Care Homes for Older People in Bedford

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Manton Heights Care Centre & ABI Centre

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Sycamore Heights Nursing Home

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Bedford Charter House

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Bentley Grange Care Home

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Browse 40 Bedford Older Person Care Homes

Avg. Review Score 9.4
Total 1,524 Reviews
Avg. Starting Price £1,320 per week

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Village Green Care Home

Bedford Road, Marston Moretaine, Bedford MK43 0ND

6.1 miles from centre of Bedford

1075 Reviews

"We as a family are so pleased with the care and support Ian has been given and the progress he has made in such a short time is..."Read all 75 reviews

from £1,400 / weekSize 60 rooms

Group/Owner Pressbeau Ltd

Village Green is a true community care home that has provided specialist Residential, Nursing and Dementia care in Marston Moretaine and the surrounding villages for many years. The team aims to create... Read more

Older Person Care
Permanent Care
Respite Care

Residential Care
Dementia Residential Care
Nursing Care
Dementia Nursing Care

Richmond Manor Care Home

14 Dunstable Street, Ampthill, Bedford MK45 2JT

7.5 miles from centre of Bedford

9.966 Reviews

17 1

"my husband and I recently celebrated our 50th Wedding Anniversary. I had arranged to hire the activity room to hold a small celebration..."Read all 66 reviews

from £1,925 / weekSize 69 rooms

Group/Owner Hamberley Care Homes

Within Richmond Manor you will find luxurious living, coupled with an award-winning model of care. Situated in the heart of Ampthill, this state-of-the-art care home offers a vibrant community where... Read more

Older Person Care
Permanent Care
Respite Care

Residential Care
Dementia Residential Care
Nursing Care
Dementia Nursing Care

Bentley Grange Care Home

St James Way, Biddenham, Bedford MK40 4UH

1.7 miles from centre of Bedford

9.928 Reviews

15 1

"We cannot speak highly enough of the care our dad received during his time here. From the very beginning, we were struck by the high..."Read all 28 reviews

from £1,500 / weekSize 60 rooms

Group/Owner Maria Mallaband Care Group Ltd

Located in the idyllic village of Biddenham, just outside of Bedford, Bentley Grange is a brand new, purpose-built care home offering 60 spacious en-suite rooms. Biddenham village is home to a number... Read more

Older Person Care
Permanent Care
Respite Care

Residential Care
Dementia Residential Care
Nursing Care
Dementia Nursing Care

Taymer Nursing Home

Barton Road, Silsoe, Bedford MK45 4QP

9.5 miles from centre of Bedford

9.9161 Reviews

"This is a great care home, my Mum is well looked after, and is happier for being there. And the staff, Maggie, Sam etc are all amazing. My..."Read all 161 reviews

from £1,300 / weekSize 30 rooms

Group/Owner Pressbeau Ltd

Taymer Nursing Home is a charming property with scenic surroundings, that has been purpose-built to achieve satisfying care packages in a home-from-home environment. With personalised care packages,... Read more

Older Person Care
Permanent Care
Respite Care

Residential Care
Dementia Residential Care
Nursing Care
Dementia Nursing Care

Anjulita Court

Bramley Way, North Brickhill, Bedford MK41 7GD

2.3 miles from centre of Bedford

9.878 Reviews

19 1

"After a period of respite Mum became a permanent resident and has been made to feel very welcome. The staff are great, always popping in to..."Read all 78 reviews

from £1,597 / weekSize 62 rooms

Group/Owner MHA

When you step into Anjulita Court, it isn’t just the countryside views or the thoughtfully designed architecture that linger in your memory. It’s the uplifting positivity of a home that connects warmth,... Read more

Older Person Care
Permanent Care
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Residential Care
Dementia Residential Care
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Elstow Manor Care Home

