The Vine House

9 North Drift Way, Farley Hill, Luton, Bedfordshire, LU1 5JF

01582485744

Care Type

Residential Care

Inspection date

17 February 2022

Provider

P & P Community Services Ltd

Beds

2 beds

Rating history

GoodJun 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

Run by P & P Community Services Ltd, which runs 4 care homes in England: 4 rated Good.

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 The Vine House

The Vine House is a residential care home in Luton, providing personal care for people with learning disabilities and autistic individuals. The findings below set out what the CQC observed during its most recent inspection.

The Vine House is a small two-bedded care home providing personal care for people with learning disabilities and autistic individuals. At inspection, two people were living there. Staff demonstrated good infection control practices, with appropriate training in PPE use and adequate supplies available.

The home was clean and well-maintained with no unpleasant odours. Both residents and staff understood the importance of infection prevention and participated in regular COVID-19 testing. Visitors were asked to take lateral flow tests and encouraged to wear masks and sanitise their hands.

The home displayed clear signage and information about COVID-19 safety measures, and staff knew where to access further guidance on best practice for infection prevention and risk management.

Source: CQC inspection report, 1 March 2022

Specialist Care

Learning disabilitiesSensory impairmentsYounger adults

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: 2 places — this is not a vacancy count
Registration checked: Registered · LU1 5JF

Registered care categories

Caring for adults under 65 yrs; Learning 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 6 February 2019. Latest inspection date recorded: 17 February 2022.

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

Read The Vine 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 The Vine 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 The Vine 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 The Vine 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