Care homes in Bedford

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Bedford has 72 care homes registered with the Care Quality Commission, 15 of them with nursing. Of the homes on this page, the CQC rates 5 Outstanding, 49 Good, 14 Requires improvement and 1 Inadequate. 3 homes are not rated yet. Bedford council paid on average £1,050 a week for a residential care place and £1,011 for a nursing place for people aged 65 and over in 2024-2025 (GOV.UK adult social care finance report).

Bedford at a glance

72on this list

Official rating
  • Outstanding5
  • Good49
  • Requires improvement14
  • Inadequate1
  • Not yet rated3
  • 78% rated Good or Outstanding
  • Average score7.5 / 10
  • Types of care68% offer younger adults
How this list is ordered

Homes in Bedford are ordered by the MyCareCheck score, the average of the CQC's ratings for the five questions it asks at every inspection. Where two homes score the same, the better overall rating goes first.

Paying never changes a home's rating, score or place. Top places are only offered to homes rated Good or Outstanding and are always labelled.

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72 care homes in Bedford

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Danecroft

Run by St Andrews Care Homes Ltd

3 Dane Lane, Wilstead, Bedford, MK45 3HT
OutstandingCQC · Nov 2019

Inspected more than 4 years ago

  • Residential
  • 34 beds
  • Dementia
  • Elderly care
  • Physical disabilities

Danecroft cares for older people, including those living with dementia, in a converted 1930s bungalow with 34 bedrooms. District nurse support can help residents with more complex needs remain in residential care rather than moving to a nursing home.

Residents’ histories and personal requirements shape daily support, while rooms can be made familiar with photographs, ornaments and suitable furniture.

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Elcombe House

Run by St Andrews Care Homes Ltd

61 De Parys Avenue, Bedford, MK40 2TR
OutstandingCQC · Dec 2019

Inspected more than 4 years ago

  • Residential
  • 23 beds
  • Dementia
  • Elderly care
  • Physical disabilities

Elcombe House provides specialist residential dementia care for older people and adults under 65 in Bedford. The home focuses on person-centred support, taking time to understand each resident’s life experiences, preferences and what helps them feel safe and fulfilled. Its care is intended for people living with dementia who need a residential setting without nursing registration.

The Victorian property is arranged to feel familiar and homely,…

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Victoria Cottage

Run by Butacare Limited

37 St Andrews Road, Bedford, MK40 2LW
OutstandingCQC · Jan 2020

Inspected more than 4 years ago

  • Residential
  • 12 beds
  • Elderly care
  • Learning disabilities
  • Physical disabilities

Residential care home for 12 residents in Bedford, run by Butacare Limited. Supports older people, learning disabilities, physical disabilities and younger adults.

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Pathway House

Run by Accomplish Group Support Limited

The Lane, Wyboston, Bedford, MK44 3AS
OutstandingCQC · Jul 2025
  • Residential
  • 12 beds
  • Learning disabilities
  • Mental health
  • Younger adults

Residential care home for 12 residents in Bedford, run by Accomplish Group Support Limited. Supports learning disabilities, mental health and younger adults.

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Rutland Road Care Home

Run by Bedfordshire Supported Housing Limited

37 Rutland Road, Bedford, MK40 1DG
OutstandingCQC · May 2026
  • Residential
  • 5 beds
  • Elderly care
  • Learning disabilities
  • Mental health

Residential care home for 5 residents in Bedford, run by Bedfordshire Supported Housing Limited. Supports older people, learning disabilities, mental health and younger adults.

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Annandale Lodge

Run by Lansglade Homes Limited

8 Linden Road, Bedford, MK40 2DA
GoodCQC · Oct 2023
  • Nursing
  • 26 beds
  • Elderly care
  • Physical disabilities

Annandale Lodge provides nursing and residential care for frail older people with complex needs. The home offers a secure, relaxed and homely environment, supported by a professional staff team and a secluded garden that gives the setting a country-home feel while remaining close to Bedford’s amenities. It also supports people who need end-of-life care.

