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143 Vandyke Road, Leighton Buzzard, LU7 3HQ
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25 February 2025
My Mum 94 went into respite care at Carrington House and decided she wanted to stay as a resident. Thanks to all the staff, she is safe, lovingly, happy, cared for, comfortable, well fed and warm. She is very frail but she is gently treated and her medical needs are looked after wonderfully, we can visit her whenever we wish and we receive regular phone updates on any medical changes. The home is a lively, modern residence staffed by dedicated carers. Mum is lucky in her choice of home for her declining years.
26 September 2024
Carrington House is a lovely care home. The staff look after the residents very well. It is clean, bright and very welcoming. Mum has been here for 2 years and most of the staff are the same. I know that mum is well looked after. The activities team make a lot of effort to keep the residents busy. A lot of time has been spent on making the garden calm and welcoming too.
05 July 2024
My Mum has been in Carrington House for over a year now and her dementia has increased and with it, she can get very agitated. She tends to get very unsteady on her feet and she has to be watched constantly. The caring team deals with Mum brilliantly, they know the signs when she is changing and know what needs to be done to keep her safe. The carers are so nice and helpful and not only care fir Mum but my elderly Father who visits Mum and also me when I visit. I cannot fault this home and would recommend it to anyone looking for a caring home.
18 June 2024
My dad is very well cared for at Carrington House, the staff and management team are super hard working, extremely patient, respectful and personal, they understood my Dad's personality very quickly. He has been in care there now for around 18 months with his diagnosis of mixed dementia and we are very comforted knowing he is in a safe, supportive and attentive environment. I would have no hesitation in highly recommending Carrington House Care Home.
10 May 2024
As a family, we found the transition of putting our mother in residential care extremely challenging. The management and staff took time to answer our many questions and concerns with kindness and patience. We received regular updates and were not made to feel a nuisance by our numerous communications! The staff works tirelessly to provide a varied program of in-house (daily) activities as well as external trips. Family and friends receive regular communications regarding the activities and events on offer. They are also given the opportunity to share views at Family and Friends meetings. Communication regarding concerns with the residents is good. I would have no hesitation in recommending CH. My mother is treated with kindness and more importantly dignity and respect. The staff are aware of individual needs and accommodate their care accordingly. As a family, we are most grateful for the dedication and compassion of the staff. I feel reassured my mother is being cared for in a safe and happy environment.
28 November 2023
My mum only had a few months at Carrington House and it was all a bit of a rush, coming straight from hospital so obviously a bit worried as she had never been away from home before. But from day one couldn't fault the place; clean, Mum always looked lovely, nice bedroom, friendly staff and plenty for them to do. Not stuck in their rooms all day. I would recommend. I am am glad my mum was happy in her final days and they would always be on hand to answer any questions you had. A good experience for Mum.
23 May 2023
The staff and managers at Carrington House Care Home were very supportive, knowledgeable and caring to my parent and the family. It was a very stressful time prior to admission for my parent (and the family) and the staff there managed a difficult situation very professionally but also with compassion. I was very impressed with the atmosphere and happiness I felt on visits hearing laughter and music in the background. All the staff were kind to us and built up a rapport with my parent, even though communication with them was difficult. The staff got to know my parent well very quickly and were able to work with their very complex needs with much care and attention to detail. I had full confidence in the home and felt my parent was in very good hands. I am very grateful to all the staff at Carrington House for their excellent care, their friendliness, their advice, listening to us and much compassion.
17 April 2023
My father moved into Carrington House Care Home in February after we had to make the hard decision to move him into a care home. When I first viewed Carrington House I was immediately put at ease, the staff were so friendly and understanding of how difficult my family's situation was. I knew immediately this was the right place for my dad. He settled extremely quickly and loves it. He is always happy and loves his carers. Staff always keep us updated on how he is. It is so easy and comfortable to visit him and staff always tell us how much they love him which is so wonderful. I cannot say enough about how amazing Carrington House is. The transition for myself and my mother has been so tough and, not only have they been there for my dad, they have been there for us. Carrington House doesn’t just care about their residents, they care about their families too. We still feel so involved in my dad's life. I feel so lucky to have found such a wonderful home for my father.
27 March 2023
An excellent care home. Management and staff are caring, attentive and responsive. My stepfather spent his final months here and nothing was too much trouble. I happily recommend this care home.
13 March 2023
My father resided at Carrington House Care Home in Vandyke Road, Leighton Buzzard for almost four years until he recently passed away. During that time, he was well looked after. The staff are friendly, dedicated and hard-working and you can tell they work as a team and help each other out. They were so good with my dad, especially towards the end of his life. They were always respectful, compassionate, understanding and treated the residents with dignity at all times. The management were always approachable, open and accommodating. They have 60 residents and know all of them by name, their personalities, likes and dislikes etc. The care home also has a good social side for those residents who are able to participate in activities. I would certainly recommend Carrington House as one of the better care homes in Leighton Buzzard, if not the best!
