Linsell House
Residential care home · Dunstable
Ridgeway Avenue, Dunstable, LU5 4QJ
Run by Central Bedfordshire Council
- GoodCQC · Mar 2019
- 8.0Our score
- Beds16
- Type of careResidential
- Phone01582 699438
Latest inspection
- Inspected on 28 March 2019
Inspected more than 4 years ago
What the inspectors rate
- SafeGood
- EffectiveGood
- CaringGood
- ResponsiveGood
- Well-ledGood
- Regulator
- Care Quality Commission
- Registered as
- Linsell House
- Status
- Registered in England
- Latest rating
- Good
- Register number
- 1-130953724
From the public register of the Care Quality Commission, checked on 2 November 2026.
About Linsell House
Linsell House is a residential care home for people with learning disabilities, physical disabilities or sensory impairment. Its registered service is care without nursing, with support focused on residents whose needs require an assisted living setting. The documented scope makes Linsell House relevant to families and professionals beginning a placement search for disability support. It can accommodate people with different disability needs within residential care, including those with sensory impairment. Residential care without nursing defines the service’s documented scope.
Care on offer
- Care homes
Compared with Dunstable
Nearest
| Name | Distance | Official rating | Our score | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ridgeway Lodge Care HomeDunstable | 0.1 miles | Good | 8.0 | |
| Dukeminster CourtDunstable | 0.5 miles | Requires improvement | 6.8 | |
| Friars LodgeDunstable | 0.6 miles | Good | 8.0 | |
| 60 Bullpond LaneDunstable | 1 miles | Good | 8.0 | |
| Ashton LodgeDunstable | 1 miles | Good | 8.0 |
Also run by Central Bedfordshire Council
| Name | Official rating | Our score | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Redwood Reablement UnitDunstable | |||
| Evergreen SUSD UnitBedford | |||
| Allison House Residential HomeSandy | Good | 8.0 |
What stands out
What stands out
- Residential disability support
- Registered support for sensory impairment
Suits: People seeking residential support for disability needs
Types of care
Also works on: residential
Location
Ridgeway Avenue, Dunstable, LU5 4QJ
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Questions families ask
How much does Linsell House cost?
The CQC register does not list fees, so ask Linsell House for its weekly fee. As a guide, Central Bedfordshire council paid on average £993 a week for a residential care place for people aged 65 and over in 2024-2025, against £982 across England (GOV.UK adult social care finance report). People who pay for their own care are usually charged more than councils pay.
Who pays for a place in this home?
Ask Linsell House whether it takes residents funded by Central Bedfordshire council and what it charges people who pay for themselves. In England the council may help after a needs assessment and a financial assessment if savings and assets are below £23,250 (2026 to 2027 rules). People whose needs are mainly health needs may qualify for NHS Continuing Healthcare, which pays the full fee.