Bedford Charter House
Residential care home · Bedford
Charter House, 1b Kimbolton Road, Bedford, MK40 2PU
Run by Bedford Citizens Housing Association Limited
- GoodCQC · Aug 2021
- 8.0Our score
- Beds72
- Type of careResidential
- Phone01234 321400
Latest inspection
- Inspected on 17 August 2021
Inspected more than 4 years ago
What the inspectors rate
- SafeGood
- EffectiveGood
- CaringGood
- ResponsiveGood
- Well-ledGood
- Regulator
- Care Quality Commission
- Registered as
- Bedford Charter House
- Status
- Registered in England
- Latest rating
- Good
- Register number
- 1-1910458681
From the public register of the Care Quality Commission, checked on 2 November 2026.
About Bedford Charter House
Bedford Charter House provides residential and respite care for older adults who need more support than they can manage at home. The purpose-built home combines long-term care with short stays, giving family carers a temporary break while residents receive support in a residential setting.
Each resident has a fully furnished room with an en-suite shower room and WC, and can personalise the space with familiar possessions. The home also provides linen and furnishings, internet access points, a television and an emergency alarm system. Residents may bring their own items subject to health and safety requirements. Bedford Charter House offers long-term and short-term respite care.
Care on offer
- Care homes
Compared with Bedford
Nearest
| Name | Distance | Official rating | Our score | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kimbolton LodgeBedford | 0.1 miles | Good | 8.0 | |
| Bunyan LodgeBedford | 0.1 miles | Good | 8.0 | |
| Salvete Care HomeBedford | 0.2 miles | Good | 8.0 | |
| Autism Care UK (Bedford)Bedford | 0.2 miles | Good | 8.0 | |
| KimboltonBedford | 0.2 miles | Good | 7.4 |
What stands out
What stands out
- Fully furnished en-suite rooms
- Short stays for family carer breaks
- Residents can personalise rooms
Ask about
- Personal belongings must comply with health and safety and fire regulations
Suits: Older adults needing residential or respite support
Types of care
Also works on: residential
Location
Charter House, 1b Kimbolton Road, Bedford, MK40 2PU
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Questions families ask
What support is provided in the retirement homes?
Residents receive personalised support, which can include a part-time Scheme Manager, a 24/7 emergency alarm system and regular reviews of their individual support plan.
Is Bedford Charter House for people over 65?
Yes. Bedford Charter House is designed for adults over 65 who can no longer cope on their own and need residential support.
How does respite care work there?
It provides short-term residential care tailored to the person’s needs, including help with meals, bathing, medication and other daily tasks while family carers take a break.
How much does Bedford Charter House cost?
The CQC register does not list fees, so ask Bedford Charter House for its weekly fee. As a guide, Bedford council paid on average £1,050 a week for a residential care place for people aged 65 and over in 2024-2025, against £982 across England (GOV.UK adult social care finance report). People who pay for their own care are usually charged more than councils pay.