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Kimbolton Lodge

1 Kimbolton Road, Bedford, Bedfordshire MK40 2NT
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Kimbolton Lodge, Bedford

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 have en-suite facilities and the home is currently upgrading their facilities by converting bathrooms into wet rooms.

Kimbolton Lodge offers a wide and fulfilling range of activities from the ever-popular bingo and quiz afternoon through to music therapy, pet...  

Care Provided by Kimbolton Lodge

Primary Care Categories

  • Older Person Care
  • Physical Disability
  • Visual / Hearing Impairment

Length of Stay

  • Permanent Care
  • Respite Care

Care Types Provided

  • Residential Care
  • Nursing Care
  • For a maximum of 37 Service Users

Other Care Provided

  • Parkinson's Disease
  • Stroke
  • Palliative / End of Life Care
  • COPD/Pulmonary Disease
  • Bariatric Care/Obesity
  • Convalescent Care
  • Acquired Brain Injury (ABI)

Facilities

  • Own Furniture if required
  • 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

Type of carePermanentRespite
Residential Care£1,550 - £1,750£1,550 - £1,750
Nursing Care£1,550 - £1,750£1,550 - £1,750

Depending on pre assessment need and room location fee may vary.

Contact Kimbolton Lodge 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

Owner

  • Kimbolton Lodge Ltd
  • Private Owned

Person in charge

  • Nicola Smith (Home Manager)

Local Authority / Social Services

Admission Information

  • Mixed (no single-gender units)
  • Ages 65+

Care Home Design/Build

  • Purpose Built: No

Room Information

  • Single Rooms (37)
  • Single Rooms with ensuite Wet Room (10)

Parking

  • Plenty of free parking available on site

Kimbolton Lodge Reviews (34)

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Kimbolton Lodge has a Review Score of 9.1 (9.058) out of 10, based on 7 reviews in the last 2 years. Over all time Kimbolton Lodge has 34 reviews.

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Review from Fred H (Son of Resident) published on 16 March 2026 Submitted via Postal Card
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Staff are all very good and all marvellous here.

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Review from C M (Daughter of Resident) published on 3 March 2026 Submitted via Postal Card
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Very pleased with the care and consideration given to my elderly mother. The staff have helped to ensure that she settled into her new surroundings as quickly as possible.

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Review from John P (Brother of Resident) published on 1 December 2025 Submitted via Postal Card
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My sister has been a resident for 25 months now. She is very happy at KL. Being very well looked after by the relevant staff and very comfortable in her ensuite room. She enjoys the activities and tries hard to engage with fellow residents. I am very reassured that my sister is in the right place. We don't visit very often, not being resident in Bedford. I do find the Lodge a bit crowded and a rabbit warren though.

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Review from J Q (Resident / Service User) published on 5 November 2025 Submitted via Postal Card
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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 want. Overall I am pleased to be here.

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Review from K L (Friend of Resident) published on 29 September 2025 Submitted via Postal Card
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I would say this is a lovely home. Always lots of smiles very clean. And staff are always lovely.

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Review from I L (Sister of Resident) published on 26 September 2025 Submitted via Postal Card
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Overall it has been a positive experience. My brother feels comfortable here. It is nice that the staff are mostly the same so that he is used to them and vice versa. Management were very good to change his room to suit his needs. It is key worker seems to have his best interests at heart and it is great that she and the other staff are approachable. It is a good friendly vibe in the lounge.

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Review from V L (Niece of Resident) published on 23 September 2025 Submitted via Website
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Staff are friendly. They have allowed my grandad to pay and have dinner daily so he spends quality time with my uncle. When we visit weekly all residents that are in the lounge interact with us and its like visiting an extended family. My uncle likes the food aswell.

And we love Daisy the dog that visits also :)

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Review from K M (Daughter of Resident) published on 5 January 2023 Submitted via Website
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I cannot praise the staff at Kimbolton Lodge enough. Mum has been there a few months now and her care is first-rate. The staff are friendly, cheerful, efficient, helpful and extremely caring. The home is clean and bright, the food is first-rate.