Bedford Road, Wixams, Bedford MK42 6FZ

2.9 miles from centre of Bedford

9.891 Reviews

22 1

"Dad said he enjoyed his stay (respite) everyone was very helpfull and attentive. enjoyed activities and all meals. He felt very welcomed at..."Read all 91 reviews

from £1,650 / weekSize 80 rooms

Group/Owner Hamberley Care Homes

Elstow Manor is a stunning, state-of-the-art care home offering the highest standards of care and support in spectacular surroundings. Part of the Hamberley Care Homes group, Elstow Manor features: -... Read more

Older Person Care
Permanent Care
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Residential Care
Dementia Residential Care
Nursing Care
Dementia Nursing Care

Sycamore Heights Nursing Home

73 Shakespeare Road, Bedford MK40 2DW

0.8 miles from centre of Bedford

9.835 Reviews

"Sycamore Heights definitely puts the "care" in care home easy to deal with firstly over the phone and subsequently at our walk around and..."Read all 35 reviews

from £1,400 / weekSize 35 rooms

Group/Owner Kingsley Healthcare Group

Sycamore Heights Nursing Home in Bedford cares for people with compassion and respect. Trained, friendly staff support people with their individual care needs. Social activities are organised... Read more

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Permanent Care
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Residential Care
Dementia Residential Care
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Dementia Nursing Care

Sharnbrook House

High Street, Sharnbrook, Bedford MK44 1PB

7 miles from centre of Bedford

9.875 Reviews

12 1

"The home is always cheery, busy and friendly. The carers are happy to assist and direct even if they are busy, they are very loving and..."Read all 75 reviews

from £1,388 / weekSize 30 rooms

Group/Owner Greensleeves Care

Sharnbrook House is situated within the village of Sharnbrook between Bedford and Rushden. It is set in extensive gardens with its own lake and terraces. The home itself is very spacious with large windows... Read more

Older Person Care
Permanent Care
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Residential Care
Dementia Residential Care

Manton Heights Care Centre & ABI Centre

Woodlands, Off Manton Lane, Bedford MK41 7LW

1 miles from centre of Bedford

9.7167 Reviews

23 1

"I chose Manton Heights home after visiting several other care homes in Bedford A friend of mine recommended the care provision here after..."Read all 167 reviews

from £1,450 / weekSize 91 rooms

Group/Owner RCH Care Homes Ltd

Manton Heights Care Home is nestled in a popular residential area of Bedford. The home is purpose-built and offers bespoke, person-centred care for individuals with Residential Dementia needs Manton... Read more

Older Person Care
Permanent Care
Respite Care

Dementia Residential Care

Baycroft Flitwick Care Home

101 Ampthill Road, Flitwick, Bedford MK45 1GX

8.4 miles from centre of Bedford

9.677 Reviews

18 1

"From the first time of our interaction with the staff at Baycroft I have had nothing but first class help and advice from all levels of..."Read all 77 reviews

from £1,700 / weekSize 75 rooms

Group/Owner Country Court

Baycroft Flitwick Care Home is located in Flitwick near Ampthill in Bedfordshire. The luxurious and modern home provides a spacious and comfortable setting for residents to enjoy. The home's facilities... Read more

Older Person Care
Permanent Care
Respite Care

Residential Care
Dementia Residential Care

Fernleigh Court Care & Nursing Home

Fletcher Road, Kempston, Bedford MK42 7FY

2.7 miles from centre of Bedford

9.667 Reviews

14 1

"GA was my ex-husband, but over the years he became a very dear friend. He moved from a care home in Hertfordshire to Fernleigh so that he..."Read all 67 reviews

from £1,700 / weekSize 80 rooms

Group/Owner Country Court

Fernleigh Court Care & Nursing Home in Kempston, Bedfordshire, offers nursing care, residential care, dementia care, and respite care. It is home to up to eighty people and offers round-the-clock care... Read more

Older Person Care
Permanent Care
Respite Care

Residential Care
Dementia Residential Care
Nursing Care
Dementia Nursing Care

Blakelands Lodge

Gee View, Marston Moretaine, Bedford MK43 2AH

6.5 miles from centre of Bedford

1051 Reviews

"Blakelands Lodge is excellent. All of the staff have made my mums stay so enjoyable. The care + attention she recieves from everyone is out..."Read all 51 reviews

