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Friars Lodge is a CQC-registered residential care home based in Dunstable, Bedfordshire. It is operated by Friars Lodge Limited.
The home provides specialist care for dementia, older adults (65+). Families looking for care in these areas can contact the home directly for availability and assessments.
As a residential care home, Friars Lodge provides 24-hour personal care and support for residents who need help with daily activities such as washing, dressing, and meal times, in a safe and homely environment.
The Care Quality Commission (CQC) last inspected Friars Lodge in March 2020 and rated the service as Good overall. This means the home is performing well and meeting expectations across safety, effectiveness, care quality, responsiveness, and leadership.
Friars Lodge is located in Dunstable, within the Central Bedfordshire local authority area in East.
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| CQC Rating | Good |
| Address | 18-20 Priory Road, Dunstable, Bedfordshire, LU5 4HR |
| Phone | 01582 668494 |
| Website | www.janescarehomes.co.uk |
| Local authority | Central Bedfordshire |
| Region | East |
| Last inspection | 21 March 2020 |
| Provider | Friars Lodge Limited |
Is Friars Lodge registered with the CQC?
Yes. Friars Lodge is registered with the Care Quality Commission (CQC), the independent regulator of health and social care in England. You can view the official CQC profile at https://www.cqc.org.uk/location/1-163036383
What type of care does Friars Lodge provide?
Friars Lodge provides residential homes, specialising in dementia, caring for adults over 65 yrs.
How do I contact Friars Lodge?
You can contact Friars Lodge by phone on 01582 668494, or visit them at 18-20 Priory Road, Dunstable, Bedfordshire, LU5 4HR.
What is Friars Lodge's CQC rating?
Friars Lodge has been rated "Good" by the Care Quality Commission (CQC). This means the home is performing well and meeting expectations. See the full CQC inspection report at https://www.cqc.org.uk/location/1-163036383
What are Friars Lodge's CQC domain ratings?
The CQC inspects care homes across five domains. Friars Lodge's latest published domain ratings are: Safe: Good, Effective: Good, Caring: Good, Responsive: Good, Well-led: Good.
How many care homes are in Dunstable?
There are 21 CQC-registered care homes in Dunstable. You can browse the full list at carehomeos.co.uk/care-homes/town/dunstable.
Residential care homes provide 24-hour personal care and support for older adults or people with disabilities who are unable to live independently. Staff assist with daily activities such as washing, dressing, and meals in a homely environment.
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