The wider Lansglade Homes service includes chiropody, optical, dentistry and religious…

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Elstow Manor

Run by Hamberley Care (Wixams) Limited

Elstow Manor, Bedford Road, Bedford, MK42 6FZ
GoodCQC · Jul 2025
  • Nursing
  • 80 beds
  • Dementia
  • Elderly care
  • Younger adults

Residential, nursing, dementia and respite care are available at Elstow Manor, a purpose-built care home in Wixams near Bedford. It supports older people, including couples, in a setting designed around daily comfort, personal choice and continuing independence.

The home combines care with facilities such as a café, cinema, beauty salon and landscaped gardens.

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22 De Parys Avenue

Run by Consensus Support Services Limited

22 De Parys Avenue, Bedford, MK40 2TW
GoodCQC · Mar 2024
  • Residential
  • 8 beds
  • Elderly care
  • Learning disabilities
  • Mental health

22 De Parys Avenue provides residential support for people with learning disabilities, autism and complex needs. The service sits within Consensus’s specialist support network, which combines residential and supported living services with referral planning tailored to each individual’s needs and aspirations.

Its person-centred approach focuses on enriching lives, creating opportunities and supporting people to flourish.

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74 Old Ford End

Run by Voyage 1 Limited

Queens Park, Bedford, MK40 4LY
GoodCQC · Jan 2026
  • Residential
  • 6 beds
  • Learning disabilities
  • Younger adults

A purpose-built residential home in Bedford supports six adults with learning and physical disabilities and complex needs at 74 Old Ford End. The service is registered as a care home without nursing and provides a small setting for structured residential support.

Individual care plans at the home include communication support using tools and systems tailored to each person.

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Albert House

Run by Caretech Community Services (No.2) Limited

167 High Street, Clapham, Bedford, MK41 6AH
GoodCQC · Sept 2026
  • Residential
  • 8 beds
  • Learning disabilities
  • Physical disabilities

Residential care home for 8 residents in Bedford, run by Caretech Community Services (No.2) Limited. Supports learning disabilities and physical disabilities.

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Anjulita Court

Run by Methodist Homes

Bramley Way, Bedford, MK41 7GD
GoodCQC · Feb 2024
  • Nursing
  • 62 beds
  • Dementia
  • Elderly care

Anjulita Court provides residential, dementia, nursing and short-term respite care for older people in Bedford. The home is suitable for people whose needs require general nursing support as well as those seeking a planned short stay, with assessments used to shape support around individual requirements.

MHA’s approach includes timely assessments for professional referrals and a safe, secure environment for tailored care.

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Autism Care UK (Bedford)

Run by Autism Care (Bedford) Limited

16 St Andrews Road, Bedford, MK40 2LJ
GoodCQC · May 2025
  • Residential
  • 8 beds
  • Learning disabilities
  • Younger adults

Residential care home for 8 residents in Bedford, run by Autism Care (Bedford) Limited. Supports learning disabilities and younger adults.

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Avon's House

Run by Really Flexible Care Ltd

10 Bure Close, Bedford, MK41 7TX
GoodCQC · Sept 2019

Inspected more than 4 years ago

  • Residential
  • 4 beds
  • Learning disabilities

Avon's House provides specialist residential and flexible care for adults with autism, learning disabilities and complex needs. The home is a five-bedded service in Bedfordshire supporting adults who require 24-hour staffing, within an organisation that also offers day care and respite support.

Really Flexible Care builds packages around changing needs, with families and relevant professionals involved where appropriate.

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Beacon House

Run by Lansglade Homes Limited

12 Linden Road, Bedford, MK40 2DA
GoodCQC · May 2024
  • Nursing
  • 40 beds
  • Dementia
  • Elderly care
  • Physical disabilities

Nursing and residential care for older people, including people living with dementia and physical disabilities, is available at Beacon House in Bedford. The home is part of Lansglade Homes, a family-run provider of nursing and residential care.

