Village Green Care Home
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- Older Person Care
- Physical Disability
- Younger Adults
- Respite Care
- CQC: Good
- Nursing Home
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About Us
Village Green Care Home is a nursing home near Bedford. We support older people and younger adults whose needs call for qualified nursing on site, including people living with a physical disability, and we offer respite as well as permanent places.
People usually come to us at a point of change: after a long hospital stay, after a fall that altered what is possible at home, or when a condition has progressed beyond what family and visiting carers can safely manage. That is an unsettling time, and a good deal of our work in the first weeks is simply about helping somebody feel steady again.
Nursing care here is about keeping people comfortable and as well as they can be. Medication, skin integrity, nutrition, pain and mobility are watched closely and acted on early. Equally, we do not let the clinical side swallow the day. People are helped to be up and dressed, to eat properly, to get outside when the weather allows and to keep hold of whatever they still enjoy.
Families are part of it. We would rather relatives came often, asked questions and told us when something is wrong than felt they were being kept at arm's length.
The Care Quality Commission most recently rated us good overall. If you are considering nursing care in this part of Bedfordshire, please arrange to visit and see the home for yourself.
Common questions about Village Green Care Home
Where is Village Green Care Home located?
Village Green Care Home is a nursing home in Bedford, Central Bedfordshire, MK43 0ND. You can view its exact location and get directions from the map on this page.
What type of care does Village Green Care Home provide?
Village Green Care Home is registered to provide nursing and personal care, with support that includes Older person care, Physical disability support, Younger adults care, Respite care. The full list of services is shown on this page.
What is Village Green Care Home's CQC rating?
Village Green Care Home is registered with and inspected by the Care Quality Commission (CQC). Its most recent overall rating is Good following its last inspection on 24 March 2023. You can read the full CQC report from the link on this page.
Does Village Green Care Home offer respite or short-term care?
Yes. Village Green Care Home offers respite and short-term care. Availability changes regularly, so it is best to enquire directly.
Contact Village Green Care Home
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Care We Offer
- Older Person Care: Support with daily living for older people, from companionship to help with washing, dressing and medication.
- Physical Disability: Accessible facilities and practical help with mobility, personal care and daily tasks.
- Younger Adults: Care designed around the needs and lifestyle of younger adults (typically 18 to 65).
- Respite Care: Short stays that give family carers a break, or help someone recover after illness or a hospital stay.
- Nursing Care: Round-the-clock care from qualified nurses for residents with medical or complex health needs.
Questions families ask about Village Green Care Home
Answered from the CQC register where we can. 5 of these the home has not told us yet, so ask when you call.
Can Mum or Dad stay here if their dementia gets worse?
No. Village Green Care Home is not listed for dementia care on the CQC register. If dementia is likely, choose a home that is, so a second move is not needed later. Source: CQC register
Is there a nurse on site if health needs change?
Yes. Village Green Care Home is registered to provide nursing care, so registered nurses are part of the team. Source: CQC register
Can they try a short stay before deciding?
Yes. Village Green Care Home offers respite and short stays, which is a good way to see whether the home is the right fit. Source: CQC register
Will they support end of life care, so there is no move at the hardest time?
Ask the home. End of life care is not listed on the register. Ask the manager whether residents can remain in the home with hospice or district nurse support.
Can she bring her cat or dog?
Ask the home. The home has not told us its pet policy yet. Ask directly; some homes allow small pets in residents' rooms or welcome visiting dogs.
Can a couple stay together?
Ask the home. We do not know whether the home has rooms for couples. Ask about shared or adjoining rooms if this matters.
Will the council help pay, or is it self funded only?
Ask the home. The home has not told us which funding it accepts. Most homes take both council funded and self funded residents; ask about council rates and any top up. Use our funding calculator to check what you might pay.
Do they take younger adults as well as older people?
Yes. Village Green Care Home supports younger adults as well as older people. Source: CQC register
Can I visit before deciding, and are there visiting hours?
Ask the home. Every home should welcome a visit. Call to arrange one, ideally at a mealtime or during an activity, and ask about visiting hours for family.
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Regulatory Rating
Care Quality Commission (CQC) Rating
- Latest inspection: 24 March 2023
- Report published: 24 March 2023
Overall: Good
- Safe: Good
- Effective: Good
- Caring: Good
- Responsive: Good
- Well-led: Requires Improvement
Care Quality Commission is responsible for the registration and inspection of social care services in England.
Ratings are as published by the CQC and may not reflect the current position of the service.
How Village Green Care Home compares in Central Bedfordshire
Measured against the 44 care homes for older people registered in Central Bedfordshire. The dark dot is this home.
- Size
- 60 places. Larger than 26 of the 44 homes. The local average is 44 places.
- CQC rating
- Good. 29 of the 44 homes (66%) are rated Good or Outstanding. Across Central Bedfordshire the figure is 67%.
