Danecroft

3 Dane Lane, Wilstead, Bedford MK45 3HT
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8.3 13 Reviews
  • Danecroft, Bedford
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Care Provided

Primary Care Categories

  • Older Person Care
  • Dementia
  • Physical Disability

Length of Stay

  • Permanent Care
  • Respite Care

Care Types Provided

  • Residential Care
  • Dementia Residential Care
  • For a maximum of 34 Service Users

Dementia Care Types

  • Mild Dementia
  • Moderate Dementia
  • Advanced/Complex Dementia

Other Care Provided

  • Parkinson's Disease
  • Palliative / End of Life Care
  • Convalescent Care
  • Day Care

Facilities

  • Own Furniture if required
  • Pet Friendly (or by arrangement)
  • Smoking not permitted
  • Close to Local shops
  • Near Public Transport
  • Lift
  • Wheelchair Access
  • Gardens
  • Residents Kitchenette
  • Phone Point in own room
  • Television point in own room
  • Residents Internet Access

Funding & Fees

Weekly Charges per Person

  • Self-Funded Residential Care: from £1195
  • Self-Funded Residential Dementia Care: from £1195

These prices are only a guideline, please contact Danecroft to find out the exact price for your requirements.

Funding Types Accepted

  • Self Funding (Private)
  • Local Authority with Top Up
  • Local Authority
  • NHS Continuing Healthcare (CHC)

Good to Know

Person in charge

  • Rebecca Ward (Manager)

Local Authority / Social Services

Admission Criteria

  • Ages 65+

Care Home Design/Build

  • Purpose Built: Yes
  • Last Refurbishment: 2019

Room Information

  • Single Rooms (34)
  • Couples/Companion Rooms (0)
  • Single Rooms with Ensuite Wet Room (1)
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Danecroft Reviews (13)

8.3

Danecroft has a Review Score of 8.3 (8.336) out of 10, based on 2 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Danecroft has 13 reviews.

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Review from Karl F (Son of Resident) published on 4 April 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My mum suffers from dementia and is a resident at Danecroft, she has been there for around 2 and a half months. The place is superb! It's clean, tidy and every part of the place is spotless. Mum always looks groomed and well dressed, clearly, she is being looked after. Mum's needs are catered for in
every way. The staff are excellent, always looking out for the residents and friendly towards visiting families. It's a pleasure to visit.
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Review from Karen W (Daughter of Resident) published on 28 June 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I cannot recommend Danecroft highly enough! The staff are amazing, so kind, generous and caring, and looked after Mum as though she was a member of their own family. I was able to call or visit at any time, and was always made welcome. Moving Mum to Danecroft was the best thing I ever did for her.
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Review from S R (Daughter of Resident) published on 14 June 2023 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My dad moved into Danecroft at the start of the year, all the staff made Dad feel welcome as he was super nervous about moving into somewhere he didn't know anyone and the home was a lot bigger than his previous home.
The staff have all been amazing at keeping me updated with any queries or issues,
they have acted professionally.
The home is absolutely amazing, they employ activity staff so the residents keep their minds active, they have fitness people come in, and music which my dad absolutely loves. I wish we choose this home from the beginning as he said he absolutely loves living at Danecroft. Thank you so much for caring for Dad so far, and fingers crossed for years to come. Keep up the great work.
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Review from Sharron M (Daughter of Resident) published on 24 May 2023 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My mother was moved here as her other care home closed down. The care and quality of care she is receiving here is above and beyond what she is used to, everyone here cares and treats her like a person, not a commodity.
She is so much happier and content in herself, she is smiling and is just a happy
person now, it is heartwarming to see, she has made friends which is nice, thank you.
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Review from J P (Daughter of Resident) published on 23 December 2022 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
All I wish for my mum is to be welcomed, loved and cared for in the way of a family home and this is just what my mum receives, every day and in particular, when she has been poorly, the knowledge, professionalism and dedication to her wellbeing, has been incredible. Thank you, Danecroft.
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Review from Wendy D (Daughter-in-law of Resident) published on 22 August 2022 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My mother in law has been at Danecroft for the past 10 years following a diagnosis of dementia. She has been cared for so well but even more importantly, she has been loved by the staff. Yesterday she left the home to move to the Isle of Wight as she has always wanted to return to living by the sea.
The right decision but so sad to leave all the wonderful people at Danecroft. A huge thanks again to you all.
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Review from Jean F (Daughter of Resident) published on 25 February 2022 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Mum has been at Danecroft for several years now. Having to move her into a home was one of the hardest decisions I have ever had to make and came with a great deal of guilt. From the moment she went to Danecroft, however, it was clear the staff treated the residents as they would wish for their own
family.
As Mum's Alzheimer's has progressed, she has been less able to engage, but it is incredibly reassuring for me to know that she is receiving all the care she needs. With changes in her condition, her care plan is continuously reviewed and amended.
Whilst Mum is no longer able to participate in the activities that are organised within the home, I have witnessed first-hand the great range of pastimes that are put on for those residents who are able to play a part in them.
The staff really do go above and beyond.
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Review from Lauren C (Daughter of Resident) published on 23 February 2022 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Mum had been using Danecroft for respite over the past couple of years and she absolutely loved it. It gave myself and my father great comfort knowing she was really well taken care of whilst on ‘her holidays’ for a few weeks at a time. The staff were really friendly and really looked after my mum.
Mum suffered from mixed dementia and had been diagnosed 6 years prior to her starting respite at Danecroft.
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Review from Brenda W (Daughter of Resident) published on 21 August 2018 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
This letter is written with sincere thanks to all the staff and carers who made my Mum's 90th birthday so special. Entertainment was on that day a singer/pianist and the staff ensured my Mum joined in with the sing-a-long, and it really made the family part of the occasion.


