The Airedale Nursing Home
Nursing home · Bedford
44 Park Avenue, Bedford, MK40 2NF
Run by The Airedale Nursing Home Limited
- GoodCQC · Nov 2019
- 8.0Our score
- Beds57
- Type of careNursing
- Phone01234 218571
Latest inspection
- Inspected on 5 November 2019
Inspected more than 4 years ago
What the inspectors rate
- SafeGood
- EffectiveGood
- CaringGood
- ResponsiveGood
- Well-ledGood
- Regulator
- Care Quality Commission
- Registered as
- The Airedale Nursing Home
- Status
- Registered in England
- Latest rating
- Good
- Register number
- 1-341636934
From the public register of the Care Quality Commission, checked on 2 November 2026.
About The Airedale Nursing Home
Longer- and shorter-term residents can receive 24-hour qualified nursing care at The Airedale Nursing Home, including convalescent and rehabilitative care. The family-run home supports people with dementia, physical disabilities, sensory impairment and other nursing needs in a period-home setting.
Residents have accessible en-suite rooms, lounges and dining rooms, with landscaped gardens facing Bedford Park. A dedicated activities team provides games, music recitals and garden parties, while one-to-one sessions are available for residents who do not suit group activities. Meals are adapted for specific dietary and medical requirements.
Care on offer
- Care homes
Compared with Bedford
Nearest
| Name | Distance | Official rating | Our score | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hepworth HouseBedford | 0.1 miles | Good | 8.0 | |
| St Georges HouseBedford | 0.1 miles | Good | 8.0 | |
| Park HouseBedford | 0.2 miles | Good | 8.0 | |
| Victoria CottageBedford | 0.2 miles | Outstanding | 9.2 | |
| KimboltonBedford | 0.2 miles | Good | 7.4 |
What stands out
What stands out
- Family-run nursing home
- One-to-one activity sessions
- Gardens overlooking Bedford Park
Suits: People needing 24-hour nursing or rehabilitative care
Types of care
Also works on: nursing
Location
44 Park Avenue, Bedford, MK40 2NF
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Questions families ask
Does The Airedale offer short-term nursing stays?
Yes. They accommodate both longer- and shorter-term residents requiring 24-hour qualified nursing care, including convalescent and rehabilitative care.
Can residents have one-to-one activities?
Yes. Alongside group activities, their activities team can offer personalised one-to-one sessions for residents.
Is The Airedale accredited for end-of-life care?
Yes. The Airedale has been accredited by the Gold Standards Framework for its end-of-life care.
How much does The Airedale Nursing Home cost?
The CQC register does not list fees, so ask The Airedale Nursing Home for its weekly fee. As a guide, Bedford council paid on average £1,011 a week for a nursing care place for people aged 65 and over in 2024-2025, against £1,102 across England (GOV.UK adult social care finance report). People who pay for their own care are usually charged more than councils pay.