Elderly care homes in Central Bedfordshire

Updated

Central Bedfordshire has 45 elderly care homes registered with the Care Quality Commission, 20 of them with nursing. Of the homes on this page, the CQC rates 1 Outstanding, 28 Good and 11 Requires improvement. 5 homes are not rated yet. Central Bedfordshire council paid on average £993 a week for a residential care place and £1,051 for a nursing place for people aged 65 and over in 2024-2025 (GOV.UK adult social care finance report).

All care homes in Central Bedfordshire (64)

Central Bedfordshire at a glance

45on this list

Official rating
  • Outstanding1
  • Good28
  • Requires improvement11
  • Not yet rated5
  • 73% rated Good or Outstanding
  • Average score7.3 / 10
  • Types of care82% offer dementia
How this list is ordered

Homes in Central Bedfordshire 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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45 elderly care homes in Central Bedfordshire

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The Limes

Run by Optimal Living (Luton) Limited

Cumberland Street, Houghton Regis, Dunstable, LU5 5BW
OutstandingCQC · Oct 2024
  • Residential
  • 6 beds
  • Elderly care
  • Learning disabilities
  • Mental health

Residential care home for 6 residents in Dunstable, run by Optimal Living (Luton) Limited. Supports older people, learning disabilities, mental health, physical disabilities, sensory impairment and younger adults.

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Allison House Residential Home

Run by Central Bedfordshire Council

Swan Lane, Sandy, SG19 1NE
GoodCQC · Jun 2018

Inspected more than 4 years ago

  • Residential
  • 42 beds
  • Dementia
  • Elderly care
  • Learning disabilities

Residential care home for 42 residents in Sandy, run by Central Bedfordshire Council. Supports dementia, older people, learning disabilities and physical disabilities.

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Ashton Lodge

Run by Resicare Homes Limited

Ashton Road, Dunstable, LU6 1NP
GoodCQC · Jul 2021

Inspected more than 4 years ago

  • Residential
  • 54 beds
  • Dementia
  • Elderly care

Residential care home for 54 residents in Dunstable, run by Resicare Homes Limited. Supports dementia and older people.

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Fairfield Manor Care and Nursing Home

Run by Country Court Care Homes 6 Limited

Baycroft Fairfield, Hitchin Road, Fairfield, Hitchin, SG5 4SW
GoodCQC · Dec 2021

Inspected more than 4 years ago

  • Nursing
  • 75 beds
  • Dementia
  • Elderly care
  • Physical disabilities

Fairfield Manor Care and Nursing Home provides nursing, residential, dementia and respite care for up to 75 residents. Its care teams support people with changing needs, including those living with dementia who require a structured and reassuring environment.

The home combines daily activities and trips out with communal areas, bedrooms and gardens. Staff complete dementia training, while care plans are reviewed as needs change and families are…

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Franklin Avenue

Run by Turning Point

18 Franklin Avenue, Barton-le-Clay, Bedford, MK45 4HF
GoodCQC · Feb 2018

Inspected more than 4 years ago

  • Residential
  • 6 beds
  • Elderly care
  • Learning disabilities
  • Sensory impairment

Franklin Avenue delivers supported residential care within Turning Point’s wider health and social care network. Its registered scope covers older people, learning disabilities and sensory impairment, while the organisation also works across mental health and specialist support. The setting is intended for people who need structured care in a residential environment.

Turning Point works with commissioners, GPs and clinicians, delivering…

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Friars Lodge

Run by Friars Lodge Limited

18-20 Priory Road, Dunstable, LU5 4HR
GoodCQC · Mar 2020

Inspected more than 4 years ago

  • Residential
  • 20 beds
  • Dementia
  • Elderly care

For older people and people living with dementia who can no longer manage alone at home, Friars Lodge offers residential care in Dunstable. The converted property accommodates up to 18 residents, including couples, and is designed as a secure, relaxed home-from-home with landscaped gardens and communal spaces.

Residents have access to a conservatory and dining room, a large lounge and snug rooms.

