60 Bullpond Lane

Dunstable · LU6 3BJ

Care type
Residential Care Home
Weekly fees
Fees not published
Inspection rating
GoodRating published May 2019
Capacity
6 beds
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What the evidence shows

60 Bullpond Lane is listed as a residential care home. The published inspection rating is Good (May 2019).

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What stands out

  • Good inspection rating
  • Learning disability support

Points to explore

  • Registered financing and security arrangements

Checks for any home

  • Whether the latest public records still match day-to-day care
  • How the home feels in the evening and at weekends
  • How consistent staffing feels in person from shift to shift
More facility details
Registered provider
Voyage 1 Limited
Provider group
BRAND Voyage
Local authority
Central Bedfordshire

Provider network: 245 homes; 87% rated Good or better (14 Outstanding, 200 Good, 26 Requires Improvement).

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60 Bullpond Lane Inspection Rating & History

The published overall inspection rating is Good. Review the dates and any findings below; a data review is not a new inspection.

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Inspection Ratings by Category

Safe
Good
Effective
Good
Caring
Good
Responsive
Good
Well-Led
Good
Inspection record date
Inspection record review · Jul 2023

Routine inspection: Mar 2019

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Registered Manager
Debra Martin
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Published care capabilities

Listed support includes learning disability support. Confirm the support and environment needed for the individual person.

  • Learning disability support
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Care Capabilities

Service Types

What type of care is provided

Residential Home

Specialisms

Specialist experience with

Learning disability

Staffing

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Available information about staffing arrangements. Family descriptions of staff appear in the family experiences section; they are not verified staffing levels.

Registered Manager
Debra Martin

60 Bullpond Lane: Weekly Fees & Funding Options

Fees are not published here. Ask the home for an assessed weekly quote, including care and extras.

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Family Reviews

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About this care homeProvider description, registration background and accreditations.

Background context

Home profile

Provider and registration context for 60 Bullpond Lane, useful once you have already reviewed the main decision sections above.

60 Bullpond Lane is a residential care home in Dunstable, East of England, operated by Voyage 1 Limited since 2010. The home has 6 beds and is an inspection rating of Good.

Contact & location

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Practical Information

Visitor Accessibility

  • Wheelchair accessible parking
  • Wheelchair accessible entrance
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Location & Neighbourhood

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Bullpond Lane, Dunstable, LU6 3BJ

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Nearby Amenities

Nearest GP
600m
Nearest Pharmacy
300m
Bus Stops (500m)
9 stops
Nearest Train Station
4.1 km

Neighbourhood

Distances and local context help you plan visits. They do not establish how suitable the setting is for an individual resident. Deprivation deciles describe the area: 1 is most deprived and 10 least deprived; they do not assess the home or its care.

Nearest green space

411m away

Daily Life

Will daily life feel comfortable and meaningful?

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Dining & Nutrition

Nutrition details available

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5/5
Food Hygiene Rating(inspected January 2024)
Food handling:Very good
Premises condition:Very good
Food safety management:Very good
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Facilities & Features

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Provider Records

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Next Steps

Is 60 Bullpond Lane a good care home, and what should you do before deciding?

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Questions to Ask When Visiting 60 Bullpond Lane

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  1. What actions followed the inspection report, and can you show examples?

  2. What are staffing levels on day and night shifts?

    Ask whether these numbers include agency staff.

  3. How are families updated when needs change?

  4. How often is the care plan reviewed, and who is involved?

  5. May we speak with a current resident family member?

Common Questions About 60 Bullpond Lane

What does the inspection rating for 60 Bullpond Lane show?

The published overall inspection rating is Good. The inspection record was reviewed on 6 July 2023.

Is 60 Bullpond Lane a good care home?