- Latest report
- 24 March 2023. 16 of the 44 homes have published a newer inspection report since.
- Registered
- November 2021. 15 of the 44 homes registered more recently.
- Care offered
- Nursing care. Of the 44 homes, 19 offer nursing care.
- Food hygiene
- 5 out of 5. The top rating, shared by 32 of the 36 homes that have one.
Powered by Orrery Intelligence. Data: CQC register and Food Standards Agency ratings. Counts cover registered care homes for older people in Central Bedfordshire.
The local picture: Central Bedfordshire
What the numbers say about care for older people in Central Bedfordshire.
What care costs in Central Bedfordshire, per week
| Type of care | What the council pays | What self-funders are typically asked |
|---|---|---|
| Residential care | £1,008 | £1,421 to £1,708 (East of England figure, because too few Central Bedfordshire homes publish this price. 44 homes. Median £1,582.) |
| Nursing care | £1,061 | £1,800 to £2,126 (East of England figure, because too few Central Bedfordshire homes publish this price. 17 homes. Median £1,935.) |
| Residential dementia care | Not published separately | £1,602 to £1,877 (East of England figure, because too few Central Bedfordshire homes publish this price. 33 homes. Median £1,785.) |
| Nursing dementia care | Not published separately | £1,870 to £2,100 (East of England figure, because too few Central Bedfordshire homes publish this price. 10 homes. Median £1,940.) |
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.
- People aged 75 and over: 29,400. Rising to 35,300 by 2035, up 20%
- People aged 85 and over: 7,200. Rising to 11,300 by 2035, up 57%
- Living with dementia, aged 65 and over (estimate): 3,700. Rising to 4,800 by 2035, up 29%
- Dementia diagnosis rate: 66%. The NHS ambition is 67%.
- Care home beds per 1,000 people aged 75+: 68
- Care homes, last 12 months: 1 opened, 3 closed. 2 changed owner, covering 122 beds.
- Care home beds filled across Central Bedfordshire: 88%. The 12 month average is 88%.
- Who pays, across Central Bedfordshire (estimate): 42% council, 42% self. The rest is NHS funded or other.
Powered by Orrery Intelligence. Market model built 22 October 2026 (ONS 2022 based population projections, dementia estimates, CQC register), published care home prices, council planning records.
Good to know about Village Green Care Home
Facts from public registers, and what is close by.
- Registered with CQC
- 18 November 2021, so 4 years.
- Food hygiene rating
- 5 out of 5. Very good. Last inspected by the local council on 26 November 2025.
- Run by
- Pressbeau Limited, which runs 9 adult social care services in England. 8 of the 9 that have a rating are rated Good or Outstanding.
Sources: CQC register, Food Standards Agency, OpenStreetMap contributors. Distances are in a straight line from the postcode, not walking or driving routes.
Local services near Village Green Care Home
The closest places to this home, measured in a straight line from its postcode. They are the nearest, not necessarily the ones the home uses. Ask the home which GP, dentist and pharmacy its residents are registered with.
Nearest 24 hour A&E
- Bedford Hospital, Bedford, 5.7 miles away
It is about 5.7 miles in a straight line from the postcode. The drive is usually longer. In an emergency call 999; the ambulance may take you elsewhere.
Nearest GP practices
- Marston Forest Healthcare, 0.1 miles away
- The Vale Medical Practice, 2.4 miles away
- Greensand Surgery (Ampthill), 3.4 miles away
Nearest dentists
- Marston Dental Practice, 0.4 miles away (NHS.uk details)
- Cranfield Dental Practice, 2.4 miles away (NHS.uk details)
- Saxby Dental Surgery, 3.3 miles away (NHS.uk details)
Nearest pharmacies
- McLaren Pharmacy, 0.1 miles away
- Dr Allen Pharmacy, 2.3 miles away
- Wootton Pharmacy, 2.5 miles away
Nearest railway stations
- Millbrook (Beds) Station, 0.9 miles away
- Stewartby Station, 1.3 miles away
- Lidlington Station, 1.5 miles away
Around Village Green Care Home
- H: Village Green Care Home
- A: 24 hour A&E
- G: GP practice
- D: Dentist
- P: Pharmacy
- S: Railway station
Straight line distances, not routes. Places very close to the home are spread out slightly so they can be told apart.
Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Practice and pharmacy details from the NHS England Organisation Data Service. A&E sites from NHS England A&E data and the Organisation Data Service. Railway stations from the Department for Transport NaPTAN dataset. Distances are straight line and approximate.
Typical weekly fees in the East
Village Green Care Home has not published its fees yet. These are typical weekly fees for the East, so you know roughly what to expect before you call.
- Residential care: £1,000 to £1,350 per week per person, typical range
- Nursing care: £1,250 to £1,600 per week per person, typical range
Indicative figures for the East, not a quote from Village Green Care Home. Actual fees depend on the room, the level of care and how it is funded.
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