My Mum came to Danecroft

end of June due to sudden changes with her care at home. This was a big change not only for my Mum but the family too, but I can honestly say the care and attention she receives is comforting and reassuring. The staff are very caring and attentive. Danecroft is like "home from home". Leaving my Mum at the end of my visit is made easier knowing she is in the care of such great staff.
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Review from Ken S (Son-in-law of Resident) published on 10 April 2017 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My Father-in-law entered the care home as a self-funding resident due to rapid deterioration of health. It became apparent that his cancer was already secondary and it spread rapidly. Effectively the care home became a hospice placement and he died about three weeks later. The level of care and support
for him, his wife (who was also in the home) and family was outstanding. The compassion and support throughout this difficult period was second to none. Thankyou.
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Review from Sally P (Daughter of Resident) published on 27 March 2017 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My Father was a resident at Danecroft for 18 months. All the staff were very friendly helpfull and above all extremely caring. During his last few weeks when he was unable to do anything for himself the staff were so attentive and compassionate and treated him as if he was one of their own family. I
can highly recommend this care home and am so pleased this is the one we chose for my Dad.
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Review from Lynda W (Niece of Resident) published on 4 July 2016 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
I am always greeted and made to feel welcome, my aunt is looked after very well and she always look clean and tidy. I think the bedrooms and bathrooms need to be cleaned more often. The food is good. my aunt is very fussy and they do their best to make her what she likes to eat.
Reply from Christopher Ryan, Managing Director at Danecroft

Thank you for taking the time to review us and for your kind words about the staff.
As you would expect all of the rooms in the Home are cleaned at least once every day. Where some residents choose to spend their time in their room the cleaners will of course ask whether it is OK for them to clean and on occasions some individuals may say no. In these circumstances we will honour these wishes unless it is in their best interests to override this request. I know the manager would be very happy to discuss your individual situation if you would like to.

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Review from Eileen P (Cousin of Resident) published on 4 July 2016 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
As far as I am aware my cousin is very well looked after. The food is very good and always looks lovely. We can visit any time we like and are always most welcome. Any small problems we are notified by telephone calls. The staff are great and nothing is too much bother.
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Current Review Score: 8.3 (8.336)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 8.3 (8.336) out of 10 for Danecroft is based on a) the Average Rating and b) the number of positive Reviews.

  1. The Average Rating is 4.9 out of 5 from 2 Reviews in the last 24 months.
  2. The score for the number of positive Reviews is 3.4 out of 5 from 2 positive Reviews in the last 24 months.

Detailed Breakdown of Review Score

The maximum Review Score for a Care Home is 10, which is made up from the Average Rating of Reviews (maximum of 5 points) and the Number of Reviews (maximum of 5 points) in the last 24 months:

  1. 5 Points are available for the Average Rating from all Reviews in the last 24 months. The Average Rating of 4.917 for Danecroft is calculated as follows: ( (22 Excellents x 5) + (2 Goods x 4) ) ÷ 24 Ratings = 4.917
  2. 5 Points are available for the number of Positive Reviews in the last 24 months. A Positive Review is defined as any Review with an 'Overall Experience' of '4' or '5' (out of a max rating '5'). The 3.419 Points relating to the number of positive Reviews for Danecroft is based on 2 positive Reviews in the last 24 months and is calculated as per below:

    The 5 points available are broken down as follows:

    1. 4 points are available for the first 10 Positive Reviews in the last 24 months; 3 points for the first Positive Review, and then 0.125 Points for each of the next four Positive Reviews and then 0.1 Points for the next five Positive Reviews. (1st = 3.000, 2nd = 0.125, 3rd = 0.125, 4th = 0.125, 5th = 0.125, 6th = 0.100, 7th = 0.100, 8th = 0.100, 9th = 0.100, 10th = 0.100) 3 + 0.125 = 3.125
    2. 1 point is available for the number of Positive Reviews reaching 20% of the registered maximum number of service users in the last 24 months. If this number is partially reached, then that proportion of 1 point is given. eg a Care Home registered for a maximum of 50 service users has to reach 10 Positive Reviews to receive 1 point, if it has 7 reviews it will receive 0.7 points. 20% of the 34 registered maximum number of service users is 6.8. 2 Positive Reviews ÷ 6.8 = 0.294
  3. When a Review is submitted by someone who has previously submitted a Review, only the latest Review will count towards the Review Score.
  4. If a Care Home does not have a review in the last 24 months, then it will not have a Review Score.

Regulatory Rating

Care Quality Commission (CQC) Rating

Date: 1 Nov 2019

Overall Outstanding

  • Caring Outstanding
  • Effective Outstanding
  • Responsive Outstanding
  • Safe Good
  • Well-led Outstanding
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Frequently Asked Questions about Danecroft

What types of Care is Danecroft registered for?

Older Person Care, Dementia & Physical Disability are the registered (by the Care Quality Commission) categories of Care.

How many Rooms does Danecroft have?

There are 34 Single Rooms.

What are the Facilities & Services at Danecroft?

Own Furniture if required, Pet Friendly (or by arrangement), Smoking not permitted, Close to Local shops, Near Public Transport, Lift, Wheelchair Access, Gardens, Residents Kitchenette, Phone Point in own room, Television point in own room & Residents Internet Access are some of the Facilities & Services.

How far is Danecroft to the centre of Bedford?

3.4 mile(s) as the crow flies, distance by road may be significantly further.

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