Care homes · Central Bedfordshire · Oct 2026
Best rated care homes in Houghton Regis
The 5 care homes in Houghton Regis with the best CQC ratings, checked against the CQC register on 27 October 2026. 1 is rated Outstanding. Of all 7 care homes in Houghton Regis, 5 are rated Good or Outstanding.
How this list is ordered
- Outstanding before Good, then the most recent rating first. Nothing else changes the order.
- Paid partners are not moved up, and nobody can pay to be listed here.
- "Best for" labels come from each service's CQC registration and inspection date.
Cite this: The Care Panel, "Best rated care homes in Houghton Regis", analysis of the CQC register, Oct 2026. How we rank
The 5 best rated care homes in Houghton Regis
| # | Name | CQC rating | Rated | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | The Limes | Outstanding | Oct 2024 | Rated Outstanding, Physical disability |
| 2 | Thorn Springs | Good | Apr 2026 | Dementia, Inspected recently |
| 3 | Lady Spencer House | Good | Mar 2023 | Dementia |
| 4 | Rosalyn House | Good | Sep 2022 | Dementia, Nursing care, Physical disability |
| 5 | Sharnbrook Care Home Limited | Good | Feb 2019 | Dementia, Physical disability |
Source: CQC register, checked 27 October 2026 (Open Government Licence). Ratings can change after an inspection, so read the latest report before you decide.
Details for the top 5
The Limes
What inspectors found: This includes: Right support: Model of care and setting maximises people's choice, control, and independence.
Est. £1.31k–£1.6k/wk
Thorn Springs
What inspectors found: At our last inspection, we found a breach of the legal regulation relating to good governance.
Est. £1.35k–£1.65k/wk
Lady Spencer House
What inspectors found: For the most part, people were protected from the risk of the spread of infection, although we found some items in people's rooms required…
Est. £1.35k–£1.65k/wk
Rosalyn House
What inspectors found: Since the last inspection the provider had made improvements to the environment and decoration in the home.
Est. £1.52k–£1.85k/wk
Sharnbrook Care Home Limited
What inspectors found: The service supports older people, including those with physical disabilities and/or living with dementia.
Est. £1.35k–£1.65k/wk
Questions about the best rated care homes in Houghton Regis
What is the best rated care home in Houghton Regis?
1 is rated Outstanding by CQC: The Limes. Ordered by rating and then the most recent inspection, the top three are The Limes, Thorn Springs, Lady Spencer House. Read the latest CQC report before you decide.
How is this list ordered?
Only by the CQC rating (Outstanding before Good) and then by how recent the rating is. Paid partners are not moved up, and nobody can pay to appear here.
How many are rated Good or Outstanding in Houghton Regis?
5 of the 7 care homes in Houghton Regis are rated Good or Outstanding (CQC register, 27 October 2026).
CQC register data (Oct 2026), reused under the Open Government Licence v3.0. The Care Panel is independent of every provider listed.