Kimbolton Lodge

1 Kimbolton Road, Bedford MK40 2NT
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7.9 29 Reviews
  • 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 therapy, arts and crafts and outings to local amenities.

Once a month, the home is visited by a local mums and toddlers group for a sing-along and dance show, crossing the generations with ages ranging from 6 months to 104 years!

The home prides itself on providing fresh and seasonal home-made food. The residents are actively involved in the menu choices, enjoying a wide selection of tasty, nutritional meals.

Each month Kimbolton Lodge celebrate an occasion through food; haggis for Burns Night, Chinese New Year, Irish stew for St Patrick's Day – the residents choose which event to celebrate and what should go on their menu.

The staff are highly skilled, with a comprehensive induction, training and development programme and are proud to offer a stable, experienced and highly motivated workforce.

The dedicated team ensures that person-centred care treats all the residents with dignity and respect – allowing to live the life they choose.
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Care Provided

Type of Service

    Nursing Home
  • For a maximum of 37 Service Users

Primary Care Categories

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

Length of Stay

  • Permanent Care
  • Respite Care

Other Care Provided

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

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

Good to Know

Owner

  • Kimbolton Lodge Ltd

Person in charge

  • Nicola Smith (Home Manager)

Local Authority / Social Services

Admission Criteria

  • Ages 65+

Room Information

  • Single Rooms (37)

Kimbolton Lodge Reviews (29)

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Kimbolton Lodge has a Review Score of 7.9 (7.853) out of 10, based on 2 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Kimbolton Lodge has 29 reviews.

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Review from I L (Sister of Resident) published on 26 September 2025 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
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 • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
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 • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
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 • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
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) published on 2 December 2022 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
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) published on 2 December 2022 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
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 • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
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 • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
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 • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Fantastic carers, friendly and helpful. Made my stay here very comfortable.
Highly recommend.
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Review from Marjorie P (Resident) published on 7 January 2022 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
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 • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
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 • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
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 • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
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 • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
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 • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
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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Review from S R (Niece of Resident) published on 28 January 2021 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Carers and people in reception very helpful, positive and kind.
Lovely room and so helpful.
Staff were amazing, so positive and very helpful.
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Review from D S (Daughter of Resident) published on 15 January 2021 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Dad likes it here and is settled.
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Review from Barbara B (Niece of Resident) published on 15 January 2021 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I have been extremely satisfied with the home and staff. The cleanliness and running of the home are excellent. My aunt has always been well looked after in the 6-years she has been in the home.
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Review from James C (Son of Resident) published on 15 January 2021 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Since Mum came for respite care, both myself and my family have already seen a great improvement in her mood and general well being.
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Review from J B (Daughter of Resident) published on 14 January 2021 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
My Mother is very happy here and says all the staff are kind and caring. She enjoys her meals and the fact that she has a choice every day.
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Current Review Score: 7.9 (7.853)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 7.9 (7.853) out of 10 for Kimbolton Lodge is based on a) the Average Rating and b) the number of positive Reviews.

  1. The Average Rating is 4.5 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 4.458 for Kimbolton Lodge is calculated as follows: ( (11 Excellents x 5) + (13 Goods x 4) ) ÷ 24 Ratings = 4.458
  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 3.395 Points relating to the number of positive Reviews for Kimbolton Lodge 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 37 registered maximum number of service users is 7.4. 2 Positive Reviews ÷ 7.4 = 0.27
  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: 13 Nov 2019

Overall Good

  • Caring Good
  • Effective Good
  • Responsive Good
  • Safe Good
  • Well-led Good
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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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