01 November 2022
I would recommend Carrington House Care Home to anyone who has to make the very difficult decision that their loved one needs to go into a care home. My mother was in Carrington for sixteen months until her death from advanced dementia. She was cared for with love, kindness and compassion. The genuine care of the staff was outstanding. For the last four weeks of my mother's life, we were able to visit 24 hours of the day as she was receiving 'end-of-life'. During that time, we spent many hours in the home and saw how well all patients were cared for.
18 August 2022
The staff are extremely helpful and go above and beyond for residents ad family members. The care is absolutely outstanding, my uncle couldn't be happier.
04 May 2022
Very nice care home and staff. They do lots of activities and trips out, especially in the nicer weather. Obviously, we've had Covid to contend with but I think they have done their best to accommodate visits.
08 December 2021
I can't fault the care my 92-year mum is receiving. All the carers and managers I've met so far are extremely caring with my mum. The staff are also on cue with Mum's medical needs. Mum was depressed when she became a resident at the care home but the lovely staff have managed to engage her in so many activities that she had given up on. I'm happy that Mum is happy and I think Mum has made friends too.
03 August 2021
My mother has only been a resident at the care home for 6 months, so difficult to give a full assessment however during this period the care and support we have received to date has been excellent due to the COVID pandemic and not being able to enter the home, in general, it is difficult to give an accurate review for e.g cleanliness.
10 May 2021
I found that Carrington House was most helpful with Dad. He's been so happy there and every day there are activities going on. I think they are excellent. Dad is treated with dignity and kindness and each day they are trying to improve in all areas. In fact I wouldn't mind being in there at the moment with this lockdown. They seem to do a lot throughout the day.
06 May 2021
Carrington House is an excellent care home and myself and my sister feel our father is being very well cared for and it is a huge improvement on his previous care home. We feel that the standards are high and that the management and staff really do care about the wellbeing of the residents.
04 May 2021
The staff have been outstanding in all aspects - very hard working and compassionate. Despite restrictions due to Covid-19 the staff have communicated well with the family and provided lots of activities. My mother is happy and her mental health has improved due to the high quality of care.
30 April 2021
Covid has made placing Mum into care very difficult, however staff at Carrington House have been absolutely amazing in ensuring Mum is happy, safe and well looked after. The family are encouraged to contact as much as possible and are always accommodated. Cannot thank Carrington House enough.
21 April 2021
My mother went to Carrington House following a hospital admission for respite care. She was made to feel welcome and cared for. Visits were limited and restricted due to Covid so unable to answer several questions below.
Latest Reviews for Carrington House
25 February 2025
My Mum 94 went into respite care at Carrington House and decided she wanted to stay as a resident. Thanks to all the staff, she is safe, lovingly, happy, cared for, comfortable, well fed and warm. She is very frail but she is gently treated and her medical needs are looked after wonderfully, we can visit her whenever we wish and we receive regular phone updates on any medical changes. The home is a lively, modern residence staffed by dedicated carers. Mum is lucky in her choice of home for her declining years.
26 September 2024
Carrington House is a lovely care home. The staff look after the residents very well. It is clean, bright and very welcoming. Mum has been here for 2 years and most of the staff are the same. I know that mum is well looked after. The activities team make a lot of effort to keep the residents busy. A lot of time has been spent on making the garden calm and welcoming too.
05 July 2024
My Mum has been in Carrington House for over a year now and her dementia has increased and with it, she can get very agitated. She tends to get very unsteady on her feet and she has to be watched constantly. The caring team deals with Mum brilliantly, they know the signs when she is changing and know what needs to be done to keep her safe. The carers are so nice and helpful and not only care fir Mum but my elderly Father who visits Mum and also me when I visit. I cannot fault this home and would recommend it to anyone looking for a caring home.
18 June 2024
My dad is very well cared for at Carrington House, the staff and management team are super hard working, extremely patient, respectful and personal, they understood my Dad's personality very quickly. He has been in care there now for around 18 months with his diagnosis of mixed dementia and we are very comforted knowing he is in a safe, supportive and attentive environment. I would have no hesitation in highly recommending Carrington House Care Home.
10 May 2024
As a family, we found the transition of putting our mother in residential care extremely challenging. The management and staff took time to answer our many questions and concerns with kindness and patience. We received regular updates and were not made to feel a nuisance by our numerous communications! The staff works tirelessly to provide a varied program of in-house (daily) activities as well as external trips. Family and friends receive regular communications regarding the activities and events on offer. They are also given the opportunity to share views at Family and Friends meetings. Communication regarding concerns with the residents is good. I would have no hesitation in recommending CH. My mother is treated with kindness and more importantly dignity and respect. The staff are aware of individual needs and accommodate their care accordingly. As a family, we are most grateful for the dedication and compassion of the staff. I feel reassured my mother is being cared for in a safe and happy environment.
