Beech Close

3 Beech Close, Dunstable, LU6 3SD

03003004618

Care Type

Residential Care

CQC rating published

Not available

Provider

Central Bedfordshire Council

Beds

8 beds

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.

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 Beech Close

Beech Close is a small residential care home in Dunstable, Central Bedfordshire, with eight beds. Operated by Central Bedfordshire Council, it provides care for older people, younger adults, and individuals with physical disabilities. The home is located in the LU6 postcode area of East England.

As a council-run facility, it forms part of the local authority's care provision network. The intimate size of the home means residents benefit from a smaller community environment compared to larger facilities. The home has not yet received a CQC inspection rating.

Prospective residents and families should contact the home directly or speak with Central Bedfordshire Council's care services team for information about current availability, admission processes, and specific care arrangements.

Specialist Care

Older peoplePhysical disabilitiesYounger adults

5 Questions to Ask on Your Visit

When visiting Beech Close, 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 Beech Close, 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4.Do residents look comfortable and at ease, or anxious and withdrawn?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 Beech Close'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