Daily support is complemented by chiropody, optical and dentistry services, alongside activities and gentle exercise classes. Staff also provide end-of-life care.

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Bedford Charter House

Run by Bedford Citizens Housing Association Limited

Charter House, 1b Kimbolton Road, Bedford, MK40 2PU
GoodCQC · Aug 2021

Inspected more than 4 years ago

  • Residential
  • 72 beds
  • Dementia
  • Elderly care
  • Physical disabilities

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.

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Bedford House

Run by Care Assist Limited

29-33, Elstow Road, Kempston, Bedford, MK42 8HD
GoodCQC · Nov 2018

Inspected more than 4 years ago

  • Residential
  • 9 beds
  • Learning disabilities
  • Sensory impairment
  • Younger adults

Residential care home for 9 residents in Bedford, run by Care Assist Limited. Supports learning disabilities, sensory impairment and younger adults.

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Bedford Lodge

Run by Care Assist Limited

71 The Links, Kempston, Bedford, MK42 7LR
GoodCQC · Aug 2019

Inspected more than 4 years ago

  • Residential
  • 3 beds
  • Learning disabilities
  • Mental health
  • Physical disabilities

Residential care home for 3 residents in Bedford, run by Care Assist Limited. Supports learning disabilities, mental health, physical disabilities, sensory impairment and younger adults.

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Bromham House

Run by Really Flexible Care Ltd

58 Stagsden Road, Bromham, Bedford, MK43 8PT
GoodCQC · Oct 2022

Inspected more than 4 years ago

  • Residential
  • 4 beds
  • Learning disabilities
  • Mental health
  • Younger adults

Specialist residential support at Bromham House is designed for adults with autism and mental health needs. The four-bedded home supports people with learning disabilities and behaviours that may challenge, using flexible care packages built around individual choices and changing needs. Support can include 24-hour staffing, day care or respite.

The service works with families, carers, social workers, local authorities and other professionals to…

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Bromham Road

Run by Psycare Limited

182 Bromham Road, Bedford, MK40 4BP
GoodCQC · Feb 2019

Inspected more than 4 years ago

  • Residential
  • 6 beds
  • Elderly care
  • Learning disabilities
  • Mental health

Residential care home for 6 residents in Bedford, run by Psycare Limited. Supports older people, learning disabilities, mental health, physical disabilities and younger adults.

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Bunyan Lodge

Run by Apex Care Homes Limited

66-68 Kimbolton Road, Bedford, MK40 2NZ
GoodCQC · Nov 2018

Inspected more than 4 years ago

  • Residential
  • 16 beds
  • Mental health
  • Younger adults

Bunyan Lodge provides 24-hour residential care for 18 adults under 65 with mental health needs. Its main house has 16 single rooms, while a nearby moving-on flat can accommodate up to two people during the transition towards more independent living.

Support is delivered through a three-shift system and includes organised activities, outings, holidays and transport on request.

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Questions families ask

How many care homes are there in Bedford?

72 care homes in Bedford are on the CQC register (data of 2 November 2026).

Which care homes in Bedford are rated Outstanding?

Danecroft, Elcombe House, Victoria Cottage, Pathway House and Rutland Road Care Home.

How much does a care home cost in Bedford?

Bedford council paid on average £1,050 a week for residential care and £1,011 for nursing care for people aged 65 and over in 2024-2025. For adults aged 18 to 64 it paid £1,906 and £2,004. Across England the averages were £982 and £1,102 for people aged 65 and over. People who pay for their own care are often charged more, so ask each home for its weekly fee.

How are these care homes ordered?

Ordered by the MyCareCheck score: the average of the five CQC key-question ratings (safe, effective, caring, responsive and well-led) on a 0 to 10 scale, where Outstanding is 10, Good 8, Requires improvement 5 and Inadequate 2. Homes the CQC has not rated yet come last. No home is left out because of its rating.

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