28 November 2023
My mum only had a few months at Carrington House and it was all a bit of a rush, coming straight from hospital so obviously a bit worried as she had never been away from home before. But from day one couldn't fault the place; clean, Mum always looked lovely, nice bedroom, friendly staff and plenty for them to do. Not stuck in their rooms all day. I would recommend. I am am glad my mum was happy in her final days and they would always be on hand to answer any questions you had. A good experience for Mum.
23 May 2023
The staff and managers at Carrington House Care Home were very supportive, knowledgeable and caring to my parent and the family. It was a very stressful time prior to admission for my parent (and the family) and the staff there managed a difficult situation very professionally but also with compassion. I was very impressed with the atmosphere and happiness I felt on visits hearing laughter and music in the background. All the staff were kind to us and built up a rapport with my parent, even though communication with them was difficult. The staff got to know my parent well very quickly and were able to work with their very complex needs with much care and attention to detail. I had full confidence in the home and felt my parent was in very good hands. I am very grateful to all the staff at Carrington House for their excellent care, their friendliness, their advice, listening to us and much compassion.
17 April 2023
My father moved into Carrington House Care Home in February after we had to make the hard decision to move him into a care home. When I first viewed Carrington House I was immediately put at ease, the staff were so friendly and understanding of how difficult my family's situation was. I knew immediately this was the right place for my dad. He settled extremely quickly and loves it. He is always happy and loves his carers. Staff always keep us updated on how he is. It is so easy and comfortable to visit him and staff always tell us how much they love him which is so wonderful. I cannot say enough about how amazing Carrington House is. The transition for myself and my mother has been so tough and, not only have they been there for my dad, they have been there for us. Carrington House doesn’t just care about their residents, they care about their families too. We still feel so involved in my dad's life. I feel so lucky to have found such a wonderful home for my father.
27 March 2023
An excellent care home. Management and staff are caring, attentive and responsive. My stepfather spent his final months here and nothing was too much trouble. I happily recommend this care home.
13 March 2023
My father resided at Carrington House Care Home in Vandyke Road, Leighton Buzzard for almost four years until he recently passed away. During that time, he was well looked after. The staff are friendly, dedicated and hard-working and you can tell they work as a team and help each other out. They were so good with my dad, especially towards the end of his life. They were always respectful, compassionate, understanding and treated the residents with dignity at all times. The management were always approachable, open and accommodating. They have 60 residents and know all of them by name, their personalities, likes and dislikes etc. The care home also has a good social side for those residents who are able to participate in activities. I would certainly recommend Carrington House as one of the better care homes in Leighton Buzzard, if not the best!
01 November 2022
I would recommend Carrington House Care Home to anyone who has to make the very difficult decision that their loved one needs to go into a care home. My mother was in Carrington for sixteen months until her death from advanced dementia. She was cared for with love, kindness and compassion. The genuine care of the staff was outstanding. For the last four weeks of my mother's life, we were able to visit 24 hours of the day as she was receiving 'end-of-life'. During that time, we spent many hours in the home and saw how well all patients were cared for.
18 August 2022
The staff are extremely helpful and go above and beyond for residents ad family members. The care is absolutely outstanding, my uncle couldn't be happier.
04 May 2022
Very nice care home and staff. They do lots of activities and trips out, especially in the nicer weather. Obviously, we've had Covid to contend with but I think they have done their best to accommodate visits.
08 December 2021
I can't fault the care my 92-year mum is receiving. All the carers and managers I've met so far are extremely caring with my mum. The staff are also on cue with Mum's medical needs. Mum was depressed when she became a resident at the care home but the lovely staff have managed to engage her in so many activities that she had given up on. I'm happy that Mum is happy and I think Mum has made friends too.
03 August 2021
My mother has only been a resident at the care home for 6 months, so difficult to give a full assessment however during this period the care and support we have received to date has been excellent due to the COVID pandemic and not being able to enter the home, in general, it is difficult to give an accurate review for e.g cleanliness.
10 May 2021
I found that Carrington House was most helpful with Dad. He's been so happy there and every day there are activities going on. I think they are excellent. Dad is treated with dignity and kindness and each day they are trying to improve in all areas. In fact I wouldn't mind being in there at the moment with this lockdown. They seem to do a lot throughout the day.
06 May 2021
Carrington House is an excellent care home and myself and my sister feel our father is being very well cared for and it is a huge improvement on his previous care home. We feel that the standards are high and that the management and staff really do care about the wellbeing of the residents.
04 May 2021
The staff have been outstanding in all aspects - very hard working and compassionate. Despite restrictions due to Covid-19 the staff have communicated well with the family and provided lots of activities. My mother is happy and her mental health has improved due to the high quality of care.
30 April 2021
Covid has made placing Mum into care very difficult, however staff at Carrington House have been absolutely amazing in ensuring Mum is happy, safe and well looked after. The family are encouraged to contact as much as possible and are always accommodated. Cannot thank Carrington House enough.
21 April 2021
My mother went to Carrington House following a hospital admission for respite care. She was made to feel welcome and cared for. Visits were limited and restricted due to Covid so unable to answer several questions below.