Mental health care homes in Bedford

Updated

Bedford has 24 mental health care homes registered with the Care Quality Commission, 3 of them with nursing. Of the homes on this page, the CQC rates 2 Outstanding, 17 Good, 3 Requires improvement and 1 Inadequate. 1 home is 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).

All care homes in Bedford (72)

Bedford at a glance

24on this list

Official rating
  • Outstanding2
  • Good17
  • Requires improvement3
  • Inadequate1
  • Not yet rated1
  • 83% rated Good or Outstanding
  • Average score7.5 / 10
  • Types of care92% offer younger adults
How this list is ordered

This list includes every home in Bedford on the CQC register, whatever its rating. The highest scores come first and homes not yet inspected come last.

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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24 mental health care homes in Bedford

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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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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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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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Cranwell Court

Run by Accomplish Group Support Limited

The Lane, Wyboston, Bedford, MK44 3AS
GoodCQC · Jun 2021

Inspected more than 4 years ago

  • Residential
  • 7 beds
  • Learning disabilities
  • Mental health

Residential care home for 7 residents in Bedford, run by Accomplish Group Support Limited. Supports learning disabilities and mental health.

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Francis House

Run by Bedfordshire Supported Housing Limited

10 Gibbons Road, Bedford, MK40 1DQ
GoodCQC · Feb 2024
  • Residential
  • 7 beds
  • Learning disabilities
  • Mental health
  • Physical disabilities

Residential care home for 7 residents in Bedford, run by Bedfordshire Supported Housing Limited. Supports learning disabilities, mental health, physical disabilities, younger adults and substance misuse.

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Holly Tree Lodge

Run by Mentaur Limited

122 Spring Road, Kempston, Bedford, MK42 8NB
GoodCQC · Sept 2020

Inspected more than 4 years ago

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

Holly Tree Lodge provides residential support for adults with learning disabilities, autism and complex needs. The home is part of Mentaur’s specialist care service across Bedfordshire, Northamptonshire and Leicestershire, supporting people who need help with daily life while developing greater independence.

Care plans are tailored to each person, with a focus on skill development, personal control and access to local amenities and transport…

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Lavanda Villa

Run by Mentaur Limited

41 Halsey Road, Kempston, Bedford, MK42 8AT
GoodCQC · Nov 2023
  • Residential
  • 4 beds
  • Learning disabilities
  • Mental health
  • Sensory impairment

Lavanda Villa provides specialist residential support for adults with autism spectrum conditions, learning disabilities and epilepsy. It is a small specialist unit within Mentaur’s adult care services, supporting people whose needs may also include mental health requirements and a need for structured help with daily life.

The wider service is designed around encouraging independence and growth through personalised residential support and day…

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Park House

Run by Christchurch Court Limited

28 St Andrews Road, Bedford, MK40 2LW
GoodCQC · Jun 2025
  • Residential
  • 14 beds
  • Elderly care
  • Mental health
  • Physical disabilities

Park House specialises in neurological rehabilitation and residential support in Bedford for adults with neurological conditions resulting from injury, illness or disease. The service combines therapy, care and quality-of-life support for people recovering after an acute event or managing a long-term neurological condition.

Its focus includes specialist post-acute rehabilitation and ongoing support.

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St Georges House

Run by Really Flexible Care Ltd

16 St. Georges Road, Bedford, MK40 2LS
GoodCQC · Jun 2023
  • Residential
  • 5 beds
  • Learning disabilities
  • Mental health
  • Younger adults

Residential care home for 5 residents in Bedford, run by Really Flexible Care Ltd. Supports learning disabilities, mental health and younger adults.

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The Leys

Run by Psycare Limited

Park Lane, Sharnbrook, Bedford, MK44 1LX
GoodCQC · Mar 2019

Inspected more than 4 years ago

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

Residential care home for 9 residents in Bedford, run by Psycare Limited. Supports older people, learning disabilities, mental health, physical disabilities, sensory impairment and younger adults.

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Dial House Nursing and Residential Home

Run by Dial House Care Limited

9 Dynevor Road, Bedford, MK40 2DB
GoodCQC · Feb 2019
  • Well-led Requires improvement

Inspected more than 4 years ago

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

Dial House Nursing and Residential Home provides long-term nursing care, residential care, regular day care and respite provision in Bedford. The family-run home supports older people, including those with specialist care needs or dementia, and can discuss funding, fees and care options with families.

Care plans are individually planned, with nursing and residential support available within the same service.

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Lansdowne Road

Run by Psycare Limited

1 Lansdowne Road, Bedford, MK40 2BY
GoodCQC · Sept 2021
  • Responsive Requires improvement

Inspected more than 4 years ago

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

Residential care home for 14 residents in Bedford, run by Psycare Limited. Supports older people, learning disabilities, mental health, physical disabilities, sensory impairment and younger adults.

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Lillibet Lodge

Run by Lillibet Healthcare Limited

6 Rothsay Road, Bedford, MK40 3PW
GoodCQC · Jul 2019
  • Well-led Requires improvement

Inspected more than 4 years ago

  • Residential
  • 25 beds
  • Dementia
  • Elderly care
  • Mental health

Residential care home for 25 residents in Bedford, run by Lillibet Healthcare Limited. Supports dementia, older people, mental health, physical disabilities, sensory impairment and younger adults.

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Manton Heights Care Centre

Run by RCH Care Homes Limited

Woodlands, off Manton Lane, Bedford, MK41 7LW
GoodCQC · Jun 2026
  • Safe Requires improvement
  • Residential
  • 91 beds
  • Dementia
  • Elderly care
  • Mental health

Manton Heights Care Centre supports residents needing residential, nursing or dementia care in Bedford, with respite and end-of-life support also available. Before admission, the team completes a pre-admission assessment to establish whether the person’s needs can be met.

Daily life includes activities and 24-hour care, with access to GPs, nurses, physiotherapists and specialist dementia or palliative teams through community referrals.

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Wyboston Lodge

Run by Accomplish Group Support Limited

123 The Lane, Wyboston, Bedford, MK44 3AS
GoodCQC · Jan 2020
  • Safe Requires improvement

Inspected more than 4 years ago

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

Residential care home for 4 residents in Bedford, run by Accomplish Group Support Limited. Supports learning disabilities, mental health, physical disabilities and younger adults.

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Crescent Nursing Home

Run by Apex Care Homes Limited

12 The Crescent, Bedford, MK40 2RU
Requires improvementCQC · Jan 2024
  • Safe Requires improvement
  • Well-led Requires improvement
  • Nursing
  • 28 beds
  • Dementia
  • Elderly care
  • Learning disabilities

Crescent Nursing Home delivers 24-hour nursing and residential care in Bedford for adults and older people, including residents with dementia, mental health needs or learning disabilities. Care runs through a three-shift system, with qualified staff available across the day and night.

The home has single and shared rooms, adapted bathrooms and nurse-call technology.

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What to look for in mental health care homes

  1. Staff training

    Staff training and access to appropriate clinical or community support.

  2. Personalised recovery

    Personalised recovery, crisis and risk-management planning.

  3. Support for medication

    Support for medication, daily living and meaningful community activity.

Questions families ask

What should mental health care homes offer?

Residential mental health support varies widely in intensity and approach. Confirm that the home’s staff, environment and external clinical relationships match the person’s diagnosis, risks and recovery goals.

How many mental health care homes are there in Bedford?

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

Which mental health care homes in Bedford are rated Outstanding?

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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