Allison House Residential Home

Swan Lane, Sandy, Bedfordshire, SG19 1NE

03003008591

Care Type

Residential Care

Inspection date

28 February 2022

Provider

Central Bedfordshire Council

Beds

42 beds

Rating history

GoodFeb 2016
GoodJun 2018

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 Central Bedfordshire Council, which runs 6 care homes in England: 3 rated Good and 3 not yet rated.

Average care home fees in the East of England: £1,034 a week for residential care and £1,411 for nursing care (2024-25 averages). Self-funders usually pay more. See our care home costs guide.

This home lists dementia care, which usually costs more than standard residential care. See dementia care home costs. NHS Continuing Healthcare may apply where someone's needs are primarily health needs.
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 Allison House Residential Home

Allison House Residential Home is a residential care home in Central Bedfordshire, providing personal care for older people. The findings below set out the CQC's most recent observations of the service.

Allison House provides personal care for up to 42 older people, with 34 residents at the time of inspection. The home has implemented robust systems to support safe visiting, including vaccination verification, lateral flow tests, temperature checks, and COVID-19 screening questionnaires. Staff were observed wearing personal protective equipment correctly, and the premises appeared visibly clean and hygienic with no unpleasant odours.

Enhanced cleaning schedules have been implemented to prioritise frequently touched surfaces.

The provider has prioritised residents' wellbeing during the pandemic by supporting contact with relatives and friends through video and telephone calls, as well as promoting alternate visiting arrangements including garden visits and face-to-face meetings. All staff have received both doses of COVID-19 vaccination, with records maintained by the registered manager. Staff have received appropriate training in the correct use of personal protective equipment, and the registered manager has recognised the importance of essential caregivers in supporting residents' emotional wellbeing during restrictions.

Source: CQC inspection report, 11 March 2022

Specialist Care

DementiaLearning disabilitiesOlder peoplePhysical disabilities

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.

Check current vacancies, the admission assessment and visiting arrangements directly with the home.

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: 42 places — this is not a vacancy count
Registration checked: Registered · SG19 1NE

Registered care categories

Caring for adults over 65 yrs; Dementia; Learning disabilities; Physical 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 2 June 2018. Latest inspection date recorded: 28 February 2022.

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

Read Allison House Residential Home'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 Allison House Residential Home, consider asking...

1.What specific dementia training do staff receive and how recently?
2.How do you support a resident who becomes distressed or confused?
3.How does the home keep a record of a resident's life history and personal preferences?
4.How do you involve families as dementia progresses and communication becomes harder?
5.What happens when a resident's dementia reaches an advanced stage?

5 Things to Look For on Your Visit

When you visit Allison House Residential Home, look out for...

1.Is the environment calm, uncluttered and easy to navigate?
2.Do staff speak to residents with patience and dignity, even if they repeat themselves?
3.Are there memory cues around the home -- photos, familiar objects, clear signage?
4.Do residents seem settled and safe, or agitated and unsupervised?
5.Is there meaningful activity happening, or are residents just sitting quietly with nothing to do?

Could the NHS fund Allison House Residential Home'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