Thorn Springs
Residential care home · Dunstable
Collie Place, Houghton Regis, Dunstable, LU5 6TW
Run by Ideal Carehomes (2) Limited
- GoodCQC · Apr 2026
- 8.0Our score
- Beds66
- Type of careResidential
Latest inspection
- Inspected on 22 April 2026
What the inspectors rate
- SafeGood
- EffectiveGood
- CaringGood
- ResponsiveGood
- Well-ledGood
- Regulator
- Care Quality Commission
- Registered as
- Thorn Springs
- Status
- Registered in England
- Latest rating
- Good
- Register number
- 1-15927716026
From the public register of the Care Quality Commission, checked on 2 November 2026.
About Thorn Springs
Thorn Springs supports older people and people living with dementia through residential care in Houghton Regis, Dunstable. The home provides daily care within a purpose-built setting, with activities, outings, meals and shared spaces forming part of everyday life.
The activity-led environment can suit residents who enjoy organised social engagement as well as time in their own rooms. Dementia care forms part of the wider HC-One offer, while families can access support and advice through the provider. Thorn Springs is registered as a care home without nursing. Activities, outings and daily meals are part of the home’s residential routine.
Care on offer
- Care homes
Compared with Dunstable
Nearest
| Name | Distance | Official rating | Our score | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lady Spencer HouseHoughton Regis | 0.9 miles | Good | 7.4 | |
| Rosalyn HouseDunstable | 1.1 miles | Good | 8.0 | |
| The LimesDunstable | 1.1 miles | Outstanding | 9.2 | |
| Redwood Reablement UnitDunstable | 1.1 miles | |||
| Sharnbrook Care Home LimitedDunstable | 1.3 miles | Good | 8.0 |
Also run by Ideal Carehomes (2) Limited
| Name | Official rating | Our score | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| The ApplewoodMilton Keynes | |||
| MillcroftRedditch | Good | 8.0 | |
| Crofton SpringsCheltenham | Good | 8.0 |
What stands out
What stands out
- Purpose-built residential setting
- Activities, outings and daily meals
- Residential dementia care
Ask about
- The home is registered as a care home without nursing
Suits: Older people needing residential or dementia care
Types of care
Also works on: residential
Location
Collie Place, Houghton Regis, Dunstable, LU5 6TW
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Questions families ask
How much does Thorn Springs cost?
The CQC register does not list fees, so ask Thorn Springs 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 Thorn Springs 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.