The published overall inspection rating is Good. The inspection record was reviewed on 6 July 2023. Explore family feedback alongside the inspection findings and your visit questions. The combined public feedback rating is 4.0 out of 5. No current enforcement actions are recorded. Provider records: 6 charges were recorded as outstanding when checked. 4 were created in the preceding 90 days. The safest next step is to compare these signals with your visit questions and care needs.

Are 60 Bullpond Lane's care home fees published?

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Is 60 Bullpond Lane a nursing home or a residential care home?

60 Bullpond Lane is registered as a residential care home. Personal care is the listed service. Ask how visiting clinicians and overnight clinical needs are supported.

How many beds does 60 Bullpond Lane have?

60 Bullpond Lane has 6 registered beds. Personal care is the listed service.

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What do care home reviews say about 60 Bullpond Lane?

Explore family feedback alongside the inspection findings and your visit questions. The combined public feedback rating is 4.0 out of 5.

Are 60 Bullpond Lane's reviews enough to make a decision?

60 Bullpond Lane's public feedback assessment is useful, but it should not be the only reason to choose the home. Treat it as one evidence layer, then compare it with the inspection rating, safety and well-led domains, weekly fees, funding fit, and provider-record questions. Reviews are strongest when they confirm the same strengths or concerns that appear in inspection evidence and your visit questions.

Is 60 Bullpond Lane safe?

The published inspection Safety rating for 60 Bullpond Lane is "Good". No enforcement actions are currently recorded.

Who operates 60 Bullpond Lane?

60 Bullpond Lane is operated by VOYAGE 1 LIMITED (Company registration number: 02215899). Ownership type: independent.

Has 60 Bullpond Lane had enforcement actions?

There are no current enforcement actions recorded against 60 Bullpond Lane in the inspection history.

What do public company records show about 60 Bullpond Lane's provider?

60 Bullpond Lane's provider public-record check is: 1 point worth clarifying. This public-record detail may be useful to discuss with the provider before you decide. The company accounts record is dated 31 March 2025. This is not a credit rating, solvency assessment or prediction about the home.

What continuity questions should families ask 60 Bullpond Lane?

Ask 60 Bullpond Lane how care is kept consistent when staffing or residents' needs change, how families are informed about management changes, and what the contract says about notice periods and deposits. Discuss these points with the manager during your visit and ask for key commitments in writing.

What should I compare before choosing 60 Bullpond Lane?

Before choosing 60 Bullpond Lane, compare published inspection overall, Safe, and Well-Led ratings with their inspection history, family review volume and repeated themes, published weekly fees and what is included, funding routes accepted by the home, and the operator’s public company records. Compare these points with other care homes in Dunstable to find the best fit for your relative’s care needs, budget and visiting arrangements.

Is 60 Bullpond Lane's inspection rating improving or declining?

The inspection history for 60 Bullpond Lane looks stable rather than clearly improving or declining. The inspection record was reviewed on 6 July 2023.

What is 60 Bullpond Lane's food hygiene rating?

60 Bullpond Lane currently has a food hygiene hygiene rating of 5 out of 5. The food hygiene record is dated 9 January 2024.

What questions should I ask when visiting 60 Bullpond Lane?

When visiting 60 Bullpond Lane, start by asking the team to ask to see the latest inspection report and what has changed since it, ask how staffing levels work on day and night shifts, and ask how families are updated when needs change. These questions help you test whether the public picture on this page still matches day-to-day reality inside the home.

What does our visit checklist include for 60 Bullpond Lane?

Our visit checklist for 60 Bullpond Lane starts with the basics families often miss: the latest inspection report, staffing levels across day and night shifts, how the team updates relatives when needs change, and how care plans are reviewed in practice. On RightCareHome, the page-level checklist is then extended with personalised follow-up questions based on the home’s inspection, review, provider-record and practical signals.

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Topics to take into your visit

  • How the home feels in the evening and at weekends
  • How quickly call bells are answered in practice
  • Whether staffing continuity feels stable on the floor

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  • What do review patterns actually suggest?

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  • What should you ask on your visit?

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