Which providers in Bedford offer residential care?

Care Assura currently features 60 residential care homes serving Bedford, ranging from small family run houses to larger care centres. Examples include Park House, Bromham House, Sharnbrook House, Bedford Charter House, Waterloo House Care Home Limited, Milton Ernest Hall Limited and Bushmead Court Residential Home. Some homes specialise in supporting adults with learning disabilities or autism, such as Autism Care UK (Bedford), while others focus on older people needing help with everyday living. Using the directory you can filter by CQC rating and location to shortlist homes that suit your relative.

What is the difference between a residential care home and a nursing home?

A residential care home provides personal care such as help with washing, dressing, meals and medication prompts, along with company and activities. A nursing home offers all of this plus 24 hour care from qualified nurses, which is needed when someone has complex medical requirements. The homes listed on this Bedford page are residential settings, so if your relative needs ongoing clinical care you would look at nursing homes instead. A care needs assessment will clarify which type of home is appropriate.

What should I ask when visiting a residential care home in Bedford?

Ask about staff to resident ratios, how many staff work overnight, and what training the team receives in areas such as dementia and safeguarding. Request to see the latest CQC inspection report and any action plan that followed it. Enquire about a typical day, the activities programme, how visits work, and how the home handles GP visits and hospital appointments. It is also worth asking how the home involves families in care planning and how complaints or concerns are recorded and resolved.

How do I arrange a care needs assessment in Bedford?

You can request a care needs assessment directly from Bedford Borough Council's adult social care team, either online through their website or by telephone. The assessment is free and open to anyone who appears to need support, regardless of income or savings. A social care worker will speak with your relative, and usually the family, about daily routines, health, safety and any risks at home. The outcome is a written record of eligible needs, which then informs whether residential care is the right step and what level of support is required.

Can Bedford Borough Council fund a residential care home placement?

Yes, Bedford Borough Council can contribute to the cost of a residential placement where a person's needs and finances meet the national eligibility criteria. After the care needs assessment, a financial assessment looks at income, savings and certain assets to decide how much the person must pay themselves. Those with savings below the upper threshold may receive full or partial council funding, and families can top up fees in some circumstances. It is worth asking the council about deferred payment agreements if a property needs to be sold to meet longer term costs.

How far in advance should I start looking for a care home in Bedford?

Where possible, it helps to start looking several weeks or even months before a move is needed, especially if you want a place at a specific Bedford home. Popular homes with strong CQC ratings often have waiting lists, and viewing several settings takes time. If care is needed urgently, for example after a hospital stay, the council can help identify homes with immediate vacancies. Even in a crisis, do try to visit before committing, and ask whether a short trial stay is possible so your relative can settle in gradually.

Care Homes in Bedford

Bedford has 60 CQC registered care homes. 40 are rated Good, 6 Outstanding, 11 Requires improvement, 2 Inadequate, and 1 has not yet been rated. 31 of the 60 were last inspected more than three years ago.

Source: Care Quality Commission register, kept up to date as ratings change.

Bedford at a glance

What the numbers say about care for older people in Bedford.

Bedford Borough Council pays, residential care: £1,077 a week. Self-funders are typically asked £1,421 to £1,708, median £1,582
Care home beds filled across Bedford: 86%. The 12 month average is 84%.
Care home beds per 1,000 people aged 75+: 87
People aged 75 and over: 17,300. Rising to 20,900 by 2035, up 21%
Care homes, last 12 months: 1 opened, 2 closed. 7 changed owner, covering 87 beds.
Who pays, across Bedford (estimate): 39% council, 35% self. The rest is NHS funded or other.
Living with dementia, aged 65 and over (estimate): 2,300. Rising to 3,000 by 2035, up 29%
People aged 85 and over: 4,800. Rising to 7,300 by 2035, up 50%

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Choosing the right residential care home in Bedford

Care Assura lists 60 residential care homes across Bedford, giving families a broad range of options when a loved one can no longer manage safely at home. The Care Quality Commission has rated 6 of these as Outstanding, 39 as Good, 11 as Requires Improvement and 1 as Inadequate, with 3 homes not yet inspected. That spread means it is worth taking time to compare settings rather than choosing the first home with an available room.

