Elstow Manor
Elstow Manor is a nursing home in Bedford, Bedford (MK42 6FZ). It holds a CQC rating of Good.
About Elstow Manor
Elstow Manor is a nursing home in Bedford, with registered nurses on duty around the clock alongside our care team. We look after older people whose health needs require nursing, younger adults with nursing needs, and people living with dementia. People generally come to us when their needs have grown beyond what residential care or support at home can safely meet. The nursing covers management of long term conditions, wound and skin care, continence support, help where eating and swallowing have become difficult, and careful oversight of medication. We work closely with local GPs, district nurses, dietitians and therapists, and we involve families in decisions rather than informing them once a decision is made. Dementia care here rests on steadiness. Familiar staff, a predictable shape to the day, and rooms that are easy to make sense of do more to settle somebody than anything else available to us, and we plan around that rather than around timetables that look good on paper. Respite stays are available. Our most recent rating from the Care Quality Commission is good, and visitors are welcome.
Care provided at Elstow Manor
- Older person care
- Dementia care
- Younger adults care
- Respite care
- Last CQC inspection: 23 July 2025
Read the full inspection report on the CQC website.
Common questions about Elstow Manor
Where is Elstow Manor located?
Elstow Manor is a nursing home in Bedford, Bedford, MK42 6FZ. You can view its exact location and get directions from the map on this page.
What type of care does Elstow Manor provide?
Elstow Manor is registered to provide nursing and personal care, with support that includes Older person care, Dementia care, Younger adults care, Respite care. The full list of services is shown on this page.
What is Elstow Manor's CQC rating?
Elstow Manor is registered with and inspected by the Care Quality Commission (CQC). Its most recent overall rating is Good following its last inspection on 23 July 2025. You can read the full CQC report from the link on this page.
Does Elstow Manor provide dementia care?
Yes. Elstow Manor supports people living with dementia. We recommend contacting the home directly to discuss your individual situation.
Does Elstow Manor offer respite or short-term care?
Yes. Elstow Manor offers respite and short-term care. Availability changes regularly, so it is best to enquire directly.
Questions families ask about Elstow Manor
Can Mum or Dad stay here if their dementia gets worse?
Yes. Elstow Manor is registered for dementia care, so someone whose needs increase can usually stay rather than move.
Is there a nurse on site if health needs change?
Yes. Yes. Elstow Manor is registered to provide nursing care, so registered nurses are part of the team.
Can they try a short stay before deciding?
Yes. Yes. Elstow Manor offers respite and short stays, which is a good way to see whether the home is the right fit.
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.
Do they take younger adults as well as older people?
Yes. Yes. Elstow Manor supports younger adults as well as older people.
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.
Typical weekly fees in the East
Elstow Manor 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
- Dementia care: £1,100 to £1,450 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 Elstow Manor. Actual fees depend on the room, the level of care and how it is funded.
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