Annandale Lodge Care Home

8 Linden Road, Bedford MK40 2DA
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  • Annandale Lodge Care Home, Bedford
Annandale Lodge provides high standards of nursing and residential care for older people, those who are frail and those who are living with complex needs.

The home is located in a quiet area near Bedford town centre and is within easy reach of public transport. The excellent facilities are complemented by a secluded garden providing residents with the atmosphere and tranquillity of a country home.

Annandale provide a secure, relaxed and homely environment embracing the fundamental principles of good practice. The home’s professional and experienced team provide the highest standards of care.

An activity co-ordinator organises a daily programme of events, as well as one-to-one reminiscence therapy and outside entertainers who visit the home on a regular basis.
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Care Provided

Primary Care Categories

  • Older Person Care
  • Dementia
  • Physical Disability

Length of Stay

  • Permanent Care

Care Types Provided

  • Nursing Care
  • Dementia Nursing Care
  • For a maximum of 26 Service Users

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
  • Day 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
  • Phone Point in own room
  • Television point in own room
  • Residents Internet Access

Funding & Fees

Weekly Charges per Person

  • Self-Funded Nursing Care: £1250 – £1500
  • Self-Funded Nursing Dementia Care: £1250 – £1500

These prices are only a guideline, please contact Annandale Lodge Care Home 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)

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 £254.06 per week and is usually paid directly to the care home.

Good to Know

Person in charge

  • Georgina Lewis (Manager)

Local Authority / Social Services

Admission Criteria

  • Ages 65+

Care Home Design/Build

  • Purpose Built: No
  • Number of floors: 2

Room Information

  • Single Rooms (26)
  • Couples/Companion Rooms (0)

Visiting

  • No restrictions on visiting your relative of friends at present.

Parking

  • Car parking available outside the front of the home and also a car park at the rear of the home.

Annandale Lodge Care Home Reviews (63)

9.8

Annandale Lodge Care Home has a Review Score of 9.8 (9.771) out of 10, based on 12 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Annandale Lodge Care Home has 63 reviews.

