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The Knolls Care Centre

Plantation Road, Leighton Buzzard, Bedfordshire, LU7 3JE · View on map

Dementia CareNursing CareNursing Dementia CarePhysical disabilities
Regulated by CQC · England Full report ↗
Good Overall rating
InadequateRequires improv.GoodOutstanding
Safe GoodWell-led Requires improvementCaring GoodResponsive GoodEffective Good

Inspected 11 April 2019

Beds
56
CQC rating
Good
Registered
2011

The Knolls Care Centre

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Overview

The Knolls Care Centre is located in Leighton Buzzard, Bedfordshire, LU7 3JE. It serves residents requiring dementia and nursing care.

The home provides Dementia Care, Nursing Care, and Nursing Dementia Care services. It also supports residents with physical disabilities.

Key facts

The inspection record

Care Quality CommissionEngland's independent regulator of health and social care

Overall

Good

Inspected 11 April 2019

SafeGood
Well-ledRequires improvement
CaringGood
ResponsiveGood
EffectiveGood
INSPECTED 11 APRIL 2019 · CQC LOCATION ID 1-164429850 View full CQC report

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Record timeline

23 Mar 2011

Registered with CQC

The Knolls Care Centre entered the official register.

11 April 2019

Rated Good overall

Inspected 11 April 2019 by the Care Quality Commission.

12 October 2026

Record last synced

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Older reports from the CQC's previous inspection approach

Inspected 20 October 2020, not rated

Inspected 7 December 2017, rated Requires improvement

Inspected 8 February 2017, rated Good

Inspected 10 November 2015, rated Requires improvement

Inspected 27 November 2014, rated Requires improvement

Registration details

Registration statusActive
Registered23 March 2011
Registered managerMrs Dawn Penelope Bishopp
Council areaDunstable and Leighton Buzzard
Integrated care boardNHS Bedfordshire, Luton and Milton Keynes Integrated Care Board
Client groupOlder Adults, Younger Adults

Location

Plantation Road, Leighton Buzzard, Bedfordshire, LU7 3JEOpen in Google Maps

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Frequently asked questions

What types of care is The Knolls Care Centre registered for?

The Knolls Care Centre is registered with the Care Quality Commission (CQC) to provide Dementia Care, Nursing Care and Nursing Dementia Care. Listed specialisms include Physical disabilities.

How many Rooms does The Knolls Care Centre have?

There are 56 Single Rooms.

What is The Knolls Care Centre's CQC rating?

The Knolls Care Centre is rated Good by the Care Quality Commission (inspected 11 April 2019). The full CQC inspection report is available at cqc.org.uk/location/1-164429850.

How many beds does The Knolls Care Centre have?

The Knolls Care Centre is registered for 56 beds.

Who is the registered manager at The Knolls Care Centre?

The registered manager is Mrs Dawn Penelope Bishopp.

When was The Knolls Care Centre last inspected?

The Care Quality Commission last inspected The Knolls Care Centre on 11 April 2019.

Where is The Knolls Care Centre located?

The Knolls Care Centre is located in Leighton Buzzard, United Kingdom.

When did The Knolls Care Centre register with CQC?

The Knolls Care Centre first registered on 23 March 2011.

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