luton, providing a supportive and welcoming home for adults with a range of individual needs. Located within the LU postcode area, our home is well placed...
Specialisms: Learning Disability / Autism, Younger Adults, Respite Care
Hollywell · 29 Shelton Way, Luton, Luton, LU2 9AP
Care home · Run by London Paramount Care Ltd
Hollywell is a residential care home in Luton supporting adults with a learning disability or autism, including younger adults. We offer permanent places and respite stays. We think a good home is one where the people living in it are...
Specialisms: Learning Disability / Autism, Younger Adults, Respite Care
Hope Lodge Care Home · 98 Farley Hill, Luton, Luton, LU1 5NR
Care home · CQC Good · Run by Naizrah Care Ltd
At Hope Lodge Care Home in Luton, we provide a warm and genuinely supportive environment for the people who live with us. We offer residential care, support for individuals with learning disabilities and autism, mental health care, and...
Specialisms: Learning Disability / Autism, Mental Health, Respite Care
Little Bramingham Farm Residential Care Home · Leamington Road, Luton, Luton, LU3 3XF
Care home · CQC Outstanding · Run by Friends of the Elderly
We at Little Bramingham Farm Residential Care Home are proud to offer a warm and welcoming residential care home in Luton, where older people receive compassionate support in surroundings that truly feel like home. Nestled within the LU...
Specialisms: Older Person Care, Dementia Care, Respite Care
Marlin Lodge · 31 Marlborough Road, Luton, Luton, LU3 1EF
Care home · CQC Good · Run by Quality Care (Surrey) Limited
We at Marlin Lodge are proud to offer a warm and welcoming residential care home in Luton, providing specialist support for adults with learning disabilities and autism in a setting designed to feel like a true home. Nestled within the...
Specialisms: Learning Disability / Autism, Respite Care
Milliner House · 23-29 Marsh Road, Luton, Luton, LU3 2QF
Care home · CQC Good · Run by HC-One Limited
Milliner House is a residential care home in Luton. Those living here include older people, many living with dementia, and people managing mental health conditions. We support younger adults too, and respite stays are part of what we do. A...
Specialisms: Older Person Care, Dementia Care, Mental Health, Younger Adults, Respite Care
Mulberry Court · 105 Watermead Road, Luton, Luton, LU3 2TF
Care home · CQC Good · Run by Runwood Homes Limited
Mulberry Court is a residential care home in Luton for older people, including those living with dementia, residents with a physical disability and people living with sight or hearing loss. We also support some younger adults whose needs...
Specialisms: Older Person Care, Dementia Care, Physical Disability, Visual / Hearing Impairment, Younger Adults, Respite Care
Mulberry House · 120 Barton Road, Luton, Luton, LU3 2BD
Care home · CQC Good · Run by Complete Care Services Limited
We are a residential home in Luton supporting adults with learning disabilities and autistic people, including younger adults. The house runs as a household rather than an institution. Everyone has their own room and their own things, and...
Specialisms: Learning Disability / Autism, Younger Adults, Respite Care
Oakley Lodge Care Home (55) · 55 Oakley Road, Luton, Luton, LU4 9PX
Care home · CQC Good · Run by Oakley Lodge Care Home Ltd
Oakley Lodge Care Home is a residential home in Luton supporting older people and younger adults, including people living with dementia and people with learning disabilities and autism. Living together in one house works when difference is...
Specialisms: Older Person Care, Dementia Care, Learning Disability / Autism, Younger Adults, Respite Care
Oakley Lodge Care Home (57) · 57 Oakley Road, Luton, Luton, LU4 9PX
Care home · CQC Good · Run by Oakley Lodge Care Home Ltd
Here at Oakley Lodge Care Home in Luton, we provide a warm and welcoming environment where residents feel genuinely at home. We support a wide range of individuals, including older people, those living with dementia, adults with learning...
Specialisms: Older Person Care, Dementia Care, Learning Disability / Autism, Younger Adults, Respite Care
Rose Court · 12 Bradgers Hill Road, Luton, Luton, LU2 7EL
Care home · CQC Good · Run by Parkcare Homes (No.2) Limited
Rose Court is a residential care home in Luton providing a home for older people, younger adults, adults with learning disabilities, autistic adults, people with physical disabilities, and people living with mental health conditions. That...
Specialisms: Older Person Care, Learning Disability / Autism, Mental Health, Physical Disability, Younger Adults, Respite Care
Rosedale Care Home · 36 Lansdowne Road, Luton, Luton, LU3 1EE
Care home · CQC Good · Run by Chelham Healthcare Ltd
Rosedale Care Home is in Luton. We provide residential care for older people and for younger adults who need support with everyday life, including people living with dementia and people living with mental health conditions. We are not a...
Specialisms: Older Person Care, Dementia Care, Mental Health, Younger Adults, Respite Care
Rowles House · Rowles House, Luton, Luton, LU3 2BB
Care home · CQC Good · Run by Rowles House Limited
Rowles House is a residential care home in Luton, providing a permanent home for adults who need care and support with everyday life. We aim for a household where people are known properly rather than looked after efficiently. Our care is...
Specialisms: Older Person Care, Dementia Care, Younger Adults, Respite Care
St Brendans Residential Home · 175 -177 Ashburnham Road, Luton, Luton, LU1 1JW
Care home · CQC Good · Run by St Brendans Residential Home
St Brendans Residential Home is in Luton. We provide care for older people, including those living with dementia and those living with mental ill health, people with a physical disability and some younger adults. Respite stays are...
Specialisms: Older Person Care, Dementia Care, Mental Health, Physical Disability, Younger Adults, Respite Care
Stockwood House · 1 Cutenhoe Road, Luton, Luton, LU1 3NB
Care home · CQC Outstanding · Run by Vivre Care Ltd
Stockwood House is a residential care home in Luton supporting adults living with mental health needs, including younger adults and people living with an eating disorder. We also offer respite stays. Our work is about recovery and...
Specialisms: Mental Health, Younger Adults, Respite Care, Eating Disorders
Talbot House · 32 Studley Road, Luton, Luton, LU3 1BB
Care home · CQC Requires improvement · Run by Vivre Care Ltd
Here at Talbot House, we provide residential care for adults in the heart of Luton, and we take genuine pride in the community we have built here. Our home supports a range of people, including younger adults and those who may need shorter...
Specialisms: Younger Adults, Respite Care, Eating Disorders
The Beeches · 7 Crescent Rise, Luton, Luton, LU2 0AT
Care home · CQC Good · Run by G Plane and Miss D Newman
The Beeches in Luton is a residential home for adults with mental health needs, and we also offer respite stays. What we are for is helping people live settled, ordinary lives, and most of what that takes is not clinical. People here have...
Specialisms: Mental Health, Respite Care
The Vine House · 9 North Drift Way, Luton, Luton, LU1 5JF
Care home · CQC Good · Run by P & P Community Services Ltd
We are The Vine House in Luton, a residential home supporting adults with a learning disability, autistic adults and people with sight or hearing loss. Most of the people who live here are younger adults, and we also offer respite stays....
Specialisms: Learning Disability / Autism, Visual / Hearing Impairment, Younger Adults, Respite Care
Windermere House · 21 Studley Road, Luton, Luton, LU3 1BB
Care home · Run by Psycare Limited
Windermere House is a residential care home in Luton. We support older people and adults living with mental ill health, including younger adults, and we offer respite stays alongside longer term places. Supporting older people and people...
Specialisms: Older Person Care, Mental Health, Younger Adults, Respite Care

