Linsell House

Ridgeway Avenue, Dunstable, LU5 4QJ

01582699438

Care Type

Residential Care

Inspection date

4 March 2019

Provider

Central Bedfordshire Council

Beds

16 beds

About Linsell House

Linsell House is a residential care home in Central Bedfordshire, providing personal care and support for people with learning disabilities, alongside respite stays. Details of the most recent CQC inspection are set out below.

Linsell House provides accommodation and personal care for up to 16 people with learning disabilities, alongside regular respite care services. At inspection, 12 people were living at the service with 4 others using the respite provision. The home supports residents to be as independent as possible and regularly facilitates community access.

Staff demonstrated understanding of safeguarding procedures and maintained appropriate risk assessments for individuals. Medicines were stored and administered safely, and recruitment procedures included proper pre-employment checks to ensure staff suitability.

Source: CQC inspection report, 28 March 2019

Specialist Care

Learning disabilitiesPhysical disabilitiesSensory impairments

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: 16 places — this is not a vacancy count
Registration checked: Registered · LU5 4QJ

Registered care categories

Learning disabilities; Physical disabilities; Sensory impairment.

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 28 March 2019. Latest inspection date recorded: 4 March 2019.

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

Read Linsell House'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 Linsell House, 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 Linsell House, 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 Linsell House'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