Care homes for young adults in Central Bedfordshire

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Central Bedfordshire has 39 care homes for young adults registered with the Care Quality Commission, 14 of them with nursing. Of the homes on this page, the CQC rates 1 Outstanding, 19 Good, 12 Requires improvement and 1 Inadequate. 6 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

39on this list

Official rating
  • Outstanding1
  • Good19
  • Requires improvement12
  • Inadequate1
  • Not yet rated6
  • 61% rated Good or Outstanding
  • Average score7.0 / 10
  • Types of care74% offer elderly care
How this list is ordered

This list includes every home in Central Bedfordshire 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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39 care homes for young adults 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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West Hill Place

Run by Zebra Care Homes Limited

12 Burrows Close, Woburn Sands, Milton Keynes, MK17 8SN
GoodCQC · Apr 2019

Inspected more than 4 years ago

  • Residential
  • 6 beds
  • Learning disabilities
  • Younger adults

Residential care home for 6 residents in Milton Keynes, run by Zebra Care Homes Limited. Supports learning disabilities and younger adults.

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60 Bullpond Lane

Run by Voyage 1 Limited

Bullpond Lane, Dunstable, LU6 3BJ
GoodCQC · May 2019

Inspected more than 4 years ago

  • Residential
  • 6 beds
  • Learning disabilities
  • Younger adults

A six-bed residential home in Dunstable supports young adults with learning disabilities and autism. 60 Bullpond Lane provides a care home setting without nursing, with support shaped around individual needs, circumstances and preferences. It is part of Voyage Care’s wider network of residential care homes, supported living services and community support.

The home is suited to people who need a stable place to live while developing independence…

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Cinnamon Lodge

Run by Really Flexible Care Ltd

27 Crawley Road, Cranfield, Bedford, MK43 0AA
GoodCQC · Dec 2024
  • Residential
  • 5 beds
  • Learning disabilities
  • Younger adults

Cinnamon Lodge provides specialist residential care for adults with learning disabilities or autism, including people whose behaviour may challenge those around them. Support is tailored to changing needs, with the individual’s choices at the centre of care planning and family, carers, social workers and other professionals involved where appropriate.

The service offers residential, respite and day care, so support can be arranged for daytime…

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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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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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Mansgrove Farm House

Run by Harriston Homes Limited

Common Road, Studham, Dunstable, LU6 2NL
GoodCQC · Jan 2022

Inspected more than 4 years ago

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

Mansgrove Farm House supports young adults from the age of 18 with complex needs, including learning difficulties, autism and brain injury. Its specialist residential and respite care also covers mental health needs, challenging behaviour and physical disability in Bedfordshire.

The home is a small community setting for three to five people, with individual bedrooms and some en-suite facilities.

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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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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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Baycroft Flitwick

Run by Country Court Care Homes 6 Limited

101, Ampthill Road, Flitwick, MK45 1BE
GoodCQC · Nov 2025
  • Well-led Requires improvement
  • Nursing
  • 75 beds
  • Dementia
  • Elderly care
  • Physical disabilities

Baycroft Flitwick offers residential, nursing, respite and dementia care, with support planned around each resident’s changing needs. Families can view and discuss care plans, and the service works with relatives to deliver person-centred support across the home’s care programmes.

The home’s facilities include a bistro, on-site hairdressing and nail care, while activities, food choices and the environment are designed for everyday comfort and…

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HF Trust - Clifton View

Run by HF Trust Limited

72a Broad Street, Clifton, Shefford, SG17 5RP
GoodCQC · Jan 2020
  • Well-led Requires improvement

Inspected more than 4 years ago

  • Residential
  • 9 beds
  • Elderly care
  • Learning disabilities
  • Younger adults

Clifton View is an HF Trust service supporting adults with learning disabilities through residential care and other pathways shaped around choice and independence. Hft’s residential homes use trained staff to help people live as they choose, while its wider support includes supported living, domiciliary care and day opportunities.

The organisation also connects learning disabled adults with social activities through Luv2meetU, a friendship group…

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Potton House

Run by Health & Care Services (NW) Limited

Potton Road, Biggleswade, SG18 0EL
GoodCQC · Mar 2019
  • Safe Requires improvement

Inspected more than 4 years ago

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

Potton House provides specialist nursing and dementia support for 24 adults in Biggleswade, with registered nurses available around the clock. Its Dementia Plus service is designed for people with dementia who may have complex support needs, while the home also supports adults with other conditions and presentations.

Care includes personalised outcomes, end-of-life and palliative care, and respite services.

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The Knolls Care Centre

Run by Integrated Nursing Homes Limited

Plantation Road, Leighton Buzzard, LU7 3JE
GoodCQC · May 2019
  • Well-led Requires improvement

Inspected more than 4 years ago

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

Care home with nursing for 56 residents in Leighton Buzzard, run by Integrated Nursing Homes Limited. Supports dementia, older people, physical disabilities and younger adults.

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The Limes Care Home

Run by Ask Care Homes LTD

85 High Street, Henlow, SG16 6AB
GoodCQC · Apr 2026
  • Responsive Requires improvement
  • Residential
  • 28 beds
  • Dementia
  • Elderly care
  • Mental health

The Limes Care Home supports older people who need help with daily living, including washing, dressing and other personal care. Its residential service provides accommodation, meals and 24-hour support in a smaller setting with 28 rooms, while respite care gives family carers temporary relief.

The home also offers dementia and Alzheimer’s care. Renovated bedrooms, bathrooms and a dining room form part of its updated setting, alongside a cinema…

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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 Central Bedfordshire?

39 care homes for young adults in Central Bedfordshire are on the CQC register (data of 2 November 2026).

Which care homes for young adults 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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