Care Homes in Flitwick
Flitwick has 3 CQC registered care homes. 3 are rated Good. 2 of the 3 were last inspected more than three years ago.
Source: Care Quality Commission register, kept up to date as ratings change.
Flitwick at a glance
What the local numbers say about care for older people in Flitwick, to help you judge the options below.
- Central Bedfordshire Council pays, residential care: £1,008 a week. Self-funders are typically asked £1,421 to £1,708, median £1,582
- Care home beds filled across Central Bedfordshire: 88%. The 12 month average is 88%.
- Care home beds per 1,000 people aged 75+: 68
- People aged 75 and over: 29,400. Rising to 35,300 by 2035, up 20%
- Care homes, last 12 months: 1 opened, 3 closed. 2 changed owner, covering 122 beds.
- Who pays, across Central Bedfordshire (estimate): 42% council, 42% self. The rest is NHS funded or other.
- Living with dementia, aged 65 and over (estimate): 3,700. Rising to 4,800 by 2035, up 29%
- People aged 85 and over: 7,200. Rising to 11,300 by 2035, up 57%
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Planning and paying for care in Flitwick
Settling the practical questions first takes a good deal of pressure out of the search. Establish what help is needed, then what it will cost and who contributes, and the shortlist tends to form itself.
The care needs assessment
Anyone who appears to need care and support has a right to an assessment, whatever their income or savings. A practitioner looks at daily living, mobility, health and risk, and produces a written account of the support required. Assessments are carried out by Central Bedfordshire Council, which is also the body responsible for arranging funded support for those who qualify. The written outcome is useful even to families intending to fund a placement themselves.
Help towards the fees
A financial assessment follows and examines capital, income and property. Where savings fall below the national threshold the authority may contribute towards the weekly fee, and where registered nursing is required a separate NHS contribution can apply. An assessment can be revisited if someone's needs increase or their capital falls.
What the weekly charge covers
Fees vary between homes and with the level of support provided, so ask each one for a written breakdown setting out what is included and what is charged on top. Hairdressing, chiropody and outings often fall outside the basic fee. Confirm how often charges are reviewed, and where the authority contributes, how any top up is agreed and who is expected to meet it.
Choosing a provider in Flitwick and what to check
The three homes listed are Saxon Close, Ferndale Residential Home and Hubbard Close. Each is registered for accommodation and personal care rather than nursing, which is worth bearing in mind when considering how needs may change.
Using the inspection reports
All three hold a Good rating from the Care Quality Commission, meaning inspectors found each meeting the standards expected. Since the ratings match, the reports are what will separate them: read what was said about staffing, about how residents are supported when unwell, and about the way each home is run. Check how recently inspectors visited as well.
What to look for in person
Visit more than once and at different times of day, including a mealtime where possible. Watch how staff speak to residents needing help, whether people appear occupied rather than simply sitting, and how freely residents move about. Ask about night staffing, how care plans are reviewed with families, and what happens if needs rise beyond what the home provides.
3 care homes in Flitwick
- Saxon Close · Flitwick, Central Bedfordshire · CQC Good
- Ferndale Residential Home · Flitwick, Central Bedfordshire · CQC Good
- Hubbard Close · Flitwick, Central Bedfordshire · CQC Good
What care costs in Central Bedfordshire, per week
| Type of care | What the council pays | What self-funders are typically asked |
|---|---|---|
| Residential care East of England figure, because too few Central Bedfordshire homes publish this price. 44 homes. Median £1,582. | £1,008 | £1,421 to £1,708 |
| Nursing care East of England figure, because too few Central Bedfordshire homes publish this price. 17 homes. Median £1,935. | £1,061 | £1,800 to £2,126 |
| Residential dementia care East of England figure, because too few Central Bedfordshire 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 Central Bedfordshire 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
- Saxon Close, 20 December 2024, Good
- Hubbard Close, 17 December 2019, Good
- Ferndale Residential Home, 12 October 2017, Good
Longest since a report
- Ferndale Residential Home, 12 October 2017, Good
- Hubbard Close, 17 December 2019, Good
- Saxon Close, 20 December 2024, Good
Frequently asked questions about care homes in Flitwick
How many care homes are there in Flitwick?
Flitwick has 3 CQC registered care homes: 3 Good. Counts come from the CQC register and are kept up to date as ratings change.
How much does a care home cost in Flitwick?
Central Bedfordshire Council pays an average of £1,008 a week for residential care. Self-funders are typically asked £1,421 to £1,708 a week. East of England figure, because too few Central Bedfordshire 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 Flitwick were inspected most recently?
Saxon Close (20 December 2024), Hubbard Close (17 December 2019) and Ferndale Residential Home (12 October 2017) have the most recent CQC reports.