Care home · Dunstable

Redwood Reablement Unit

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Address
1-9 All Saints View, Sapphire Place, Houghton Regis, Dunstable, LU5 5LP
Run by
Central Bedfordshire Council (8 services)
Type of provider
Council-run
Service
Residential care home
Beds
8 (registered with CQC)
Nursing care
No, residential care only (CQC registration)
Dementia
Registered with CQC to support people living with dementia
Registered with CQC
March 2025 (1 year)
Registered manager
Sarah Elizabeth Hill
Last CQC check
Not listed
Typical fees Estimated
£1,350–£1,650 a week for residential care (dementia). An estimate based on local published fees. Ask for a written quote. How we estimate

Regulated activities on its registration: Accommodation for persons who require nursing or personal care

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CQC page for this service · CQC location ID 1-21724017258

Redwood Reablement Unit at a glance

Redwood Reablement Unit in Dunstable is registered with the Care Quality Commission as a residential care home, run by Central Bedfordshire Council. The service is registered to support adults of all ages and lists dementia and physical disabilities among its specialisms.

CQC has not published a rating for this service yet, which is common for newly registered services. It is one of 7 CQC-registered care homes in and around Houghton Regis; 5 of those are rated Good or Outstanding.

Ownership and company checks

Central Bedfordshire Council runs 8 CQC-registered services; 6 of the 6 with a rating are Good or Outstanding (100%), against 86% for the same mix of services across England.

All 8 are in Central Bedfordshire, so it is a local operator rather than a national chain.

Costs to expect

We estimate Redwood Reablement Unit at £1,350–£1,650 a week for residential care (dementia), based on published prices in the region. Over a year that is roughly £70k–£86k.

Check what the weekly fee leaves out; hairdressing, chiropody, trips and newspapers are common extras.

People with savings under £23,250 may get help from Central Bedfordshire Council after a needs and financial assessment.

Registered specialisms

Taken from its CQC registration.

Choice nearby

There are 19 other care homes within 3 miles, 16 of them rated Good or Outstanding; the nearest is Rosalyn House, under 0.5 miles away.

It sits in Houghton Regis West ward, classed by ONS as urban (nearer to a major town or city), among the 40% most deprived neighbourhoods in England. NHS services here are planned by NHS Central East ICB.

Within about a 10-minute walk there is a GP surgery (2 min), a pharmacy (1 min), a shop (1 min), a park (2 min), a café (1 min) and a bus stop (2 min), which matters for residents who can go out and for visiting family.

Where it is

Ward
Houghton Regis West
Parliamentary constituency
Dunstable and Leighton Buzzard
NHS area (integrated care board)
NHS Central East Integrated Care Board
Urban or rural
Urban · nearer to a major town or city
Neighbourhood deprivation
Among the 40% most deprived areas in England
Postcode district
Care homes in LU5 (10)

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Within walking distance

  • Bus stop 160 m (2 min walk) · 8 stops within 600 m
  • GP surgery Houghton Regis - Medical Centre, 180 m (2 min walk)
  • Pharmacy Lloyds Pharmacy, 110 m (1 min walk)
  • Shop Nevil - Food & Wine, 80 m (1 min walk)
  • Park 120 m (2 min walk)
  • Café Cafe & Smoothies Bar, 80 m (1 min walk)
  • Place of worship All Saints Parish Church, 130 m (2 min walk)
  • Library Houghton Regis Library, 150 m (2 min walk)

From OpenStreetMap data (© OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL), measured in a straight line, so allow extra for the actual route on foot.

Geography: ONS and NHS lookups (postcodes.io), Open Government Licence.

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Compared with other care homes locally

  • With 8 beds it is smaller than 65% of care homes in Central Bedfordshire, where the typical home has 24.
  • Registered with CQC in 2025, it is one of the newest care homes in the area.
  • It lists 4 specialisms with CQC; the typical care home in Central Bedfordshire lists 3.

Benchmarked against all CQC-registered care homes in Central Bedfordshire (Oct 2026).

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Quick answers about Redwood Reablement Unit

Is Redwood Reablement Unit registered with CQC?
Yes: CQC lists it as a care home under location ID 1-21724017258, and has not yet been given an overall rating.
Where is Redwood Reablement Unit based?
It is at 1-9 All Saints View, Sapphire Place, Houghton Regis, Dunstable, LU5 5LP.
How many beds does Redwood Reablement Unit have?
Redwood Reablement Unit can take up to 8 residents. Ask what is free now and about en-suite rooms.
Is Redwood Reablement Unit registered for dementia care?
Yes. Dementia is one of the specialisms on its CQC registration. Ask how many carers or staff have dementia training.
Who is the registered provider for Redwood Reablement Unit?
Central Bedfordshire Council is the registered provider for Redwood Reablement Unit.
What services is Redwood Reablement Unit registered for?
Its CQC registration covers residential homes. Ask Redwood Reablement Unit how it would adapt if needs increase.
What are Redwood Reablement Unit's fees?
Redwood Reablement Unit's prices aren't on our site yet. Residential care home typically costs £1,455 a week (average 2026 self-funder fees in East of England). Ask for a written quote that includes weekend and bank holiday rates.

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