Marigold House
Residential care home · Leighton Buzzard
Marigold House, Hockliffe Road, Leighton Buzzard, LU7 3FF
Run by Care is Central Residential Limited
- Requires improvementCQC · Aug 2026
- 6.8Our score
- Beds63
- Type of careResidential
- Phone01525 591037
Inspectors asked it to improve: Safe and Well-led
Latest inspection
- Inspected on 26 August 2026
What the inspectors rate
- SafeRequires improvement
- EffectiveGood
- CaringGood
- ResponsiveGood
- Well-ledRequires improvement
- Regulator
- Care Quality Commission
- Registered as
- Marigold House
- Status
- Registered in England
- Latest rating
- Requires improvement
- Register number
- 1-21866440030
From the public register of the Care Quality Commission, checked on 2 November 2026.
About Marigold House
Marigold House provides residential and dementia care in a modern care village setting in Leighton Buzzard. Care is centred on each person’s routines, preferences, history and the things that help them feel safe, with 24-hour support intended to retain the feel of everyday home life.
The home is part of Care Is Central, a local authority trading company established by Central Bedfordshire Council to deliver care and independent living services across the county. Its services include residential care, dementia care and respite care, while the organisation also explains local funding routes in plain language. 24-hour support is centred on individual routines and personal preferences.
Care on offer
- Care homes
Compared with Leighton Buzzard
Nearest
| Name | Distance | Official rating | Our score | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carrington House LimitedLeighton Buzzard | 0.2 miles | Requires improvement | 5.6 | |
| Elm Lodge Nursing and Residential HomeLeighton Buzzard | 0.8 miles | Requires improvement | 5.0 | |
| Leighton Rose Care HomeLeighton Buzzard | 0.9 miles | Good | 8.0 | |
| Leighton ForestLeighton Buzzard | 1.2 miles | Requires improvement | 6.2 | |
| The Knolls Care CentreLeighton Buzzard | 1.3 miles | Good | 7.4 |
Also run by Care is Central Residential Limited
| Name | Official rating | Our score | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Care Is Central - Honeysuckle HouseBedford |
What stands out
What stands out
- Community-owned Bedfordshire provider
- 24-hour residential support
- Care built around personal routines
Ask about
- Fees start from £1,500 per week
Suits: Older people needing person-centred dementia support
Types of care
Also works on: residential
Location
Marigold House, Hockliffe Road, Leighton Buzzard, LU7 3FF
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Questions families ask
How much does care at Marigold House cost?
Fees start from £1500 per week. This is the published starting fee for care at Marigold House.
How is dementia care provided?
Their dementia care is centred on each person, taking account of individual routines, history, preferences and what helps them feel safe and settled.
What does respite care include?
Respite care includes personal care, meals, enrichment activities, medication support if required and help with daily life. It can support people following post-operative or hospital care.