Size 66 rooms

Group/Owner Bridge Oak Care Homes

Blakelands Lodge is an All-inclusive lifestyle care home in Bedfordshire and offers 24 hour residential and dementia care. Their staff are caring and compassionate and they pride themselves in ensuring... Read more

Older Person Care
Permanent Care
Respite Care

Residential Care
Dementia Residential Care

Bedford Charter House

1B Kimbolton Road, Bedford MK40 2PU

0.5 miles from centre of Bedford

8.947 Reviews

"My wife was first admitted to Charter House in October 2024 - suffering from dementia. To compound matters, she then lost mobility. Despite..."Read all 47 reviews

from £1,432 / weekSize 72 rooms

Bedford Charter House is a purpose built care home with a warm, friendly and homely atmosphere. Unlike many care homes, Bedford Charter House is proud to have a reception service which is operational... Read more

Older Person Care
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Respite Care

Residential Care
Dementia Residential Care

Annandale Lodge Care Home

8 Linden Road, Bedford MK40 2DA

0.6 miles from centre of Bedford

9.872 Reviews

"I have found this care home excellent, the atmosphere is very homely when you walk in, all staff are very welcoming when you go into..."Read all 72 reviews

from £1,330 / weekSize 26 rooms

Group/Owner Lansglade Homes Ltd

Annandale Lodge is a family-owned nursing home and part of the Lansglade Homes Group. Annandale Lodge has an excellent reputation based on the quality of care given by the professional, fully trained... Read more

Older Person Care
Permanent Care

Nursing Care
Dementia Nursing Care

Lansglade House

14 Lansdowne Road, Bedford MK40 2BU

0.5 miles from centre of Bedford

9.884 Reviews

"Lansglade House is a homely, friendly and very well run care home for 20 or so residents. For those who have lived or worked in Bedford it..."Read all 84 reviews

from £1,170 / weekSize 31 rooms

Group/Owner Lansglade Homes Ltd

Lansglade House is a family-owned residential home and part of the Lansglade Homes Group. Lansglade House is known for delivering high standards of residential care, supported by a team of experienced... Read more

Older Person Care
Permanent Care

Residential Care
Dementia Residential Care

Milton Ernest Hall Care Home

Bedford Road, Milton Ernest, Bedford MK44 1RJ

4.1 miles from centre of Bedford

9.779 Reviews

"I am very happy with the care my brother receives here. The carers are cheerful, and the nurses are very caring. Food becomes very..."Read all 79 reviews

from £1,600 / weekSize 29 rooms

Milton Ernest Hall, a beautiful care home in Bedfordshire, welcomes residents. Set within stunning grounds, this Grade I listed building provides exceptional residential, nursing, and dementia care, as... Read more

Older Person Care
Permanent Care
Respite Care

Residential Care
Dementia Residential Care
Nursing Care
Dementia Nursing Care

Henrietta House

3 Dynevor Road, Bedford MK40 2DB

0.5 miles from centre of Bedford

9.6106 Reviews

"Mum is very happy at Henrietta House. It was difficult at first as Mum very private person & felt she had lost her dignity & pride. However..."Read all 106 reviews

from £1,170 / weekSize 25 rooms

Group/Owner Lansglade Homes Ltd

Henrietta House is a family-owned residential home and part of the Lansglade Homes Group. Henrietta House has an excellent reputation based on the quality of care given by the professional, fully trained... Read more

Older Person Care
Permanent Care

Residential Care
Dementia Residential Care

The Mallards

5 Dynevor Road, Bedford MK40 2DB

0.5 miles from centre of Bedford

9.337 Reviews

"I would highly recommend The Mallards. My Mum has been here for several months now, and she is very well cared for. As a very frequent..."Read all 37 reviews

from £1,171 / weekSize 23 rooms

Group/Owner Lansglade Homes Ltd

The Mallards is a family-owned residential home and part of the Lansglade Homes Group. At The Mallards, residents receive personalised support from a caring and highly trained team with extensive... Read more

