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Situated on a peaceful, tree-lined residential street, the home enjoys a convenient location close to the town centre and railway station. It overlooks a local park and...
Care Provided by Beacon House Nursing Home
Primary Care Categories
- Older Person Care
- Dementia
- Physical Disability
Length of Stay
- Permanent Care
- Respite Care
Care Types Provided
- Nursing Care
- Dementia Nursing Care
- For a maximum of 40 Service Users
Dementia Care TypesMild Dementia
Someone living with our definition of "mild dementia" might experience some or all of the following:
- Memory problems such as misplacing items and not be able to recall recent events (however, in some forms of dementia a person's memory may be unchanged)
- Difficulties thinking through problems and planning, making decisions
- Language and communication issues such as finding it difficult to recall the appropriate word in a conversation or following a conversation
- Poor orientation, getting lost in areas previously familiar to them
- Difficulty judging distances (more falls than usual)
- Changes in their normal mood including anxiety and depression
- In certain types of dementia, personality and behaviour changes may be present alongside or instead of issues with memory or concentration.
Moderate Dementia
Someone living with our definition of "moderate dementia" might experience some or all of the following:
- Worsened memory problems. Not always recognising own family members and friends. Repeating the same questions over and over again
- Worsened language and communication issues, forgetting what they are saying mid-sentence. Not being able to understand what someone else is saying
- More frequent confusion, e.g. about the time of day or where they are, including their own home
- Apathy, depression and anxiety
- Believing things that aren't true (paranoia)
- Frequent hallucinations
- Lack of emotional control, quick to anger, fearfulness, sadness
- Loss of inhibition
- Difficulties sleeping or waking during the night and behaving as though it is daytime - loss of circadian rhythm.
Advanced Dementia
Someone living with our definition of "severe dementia" might experience some or all of the following:
- Severe memory problems. Not recognising family members and friends. Not being able to recall their own name
- Severe language and communication issues, not being able to understand what someone else is saying
- Severe confusion, e.g. about the time of day or where they are, including their own home
- Apathy, depression and anxiety
- Believing things that aren't true (paranoia)
- Frequent hallucinations
- Lack of emotional control, quick to anger, fearfulness, sadness
- Loss of inhibition
- Difficulties sleeping or waking during the night and behaving as though it is daytime - loss of circadian rhythm.
Verbally or physically aggressive behaviour
If your loved one displays this type of behaviour you may need a care home that has specially trained staff. Verbal/physical aggression is often defined:
- Consistent shouting and screaming
- Verbal abuse
- Physical abuse
How we define Dementia Care Types
Mild Dementia
Someone living with our definition of "mild dementia" might experience some or all of the following:
- Memory problems such as misplacing items and not be able to recall recent events (however, in some forms of dementia a person's memory may be unchanged)
- Difficulties thinking through problems and planning, making decisions
- Language and communication issues such as finding it difficult to recall the appropriate word in a conversation or following a conversation
- Poor orientation, getting lost in areas previously familiar to them
- Difficulty judging distances (more falls than usual)
- Changes in their normal mood including anxiety and depression
- In certain types of dementia, personality and behaviour changes may be present alongside or instead of issues with memory or concentration.
Moderate Dementia
Someone living with our definition of "moderate dementia" might experience some or all of the following:
- Worsened memory problems. Not always recognising own family members and friends. Repeating the same questions over and over again
- Worsened language and communication issues, forgetting what they are saying mid-sentence. Not being able to understand what someone else is saying
- More frequent confusion, e.g. about the time of day or where they are, including their own home
- Apathy, depression and anxiety
- Believing things that aren't true (paranoia)
- Frequent hallucinations
- Lack of emotional control, quick to anger, fearfulness, sadness
- Loss of inhibition
- Difficulties sleeping or waking during the night and behaving as though it is daytime - loss of circadian rhythm.
Advanced Dementia
Someone living with our definition of "severe dementia" might experience some or all of the following:
- Severe memory problems. Not recognising family members and friends. Not being able to recall their own name
- Severe language and communication issues, not being able to understand what someone else is saying
- Severe confusion, e.g. about the time of day or where they are, including their own home
- Apathy, depression and anxiety
- Believing things that aren't true (paranoia)
- Frequent hallucinations
- Lack of emotional control, quick to anger, fearfulness, sadness
- Loss of inhibition
- Difficulties sleeping or waking during the night and behaving as though it is daytime - loss of circadian rhythm.
Verbally or physically aggressive behaviour
If your loved one displays this type of behaviour you may need a care home that has specially trained staff. Verbal/physical aggression is often defined:
- Consistent shouting and screaming
- Verbal abuse
- Physical abuse
How we define Dementia Care Types
- Mild Dementia
- Moderate Dementia
- Advanced/Complex Dementia
Other Care Provided
- Parkinson's Disease
- Stroke
- Palliative / End of Life Care
- COPD/Pulmonary Disease
- Bariatric Care/Obesity
- Convalescent Care
Facilities
- Own Furniture if required
- Pet Friendly (or by arrangement)
- Close to Local shops
- Near Public Transport
- Minibus or other transport
- Lift
- Stairlift
- Wheelchair Access
- Gardens
- Residents Kitchenette
- Phone Point in own room
- Television point in own room
- Residents Internet Access
Funding & Fees
Weekly Charges per Person
The price(s) shown are provided by the care home. Contact Beacon House Nursing Home for full pricing details and T&Cs.