What to look for on a visit

A good residential home should feel calm, clean and unhurried. Watch how staff speak to residents, whether people are dressed comfortably and engaged in activities, and how the manager responds to questions about staffing levels, training and complaints. Ask to see the most recent CQC report and any recent inspection actions. Homes such as Azalea House, Rutland Road Care Home, Victoria Cottage, Elcombe House, Pathway House and Danecroft currently hold Outstanding ratings, which can be a useful benchmark when comparing what excellent care looks like in Bedford.

Matching the home to the person

Think about location for visiting family, whether specialist support is needed for dementia or a learning disability, and whether your relative prefers a smaller household or a larger community. Some Bedford homes, such as Autism Care UK (Bedford) and several Creative Support services, are geared to specific groups, while others provide general residential care for older people. Always meet the manager, spend time in the lounge at different times of day, and if possible share a meal before deciding.

Arranging and funding a care home place in Bedford

Most people begin by requesting a care needs assessment, which is free and available to anyone who appears to need support. The assessment looks at daily living, mobility, memory, medication and safety, and produces a written record of the level of care required. This document is what care homes will look at when deciding whether they can meet a person's needs.

Working with the local council

The assessment is arranged through Bedford Borough Council Adult Social Care, which is the authority responsible for adult social care in the area. Once needs are agreed, a financial assessment follows to work out how much the council will contribute. Where savings and assets fall below the national threshold, Bedford Borough Council may fund all or part of a placement, and staff can advise on top-ups, deferred payment agreements and the process for people paying privately.

Typical cost context

Residential fees in Bedford vary according to the home, the size of the room and the level of care needed. As a general guide, weekly fees for residential care in the East of England tend to sit in the mid to upper hundreds of pounds per week, with higher figures for homes offering specialist support or premium accommodation. Always ask for a written fee breakdown that shows what is included, what counts as an extra, and how and when fees are reviewed. If you are self funding, it is still worth requesting a council assessment because it protects your position if funds later run down.

60 care homes in Bedford (showing 1–50)

