
I cannot praise the staff enough for their level of care for MumShaun G(Son of Resident/Service User)

nothing was too much for themWayne and Tracey G(Son of Resident/Service User)

I would definitely recommend Bedford Care Home to anyone with a loved one that needs caring forBeverley T(Daughter of Resident/Service User)

I cannot praise the staff enough for their level of care for MumShaun G(Son of Resident/Service User)

nothing was too much for themWayne and Tracey G(Son of Resident/Service User)

I would definitely recommend Bedford Care Home to anyone with a loved one that needs caring forBeverley T(Daughter of Resident/Service User)

Located in the historic town of Leigh, Bedford Care Home provides long and short-term care for people with a range of different care needs, including nursing, residential and palliative care, along with care for older people with disabilities and dementia nursing care.
Bedford is a purpose-built home that is made up of six separate houses, all offering beautifully landscaped gardens and patios. Communal lounges and a conservatory provide the ideal settings...
Care Provided by Bedford Care Home
Primary Care Categories
- Older Person Care
- Dementia
Length of Stay
- Permanent Care
- Respite Care
Care Types Provided
- Residential Care
- Nursing Care
- Dementia Residential Care
- Dementia Nursing Care
- For a maximum of 180 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
- Palliative / End of Life Care
- Convalescent Care
Facilities
- Own Furniture if required
- Pet Friendly (or by arrangement)
- Close to Local shops
- Near Public Transport
- Minibus or other transport
- Wheelchair Access
- Gardens
- Phone Point in own room
- Television point in own room
Funding & Fees
Weekly Charges per Person
Subject to care needs assessment
The price(s) shown are provided by the care home. Contact Bedford Care Home for full pricing details and T&Cs.
Contact Bedford Care 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
- Advinia Healthcare Ltd
- Private Owned
Person in charge
- Joanne Fishwick(Home Manager)
Local Authority / Social Services
Admission Information
- Ages 50+
Care Home Design/Build
- Purpose Built: Yes
- Last Refurbishment: 2007
Room Information
- Single Rooms (165)
Bedford Care Home Reviews (96)
Bedford Care Home has a Review Score of 9.3 (9.349) out of 10, based on 58 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Bedford Care Home has 96 reviews.
Staff consistently demonstrate professionalism and treat every resident with respect, ensuring dignity is always upheld. Their warm and friendly manner fosters a genuinely caring environment that is reassuring for families and comforting for residents.
A wide range of entertainment and activities is provided regularly, contributing positively to residents' wellbeing. The bedrooms are clean, tidy, and offer a peaceful space for rest and privacy.
I would like to extend my sincere thanks to Bedford Care Home with special appreciation given to the teams associated with my mothers care Kenyon, Astley & Croft House. Your continued dedication is truly appreciated. Keep up the excellent work
Thank you for your wonderful review and for your kind words about our teams. It has been an absolute privilege to care for your mum over the past several years, and we truly value the relationship we have built with both of you. Your trust and support have meant so much to us.
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The staff are first class. A care home always has a smell so some air fresheners would be welcome.
We are delighted to hear that you are pleased with the care your wife receives and that you have noticed the recent improvements to our lounge. Your lovely comments about our staff mean a great deal, and we will be...
Kenyon unit excellent staff very friendly, physios were brilliant worked with my mum everyday, made lots of friends with the other residents. Definitely recommend. Plenty of activities . Always clean and tidy.
Nothing was too much trouble for the staff, not just for mum but for the family as well. They kept us updated and always welcomed us with a smile.
The kindness and compassion they showed mum in her final days can never be repaid. I will never forget what you did for mum and will be forever grateful for the care, sensitivity and comfort you provided to me on her passing.
Thank you to all the staff of Beech House for everything you did, not just for mum, but for me and the rest of the family
Dear Sharon,
Thank you so much for taking the time to share such a heartfelt review about your mum's time at Beech House.
We are deeply honoured that you trusted us to care for your mum over the last two years of her life, and it means a great deal to know that she felt happy, settled and...
Staff lackadaisical.Care poor.
Mum transferred from hospital for 6wk assessment but little done.
Home care was inadequate and poor.
Mum was found on floor shortly after being transferred to chair on
Mum often not fit to be in a chair.
The chair was not suitable for mum and a pillow was used down 1 side to supposedly correct postural lean due to dementia.
OT needed to assess for her needs.
Mum sustained a fractured femur from the fall .Paramedics arrived about 1and a half hrs later .Mum remained conscious throughout.
.However, Mum suffered a type 1 heart attack and type 2 respiratory failure as a result of the stress of the fall at 90yrs of age and her underlying health conditions. She was conscious but unresponsive by the time she arrived at hospital .
Nothing further could be done and num was put on end of life care.
She died 3wks later.
Appropiate monitoring, assessments and care needs were not met .
I do not recommend CROFT !
When I come to see Dad, I find all the staff are very helpfull and friendly. There's always activities going on. Dad's room is always clean & tidy. I feel Dad is being well looked after.
Thank-you very much for your review and we are delighted that you are so pleased and feel that your dad is being well cared for here at Bedford Care Home. Best wishes
My Mum has been very happy since she moved in here. She always says the staff and all the residents here are lovely I am also very pleased with Astley staff and residents
