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Sharnbrook Care Home LimitedCentral Bedfordshire

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Rated:GoodResidential

Sharnbrook Care Home Limited

17a Park Road North, Houghton Regis, Dunstable, Bedfordshire, LU5 5LD

01582866708

Care Type

Residential Care

Inspection date

11 August 2020

Provider

Sharnbrook Care Home Limited

Beds

24 beds

How this home compares nearby

Of 25 care homes for older people within 5 miles, 1 is rated higher by CQC, 18 are the same and 6 are lower.

25 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
GoodFeb 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

This is the only care home Sharnbrook Care Home Limited 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 Sharnbrook Care Home Limited

Sharnbrook Care Home Limited is a residential care home in Central Bedfordshire providing personal care for older people. Details of the CQC's most recent findings are set out below.

This residential care home provides personal care for up to 24 older people, including those with physical disabilities and dementia. Visiting arrangements are well-established, with relatives and friends able to visit by appointment in the garden. Robust health and safety measures are in place, including temperature checks, health screening, and provision of personal protective equipment and sanitising supplies.

Clear communication and signage ensure these procedures are well understood and followed by visitors.

The building is maintained to a high standard of cleanliness with no concerns identified regarding infection control or hygiene. The home has appropriately assessed risks to people and staff relating to their health, safety and wellbeing.

Source: CQC inspection report, 10 September 2020

Specialist Care

DementiaOlder 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 21 September 2026. This is a check of published information, not a visit to the home.

Registered service: Care home service without nursing
Registered capacity: 24 places — this is not a vacancy count
Registration checked: Registered · LU5 5LD

Registered care categories

Caring for adults over 65 yrs; Dementia; 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 12 February 2019. Latest inspection date recorded: 11 August 2020.

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

Read Sharnbrook Care Home Limited'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 Sharnbrook Care Home Limited, 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 Sharnbrook Care Home Limited, 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 Sharnbrook Care Home Limited'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