22 De Parys Avenue · 22 De Parys Avenue, Bedford, Bedford, MK40 2TW
Care home · CQC Good · Run by Consensus Support Services Limited
Our home at 22 De Parys Avenue in Bedford provides residential care for older people and also supports adults with a learning disability, autistic adults, people living with mental ill health and younger adults. Respite stays are available...
Specialisms: Older Person Care, Learning Disability / Autism, Mental Health, Younger Adults, Respite Care
74 Old Ford End · Queens Park, Bedford, Bedford, MK40 4LY
Care home · CQC Good · Run by Voyage 1 Limited
74 Old Ford End is a small residential care home in Bedford. We support adults with a learning disability and autistic adults, many of them younger adults, and being small is central to how we work. In a house this size everybody knows...
Specialisms: Learning Disability / Autism, Younger Adults, Respite Care
Albert House · 167 High Street, Bedford, Bedford, MK41 6AH
Care home · CQC Good · Run by Caretech Community Services (No.2) Limited
Albert House is a residential care home in Bedford supporting adults who have a learning disability, autistic adults and people with a physical disability. It is somebody's home before it is anything else, and we try to keep that order of...
Specialisms: Learning Disability / Autism, Physical Disability, Respite Care
Amaana Care · 19, Bedford, Bedford, MK40 2DZ
Care home · CQC Inadequate · Run by Amaana Care Ltd
Amaana Care is a residential care home in Bedford. We support older people and younger adults who need help with everyday life, and we offer respite stays for people who need care for a shorter period or whose family carer needs a break....
Specialisms: Older Person Care, Younger Adults, Respite Care
Autism Care UK · 16 St Andrews Road, Bedford, Bedford, MK40 2LJ
Care home · CQC Good · Run by Autism Care (Bedford) Limited
We are a residential care home in Bedford supporting autistic adults and adults with a learning disability. Most of the people who live here are younger adults, and we also offer respite stays. Everything we do starts from the environment....
Specialisms: Learning Disability / Autism, Younger Adults, Respite Care
Avon's House · 10 Bure Close, Bedford, Bedford, MK41 7TX
Care home · CQC Good · Run by Really Flexible Care Ltd
Avon's House is a small residential home in Bedford. We support adults with learning disabilities and autistic adults, and we offer respite stays. Being small is the point rather than a limitation. This is a house and it feels like one....
Specialisms: Learning Disability / Autism, Respite Care
Azalea House · 69-71 Winifred Road, Bedford, Bedford, MK40 4EP
Care home · CQC Outstanding · Run by Pathways Care Group Limited
Azalea House is a residential care home in Bedford supporting adults with a learning disability, autistic adults and people living with mental ill health. We also offer respite stays. This is somebody's home before it is anything else....
Specialisms: Learning Disability / Autism, Mental Health, Respite Care
Bromham House · 58 Stagsden Road, Bedford, Bedford, MK43 8PT
Care home · CQC Good · Run by Really Flexible Care Ltd
We at Bromham House are proud to offer specialised residential care in the welcoming community of Bedford, providing a supportive home for adults with a range of complex needs. As a dedicated residential care home in Bedford, we focus on...
Specialisms: Learning Disability / Autism, Mental Health, Younger Adults, Respite Care
Bromham Road · 182 Bromham Road, Bedford, Bedford, MK40 4BP
Care home · CQC Good · Run by Psycare Limited
We are a residential care home in Bedford, supporting older people and younger adults, including adults with a learning disability or autism, people with mental health needs and people with physical disabilities. We also offer respite...
Specialisms: Older Person Care, Learning Disability / Autism, Mental Health, Physical Disability, Younger Adults, Respite Care
Brookside · 99 High Street, Bedford, Bedford, MK42 7BS
Care home · CQC Requires improvement · Run by Bedford Borough Council
We at Brookside are proud to offer a welcoming residential care home in the heart of Bedford, where compassionate support meets a genuine sense of belonging. Nestled within the MK postcode area of Bedfordshire, our home provides thoughtful...
Specialisms: Older Person Care, Learning Disability / Autism, Physical Disability, Visual / Hearing Impairment, Younger Adults, Respite Care
Bunyan Lodge · 66-68 Kimbolton Road, Bedford, Bedford, MK40 2NZ
Care home · CQC Good · Run by Apex Care Homes Limited
Bunyan Lodge is a residential care home in Bedford supporting adults living with mental health conditions, including younger adults. We provide a settled place to live with the support of staff who understand that recovery is rarely a...
Specialisms: Mental Health, Younger Adults, Respite Care
Bushmead Court Residential Home · Bushmead Court, Bedford, Bedford, MK40 3QW
Care home · CQC Good · Run by Calsan Limited
Bushmead Court Residential Home is in Bedford. We support older people who need help with daily living, including those living with dementia and those with physical disabilities. Respite stays are available as well. Most of what makes a...
Specialisms: Older Person Care, Dementia Care, Physical Disability, Respite Care
Byron Court · 55 Chaucer Road, Bedford, Bedford, MK40 2AL
Care home · CQC Good · Run by CareTech Community Services Limited
Byron Court is a residential care home in Bedford supporting adults with a learning disability and autistic adults. We are a home first and a service second. The people who live here have their own routines, their own tastes in food and...
Specialisms: Learning Disability / Autism, Respite Care