Thank-you very much for sharing your positive experience. Best wishes
The residents always seem so happy and well looked after. The staff are very welcoming and loving towards the tenants and its always a joy to see everyone. Very blessed that they are in such a lovely place.
Thank-you very much for sharing your positive experience. Best wishes
He has been there for two years now. Every resident is treated with care and respect. I can ring any time if needed and can visit any time.
He couldn't be in a better place.
Thank-you very much for your positive feedback. Best wishes
My dad is well looked after. I feel like there is a better presence in Lilford house and my Dad is more looked after. I've noticed he's a lot cleaner here and the carers are more passionate. He's been a bit happier but still with the odd days feeling down. Carers seem to be less in the office here and more out being proactive. We appreciate the care and passion within Lilford and it means a lot to all of us.
Thank-you so much for your review and feedback. We are thrilled that your dad is doing so well in Lilford House and will pass on your kind comments to the team. Best wishes
Visited my mum, whilst there, the man who does the activities was there. He asked if anyone wanted and instrament as it was music time. He sang songs to which residents all joined in, which was good to see, my mum remembering the words to the songs. The man doing the activities was really good with the residents, he was caring, encouraging and respectful to which they responded.
Thank-you for your review and we are delighted that you enjoyed our musical activities and sing-song! Best wishes
The staff go above and beyond to care for the residents needs and assit relatives if and when needed
Thank-you very much for sharing your positive experience at Bedford Care Home. Best wishes
Whilst I would not fill a review in as I am either to critical or to soft, from what I have seen the staff are firm but friendly with patients. Their is as with anywhere these a shortage of staff, and my pet hate is how long it takes staff to answer the door when visiting.
We also...
The room is always clean and tidy and his clothes always washed and hanging in his wardrobe. All in all an excellent nursing home that is very suitable for my husbands needs!
Thank you so much for taking the time to share such a positive and detailed review of your husband's care at Bedford (Beech House). We're delighted to hear that his health and physical needs are always well attended to, and that you've felt reassured by the medical support he has...
My experience has been very good and the staff are very friendly and helpful. I enjoy my time here.
It's wonderful to know that you feel...
I never expected to be a resident within a care setting, however I arrived as a vulnerable adult who could not stand or walk and with no knowledge of anyone, friend or family, I have recovered regain mobility and a secure safe and warm setting with no cares or worries, and now understand & appreciate first hand what a fantastic facility is offered by the care secor. money can't buy good care and staff are worth waiting in gold.
Hearing that you arrived feeling vulnerable and have since regained your mobility, confidence, and sense of security...
Satisfactory
We always aim to provide the highest standard of care and a comfortable, welcoming environment for everyone who stays with...
Staff are caring and excellent atmosphere made feel welcome and loving.
Thank you so much for your kind words. We're delighted to hear that you've experienced such a caring atmosphere and that you've felt welcomed and supported when visiting.
Creating a loving, positive environment for both residents and their families is at the heart of what we do,...
The staff on Astley ward are excellent. they are empathetic, caring and helpful I cannot express how this helps knowing that mum is safe and happy.
It is a lovely warm place with great staff.
Your lovely comments about the warm...
Not been coming here long but my finding of Pennington House is good so far all staff are very helpful and kind to me when I visit I like to talk with all residents. Drinks are always offered with kindness. Alway smells very pleasant and very clean at all times rooms are clean and fresh. Residents seems happy
It's wonderful to know that you've noticed how clean and fresh the...
Regulatory Rating
Care Quality Commission (CQC) Rating
Date: 21 June 2024Good
- CaringGood
- EffectiveRequires improvement
- 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
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Awards / Recognitions (3)
- 28 Feb 2019Recipient: Advinia Healthcare Ltd
- 01 Apr 2017Recipient: Advinia Healthcare Ltd
- 15 Feb 2016Recipient: Advinia Healthcare Ltd
Accreditations
There are no accreditations posted yet for Bedford Care Home.
Meet the Team (1)

I started at Bedford Care Home as a Care assistant in 2005. I loved working here at the Nursing Dementia house I was at then, Since this I have progressed in my career through various roles at Bedford. I have been a Nursing Assistant, Unit Manager, Head of Care and Deputy Manager and I am very proud to now be the registered Manager.
I have always had a passion for Caring since leaving school and the Dream was to become a Nurse, But I took a different route as I had children early on.
My Goal is to make Bedford have a warm and welcoming feel to ensure residents/families, staff and visitors all feel at home. Everyone at Bedford is like Family.
Frequently Asked Questions about Bedford Care Home
What types of Care is Bedford Care Home registered for?
Older Person Care, Dementia are the registered (by the Care Quality Commission) categories of Care.
How many Rooms does Bedford Care Home have?
There are 165 Single Rooms.
What are the Facilities & Services at Bedford Care Home?
Own Furniture if required, Pet Friendly (or by arrangement), Close to Local shops, Near Public Transport, Minibus or other transport, Wheelchair Access, Gardens, Phone Point in own room, Television point in own room are some of the Facilities & Services.
How far is Bedford Care Home to the centre of Leigh?
0.5 mile(s) as the crow flies, distance by road may be significantly further.
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