Care homes for young adults in Bedford

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Bedford has 49 care homes for young adults registered with the Care Quality Commission, 11 of them with nursing. Of the homes on this page, the CQC rates 5 Outstanding, 31 Good, 9 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).

All care homes in Bedford (72)

Bedford at a glance

49on this list

Official rating
  • Outstanding5
  • Good31
  • Requires improvement9
  • Inadequate1
  • Not yet rated3
  • 78% rated Good or Outstanding
  • Average score7.5 / 10
  • Types of care65% offer elderly care
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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49 care homes for young adults 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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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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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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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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Creative Support - The Houghtons

Run by Creative Support Limited

4 Sandy Road, Bedford, MK41 9TH
GoodCQC · Apr 2025
  • Residential
  • 6 beds
  • Elderly care
  • Learning disabilities
  • Physical disabilities

Creative Support provides not-for-profit residential care and support for people with older age, learning disabilities, physical disabilities and sensory impairment. The Houghtons is part of a wider organisation focused on independence, inclusion and wellbeing, working with residents, families and partner agencies to shape support around individual aspirations.

The provider combines accommodation with community connections, housing-related…

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Fernleigh Court Care and Nursing Home

Run by Country Court Care Homes 6 Limited

Fletcher Road, Kempston, Bedford, MK42 7FY
GoodCQC · Mar 2026
  • Nursing
  • 80 beds
  • Dementia
  • Elderly care
  • Physical disabilities

Fernleigh Court Care and Nursing Home supports older people and adults with varied needs through residential, nursing, dementia and respite care. Person-centred plans are reviewed as needs change, with families involved and staff trained in dementia care.

Residents can use the cinema, pub and spa, alongside gardens, communal areas and daily activities.

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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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George Beal House

Run by Bedford Borough Council

Off Williamson Road, Kempston, Bedford, MK42 7HL
GoodCQC · May 2025
  • Residential
  • 12 beds
  • Learning disabilities
  • Younger adults

George Beal House is registered as a residential care home without nursing for people with learning disabilities and younger adults. The available local evidence does not establish a detailed service offer beyond that registration, so its clearest role is supported residential accommodation for people who need day-to-day care in a dedicated setting.

The associated public pages belong to Bedford Borough Council and concern general council services…

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Kimbolton Lodge

Run by Kimbolton Lodge Limited

1 Kimbolton Road, Bedford, MK40 2NT
GoodCQC · Nov 2019

Inspected more than 4 years ago

  • Nursing
  • 37 beds
  • Elderly care
  • Physical disabilities
  • Sensory impairment

Nursing care at Kimbolton Lodge supports older people, younger adults and people with physical disabilities or sensory impairment. The home describes everyday support in a homely setting, with personal routines and independence respected.

Kimbolton Lodge forms part of Acorn Springs Care Group, connecting local homes through shared expertise while retaining local leadership and character.

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Lansglade House

Run by Lansglade Homes Limited

14 Lansdowne Road, Bedford, MK40 2BU
GoodCQC · Dec 2023
  • Residential
  • 31 beds
  • Dementia
  • Elderly care
  • Physical disabilities

Lansglade House provides residential care for older people, including those living with dementia and physical disabilities. It forms part of a family-operated Bedford group that also provides nursing care across its homes, supporting residents with varied medical and physical needs.

Residents can access chiropody, optical and dentistry services, alongside activities and gentle exercise classes.

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What to look for in care homes for young adults

  1. Age-appropriate activities

    Age-appropriate activities, privacy and social opportunities.

  2. Support for education

    Support for education, work, relationships and community life.

  3. A plan for keeping choice

    A plan for keeping choice, skills and independence.

Questions families ask

What should care homes for young adults offer?

Younger adults may want age-appropriate routines, relationships, work, education and community access alongside personal or nursing care. Ask how the service avoids an institutional or older-person-only model.

How many care homes for young adults are there in Bedford?

49 care homes for young adults in Bedford are on the CQC register (data of 2 November 2026).

Which care homes for young adults 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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