CareTech Community Services - 82 Chaucer Road · 82 Chaucer Road, Bedford, Bedford, MK40 2AP
Care home · CQC Requires improvement · Run by CareTech Community Services Limited
Our home on Chaucer Road in Bedford is a residential care home for adults with a learning disability and autistic adults who need support through the day and night. We keep this small and domestic on purpose. It is a house on an ordinary...
Specialisms: Learning Disability / Autism, Respite Care
Charter House · Charter House, Bedford, Bedford, MK40 2PU
Care home · CQC Good · Run by Bedford Citizens Housing Association Limited
Bedford Charter House is a residential care home in Bedford providing care for older people, including people living with dementia and people with physical disabilities. We run the home at the pace of the people in it. Breakfast happens...
Specialisms: Older Person Care, Dementia Care, Physical Disability, Respite Care
Cranwell Court · The Lane, Bedford, Bedford, MK44 3AS
Care home · CQC Good · Run by Accomplish Group Support Limited
Here at Cranwell Court, we are a residential care home based in Bedford, supporting adults with a range of needs including learning disabilities, autism, mental health conditions, and those who require short term respite care. We are proud...
Specialisms: Learning Disability / Autism, Mental Health, Respite Care
Creative Support - Dove Lane · 7 Dove Lane, Bedford, Bedford, MK43 7DF
Care home · CQC Requires improvement · Run by Creative Support Limited
We are Dove Lane in Bedford, a residential care home run as part of Creative Support. We support older people and younger adults, including adults with learning disabilities, autistic adults, people with physical disabilities and people...
Specialisms: Older Person Care, Learning Disability / Autism, Physical Disability, Visual / Hearing Impairment, Younger Adults, Respite Care
Creative Support - High Street · 4 High Street, Bedford, Bedford, MK43 7RG
Care home · CQC Requires improvement · Run by Creative Support Limited
We at Creative Support High Street are a residential care home based in the heart of Bedford, offering personalised support to adults with a wide range of care needs. Our home provides a welcoming base in the MK area, where residents...
Specialisms: Older Person Care, Dementia Care, Learning Disability / Autism, Physical Disability, Visual / Hearing Impairment, Younger Adults, Respite Care
Creative Support - The Glade · 3 The Glade, Bedford, Bedford, MK43 8HJ
Care home · CQC Requires improvement · Run by Creative Support Limited
The Glade is a care home in Bedford, run by Creative Support. We provide residential care for adults with a range of needs, including older people, younger adults, people living with dementia, adults with a learning disability and autistic...
Specialisms: Older Person Care, Dementia Care, Learning Disability / Autism, Physical Disability, Visual / Hearing Impairment, Younger Adults, Respite Care
Creative Support - The Houghtons · 4 Sandy Road, Bedford, Bedford, MK41 9TH
Care home · CQC Good · Run by Creative Support Limited
At Creative Support The Houghtons, we provide residential care for a wide range of people in the heart of Bedford. Our home supports older adults, younger adults, people with learning disabilities or autism, those living with physical...
Specialisms: Older Person Care, Learning Disability / Autism, Physical Disability, Visual / Hearing Impairment, Younger Adults, Respite Care
Danecroft · 3 Dane Lane, Bedford, Bedford, MK45 3HT
Care home · CQC Outstanding · Run by St Andrews Care Homes Ltd
Danecroft is a residential care home in Bedford. We support older people who need help with daily living, including those living with dementia and those with physical disabilities, along with younger adults who need a supportive household....
Specialisms: Older Person Care, Dementia Care, Physical Disability, Younger Adults, Respite Care
Elcombe House · 61 De Parys Avenue, Bedford, Bedford, MK40 2TR
Care home · CQC Outstanding · Run by St Andrews Care Homes Ltd
Elcombe House is a residential care home in Bedford. We are home to older people and to younger adults who need support with daily life, including people living with dementia and people with physical disabilities. Our most recent overall...
Specialisms: Older Person Care, Dementia Care, Physical Disability, Younger Adults, Respite Care
Francis House · 10 Gibbons Road, Bedford, Bedford, MK40 1DQ
Care home · CQC Good · Run by Bedfordshire Supported Housing Limited
Francis House is a residential care home in Bedford, supporting adults with learning disabilities and autistic adults, people managing mental health conditions, people with physical disabilities, and people whose lives have been affected...
Specialisms: Learning Disability / Autism, Mental Health, Physical Disability, Younger Adults, Respite Care, Alcohol / Drug Misuse
George Beal House · Off Williamson Road, Bedford, Bedford, MK42 7HL
Care home · CQC Good · Run by Bedford Borough Council
George Beal House is a residential care home in Bedford supporting adults with a learning disability and autistic adults, including younger adults building a life of their own. It is a house, run as a home, and the people who live here are...
Specialisms: Learning Disability / Autism, Younger Adults, Respite Care
Hangar View · 148 Cotton End Road, Bedford, Bedford, MK45 3DP
Care home · Run by Really Flexible Care Ltd
Here at Hangar View, we are a care home based in Bedford, and we welcome residents from all walks of life who need support, companionship and a place they can genuinely call home. We support a wide range of individuals, including older...
Specialisms: Older Person Care, Learning Disability / Autism, Mental Health, Younger Adults, Respite Care