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Review from Andrea T (Daughter of Resident) published on 6 December 2022 Submitted via Postal Card
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My first visit to see my mum was great. Her room was lovely and bright and mum seemed happy. The staff are very friendly and helpful.

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Review from J T (Resident / Service User) published on 2 December 2022 Submitted via Postal Card
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The initial room was depressing however, the new room is much better. I love the food and I like the staff.

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Review from John B (Resident / Service User) published on 2 December 2022 Submitted via Postal Card
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Kimbolton Lodge it will amaze you, the carers there do not phase you. You're looked after just like a star. The care is perfect, way above par With cleaners who do really clean. The shiniest floors you've ever seen. Helpers who will wash and dress and nothing is of too much stress and as for food what can one say. I could eat there every day.

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Review from S C (Daughter-in-law of Resident) published on 2 December 2022 Submitted via Postal Card
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The crae and attention at Kimbolton Lodge is exceptional. All of the staff treat my mother-in-law like she is a member of their own families. They are all so attentive to her needs. She is always very happy with the meals, especially the puddings, as she has a sweet tooth. My mother-in-law says, in her own words, that it is 'wonderful' and she is very 'happy' - you cannot get better feedback than that.

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Review from Cassie B (Daughter of Resident) published on 11 November 2022 Submitted via Postal Card
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Kimbolton Lodge is so amazingly friendly. It is like one big family in a very caring home. The staff are amazing - so friendly, full of sun and laughter - always caring and always smiling. Love it here - so relaxed and friendly. Everyone is so happy. The carers always make people laugh and do everything they can to make people know that it is a home away from home and it really is because they always go the extra mile.

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Review from K H (Respite Resident) published on 10 August 2022 Submitted via Postal Card
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Fantastic carers, friendly and helpful. Made my stay here very comfortable.

Highly recommend.

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Review from Marjorie P (Resident / Service User) published on 7 January 2022 Submitted via Postal Card
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Staff were very kind and friendly.
Comfortable room and good food.

Enjoyed my stay and was well looked after.

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Review from Natalie W (Great-Niece of Resident) published on 21 July 2021 Submitted via Postal Card
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My relative was treated with great care and dignity and we were very grateful for the kindness shown during their stay.

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Review from Gordon L (Husband of Resident) published on 20 April 2021 Submitted via Postal Card
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The level of care for my wife, who has complex medical issues, is outstanding. The staff always treat her with such kindness and compassion. I cannot fault their enduring patience and their expertise. As a family, we always feel so welcome and are informed immediately when my wife required additional medical help. We are forever grateful to Kimbolton Lodge.

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Review from Maria C (Daughter of Resident) published on 13 April 2021 Submitted via Postal Card
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My mum has been a resident of Kimbolton Lodge for the last 10 years and both Mum and I feel that they are part of our family. They look after her with love and care, they show a great understanding of her needs and will always treat her with respect and dignity. They also have a wonderful sense of humour and have kept her spirits up during every difficult year.

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Review from Joanne D (Daughter of Resident) published on 13 April 2021 Submitted via Postal Card
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The care and compassion shown to my mother is outstanding. The level of both emotional and physical support is exemplary and the kindness to both myself and my father is very much appreciated.

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Review from Claire R (Niece of Resident) published on 28 January 2021 Submitted via Postal Card
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My aunt moved here for palliative care during lockdown 3. My cousin and I were treated so welcome when we visited our aunt. We found her in a comfortable, well-equipped room and she had people popping in regularly to check on her. We were allowed to stay as long as we liked and were reassured our aunt was being left in capable, competent and caring hands. Thank you.

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Care Quality Commission (CQC) Rating

Date: 13 November 2019
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  • Well-ledGood
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Frequently Asked Questions about Kimbolton Lodge

What types of Care is Kimbolton Lodge registered for?

Older Person Care, Physical Disability, Visual / Hearing Impairment are the registered (by the Care Quality Commission) categories of Care.

How many Rooms does Kimbolton Lodge have?

There are 37 Single Rooms.

What are the Facilities & Services at Kimbolton Lodge?

Own Furniture if required, 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 Kimbolton Lodge to the centre of Bedford?

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

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