There are 9 CQC-registered care homes in Leighton Buzzard (including Leighton-Linslade, Eggington and Tilsworth) listed on Docorix. 8 currently hold a CQC rating: 3 rated Good or Outstanding, 5 Requires improvement and 0 Inadequate. 1 has not yet been rated under its current registration. Together they are registered for 530 beds.
CQC register data updated 4 October 2026 · ratings link to each provider’s official CQC report
- Leighton Rose Care Home Independent CQC: Good 07483046128
- The Knolls Care Centre Independent CQC: Good 01525380600
- The White House Independent CQC: Good 01525210322
- Carrington House Independent CQC: Requires improvement 01525853211
- Elm Lodge Nursing and Residential Home Independent CQC: Requires improvement 01525371117
- Leighton Forest Independent CQC: Requires improvement 01525377922
- Marigold House Independent CQC: Requires improvement 01525591037
- Orchard Lodge Care Home Independent CQC: Requires improvement 01525211059
- Wing View Charity / not-for-profit Not yet rated 01296840900
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Order: official CQC rating only – Outstanding first, then Good. Providers cannot pay to appear higher.
Top 3 care homes in Leighton Buzzard by CQC rating
How we rank: only by the official CQC rating – Outstanding first, then Good, most recently inspected first. Providers cannot pay to appear here. Services the CQC has not yet rated are listed further down the page.
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Leighton Rose Care Home
Good
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Rated Good in all five areas the CQC inspects. Rating published September 2026.
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The Knolls Care Centre
Good
LU7
Rated Good overall by the CQC. Rating published May 2019.
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The White House
Good
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Rated Good in all five areas the CQC inspects. Rating published March 2019.
Choosing care homes in Leighton Buzzard
When comparing care homes, start with the CQC rating and the date it was published, then visit in person at different times of day. Ask how staff support people with needs like yours, what the fees include and how they change, and whether the home accepts local authority or NHS Continuing Healthcare funding. Homes with nursing care have registered nurses on site around the clock; residential homes provide personal care only.
Frequently asked questions
How many care homes are there in Leighton Buzzard?
Docorix lists 9 CQC-registered care homes in Leighton Buzzard, taken from the Care Quality Commission register (last updated 4 October 2026).
Which care homes in Leighton Buzzard are rated Good?
3 are currently rated Good by the CQC: Leighton Rose Care Home, The Knolls Care Centre and The White House.
Where do these ratings come from?
Ratings are published by the Care Quality Commission, the independent regulator of health and adult social care in England. We show each provider’s current rating with its publication date and link to the full CQC report. Contains CQC data © Care Quality Commission.