Older Person Care
Permanent Care

Residential Care
Dementia Residential Care

Kimbolton Lodge

1 Kimbolton Road, Bedford MK40 2NT

0.6 miles from centre of Bedford

9.134 Reviews

"I find the staff very helpful and caring. They help whenever needed. My room is very nice and homely and I can go in the garden when I..."Read all 34 reviews

from £1,550 / weekSize 37 rooms

Located just outside the town centre and within walking distance of the stunning River Ouse embankment – Kimbolton Lodge is a 36-bed residential and nursing home for the elderly. Many of the rooms... Read more

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Respite Care

Residential Care
Nursing Care

Dial House Care

7/9 Dynevor Road, Bedford MK40 2DB

0.5 miles from centre of Bedford

8.55 Reviews

"I can only praise and so thankful my dad Brian was placed here. The staff, carers managment cant do enough so friendly, so polite and so..."Read all 5 reviews

from £1,270 / weekSize 50 rooms

Dial House is a family-owned nursing and residential home and is a sister home to the Lansglade Group of Homes, Dial House has an excellent reputation based on the quality of care given by the professional,... Read more

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Respite Care

Residential Care
Dementia Residential Care
Nursing Care

Beacon House Nursing Home

12 Linden Road, Bedford MK40 2DA

0.6 miles from centre of Bedford

8.129 Reviews

"My Mum was dis-charged from hospital for end of life care to Beacon House Bedford! I cannot thank them enough for the excellent care my..."Read all 29 reviews

from £1,330 / weekSize 40 rooms

Group/Owner Lansglade Homes Ltd

Beacon House is highly regarded for its standard of care, delivered by a dedicated team of experienced and professionally trained staff. Many members of the team have been part of the home for several... Read more

Older Person Care
Permanent Care
Respite Care

Nursing Care
Dementia Nursing Care

Hepworth House

1 St George's Road, Bedford MK40 2LS

0.8 miles from centre of Bedford

2 Reviews

"Mum has been very well cared for at Hepworth House. She has had lots of health problems related to diabetes and also had a serious stroke..."Read all 2 reviews

from £900 / weekSize 20 rooms

At Hepworth House, residents are treated and cared for like family. The friendly team at Hepworth House share a set of values and a vision to enable people to live a better, independent, everyday life. The... Read more

Older Person Care
Permanent Care
Respite Care

Residential Care
Dementia Residential Care

Care is Central Residential - Honeysuckle House

Red Kite Road, Flitwick, Bedford MK45 1UZ

8.9 miles from centre of Bedford

from £1,500 / weekSize 72 rooms

Group/Owner Care is Central Residential Ltd

Honeysuckle House is a high-quality residential and dementia care home in Red Kite Meadows Care Village, Flitwick, Bedfordshire. Commissioned by Central Bedfordshire Council and run by Care is Central,... Read more

Older Person Care
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Respite Care

Residential Care
Dementia Residential Care

Lillibet Lodge

6 Rothsay Road, Bedford MK40 3PW

0.5 miles from centre of Bedford

7 Reviews

from £950 / weekSize 25 rooms

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Dementia Residential Care

Oasis House

20 Linden Road, Bedford MK40 2DA

0.6 miles from centre of Bedford

1 Reviews

from £1,100 / weekSize 30 rooms

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Dementia Residential Care

Southway Residential Home

290 London Road, Bedford MK42 0PX

1.3 miles from centre of Bedford

4 Reviews

Size 42 rooms

Older Person Care
Permanent Care
Respite Care

Dementia Residential Care

The Crossways Nursing Home

86 Hookhams Lane, Renhold, Bedford MK41 0JX

2.4 miles from centre of Bedford

8.224 Reviews

from £1,350 / weekSize 25 rooms

Older Person Care
Permanent Care
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Residential Care
Dementia Residential Care
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Dementia Nursing Care

