England

Rated:GoodResidential

Tudor House

76 West Street, Dunstable, Bedfordshire, LU6 1NX

01582663700

Care Type

Residential Care

Inspection date

20 August 2019

Provider

Janes Care Homes Limited

Beds

18 beds

How this home compares nearby

Of 24 care homes for older people within 5 miles, 1 is rated higher by CQC, 18 are the same and 5 are lower.

20 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

Requires ImprovementApr 2016
GoodMar 2017
GoodSept 2019

Improved from Requires Improvement to Good in 2017.

Source: CQC inspection reports. Contains CQC data licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.

Costs and who runs this home

Run by Janes Care Homes Limited, which runs 2 care homes in England: 2 rated Good.

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 Tudor House

Tudor House is a residential care home in Central Bedfordshire, offering personal and nursing care for older people, including some living with dementia. The findings below set out what the CQC found on its most recent inspection.

Tudor House provides personal and nursing care for 13 residents aged 65 and over, some living with dementia, with capacity for up to 18 people. The adapted three-storey building offers private bedrooms and shared communal spaces including lounges, a dining room, kitchen and garden.

Residents expressed satisfaction with their care. One person said, "Everything runs smoothly at Tudor House and there are never any problems. I am as happy as I can be.

Source: CQC inspection report, 5 September 2019

Specialist Care

DementiaOlder people

Photographs of the home

Practical details from the provider

Tudor House has a TV lounge, quiet room, conservatory dining space and a garden with a patio.

Published on the provider's website, checked 2 October 2026. Confirm arrangements with the home before deciding.

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: 18 places — this is not a vacancy count
Registration checked: Registered · LU6 1NX

Registered care categories

Caring for adults over 65 yrs; Dementia.

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 5 September 2019. Latest inspection date recorded: 20 August 2019.

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

Read Tudor 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 Tudor House, 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 Tudor House, 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 Tudor 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