Carrington House

143 Vandyke Road, Leighton Buzzard LU7 3HQ

9.5 51 Reviews

Funding & Fees Guide for Carrington House

Funding Types Accepted

Self funding (Private)

Local Authority

NHS Continuing Healthcare (CHC) Funding

Weekly Charges per Person

Self-Funded Residential Care £885 – £1,000
Self-Funded Residential Dementia Care £885 – £1,100

(these prices are only a guideline, please contact Carrington House to find out the exact price for your requirements)

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Review from Richard W (Son of Resident) published on 14 June 2016
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I last reviewed Carrington House in 2014 and feel compelled to write another review, as the latest CQC Report on Carrington House does not match what I witness, see and experience every week when I visit Dad and what I know Dad experiences on a day to day basis. I found it really difficult when looking

at suitable Care Homes with and for Dad and I feel for anybody who is faced with this difficult task now or in the future - the CQC Report, in my opinion, does not reflect the true position at Carrington.

I can absolutely vouch for Carrington. The staff and management have been, and continue to be, fantastic with Dad. He, and I, remain extremely happy with the support and standard of care that he receives and with the cleanliness and practices at the home. My view has not changed on Carrington and I reiterate that, if you are looking for a people-focused, family-feel Care Home you will not find better than Carrington House in my opinion.

In Dad's own words to this day "they treat me like a king here".

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Review from Jan W (Wife of Resident) published on 25 May 2016
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My husband has been a resident at Carrington House for a year now and is very settled. The staff and management are excellent and I feel very pleased that he is happy there. The carers are very kind and helpful. Food is good. The activities girls are also excellent and spend a lot of time entertaining

residents and taking them out on trips. I would recommend this care home to anyone who is looking for one for a relative.

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Review from Jane C (Daughter of Resident) published on 1 December 2015
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My mother was a resident in this care home following the onset of vascular dementia. From the first day Aug 2012 the staff were kind, compassionate and thoughtful. At all times they treated her with dignity and respect. Their care for her went far past what time could reasonably have expected, up to

and including the time of her death. The last week of her life her whole family, 5 children, stayed with her 24hrs a day. Nothing was too much trouble for the staff to make our stay comfortable and to support us in every way.

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Review from Alex W (Daughter of Resident) published on 20 November 2015
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When it came to the time when dad needed to move, my mum and I looked into care homes. Carrington was the first home we came out of and instinctively knew "that's the one". Great staff, activities and services given. Care isn't just about helping someone "survive" until its the end, but helping them

"live" and have a good quality of life until times up. The staff are very attentive and they seem to really care about my dad not just because they are paid to, but because they are human beings, I feel relaxed and comfortable knowing dad is being well looked after.

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Review from Jane M (Sister of Resident) published on 27 October 2015
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Carrington House is a friendly and welcoming home. Both staff and management always go out of their way to support my brother and also me when I'm visiting.

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Review from Charles B (Husband of Resident) published on 27 October 2015
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The staff of this care home are compassionate and kind. My wife, who is a resident patient there is very well attended and I have only gratitude and appreciation fore their kindness and tender loving care they give to an elderly and frail patient. Thanks particularly to the assistant manager for her

understanding and kindness.

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Review from Jackie T (Daughter of Resident) published on 19 October 2015
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I am very happy with my mothers care, the staff are very caring and loving and do their very best they can to meet all her needs, both physically and emotionally.

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Review from Maureen D (Daughter of Resident) published on 14 October 2015
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Very happy with the care provided for my mother. Also my father visits regularly and receives a good deal of care and support during this very difficult period of transition. Unfortunately I can only visit at the weekends due to work commitments and length of journey, bit I am confident that my mother

is being care for in a kind and considerate manner.

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Review from Suzanne L (Daughter of Resident) published on 21 September 2015
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My mum was a resident at Carrington House from March 2012 - Dec 2013. I felt that once mum had settled in which didn't take too long she was well cared for, and she soon got used to staff and the general running of the home. I visited everyday and was mostly happy with everything, the carers were good

with mum and me. As like with all homes there is not enough staff. Sometimes all the residents want is someone to sit and chat to them, which the staff don't have time to do always. I still visit the home although mum is no longer there and they now have an activities team which I feel has made a huge difference. I always found Carrington a "homely" home and at the latter part of mums life they could not have been any kinder to mum and all our family which I will never forget.

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Review from Robert W (Son of Resident) published on 4 September 2015
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We find the staff very helpful and friendly and deal with any problems that arise efficiently. They also make the visiting relatives very welcome.

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Review from Ena B (Wife of Resident) published on 21 August 2015
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I feel they are short staffed and care of clients can suffer, not enough staff to feed, toilet etc. I visit my husband regularly so I can feed him, but do help to feed others. But on the whole I am happy with the care my husband receives.

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