Nursing Homes in Luton
Luton has 6 CQC registered nursing homes. 3 are rated Good, 3 Requires improvement. 2 of the 6 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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Arranging and Funding Nursing Care in Luton
The assessment that comes first
An assessment establishes whether nursing care is genuinely needed and what should be funded, so it belongs ahead of any tour of homes. Luton Borough Council Adult Social Care carries it out and decides what support follows from it. The assessment is free, it is not means tested, and a relative, friend or advocate may request one where the person cannot. The assessor looks at mobility, medication, continence, nutrition, memory and supervision at night before writing the support plan.
Contributions and means testing
Capital and income are examined next to fix the weekly payment. Where savings exceed the national upper capital limit the placement is normally funded privately, and where they fall below it the authority contributes towards an agreed rate. Nursing placements may also attract the NHS funded nursing care payment, which covers the registered nursing element of the fee and goes directly to the provider. Where a health condition dominates the picture, ask for an assessment for NHS continuing healthcare.
What drives the weekly figure
Fees reflect the room, the nursing time a resident needs and the staffing a home chooses to run. Ask for the figure in writing for the actual room on offer, together with anything billed separately, the notice period and how often charges are reviewed.
Choosing the Right Nursing Home in Luton
Where the judgements sit
St Mary's Care Home, Capwell Grange Care Home and Barton Lodge hold Good ratings. Alicia Nursing Home, Moorland Gardens Care Home and Widecombe Nursing Home currently require improvement. For each of those three, look at which of the five key areas was criticised, how recent the inspection was and what has changed since. A home working through a clear improvement plan under a new manager is a different proposition from one where concerns have persisted.
Questions that draw out the difference
Ask how many registered nurses are on duty by day and overnight, how the home covers sickness and how long the manager has been in post. Ask who decides to call an ambulance when someone deteriorates in the early hours and how soon relatives are told. Ask too how the home accommodates different diets, languages and religious observance.
Making the visit count
Visit at a busy hour rather than a quiet one, and go twice where the decision is close. Notice whether residents look occupied, whether call bells are answered without irritation and whether staff use people's names in passing. Compare what you saw with what the report described, and raise any discrepancy directly with the manager.
6 nursing homes in Luton
- 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 - Barton Lodge · 45 Birdsfoot Lane, Luton, Luton, LU3 2DN
Nursing home · CQC Good · Nursing on site · Run by Barton Lodge Ltd
Barton Lodge provides nursing care in Luton for older people and younger adults, including people living with dementia, people with physical disabilities and people with sight or hearing loss. Registered nurses are on duty at every hour....
Specialisms: Older Person Care, Dementia Care, Physical Disability, Visual / Hearing Impairment, Younger Adults, Respite Care - Capwell Grange Care Home · Addington Way, Luton, Luton, LU4 9GR
Nursing home · CQC Good · Nursing on site · Run by HC-One No.1 Limited
We are a nursing home in Luton, caring for people whose needs require qualified nursing alongside help with daily living. We look after older people and younger adults, including those living with dementia, adults with learning...
Specialisms: Older Person Care, Dementia Care, Learning Disability / Autism, Mental Health, Physical Disability, Younger Adults, Respite Care - Moorland Gardens Care Home · Moorland Garden Street, Luton, Luton, LU2 7NX
Nursing home · CQC Requires improvement · Nursing on site · Run by Bondcare (London) Limited
Moorland Gardens Care Home in Luton provides nursing care to older people, with respite stays available. Many of our residents live with dementia. We want to be open about our current position. Our most recent overall rating from the Care...
Specialisms: Older Person Care, Dementia Care, Respite Care - St Mary's Care Home · 19 Dunstable Road, Luton, Luton, LU1 1BE
Nursing home · CQC Good · Nursing on site · Run by Bupa Care Homes (ANS) Limited
We at St Mary's Care Home offer specialist nursing care in the heart of Luton, providing a warm and welcoming home for older people, younger adults, and those in need of respite. Nestled within the LU postcode area of this vibrant...
Specialisms: Older Person Care, Younger Adults, Respite Care - Widecombe Nursing Home · 36 Grasmere Road, Luton, Luton, LU3 2DT
Nursing home · CQC Requires improvement · Nursing on site · Run by Niram Investments Limited
Widecombe Nursing Home is in Luton. Qualified nurses are on duty here throughout the day and night. We care for older adults, including many living with dementia, people managing a mental health condition, people with a physical...
Specialisms: Older Person Care, Dementia Care, Mental Health, Physical Disability, Visual / Hearing Impairment, 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
- Moorland Gardens Care Home, 18 May 2026, Requires improvement
- Widecombe Nursing Home, 20 January 2026, Requires improvement
- Barton Lodge, 11 July 2025, Good
Longest since a report
- St Mary's Care Home, 23 July 2019, Good
- Capwell Grange Care Home, 16 June 2021, Good
- Alicia Nursing Home, 17 June 2025, Requires improvement
Frequently asked questions about nursing homes in Luton
How many nursing homes are there in Luton?
Luton has 6 CQC registered nursing homes: 3 Good, 3 Requires improvement. Counts come from the CQC register and are kept up to date as ratings change.
How much does a nursing 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 nursing homes in Luton were inspected most recently?
Moorland Gardens Care Home (18 May 2026), Widecombe Nursing Home (20 January 2026) and Barton Lodge (11 July 2025) have the most recent CQC reports.