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Leighton Rose Care Home

Run by Macc Care (LB) Limited

Hockliffe Road, Leighton Buzzard, LU7 9NX
GoodCQC · Sept 2026
  • Nursing
  • 71 beds
  • Dementia
  • Elderly care
  • Physical disabilities

Nursing, dementia, residential and respite care are available at Leighton Rose Care Home for older people. The purpose-designed home offers en-suite accommodation for 71 residents, with care planned around individual healthcare needs, routines and preferences.

Its spacious setting supports social engagement and everyday comfort, while specialist dementia care aims to help residents retain independence.

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Mantles Court

Run by Quantum Care Limited

115 London Road, Biggleswade, SG18 8EF
GoodCQC · Jul 2023
  • Residential
  • 76 beds
  • Dementia
  • Elderly care
  • Mental health

Residential care at Mantles Court supports older people and adults with dementia, mental health needs or physical disabilities in a home setting. The service is registered for care without nursing and also supports younger adults, with long-term and short-term care available through the wider care service.

Daily life combines personal support with companionship, activities and shared spaces.

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New Meppershall Care Home

Run by Pressbeau Limited

79 Shefford Road, Meppershall, SG17 5LL
GoodCQC · May 2025
  • Nursing
  • 81 beds
  • Dementia
  • Elderly care
  • Physical disabilities

New Meppershall Care Home provides residential, nursing, dementia and respite care near Shefford. Nursing support is intended for people needing ongoing medical care, recovery after illness or more hands-on help each day, while dementia care focuses on familiar routines and structured support.

Qualified nurses are available on site around the clock, with care staff nearby.

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Oak Manor

Run by Methodist Homes

Harvest Rise, Shefford, SG17 5GE
GoodCQC · Oct 2026
  • Residential
  • 64 beds
  • Dementia
  • Elderly care
  • Physical disabilities

Oak Manor provides residential, dementia and short-term respite care for older people in Shefford. The home is suited to individuals who need help with everyday living or dementia support, while families and professionals can also consider it for temporary stays or longer-term residential care.

Residents have access to planned activities, communal spaces and care shaped around individual needs.

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Pemdale

Run by Turning Point

26a Nursery Close, Potton, SG19 2QE
GoodCQC · Jul 2019

Inspected more than 4 years ago

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

Pemdale’s registered residential care scope covers older people, younger adults and people with learning or physical disabilities. The home is registered without nursing, making it a setting for residential support rather than specialist nursing provision.

The confirmed local information does not establish a specific activity programme, room specification, facilities list or day-to-day operating model.

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Penrose Court

Run by Biggleswade Care Home Limited

Delius Road, Biggleswade, SG18 8UA
GoodCQC · Jul 2025
  • Nursing
  • 65 beds
  • Dementia
  • Elderly care
  • Mental health

Penrose Court provides residential, nursing, dementia and respite care for up to 65 residents in Biggleswade. The purpose-built home includes en-suite bedrooms and landscaped gardens, with rooms that residents can personalise using photographs, decorations and modest furniture.

Residents can continue hobbies through arts and crafts and gardening, alongside activities and entertainment.

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Richmond Manor

Run by Hamberley Care 3 Limited

14 Dunstable Street, Ampthill, Bedford, MK45 2JT
GoodCQC · Nov 2021

Inspected more than 4 years ago

  • Nursing
  • 69 beds
  • Dementia
  • Elderly care
  • Younger adults

Richmond Manor provides residential, nursing, dementia and respite care in Ampthill for older people, including individuals and couples seeking support while retaining choice in daily life. Its care offer is designed for families planning ahead as well as those facing a more immediate move.

The home combines private accommodation with lifestyle facilities including a wellbeing and beauty salon, private bar, café, cinema and landscaped courtyards.

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Ridgeway Lodge Care Home

Run by HC-One No.5 Limited

Brandreth Avenue, Dunstable, LU5 4RE
GoodCQC · Jul 2023
  • Residential
  • 61 beds
  • Dementia
  • Elderly care
  • Physical disabilities

Ridgeway Lodge Care Home provides residential and dementia care with support available around the clock. Its team works with residents and families to understand routines, preferences and individual needs, then adapts personalised plans as circumstances change.

Daily life includes comfortable lounges, freshly prepared meals and time in the garden, with regular activities, entertainment and outings for residents who want to stay busy.

