Ambassador House
31 Lansdowne Road, Luton, LU3 1EE
Residential care home · 25 beds · BC&G Care Homes

- Weekly fee
- Not published
- area typical £1,465
- CQC rating
- Good
- December 2019
- Beds
- 25
- residential
- Family reviews
- None yet
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Compare with a live-in carer at home through PrimeCarers
About £76,180 a year
For a couple, two places: £2,930 a week
The typical live-in carer near Luton, set by the carer
Staying at home could cost about £415 a week less, £21,580 over a year
A couple can share one carer, about £1,355 a week, £1,575 a week less than two places.
PrimeCarers runs this site. Carers on it are self-employed and set their own rates. Every carer has had an enhanced DBS check in the last 18 months, ID and right-to-work checks and an online interview. Their skills and training are for you to check with them.
About Ambassador House
Ambassador House is a residential care home in Luton, registered with the Care Quality Commission for up to 25 residents. It provides care for people living with dementia, older people and younger adults. It is run by BC&G Care Homes. The home has been registered since July 2011.
At its latest inspection, published December 2019, the CQC rated Ambassador House Good, which means the CQC found the service performing well and meeting its expectations. Ratings can change after a new inspection, so check the CQC report before you visit.
Ambassador House has not published its fees and has not yet told us what they are. Care homes in Luton with a fee on record typically charge about £1,465 a week for residential care and £1,900 for nursing care, so expect a figure in that range and ask the home for a written quote.
There are 35 registered care homes in Luton. The nearest to Ambassador House include St Annes Care Home, Rosedale Care Home and Marlin Lodge. A live-in carer at home, an alternative many families compare, typically costs about £1,120 a week across England.
Care provided
- Residential care
- Dementia care
- Older people
- Younger adults
Registration
- Provider
- BC&G Care Homes Limited
- Registered with CQC
- July 2011
- Latest CQC rating
- Good (December 2019)
- Council area
- Luton
- Town
- Luton
- Safe?
- Good
- Are people protected from harm? Staffing, medicines, infection control, safeguarding.
- Effective?
- Good
- Does the care work? Training, consent, food and drink, working with GPs and nurses.
- Caring?
- Good
- Are people treated with kindness and dignity?
- Responsive?
- Good
- Is care built around the person? Care plans, activities, complaints.
- Well-led?
- Requires improvement
- Is the home run well? The manager, the culture, how problems get found and fixed.
Inspected but not rated; inspectors found good COVID-19 controls but concerns about distancing, ventilation, audits and PPE use.
We read the full inspection report and explain what inspectors praised, what concerned them, and what it means for your family. Read the CQC report explained →
Fees
Ambassador House has not published its fees and has not yet told us what they are. Care homes in Luton typically charge about £1,465 a week for residential care and £1,900 for nursing care. A live-in carer at home through PrimeCarers typically costs £1,050 a week, shown on each carer's profile.
Reviews
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Common questions about Ambassador House
How much does Ambassador House cost?
Ambassador House has not published its fees. Care homes in Luton typically charge about £1,465 a week for residential care and £1,900 for nursing care. Ask the home for a written quote.
What is the CQC rating for Ambassador House?
The Care Quality Commission rated Ambassador House Good in December 2019. The full inspection report is on the CQC website.
Does Ambassador House provide nursing care?
No. Ambassador House is registered as a care home without nursing. Staff provide personal care; visiting district nurses cover nursing needs.
Does Ambassador House offer dementia care?
Yes. Ambassador House is registered to care for people living with dementia.
How many residents does Ambassador House have?
Ambassador House is registered for up to 25 residents.
At least 100 live-in carers within about an hour of Luton
These are self-employed carers on PrimeCarers, the introductory agency that runs this directory. Each has a profile with their own rates and reviews from families, and you choose who to talk to.
Most charge £980 to £1,260 a week. 81 can care for a couple. 12 years' experience on average.
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Every carer has had an enhanced DBS check in the last 18 months, ID and right-to-work checks and an online interview. Their skills and training are for you to check with them. Carers set their own rates, and who is free changes week to week.
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