Henrietta House · 3 Dynevor Road, Bedford, Bedford, MK40 2DB
Care home · CQC Good · Run by Lansglade Homes Limited
Here at Henrietta House, we are proud to offer a warm and welcoming home for older adults in the heart of Bedford. We provide residential care, dementia care, respite care and support for those living with physical disabilities, meaning we...
Specialisms: Older Person Care, Dementia Care, Physical Disability, Respite Care
Hepworth House · 1 St Georges Road, Bedford, Bedford, MK40 2LS
Care home · CQC Good · Run by 313 Healthcare Limited
Here at Hepworth House, we provide residential care for older people in the heart of Bedford, and we take real pride in the community we have built here. Our home supports people living with dementia, physical disabilities, and visual or...
Specialisms: Older Person Care, Dementia Care, Physical Disability, Visual / Hearing Impairment, Respite Care
Highfield · Avon Drive, Bedford, Bedford, MK41 7AH
Care home · CQC Requires improvement · Run by Bedford Borough Council
Highfield is a residential care home in Bedford. We provide care for older people, including those living with dementia and people with a physical disability, and we offer respite stays. We are a residential home rather than a nursing...
Specialisms: Older Person Care, Dementia Care, Physical Disability, Respite Care
Holly Tree Lodge · 122 Spring Road, Bedford, Bedford, MK42 8NB
Care home · CQC Good · Run by Mentaur Limited
Holly Tree Lodge is a residential care home in Bedford. We support older people and adults with a broad range of needs, including people living with dementia, people with learning disabilities and autism, people managing mental health...
Specialisms: Older Person Care, Dementia Care, Learning Disability / Autism, Mental Health, Physical Disability, Visual / Hearing Impairment, Respite Care
House · 29-33, Bedford, Bedford, MK42 8HD
Care home · CQC Good · Run by Care Assist Limited
We at Bedford House offer specialist residential care in the heart of Bedford, providing a genuine home from home for adults with a diverse range of support needs. As a residential care home rooted in the local community, we understand how...
Specialisms: Learning Disability / Autism, Visual / Hearing Impairment, Younger Adults, Respite Care
Kimbolton · 7 Kimbolton Avenue, Bedford, Bedford, MK40 3AD
Care home · CQC Good · Run by Community Care Solutions Limited
Kimbolton is a residential care home in Bedford supporting adults with a learning disability or autism. It is a home rather than a placement, and the household is built around the people who live in it. Support is individual and practical....
Specialisms: Learning Disability / Autism, Respite Care
Lansdowne Road · 1 Lansdowne Road, Bedford, Bedford, MK40 2BY
Care home · CQC Good · Run by Psycare Limited
Lansdowne Road is a residential care home in Bedford supporting a broad mix of people. We care for older people and we also support adults with a learning disability, autistic adults, people managing mental health conditions, people living...
Specialisms: Older Person Care, Learning Disability / Autism, Mental Health, Physical Disability, Visual / Hearing Impairment, Younger Adults, Respite Care
Lansglade House · 14 Lansdowne Road, Bedford, Bedford, MK40 2BU
Care home · CQC Good · Run by Lansglade Homes Limited
Lansglade House is a residential care home in Bedford. We are home to older people and to younger adults who need support with daily living, including people living with dementia and people with physical disabilities. The care we give is...
Specialisms: Older Person Care, Dementia Care, Physical Disability, Younger Adults, Respite Care
Lavanda Villa · 41 Halsey Road, Bedford, Bedford, MK42 8AT
Care home · CQC Good · Run by Mentaur Limited
We are Lavanda Villa, a residential care home in Bedford. We support adults with learning disabilities and autistic adults, people living with mental health conditions and people with a visual or hearing impairment, including younger...
Specialisms: Learning Disability / Autism, Mental Health, Visual / Hearing Impairment, Younger Adults, Respite Care
Lillibet House · Lillibet House, Bedford, Bedford, MK40 2TR
Care home · CQC Inadequate · Run by Lillibet House Ltd
We at Lillibet House offer residential care in the welcoming town of Bedford, providing a supportive home for older people and adults with a range of needs. Our setting in the MK area places us within a familiar community, allowing...
Specialisms: Older Person Care, Dementia Care, Mental Health, Physical Disability, Younger Adults, Respite Care
Lillibet Lodge · 6 Rothsay Road, Bedford, Bedford, MK40 3PW
Care home · CQC Good · Run by Lillibet Healthcare Limited
Lillibet Lodge is a residential care home in Bedford. We support older people needing help with daily living, including those living with dementia, people living with mental health conditions, people with a physical disability and people...
Specialisms: Older Person Care, Dementia Care, Mental Health, Physical Disability, Visual / Hearing Impairment, Younger Adults, Respite Care
Lodge · 71 The Links, Bedford, Bedford, MK42 7LR
Care home · CQC Good · Run by Care Assist Limited
Bedford Lodge is a residential care home in Bedford, supporting adults who have a learning disability, autistic adults, people with mental health needs, people with physical disabilities and people with visual or hearing impairment,...
Specialisms: Learning Disability / Autism, Mental Health, Physical Disability, Visual / Hearing Impairment, Younger Adults, Respite Care
Lotus House · 34 Lansdowne Road, Bedford, Bedford, MK40 2BU
Care home · CQC Good · Run by Mentaur Limited