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Rosalyn House

Run by S.A.H Nursing Homes Limited

King Street, Houghton Regis, Dunstable, LU5 5TT
GoodCQC · Sept 2022

Inspected more than 4 years ago

  • Nursing
  • 46 beds
  • Dementia
  • Elderly care
  • Mental health

Rosalyn House offers residential and nursing care in Houghton Regis, with dementia, respite, rehabilitation and palliative support also available. Its nursing service is designed for people who need ongoing medical care or more hands-on help with daily life, including complex conditions such as diabetes, stroke recovery and Parkinson’s.

Qualified nurses are available on site 24 hours a day, with care staff nearby.

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Sharnbrook Care Home Limited

Run by Sharnbrook Care Home Limited

17a Park Road North, Houghton Regis, Dunstable, LU5 5LD
GoodCQC · Feb 2019

Inspected more than 4 years ago

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

Residential care home for 24 residents in Dunstable, run by Sharnbrook Care Home Limited. Supports dementia, older people and physical disabilities.

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Taymer Nursing Home

Run by Pressbeau Limited

Barton Road, Silsoe, MK45 4QP
GoodCQC · Jul 2019

Inspected more than 4 years ago

  • Nursing
  • 30 beds
  • Dementia
  • Elderly care
  • Physical disabilities

Taymer Nursing Home supports people in Silsoe who need nursing care, rehabilitation or respite. Its service also covers residential, dementia and convalescent care, giving families options for recovery after illness as well as ongoing support.

Qualified nurses are available on-site 24/7, with support for complex health needs including diabetes, stroke recovery and Parkinson’s.

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The White House

Run by Janes Care Homes Limited

High Street, Eggington, Leighton Buzzard, LU7 9PQ
GoodCQC · Mar 2019

Inspected more than 4 years ago

  • Residential
  • 28 beds
  • Dementia
  • Elderly care
  • Younger adults

The White House provides purpose-built accommodation for people over 65 who can no longer live at home, with a specific focus on people living with dementia. The spacious home supports independence while offering individual care in a secure setting.

Accommodation includes en-suite and double rooms, lounges, dining areas and a conservatory. Key-coded entry supports security, while gardens and communal spaces provide places to relax and socialise.

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Thorn Springs

Run by Ideal Carehomes (2) Limited

Collie Place, Houghton Regis, Dunstable, LU5 6TW
GoodCQC · Apr 2026
  • Residential
  • 66 beds
  • Dementia
  • Elderly care

Thorn Springs supports older people and people living with dementia through residential care in Houghton Regis, Dunstable. The home provides daily care within a purpose-built setting, with activities, outings, meals and shared spaces forming part of everyday life.

The activity-led environment can suit residents who enjoy organised social engagement as well as time in their own rooms.

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Tudor House

Run by Janes Care Homes Limited

76 West Street, Dunstable, LU6 1NX
GoodCQC · Sept 2019

Inspected more than 4 years ago

  • Residential
  • 18 beds
  • Dementia
  • Elderly care

Older people and people living with dementia can receive residential care at Tudor House, a home in central Dunstable. The service is registered for dementia and older people, and its information highlights a full-time cook, an on-call doctor and social activities for residents.

Tudor House is part of Janes Care Homes, a family-run group with homes across Bedfordshire and Cambridgeshire.

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What to look for in elderly care homes

  1. Support with mobility

    Support with mobility, nutrition, medicines and day-to-day routines.

  2. Activities

    Activities and social contact that reflect residents’ interests.

  3. How the home involves residents

    How the home involves residents and families in care decisions.

Questions families ask

What should elderly care homes offer?

Older people may need different combinations of personal care, mobility support, medicines management and social activity. Compare what each home can support now and how it plans for needs that may change.

How many elderly care homes are there in Central Bedfordshire?

45 elderly care homes in Central Bedfordshire are on the CQC register (data of 2 November 2026).

Which elderly care homes in Central Bedfordshire are rated Outstanding?

The Limes.

How much does a care home cost in Central Bedfordshire?

Central Bedfordshire council paid on average £993 a week for residential care and £1,051 for nursing care for people aged 65 and over in 2024-2025. For adults aged 18 to 64 it paid £2,167 and £1,470. 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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