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Leighton Forest
Plantation Road, Leighton Buzzard, LU7 3HU — Nursing Home
Care Quality Commission (CQC) assessment
How Leighton Forest was rated
Rating published 14/07/2025. Read the full inspection report.
- 85 bedsRegistered capacity
- Central BedfordshireCouncil for care funding
- 01525 377922Care home's own number
- Pressbeau LimitedOperator
- 19th October 2023Registered since
- Pressbeau LimitedRegistered provider
Care offered
Care types at Leighton Forest
Leighton Forest is a Nursing Home in Leighton Buzzard, Central Bedfordshire, offering Nursing, Dementia and Physical Disability care.
Leighton Forest was registered with the Care Quality Commission in October 2023. It is run by Pressbeau Limited, a company registered at Companies House (number 01787750). Pressbeau Limited runs 9 care homes in England registered with CQC.
CQC registers the home to care for older people, people living with dementia and people with physical disabilities. Alongside accommodation, its registered activities include treatment of disease, disorder or injury.
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0800 368 8558Lines open 8am–10pm, seven days a week See all questionsWhat rating has Leighton Forest been given by the regulator?
The Care Quality Commission rated Leighton Forest "Requires improvement" overall, in its most recent report, published July 2025.
What types of care does Leighton Forest provide?
Leighton Forest provides Nursing, Dementia and Physical Disability care.
How many beds does Leighton Forest have?
Leighton Forest is registered for 85 beds with the Care Quality Commission.
Who runs Leighton Forest?
Leighton Forest is run by Pressbeau Limited, a company registered at Companies House (number 01787750). The provider runs 9 care homes in England registered with the Care Quality Commission.
When was Leighton Forest registered with CQC?
Leighton Forest has been registered with the Care Quality Commission since October 2023. Its provider, Pressbeau Limited, has held CQC registration since October 2010.
Who does Leighton Forest care for?
CQC registers Leighton Forest to care for older people, people living with dementia and people with physical disabilities.
Does Leighton Forest provide nursing care?
Yes. Leighton Forest is registered with CQC as a care home with nursing, so it can meet nursing needs on site.
Which council covers Leighton Forest?
Leighton Forest is in the Central Bedfordshire council area. The council carries out care needs assessments and decides council funding for residents who qualify.
Is live-in care an alternative to Leighton Forest?
For many families, yes. A live-in carer supports one person at home one-to-one in Leighton Buzzard, so nobody has to move. It is often the clearer choice for a couple, since one carer can support both under a single weekly fee.