Care Homes in Bedford
Comparing care homes in Bedford is made simpler on this Care Assura page, where sixty residential care homes are gathered in one place for side by side review. Among the providers listed, examples include Azalea House, Rutland Road Care Home, Victoria Cottage, Elcombe House, Pathway House and Danecroft, alongside settings such as Bedford Lodge, Wyboston Lodge and Milton Ernest Hall Limited. The CQC ratings breakdown across these homes currently shows six rated Outstanding, thirty nine rated Good, eleven Requires Improvement and one Inadequate, with three not yet rated, giving you a clear regulatory picture before you shortlist. Bedford Borough Council is the local authority that arranges care needs assessments and administers funded support for eligible residents, so it is worth contacting them early if financial help may be part of your plan. When a home looks like a possible match, open its individual profile to read the full CQC inspection report, check the detail behind each rating and weigh up whether it suits your loved one before arranging a visit or enquiry.
Choosing a residential care home in Bedford
Care Assura lists 60 residential care homes serving Bedford, giving families a broad range of options when the time comes to look for a permanent home for a relative. Of those, 6 currently hold an Outstanding rating from the Care Quality Commission, 39 are rated Good, 11 Requires Improvement, 1 Inadequate, and 3 are not yet rated. Ratings are only one part of the picture, but they are a useful starting point when narrowing a shortlist.
Weighing up quality and suitability
Homes rated Outstanding in Bedford include Azalea House, Rutland Road Care Home, Victoria Cottage, Elcombe House, Pathway House and Danecroft. A strong rating suggests inspectors found consistently high standards, but the right home is the one that suits the individual. Consider the atmosphere, the size of the home, the mix of residents, and whether the setting feels calm and welcoming. Newer services such as Hangar View, Nichols House and Amaana Care do not yet have a published rating, so it is worth reading their statement of purpose and asking how they measure quality internally.
What to look for on a visit
A good visit tells you more than any brochure. Look at how staff speak to residents, whether people are dressed comfortably and appear engaged, and how mealtimes are managed. Ask about staff turnover, activities, access to gardens, and how the home supports changing needs over time. If a home is currently rated Requires Improvement, ask directly what has changed since the last inspection and what the improvement plan looks like.
Arranging and paying for care in Bedford
Before choosing a home, most families begin with a care needs assessment. This is a free assessment carried out by the local authority to work out what level of support a person needs, whether residential care is the right option, and what alternatives might exist. You can request one through Bedford Borough Council Adult Social Care, and it can be arranged for the person needing care or on their behalf with consent.
The care needs assessment
The assessment looks at daily living, mobility, health conditions, mental wellbeing, and the level of support already provided by family or friends. If residential care is recommended, the outcome feeds into a support plan that sets out how those needs should be met. A separate financial assessment then follows to work out who pays for what.
How costs work
Residential care fees vary between providers in Bedford depending on the size of the room, the facilities on offer, and the complexity of care required. Where someone has savings and assets above the national threshold, they will usually be expected to fund their own placement. Where assets fall below the threshold, Bedford Borough Council may contribute towards the cost, though most residents will still contribute from income such as pensions. It is worth asking each home for a clear written fee schedule and checking what is included, particularly around hairdressing, chiropody, and outings.
Getting help with the decision
If the person needing care has complex health needs, it is worth asking whether NHS Continuing Healthcare might apply, as this is funded separately. Independent financial advisers who specialise in later life care can also help families plan, particularly where a home sale or deferred payment agreement is being considered.
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 East, per week
| Type of care | What the council pays | What self-funders are typically asked |
|---|---|---|
| Residential care Middle half of prices from 44 East homes. Median £1,582. | Varies by council | £1,421 to £1,708 |
| Nursing care Middle half of prices from 17 East homes. Median £1,935. | Varies by council | £1,800 to £2,126 |
| Residential dementia care Middle half of prices from 33 East homes. Median £1,785. | Not published separately | £1,602 to £1,877 |
| Nursing dementia care Middle half of prices from 10 East 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. What a council pays differs from council to council. Ask the home for its own price. Powered by Orrery Intelligence.