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Care Provided by The Crossways Nursing Home
Primary Care Categories
- Older Person Care
- Dementia
- Physical Disability
Length of Stay
- Permanent Care
- Respite Care
Care Types Provided
- Residential Care
- Nursing Care
- Dementia Residential Care
- Dementia Nursing Care
- For a maximum of 25 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
Other Care Provided
- Palliative / End of Life Care
- Convalescent Care
Facilities
- Own Furniture if required
- Smoking not permitted
- Close to Local shops
- Near Public Transport
- Lift
- Wheelchair Access
- Gardens
- Phone Point in own room
- Television point in own room
- Residents Internet Access
Funding & Fees
Weekly Charges per Person
Fees are a baseline figure and subject to change following an individual assessment of care needs.
The price(s) shown are provided by the care home. Contact The Crossways Nursing Home for full pricing details and T&Cs.
Contact The Crossways 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
- Contemplation Homes Ltd
- Private Owned
Person in charge
- Roger Imbru (Manager)
Local Authority / Social Services
Admission Information
- Ages 65+
Care Home Design/Build
- Purpose Built: No
Room Information
- Single Rooms (13)
- Couples/Companion Rooms (6)
The Crossways Nursing Home Reviews (23)
The Crossways Nursing Home has a Review Score of 7.6 (7.644) out of 10, based on 1 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time The Crossways Nursing Home has 23 reviews.
My husband who has complex needs, has been Crossways for 11 days. I had heard good reports and was happy for him to be there. The staff have made my very anxious husband so comfortable and the care and kindness he is receiving is heartwarming. Nothing is too much trouble including drinks for visitors. My husband is making good progress and I feel I can relax a little knowing they have his best interests at heart in all they do.
A most caring and warm atmosphere. Excellent in all departments. Particularly wonderful staff. Very good management.
Crossways Nursing Home offers its residents a safe and very caring environment. The staff is all extremely friendly and nothing is too much trouble. They regularly go the extra mile for both residents and their visitors. The food provided was excellent and a good choice. My husband was here for 11 weeks and received an extremely high level of care. I would not hesitate to recommend Crossways. Many thanks!
You made such a difficult time much more bearable with kindness I will always remember.
It is a lovely home, a very friendly and warm feeling. Well done.
I like how I am looked after, the care staff are very good, and they treat me well. I have allocated carers who are excellent and they bring me hot drinks, cakes and what I like. I have lived here for two years. I have a nice room with a little fridge and a nice TV, and my room is clean. The staff assist me to hospital when I need it, and give me my pills.
All the staff were polite, personal, caring, and confidential. I am very happy. They were respectful to my 'end of life' family member and extended this respect to myself and my wife. A very comfortable home with happy and great staff. Thank you.
I can't thank them enough for their hard work and compassion and for making Dad's end of life comfortable for him, his son and I.
Thank you so so much.
Not easy looking after dementia patients, but I can't fault my husband's treatment. I'm always kept informed of changes in him. Can't thank you all enough for caring for him. Thank you.
I was very apprehensive about using a nursing home, especially in the current circumstances with the Covid pandemic and the impact this has on all services. I was very impressed with the flexibility for my mother and myself to visit my father, particularly towards the end of life, where allowances were made for those last three visits, which are so important and can not be done again. Everyone we met was kinds, professional and caring.
The care my mother received over the last twelve months is more than she could have wished for - excellent food, care and company. The staff were always so friendly towards us. We could not have given the same care as the care home. Mum always said she wished she felt better and could appreciate food and care. The home and care had kept Mum going another year. Thank you.
All staff found to be kind and considerate to my 100-year-old plus aunt. Nice room, mice outlook over the garden, with an activities room, which guests and visitors would use. Visitors made welcome, and I could, until covid-19, visit any time I chose during the day. A possible drawback, my aunt's room did not have an en-site facility.
Thank you for taking the time to submit a review for our Crossways Nursing Home. We cannot wait to open our doors again to you all. Please take care of yourself and stay safe.
My stepfather has been at Crossways Nursing Home for a period of years, having suffered a massive stroke that left him unable to speak or do anything for himself. I want to congratulate the staff for the wonderful way in which they have cared for my stepfather over the years. What's particularly prompted me to write this review, is to note how fabulously the home has coped during this awful last 12 months of Covid. For the home to stay mostly Covid-free during that time, and to protect its vulnerable residents so well, must have taken enormous dedication and care by all the staff. Thank you - you are all wonderful!
Thank you so much for your kind words, Jenny. We are very proud of the manager and his team! Take care of yourselves, and stay safe.
From the moment my father arrived at the home, he was treated with dignity and respect. The care provided was superb and the atmosphere is so friendly and welcoming. We cannot thank the staff enough for their attention to detail and creating such a pleasant environment.
All the staff were very friendly and very attentive.
The home itself was in a great position for access and also in a position which overlooked the countryside.
I believe she enjoyed her time there as she seemed very happy.
The home is clean and tidy and the food always looks really nice. A good varied menu on offer.
I would be very happy to recommend this nursing home.
Very pleased with staff and management, my mother was very poorly when she arrived at Crossways but with the help from the staff and management, made a good recovery. I would like to thank the management and staff for their help and patience.
Crossways is a very bright, light, cheerful and very caring home. The residents and staff are like an extended family. There is a great understanding of residents needs and the staff smile and laugh all the time.
The welcome for my visitors is also warm and there is a well-equipped activities room and a lovely garden where I have enjoyed sitting with my daughter during the recent sunny weather. I would highly recommend Crossways to anyone considering a care home for themselves or for a relative.
I like visiting here as there is a very homely atmosphere and as my husband cannot talk it is so nice that staff members often pop in and have a chat with me. I cannot fault his care and the staff are very kind to him. He seems very contented here and that gives me peace of mind and if I ask for something to be done it is always done willingly and promptly.
Thank you. It was hard having our mom, gran, great grandmom go from being; active, driving and caring for others to having to be cared for so quickly. It is a scary process and hard to see your loved one on the rollercoaster of emotions and physically deteriorate. I had the pleasure of spending six weeks daily with my mom and getting to know each and every staff member, night and day. The staff who are at this home are wonderful, you would not expect anything better. They treat each person as if it was their own family and loved one with dignity, respect, care, treatments and kindness. The manager and team are a role model for other homes and show what they do and it shows through their care. Thank you.
Regulatory Rating
Care Quality Commission (CQC) Rating
Date: 10 November 2025Requires improvement
- CaringGood
- EffectiveRequires improvement
- ResponsiveGood
- SafeRequires improvement
- Well-ledRequires improvement
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.
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Frequently Asked Questions about The Crossways Nursing Home
What types of Care is The Crossways Nursing Home registered for?
Older Person Care, Dementia, Physical Disability are the registered (by the Care Quality Commission) categories of Care.
How many Rooms does The Crossways Nursing Home have?
There are 13 Single Rooms and 6 Couples/Companion Rooms.
What are the Facilities & Services at The Crossways Nursing Home?
Own Furniture if required, Smoking not permitted, Close to Local shops, Near Public Transport, Lift, Wheelchair Access, Gardens, Phone Point in own room, Television point in own room, Residents Internet Access are some of the Facilities & Services.
How far is The Crossways Nursing Home to the centre of Bedford?
2.4 mile(s) as the crow flies, distance by road may be significantly further.
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