At Lotus House, we offer residential care for younger adults living with a learning disability or autism, based in the heart of Bedford. We also provide respite care, giving families and carers the opportunity to take a break while knowing...
Specialisms: Learning Disability / Autism, Younger Adults, Respite Care
Loveys Lodge · 14 Beresford Road, Bedford, Bedford, MK40 3SD
Care home · CQC Requires improvement · Run by Fidual Holdings Limited
Loveys Lodge is a residential care home in Bedford. We support adults with learning disabilities, autistic adults and people with physical disabilities, and we offer respite stays for people who usually live elsewhere. We would rather be...
Specialisms: Learning Disability / Autism, Physical Disability, Respite Care
Manton Heights Care Centre · Woodlands, Bedford, Bedford, MK41 7LW
Care home · CQC Good · Run by RCH Care Homes Limited
Here at Manton Heights Care Centre in Bedford, we provide residential care for a wide range of individuals, including older adults, younger adults, and people living with dementia, mental health conditions, physical disabilities, and...
Specialisms: Older Person Care, Dementia Care, Mental Health, Physical Disability, Visual / Hearing Impairment, Younger Adults, Respite Care
Mulberry House · 20 Martham Close, Bedford, Bedford, MK40 4ND
Care home · CQC Requires improvement · Run by Really Flexible Care Ltd
Mulberry House is a care home in Bedford providing residential care for adults with learning disabilities and autistic adults, including younger adults, along with respite stays. It is only right to be open about our regulator. Our most...
Specialisms: Learning Disability / Autism, Younger Adults, Respite Care
Nichols House · 1a, Bedford, Bedford, MK45 3HH
Care home · CQC Requires improvement · Run by Harriston Homes Limited
Here at Nichols House, we are a residential care home based in Bedford, and we welcome adults who may need support with a range of needs including learning disabilities, autism, mental health conditions, and visual or hearing impairments....
Specialisms: Learning Disability / Autism, Mental Health, Visual / Hearing Impairment, Younger Adults, Respite Care
Oasis House · 20 Linden Road, Bedford, Bedford, MK40 2DA
Care home · CQC Good · Run by GB Care Limited
Here at Oasis House, we are a residential care home based in Bedford, and we are proud to provide a warm, genuinely homely environment for the people who live with us. We support a wide range of individuals, including older adults, people...
Specialisms: Older Person Care, Dementia Care, Physical Disability, Younger Adults, Respite Care
Park House · 28 St Andrews Road, Bedford, Bedford, MK40 2LW
Care home · CQC Good · Run by Christchurch Court Limited
We at Park House are proud to offer a warm and welcoming residential care home nestled in the heart of Bedford, where compassionate support meets the comforts of everyday life. As a trusted provider of residential care in the Bedford...
Specialisms: Older Person Care, Mental Health, Physical Disability, Visual / Hearing Impairment, Younger Adults, Respite Care
Parkside · 21 Bedford Road, Bedford, Bedford, MK42 8AB
Care home · CQC Good · Run by Bedford Borough Council
We are a residential care home in Bedford supporting adults with a range of needs. The people who live here include older people, people living with dementia, adults with learning disabilities, autistic people and people with physical...
Specialisms: Older Person Care, Dementia Care, Learning Disability / Autism, Physical Disability, Respite Care
Pathway House · The Lane, Bedford, Bedford, MK44 3AS
Care home · CQC Outstanding · Run by Accomplish Group Support Limited
We at Pathway House are proud to offer a warm, welcoming residential care home in the heart of Bedford, providing specialist support for younger adults living with learning disabilities, autism, and mental health needs. Our home is a place...
Specialisms: Learning Disability / Autism, Mental Health, Younger Adults, Respite Care
Peter's Place · 8 The Crescent, Bedford, Bedford, MK40 2RU
Nursing home · Care home · CQC Good · Nursing on site · Run by Apex Care Homes Limited
We at Peter's Place are proud to offer a warm and welcoming residential care home in the heart of Bedford, where compassionate support meets everyday comfort. Set within the wider Bedford community in the East of England, our home provides...
Specialisms: Learning Disability / Autism, Physical Disability, Younger Adults, Respite Care
Puttenhoe · 180 Putnoe Street, Bedford, Bedford, MK41 8HQ
Care home · CQC Good · Run by Bedford Borough Council
Puttenhoe provides residential care in Bedford for older people, including people living with dementia and people with physical disabilities. We also take planned respite stays. We try to make this feel like a home rather than somewhere...
Specialisms: Older Person Care, Dementia Care, Physical Disability, Respite Care
Rivermead · Halsey Road, Bedford, Bedford, MK42 8AU
Care home · CQC Good · Run by Bedford Borough Council
Rivermead is a residential care home in Bedford, providing care for older people, including people living with dementia and people with a physical disability. We also welcome guests for respite stays. We want the home to feel like a...
Specialisms: Older Person Care, Dementia Care, Physical Disability, Respite Care
Rutland Road Care Home · 37 Rutland Road, Bedford, Bedford, MK40 1DG
Care home · CQC Outstanding · Run by Bedfordshire Supported Housing Limited
Rutland Road Care Home is a residential care home in Bedford. The people living here include older people and younger adults, people with a learning disability or autism and people managing mental health conditions, and we also offer...
Specialisms: Older Person Care, Learning Disability / Autism, Mental Health, Younger Adults, Respite Care

