Rosedale Care Home

36 Lansdowne Road, Luton, Bedfordshire, LU3 1EE

01582481188

Care Type

Residential Care

CQC rating published

26 August 2023

Provider

Chelham Healthcare Ltd

Beds

20 beds

How this home compares nearby

Of 21 care homes for older people within 5 miles, 1 is rated higher by CQC, 15 are the same and 5 are lower.

9 of these nearby homes have been inspected more recently than this one.

Based on CQC ratings, updated 22 October 2026. How we compare homes | See the nearby homes

Rating history

GoodMay 2016
GoodDec 2018
GoodAug 2023

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

This is the only care home Chelham Healthcare Ltd runs in England.

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 Rosedale Care Home

Rosedale Care Home is a small residential facility located on Lansdowne Road in Luton, Bedfordshire, providing care for up to 20 residents. The home is operated by Chelham Healthcare Ltd and was rated as Good by the Care Quality Commission following an inspection in August 2023.

The home supports older people, younger adults, and individuals with dementia or mental health conditions. Its smaller size means a more intimate setting compared to larger facilities in the area. The home's location in Luton provides access to local healthcare services and community amenities within the East of England region.

The combination of dementia and mental health specialisms indicates the home has experience managing complex needs alongside standard residential care. This makes it suitable for families seeking placement for relatives requiring support across these specific areas.

Specialist Care

DementiaMental healthOlder peopleYounger adults

5 Questions to Ask on Your Visit

When visiting Rosedale Care 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 Rosedale Care 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 Rosedale Care 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