Contact Beacon House Nursing Home to confirm what's included and get a personalised quote:
Funding Types Accepted
- Self-Funding (Private)
- Local Authority with Top-up
- Local Authority
- NHS Continuing Healthcare (CHC)
Support you may be entitled to
- If you chose a care home based in England, you may be eligible for NHS Funded Nursing Care (FNC), which helps cover the cost of nursing. This is worth £267.68 per week and is usually paid directly to the care home.
Good to Know
Group / Owner
- Lansglade Homes Ltd
- Private Owned
Person in charge
- Donna Stewart (Manager)
Local Authority / Social Services
Admission Information
- Ages 65+
Care Home Design/Build
- Purpose Built: No
- Last Refurbishment: 2020
- Number of floors: 2
Room Information
- Single Rooms (22)
- Couples/Companion Rooms (9)
Visiting
- No restrictions on visiting your relative or friend at this current time.
Parking
- Car park at the front of the home.
Beacon House Nursing Home Reviews (28)
Beacon House Nursing Home has a Review Score of 8.1 (8.125) out of 10, based on 1 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Beacon House Nursing Home has 28 reviews.
My relative has been in Beacon House for nearly 6 years, in that time I have nothing but praise for the home. The activities have been absolutely fantastic for the residents, family and staff Xmas party's, garden party's, singing quizzes, the list goes on. We sadly lost our relative early December 2020, was treated with dignity and respect in his last days. May I say a "Big" thank you to all concerned in his care.
The nursing home team are fantastic, especially during the pandemic. They have kept us informed and we had regular Facetime calls with mum. Nothing was ever too much trouble they made sure. Mum was always comfortable. Before the pandemic, there was always regular activities and we were always encouraged to join in.
As my mum's health has deteriorated due to age and her medical condition, the staff and management have done everything possible to keep her comfortable and meet her needs.
With the onset of the pandemic in March and the subsequent Government restrictions the Nursing Staff have arranged "face time" calls and once restrictions were eased quickly provided what access they could, this has provided great comfort to my mum and our family.
As a family, all the support my mum and we have received has been first class.
Mum was cared and nursed for by such genuine, kind and caring people. If only she was well enough to know. When she was well, Mum never trusted anybody, but I know she would have at Beacon House as she asked "should we stay" in lucid times. Beacon House also extended care and kindness to family and visitors. Thanks to everyone who makes this establishment work. Keep up the good work and thank you again. These words are from Dad, daughter and son.
My friend always looks clean and comfortable is well cared for and the staff are very friendly. The room is nice enough for visitors.
Excellent care and support provided for my Dad. He always said how attentive all the staff were, really good meals, with his favourite things. We were very happy with the standard of care and support he received with his complex nursing needs.
Beacon House is clean and did not have a smell like many others we visited. Staff were caring, plenty of staff, rooms were decorated nicely and had everything in the room that mum needed. Even though mum has only been living at Beacon House for a short time, all the staff/manager have made her so welcome. She has settled in so well and is happy to be there.
Clean, happy environment. Relatives and visitors are made to feel welcome. Carers attitude and care is first class. Individual needs were always met. Very friendly staff and understanding. My room was clean, well equipped for a safe, pleasant stay. Activities lady was amazing with lots of things to join in to keep active and occupied. Care manager was very approachable, understanding and I still pop into the home once a week for a cup of tea to say hello and keep in contact with everyone.
Regulatory Rating
Care Quality Commission (CQC) Rating
Date: 02 April 2024Good
- CaringGood
- EffectiveGood
- ResponsiveGood
- SafeGood
- Well-ledGood
Inspection ratings
We rate most services according to how safe, effective, caring, responsive and well-led they are, using four levels:
- Outstanding - The service is performing exceptionally well.
- Good - The service is performing well and meeting our expectations.
- Requires Improvement - The service isn't performing as well as it should and we have told the service how it must improve.
- Inadequate - The service is performing badly and we've taken action against the person or organisation that runs it.
- Not rated - we have not yet rated this area of the service, this is normally because the assessments we have carried out have been focused on other key questions.
Bed Vacancies
2 Bed Vacancies
Posted: 18 August 2026Beacon House is a nursing home near Bedford town centre. Its high standards of nursing and care are complemented by the best in physical surroundings. A professional and experienced staff team provide the highest standards for nursing.
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Meet the Team (2)

Preskilal is an experienced Home Manager and a Registered Nurse, and joined Beacon House in May 2026.

Donna is an experienced home manager and is also a registered nurse. She became the Operations Manager in March 2026.
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