What care costs in Luton, per week

Type of care	What the council pays	What self-funders are typically asked
Residential care East of England figure, because too few Luton homes publish this price. 44 homes. Median £1,582.	£865	£1,421 to £1,708
Nursing care East of England figure, because too few Luton homes publish this price. 17 homes. Median £1,935.	£972	£1,800 to £2,126
Residential dementia care East of England figure, because too few Luton homes publish this price. 33 homes. Median £1,785.	Not published separately	£1,602 to £1,877
Nursing dementia care East of England figure, because too few Luton homes publish this price. 10 homes. Median £1,940.	Not published separately	£1,870 to £2,100

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. Powered by Orrery Intelligence.

Inspected most recently

Castletroy Residential Home, 18 June 2026, Inadequate
Mulberry House, 2 March 2026, Good
Hope Lodge Care Home, 24 January 2026, Good

Longest since a report

Ellenbrook House, 7 October 2017, Good
The Beeches, 19 January 2018, Good
104 Tennyson Road, 7 February 2018, Good

Frequently asked questions about care homes in Luton

How many care homes are there in Luton?

Luton has 30 CQC registered care homes: 2 Outstanding, 19 Good, 6 Requires improvement, 1 Inadequate, 2 not yet rated. Counts come from the CQC register and are kept up to date as ratings change.

How much does a care home cost in Luton?

Luton Borough Council pays an average of £865 a week for residential care. Self-funders are typically asked £1,421 to £1,708 a week. East of England figure, because too few Luton homes publish this price. 44 homes. Median £1,582. 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.

Which care homes in Luton were inspected most recently?

Castletroy Residential Home (18 June 2026), Mulberry House (2 March 2026) and Hope Lodge Care Home (24 January 2026) have the most recent CQC reports.