Rivermead
Residential care home · Bedford
Halsey Road, Kempston, Bedford, MK42 8AU
Run by Bedford Borough Council
- GoodCQC · Apr 2025
- 8.0Our score
- Beds33
- Type of careResidential
- Phone01234 718796
Latest inspection
- Inspected on 9 April 2025
What the inspectors rate
- SafeGood
- EffectiveGood
- CaringGood
- ResponsiveGood
- Well-ledGood
- Regulator
- Care Quality Commission
- Registered as
- Rivermead
- Status
- Registered in England
- Latest rating
- Good
- Register number
- 1-1332716355
From the public register of the Care Quality Commission, checked on 2 November 2026.
About Rivermead
Residential care at Rivermead supports older people and people living with dementia or physical disabilities. The setting provides accommodation, meals and personal care for residents who cannot manage safely at home or need ongoing support.
Dementia care is identified alongside residential provision for older people and people with disabilities. Families considering the home can focus on the practical fit of its residential setting, personal care arrangements and level of daily support. The service is centred on helping residents with everyday living through accommodation, meals and personal care, while its registered scope includes dementia and physical disability support.
Care on offer
- Care homes
Compared with Bedford
Nearest
| Name | Distance | Official rating | Our score | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lavanda VillaBedford | 0.1 miles | Good | 8.0 | |
| Bedford HouseBedford | 0.4 miles | Good | 8.0 | |
| Bedford LodgeBedford | 0.5 miles | Good | 8.0 | |
| Holly Tree LodgeBedford | 0.5 miles | Good | 8.0 | |
| ParksideBedford | 0.6 miles | Good | 8.0 |
Also run by Bedford Borough Council
What stands out
What stands out
- Residential care for older people
Suits: Older people needing residential dementia support
Types of care
Also works on: residential
Location
Halsey Road, Kempston, Bedford, MK42 8AU
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Questions families ask
How much does Rivermead cost?
The CQC register does not list fees, so ask Rivermead 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.
Who pays for a place in this home?
Ask Rivermead whether it takes residents funded by Bedford council and what it charges people who pay for themselves. In England the council may help after a needs assessment and a financial assessment if savings and assets are below £23,250 (2026 to 2027 rules). People whose needs are mainly health needs may qualify for NHS Continuing Healthcare, which pays the full fee.