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Review from M H (Grandson of Resident) published on 15 April 2020 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My nan was a resident for over 2 years at Annandale Lodge and sadly passed away 1st March 2020, just a few days from the grand age of 102. Myself and my mother were regular visitors at different times, the care team were always welcoming and friendly. We were offered drinks and if we timed it right
the occasional slice of cake! The team were dedicated to ensuring nan felt safe, happy and was treated with care and dignity, they are all amazing people.
The home was clean, tidy and welcoming with plenty of space to allow residents to socialise. Nan would often comment on how good the food was too.
I would wholeheartedly recommend Annandale Lodge - this is how all care homes should be - feeling part of an extended family.
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Review from Pauline H (Wife of Resident) published on 31 March 2020 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My husband has been a resident since the end of September 2019 and I cannot praise all of the staff enough for the way they have looked after him, myself and the many friends who have visited him at different times of the day or joined us for the coffee mornings prior to the virus lockdown. We have
all been made welcome, given drinks etc and nothing seems to be too much trouble for the staff who go about their work in a very professional way. I think there is a lovely atmosphere at Annandale as the staff appear to be enjoy their work and they make time to talk with the residents such that we both feel that they have become like an extended family to us. I can see why they were given "outstanding" for care at the last CQC assessment and I am really pleased that they had a vacancy when I was looking for a nursing home for my husband on his discharge from hospital. Having him at Annandale has enabled me to stop being his exhausted carer and enjoy just being his wife.
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Review from D H (Resident) assisted by family/friend published on 24 March 2020 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
I moved into Annandale Lodge at the end of September 2019 intending for it to be a temporary measure until my home was ready for me. It soon became apparent that I was not, and never would be, strong enough to return to my former home, so the decision was made for me to spend my remaining time at Annandale.
This was a very difficult choice to make, but Annandale made it a lot simpler than it would otherwise have been. My wife and I have slotted into the 'community' with a minimum of fuss and the care that I receive has been extended to include her. Nothing seems to be too much trouble for the wonderful staff, and I thank them from the bottom of my heart for the care and attention that we have received.
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Review from P E (Son of Resident) published on 21 October 2019 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My mom was looked after until she passed away on the 6th September 2019 at Annandale Lodge. The staff have been amazing, so caring and kind and the family will be always grateful. The manager is fantastic and overall credit to herself and the home.
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Review from A G (Cousin of Resident) published on 24 September 2019 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
We have visited our relative weekly for several months now. She appears happier and she has gained some weight and always looks clean and well dressed. All the staff are friendly and they treat her with dignity and respect. Seats are always provided for us and we are offered drinks. I can recommend
the care at Annandale Lodge Care Home!
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Review from Michael S (Friend of Resident) published on 5 August 2019 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I have been visiting a resident in Annandale Lodge over the past year, until her recent death. I believe she received the same excellent care that my mother in law received there several years ago.
I have found the staff always pleasant and friendly and helpful and was always treated with care and
dignity during her difficult suffering. She always looked clean.
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Review from Patrick F (Resident) published on 23 July 2019 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
As I am bed bound, I need to be hoisted out of bed. I find this is done very gently and organised, I am finding that their care is wonderful and the charm and personalities of the staff is excellent. The food is good, home-cooked food presented very nicely and as the staff are so caring, I cannot find
anything to complain about in this excellent nursing home.
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Review from F B (Daughter of Resident) published on 11 June 2019 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My mother recently spent a number of months at Annandale, following a spell in hospital. When she went into Annandale, she was very poorly and she was not expected to ever go home. The manager and all her team were just wonderful, nothing was too much trouble for them, they got my mother eating and
walking again, and she was able to go home!
Every member of staff was friendly and obliging. The food was excellent. The care she received was outstanding. She had a number of medical issues and these were all dealt with in an exemplary manner.
I cannot recommend Annandale highly enough. I feel fortunate that a space was available. If my mother needs nursing care again, this will be my first call.
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Review from P A (Daughter of Resident) published on 7 March 2019 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
Mum was here for respite after an eight week stay in hospital. She has always been opposed to 'going into a home' but her first words were 'I didn't think it would be like this'.
More recently she has said that she couldn't be looked after better.
She is now permanent. The staff are professional
and friendly, we couldn't be happier with her care - thank you.
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Review from Julia S (Granddaughter of Resident) published on 19 July 2018 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My grandmother was a resident here for nearly four years. In all that time we never witnessed a single incident that caused us concern. Every staff member was caring, considerate and spent time as needed with every resident. All the residents were treated with the utmost dignity and it was obvious the
staff cared about the residents. The facilities are well kept and the home is looked after and maintained well. I would not hesitate to recommend Annadale Lodge based on the current staff and manager and the care experience my grandmother received up until her death in March 2018.
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Review from P T (Son of Resident) published on 10 May 2018 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My father went into Annandale Lodge in March 2018 from a 5-week stay in hospital, where we thought we might lose him. The team and the manager at Annandale have worked tirelessly to improve my father's condition, encourage him to eat and drink and improved matters considerably. He is now more comfortable
and well looked after. On the basis of our experience, we would recommend this home to others.
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Review from Sandra M (Niece of Resident) published on 27 February 2018 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
The staff at Annandale nursing home go above and beyond the call of duty.
The care and consideration my aunt received was exemplary.
The home was always clean and tidy and so was my aunt's personal care.
I appreciate all the help they gave me and would like to thank them all very much.
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Review from Martin W (Son of Resident) published on 30 January 2018 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My mother was in the care home from 8th December until she passed away on the 4th January 2018, only here a short period of time. From the moment she arrived until she passed away, she was treated with respect, kindness, dignity by everyone who worked within the home. Nothing was too much, from being
looked after at home by carers to coming to this care home. The time she was there we saw a change in her. She was happy, relaxed and in her own words, "this is home now".


I cannot thank the staff enough for making my mums last days of her life comfortable and as happy as she can be.