What care costs in Bedford, per week

Type of care	What the council pays	What self-funders are typically asked
Residential care East of England figure, because too few Bedford homes publish this price. 44 homes. Median £1,582.	£1,077	£1,421 to £1,708
Nursing care East of England figure, because too few Bedford homes publish this price. 17 homes. Median £1,935.	£1,161	£1,800 to £2,126
Residential dementia care East of England figure, because too few Bedford homes publish this price. 33 homes. Median £1,785.	Not published separately	£1,602 to £1,877
Nursing dementia care East of England figure, because too few Bedford homes publish this price. 10 homes. Median £1,940.	Not published separately	£1,870 to £2,100

Published prices are often starting prices, and come from homes that publish fees, so treat them as a guide. Ask the home for its own price. Powered by Orrery Intelligence.

Inspected most recently

Albert House, 23 September 2026, Good
Amaana Care, 17 July 2026, Inadequate
Manton Heights Care Centre, 16 June 2026, Good

Longest since a report

Bushmead Court Residential Home, 23 February 2018, Good
Bedford House, 1 November 2018, Good
Bunyan Lodge, 2 November 2018, Good

Frequently asked questions about care homes in Bedford

How many care homes are there in Bedford?

Bedford has 60 CQC registered care homes: 6 Outstanding, 40 Good, 11 Requires improvement, 2 Inadequate, 1 not yet rated. Counts come from the CQC register and are kept up to date as ratings change.

How much does a care home cost in Bedford?

Bedford Borough Council pays an average of £1,077 a week for residential care. Self-funders are typically asked £1,421 to £1,708 a week. East of England figure, because too few Bedford homes publish this price. 44 homes. Median £1,582. Published prices are often starting prices, and come from homes that publish fees, so treat them as a guide. Ask the home for its own price.

Which care homes in Bedford were inspected most recently?

Albert House (23 September 2026), Amaana Care (17 July 2026) and Manton Heights Care Centre (16 June 2026) have the most recent CQC reports.