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Care homes in Houghton Regis offering physical disability care
Physical disability care is offered by 5 of the 7 care homes in Houghton Regis, with 112 beds between them. Of the 4 CQC has rated, 75% are Good or Outstanding (versus 82% for physical disability care across England). 1 holds an Outstanding rating. Our estimate of typical fees in Houghton Regis: about £1,500 a week for residential care and £1,690 for nursing careestimated. 3 care homes were last rated more than four years ago and 1 registered since October 2024.
Source: CQC register · Updated 27 October 2026 · Open Government Licence
In short
- We check for new CQC ratings in Central Bedfordshire daily: see the latest changes.
- Among the 4 rated care homes, 3 hold a Good or Outstanding rating, and 1 is rated below Good; 1 is still waiting for a first rating.
- Whatever your savings, Central Bedfordshire council will assess care needs for free.
- For dementia support, 3 have it on their CQC registration; nursing care is provided by 2.
Citation: "Care homes in Houghton Regis offering physical disability care", The Care Panel analysis of CQC register data, Oct 2026.
- 5CQC-registered care homes
- 75%of those rated are Good or Outstanding
- 3list dementia as a specialism
- 0rated or inspected within two years
Ranked providers of physical disability care
Sorted on CQC rating and its date, with distance used last. How we rank
| # | Home | Rating | Rated | Beds | Nursing care |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | The Limes | Oct 2024 | 6 | No | |
| 2 | Rosalyn House | Sep 2022 | 46 | Yes | |
| 3 | Sharnbrook Care Home Limited | Feb 2019 | 24 | No | |
| 4 | Orchard Lodge Care Home | Jun 2021 | 28 | Yes | |
| 5 | Redwood Reablement Unit | Not yet rated | – | 8 | No |
All care homes in Houghton Regis with a CQC registration for physical disability care. Order: rating, then how recent it is.
Physical disability care in Houghton Regis: what the data shows
CQC lists physical disability care for 5 of the 7 care homes in Houghton Regis, or 71%. Of those rated, 75% are Good or Outstanding: 8 points below the 83% for every care home here, and below the England figure of 82% for physical disability care.
The Limes, Rosalyn House and Sharnbrook Care Home Limited lead the list for physical disability care. Ratings run from February 2019 to October 2024, and 0 are from the last two years. Registered beds across these homes: 112, with nursing care at 2 of them. 1 still awaits a first CQC rating.
For comparison, Central Bedfordshire has 32 care homes registered for physical disability care; of those rated, 70% are Good or Outstanding. Across Central Bedfordshire, 52% of care homes are registered for physical disability care, against 71% here.
Expect around £1,455 weekly for residential care in the East of England, or £1,685 with nursing; specialist care can be dearer, so get every home's price list. How we estimate costs.
About physical disability care
Hoists and other equipment, personal care, and steady encouragement to stay independent: that is the day-to-day of physical disability care. It serves people whose movement or strength is limited by conditions including MS, arthritis, spinal injury, Parkinson's and stroke.
What to ask about physical disability care
- Will two carers be available when two are needed?
- How do you prevent pressure sores and falls?
- What equipment do you provide, and what must we arrange?
- Are staff trained in moving and handling, including hoists and slings?
- How do you work with physiotherapists and occupational therapists?
Support: Scope helpline, 0808 800 3333. Central Bedfordshire: physical disability care.
Physical disability care around Houghton Regis
| Place | How far | Care homes | Rated Good or Outstanding |
|---|---|---|---|
| Houghton Regis | – | 5 | 3 |
| Dunstable | 1.7 mi | 5 | 4 |
| Luton | 3.8 mi | 13 | 9 |
| Leighton Buzzard | 5.9 mi | 6 | 2 |
| Harpenden | 9.6 mi | 4 | 1 |
| Hitchin | 10.9 mi | 6 | 5 |
| Hemel Hempstead | 11.0 mi | 10 | 6 |
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Common questions about physical disability care in Houghton Regis
Which Houghton Regis care homes provide physical disability care?
The CQC register for Oct 2026 shows 5 of Houghton Regis's 7 care homes offering physical disability care. Highly rated options include The Limes, Rosalyn House and Sharnbrook Care Home Limited.
What CQC ratings do care homes in Houghton Regis have?
Of the 4 that have been rated, 3 (75%) are rated Good or Outstanding (1 Outstanding). Rated Requires improvement or Inadequate: 1. Not yet rated: 1. That is common for services registered recently.
What are typical care home prices in Houghton Regis?
Average 2026 self-funder fees in East of England: residential care home £1,455 a week; nursing home £1,685 a week. Self-funders usually pay more than councils do for the same room. Each average covers a broad range, driven by room, care level and nursing. Source: The Care Panel regional fee benchmarks, October 2026 (how we estimate). More in our cost guide.
Will Central Bedfordshire council pay for a care home?
It may. Central Bedfordshire council must offer a free care needs assessment (Care Act 2014). For a care home, the value of the home is usually included in the means test unless a partner or certain relatives still live there, and it is ignored for the first 12 weeks of a permanent stay; the upper limit in England is £23,250. NHS-funded nursing care can help with nursing costs. How to contact Central Bedfordshire council.
What should I look for when choosing care homes in Houghton Regis?
Three questions matter most once you have read the latest CQC report: will the staff be consistent, what is the plan for missed care, and what is the total cost before signing? On dates, none of the 5 listed had an inspection or rating within the last two years; 4 have older reports. Use our checklist.
How does Houghton Regis compare with nearby towns for physical disability care?
Nearest towns we cover: Dunstable (1.7 miles): 5, 4 rated Good or Outstanding; Luton (3.8 miles): 13, 9 rated Good or Outstanding; Leighton Buzzard (5.9 miles): 6, 2 rated Good or Outstanding. Houghton Regis itself has 5, 3 of them Good or Outstanding.
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Nearby: physical disability care around Houghton Regis
- Physical disability care in Dunstable 1.7 mi
- Physical disability care in Luton 3.8 mi
- Physical disability care in Leighton Buzzard 5.9 mi
- Physical disability care in Flitwick 6.7 mi
- Physical disability care in Woburn Sands 9.3 mi
- Physical disability care in Harpenden 9.6 mi
- Physical disability care in Tring 9.9 mi
- Physical disability care in Berkhamsted 10.4 mi
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Register information from CQC as at Oct 2026; Open Government Licence v3.0 applies. We do not deliver care ourselves.