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Leighton Forest

Plantation Road, Leighton Buzzard, Bedfordshire, LU7 3HU

01525 377 922Telephone

Regulator rating: Requires Improvement
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Details updated 1 month ago

Rooms availableRooms available

Beds
87 total beds
Ownership type
Privately Owned
Local Authority
Central Bedfordshire Council

Overview

Welcome to Leighton Forest, a privately-owned purpose-built residential and nursing home situated in the picturesque area of Leighton Buzzard. Our establishment offers a compassionate and comprehensive range of care services including support for Diabetes, Frailty, Hearing Impairment, Heart Disease, Incontinence, Parkinsonism, Sight Impairment, Speech Impairment, Stroke, and End-Of-Life Care.

At Leighton Forest, we are dedicated to creating a warm, inviting environment where all our residents can feel at home. Our facilities include beautifully landscaped gardens, a cosy family room, a stylish hair salon, and more to ensure a comfortable living experience. We also offer WiFi access throughout the home, various daily activities such as bingo, quiet areas for relaxation, and resident-choice dining in our communal dining rooms. Safety and accessibility are paramount, with lifts, wheelchair access, and free on-site parking available for all.

Our rooms are designed with the comfort and dignity of our residents in mind. Options range from ground floor rooms to those with private terraces or gardens, and all are equipped with WiFi, TV points, and emergency call bells. Residents can also personalise their space by bringing their own furniture. Additional facilities such as wet rooms, assisted bathrooms, and kitchenettes ensure that every need is met.

We support a diverse community and provide language assistance in Afrikaans, Filipino, Hindi, Polish, and Romanian, alongside English.

Funding can be arranged through various means including self-funding, local authority with top-up options, and NHS Continuing Healthcare.

Whether it's through individual or group outings planned using our minibus, enjoying our protected meal times, or utilising our comprehensive laundry and podiatry services, life at Leighton Forest is both vibrant and serene.

Discover how Leighton Forest can provide a prestigious and loving home for you or your loved ones. Contact us today to learn more about our exceptional care and how we can meet your specific needs.

Care Types

  • Duration
    • Long-term
  • Age
    • Adults 65 and over
  • Type of care
    • Dementia Nursing
    • Dementia Residential
    • Nursing
    • Physical Disability
    • Residential
  • Specific care needs
    • Diabetes
    • End Of Life Care
    • Frailty
    • Hearing Impairment
    • Heart Disease
    • Incontinence
    • Parkinsonism
    • Sight Impairment
    • Speech Impairment
    • Stroke

Care Home Facilities

  • Key Features
    • Dining Room
    • Garden
    • Lift
    • Lounge
    • Pets Allowed
    • Protected Mealtimes
    • Purpose Built
    • Quiet Area
    • Resident Choice Dining
    • Wifi
  • Accessibility
    • Free Parking (on-site)
    • Minibus
    • Wheelchair Access
  • Leisure and Wellbeing
    • Activities (bingo, etc.)
    • Designated Smoking Area
    • Family Room
    • Hair Salon
    • Individual/Group Outings
    • Laundry Service
    • Podiatry
    • Post

Room Facilities

  • Key Features
    • Own Furniture Allowed
    • Wifi
  • Dining
    • Kitchenette
    • Meals In Bedroom
  • Bathroom
    • Communal Bathroom (only)
    • Wet Rooms
  • Accessibility & Equipment
    • Assisted Bathroom
    • Call Bells
    • Ground Floor Rooms
    • Hoisting
    • Wheelchair Access
  • Leisure & Wellbeing
    • Hairdressing (in room)
    • Private Terrace/Garden
    • TV Point

Languages

  • Afrikaans
  • English
  • Filipino
  • Hindi
  • Polish
  • Romanian

Funding Sources

  • Local Authority with top-upWhen you pay the difference between what your local authority is willing to pay and the care home's fee
  • NHS Continuing Healthcare (CHC)
  • Self-funding (private)When you pay for care home fees yourself

Regulator Rating

Overall: Requires Improvement

  • Safe:
    Requires Improvement
  • Effective:
    Requires Improvement
  • Caring:
    Good
  • Responsive:
    Good
  • Well-led:
    Requires Improvement