Orchid Lawns Care Home

Ampthill Road, Steppingley, Bedford MK45 1AB

8.7 miles from centre of Bedford

3 Reviews

Size 24 rooms

Older Person Care
Permanent Care
Respite Care

Dementia Nursing Care

Rivermead Residential Home

Halsey Road, Kempston, Bedford MK42 8AU

1.4 miles from centre of Bedford

from £921 / weekSize 33 rooms

Older Person Care
Permanent Care
Respite Care

Residential Care
Dementia Residential Care

Puttenhoe Residential Home

180 Putnoe Street, Bedford MK41 8HQ

1.8 miles from centre of Bedford

1 Reviews

from £922 / weekSize 29 rooms

Older Person Care
Permanent Care
Respite Care

Residential Care
Dementia Residential Care

Frequently Asked Questions about Bedford Older Person Care Homes

Older Person Care Home costs in and around Bedford

Average older person care home costs in and around Bedford by care type, compared to averages across the UK. Fees are based on the starting price for self-funded care, using carehome.co.uk data from 33 older person care homes with fees listed in and around Bedford.

Type of Care Provided	Bedford	Bedfordshire	England	UK
Residential Care	£1,315	£1,324	£1,312	£1,317
Residential Dementia Care	£1,325	£1,353	£1,346	£1,351
Nursing Care	£1,616	£1,575	£1,580	£1,565
Nursing Dementia Care	£1,598	£1,562	£1,600	£1,591
All Care Types	£1,320	£1,333	£1,323	£1,331

Keep in mind that fees can vary between providers and factors such as specific needs, location, room type and more can affect costs. For more information on older person care home fees across the UK and advice on how to pay, see our older person care home fees guide.

Average starting prices for self-funders in Bedford Care Homes by care type

Average cost of Residential Care from 29 care homes with fees listed.

£1,315 per week

0.7% below Bedfordshire average
0.2% above England average
0.2% below UK average

Average cost of Residential Dementia Care from 26 care homes with fees listed.

£1,325 per week

2.1% below Bedfordshire average
1.6% below England average
2.0% below UK average

Average cost of Nursing Care from 14 care homes with fees listed.

£1,616 per week

2.6% above Bedfordshire average
2.3% above England average
3.3% above UK average

Average cost of Nursing Dementia Care from 9 care homes with fees listed.

£1,598 per week

2.3% above Bedfordshire average
0.1% below England average
0.4% above UK average

How many older person care homes are there in Bedford?

There are 40 Older Person Care Homes in Bedford, including 17 Nursing Homes & 23 Residential Care Homes.

Which older person care homes in Bedford have the highest Review Score?

Village Green Care Home, Blakelands Lodge & Richmond Manor Care Home are some of the older person care homes with the highest Review Score in Bedford.

Which older person care homes in Bedford offer Nursing Care?

Village Green Care Home, Richmond Manor Care Home & Bentley Grange Care Home are some of the 15 Nursing Homes in Bedford.

How many elderly care homes offer Dementia Care in Bedford?

There are 34 elderly care homes offering Dementia Care in Bedford including Village Green Care Home, Richmond Manor Care Home & Bentley Grange Care Home.

Which elderly care homes offer Respite Care in Bedford?

Respite Care is offered by 34 elderly care homes in Bedford including Village Green Care Home, Richmond Manor Care Home & Bentley Grange Care Home.

How many older person care homes listings in Bedford have Reviews on carehome.co.uk?

There are 31 older person care homes listed with Reviews.

Which elderly care homes in Bedford have Bed Vacancies posted on carehome.co.uk?

There are currently 5 Care Homes with Bed Vacancies Posted.

Which elderly care homes in Bedford have won a carehome.co.uk 2026 Top 20 Elderly Care Home Award?

Award winners of the carehome.co.uk 2026 Top 20 Elderly Care Home Awards in Bedford include Village Green Care Home.