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Review from Andrew P (Son of Resident) published on 20 January 2018 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My mum was at Annadale Lodge Care Home for 8 years.
I was very happy with how she was looked after by all of the staff very caring and dignified.
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Review from Helen B (Daughter of Resident) published on 17 January 2018 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
From the moment I first visited Annandale Lodge when myself and my brother were looking for a home for my Dad, I was impressed with its homely feel and the friendly atmosphere. The staff and manager made us welcome from the start and this continued for the two years my Dad was a resident.
The manager
and staff were always approachable and listened to any of our concerns. My Dad also felt listened to and he was able to form relationships with both staff and residents. My Dad was well cared for, he was always well turned out and smart, things which were important to him.
His room and the communal rooms were always clean and tidy. They are always thinking of new ways to keep the residents stimulated and entertained, but there is no pressure to take part. There is a lovely garden which my father enjoyed sitting in during the summer.
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Review from J C (Cousin of Resident) published on 2 January 2018 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
My relative - a frail elderly lady who was terminally ill - spent two or three months in Annandale Lodge. The manager and staff were very caring and always ready to help. They were also supportive of visiting relatives and kept us constantly updated on the progress of resident, who could not have been
in better hands.
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Review from David P (Son-in-law of Resident) published on 17 November 2017 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Having reviewed many care homes around Bedford, we felt Annandale Lodge would provide the best care for my wife's mother during a very difficult time.
From day 1 we have found the home to be spotlessly clean and pleasantly decorated, the staff to be friendly, efficient, courteous and respectful, and
we have been given the impression that the home, as well as it's owners, is very well managed.
My wife and I don't live in England, so we are very reliant on the services of the home. In our experience, we can say that the care, compassion and expertise demonstrated has been exemplary.
Annandale Lodge is also very welcoming to guests, tea and coffee is always offered - sometimes lunch too! The food appears to be very good and varied, with variations always available.
To everyone involved at Annandale Lodge - a huge thank you and God bless you all.
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Review from Joe C (Brother of Resident) published on 14 November 2017 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I have visited my sister several times in the past year and have never ceased to wonder what a lovely home Annandale Lodge is. At all times, the staff are really caring and cheerful. The place is spotlessly clean and is an absolute credit to all there.
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Review from Charles D (Son-in-law of Resident) published on 30 October 2017 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
I found the staff professional and caring. My father-in-law had good mental capacity but was physically challenged. The staff made him feel happy and wanted. I could not ask for more.
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Review from Maria A (Daughter of Resident) published on 25 July 2017 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My mother spent a short period of time at Annandale Lodge and passed away there very peacefully. Any negative preconceptions about nursing homes proved completely unfounded. All of the staff at Annandale were warm, patient and skilled, and ensured that her needs were anticipated. Although her time there
was short, staff managed to build relationships with mum and us, her relatives. As her family, our wishes were listened to and responded to, and we were in no doubt she was in the best place at the end of her life. The manager ensures that high standards are kept to and quickly developed a rapport with mum, myself and my sister - would definitely recommend.
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Current Review Score: 9.8 (9.771)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 9.8 (9.771) out of 10 for Annandale Lodge Care Home is based on a) the Average Rating and b) the number of positive Reviews.

  1. The Average Rating is 4.8 out of 5 from 12 Reviews in the last 24 months.
  2. The score for the number of positive Reviews is 5.0 out of 5 from 12 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 4.771 for Annandale Lodge Care Home is calculated as follows: ( (112 Excellents x 5) + (24 Goods x 4) + (4 Satisfactorys x 3) ) ÷ 140 Ratings = 4.771
  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 5 Points relating to the number of positive Reviews for Annandale Lodge Care Home is based on 12 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 + 0.125 + 0.125 + 0.125 + 0.1 + 0.1 + 0.1 + 0.1 + 0.1 = 4
    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 26 registered maximum number of service users is 5.2, which has been reached with 12 Positive reviews. Points = 1
  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: 25 Oct 2023

Overall Good

  • Caring Outstanding
  • Effective Good
  • Responsive Good
  • Safe Good
  • Well-led Good
Care Quality Commission is responsible for the registration and inspection of social care services in England. View Latest Report

Bed Vacancies

1 Bed Vacancy

Posted: 22 Sep 2025

Annandale Lodge provides high standards of nursing and residential care for older people, those who are frail and those who are living with complex needs.

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Georgina

Georgina Lewis

Job Title: Home Manager Joined: 2012

Georgina is an experienced home manager who is also a registered nurse with a wealth of experience.

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