60 Bullpond Lane

Bullpond Lane, Dunstable, Bedfordshire, LU6 3BJ

01582472580

Care Type

Residential Care

Inspection date

3 April 2019

Provider

Voyage 1 Limited

Beds

6 beds

Rating history

GoodMar 2016
GoodMay 2019

Rated Good at every inspection since 2016.

Source: CQC inspection reports. Contains CQC data licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.

Costs and who runs this home

Run by Voyage 1 Limited, which runs 244 care homes in England: 11 rated Outstanding, 207 Good, 22 Requires Improvement and 4 not yet rated.

How to pay for a care home explains the council means test, what counts as capital and the funding you can ask to be assessed for.

About 60 Bullpond Lane

60 Bullpond Lane is a residential care home in Central Bedfordshire, providing support for adults with learning disabilities. Further details on the CQC's most recent findings are set out below.

This residential care home supports six adults with learning disabilities. Residents feel safe and comfortable, with staff described as kind and caring who know each person well. One relative praised the home's "family-feel," noting staff are "extremely attentive" and create a warm, welcoming environment where their family member feels secure.

The staff team enjoys working at the home and receives good leadership from the registered manager, along with training, supervision and support to perform their roles effectively. There are sufficient staff to support residents according to their preferences, and staff respect people's privacy and dignity while encouraging independence. The provider maintains systems to manage risks and protect people from harm.

Source: CQC inspection report, 29 May 2019

Specialist Care

Learning disabilitiesYounger adults

Fees and availability

We have not verified a current weekly fee for this home. Ask for a written quote based on the room and care needed, including any extra charges.

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Care and inspection details

Checked against the CQC register on 20 September 2026. This is a check of published information, not a visit to the home.

Registered service: Care home service without nursing
Registered capacity: 6 places — this is not a vacancy count
Registration checked: Registered · LU6 3BJ

Registered care categories

Caring for adults under 65 yrs; Learning disabilities.

These describe the registration. The home must assess whether it can meet the individual person's needs and whether a place is available.

CQC ratings in more detail

Overall rating shown by CQC: Good.

Rating report published 29 May 2019. Latest inspection date recorded: 3 April 2019.

Safe: Good
Effective: Good
Caring: Good
Responsive: Good
Well-led: Good

Read 60 Bullpond Lane's CQC record and reports.

Contains Care Quality Commission information under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Ratings and registration details can change after the date checked.

5 Questions to Ask on Your Visit

When visiting 60 Bullpond Lane, consider asking...

1.What happens if my relative's care needs increase significantly -- will they have to move?
2.How do you handle concerns or complaints from families?
3.What does the monthly fee cover and what will cost extra?
4.How do you keep families informed about their relative's day-to-day wellbeing?
5.What happens if my relative is unhappy here?

5 Things to Look For on Your Visit

When you visit 60 Bullpond Lane, look out for...

1.Do staff greet residents by name and stop to chat?
2.Are residents dressed, up and occupied, or sitting alone in front of a TV?
3.Does the home smell fresh and feel clean without being clinical?
4.Do residents look comfortable and at ease, or anxious and withdrawn?
5.Does the manager answer your questions openly or deflect?

Could the NHS fund 60 Bullpond Lane's fees?

The average nursing home costs £1,535 per week. That's £79,820 a year. NHS Continuing Healthcare could cover all of it. No means test, no contribution from you.

Find out if the NHS could fund these fees