
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.
In a year where many people have been separated from their loved ones, this meant a lot.
In addition, all the staff have worked tirelessly under the circumstances to arrange Zoom meetings for the residents to connect with relatives, despite the pressures they are under and new technology they have had to master! A big thank you to everyone.
However these past couple of months I have been regularly updated on mum, there has been a new manager put in place at the Beech House, she always has time to speak and is very professional, as are all staff. There is also a male nurse who is excellent and always very friendly, although I’ve not been able to see mum I feel happier that she’s receiving the care she deserves. There are always activities on and staff will ring regularly when mum needs anything. I am very eager to see mum but am now content she is being very well looked after. I feel the change in management and nurses has improved the Beech House considerably.
We are delighted that you appreciate the positive changes being made.
I will of course pass on your kind words to Kelly and the Bedford team.
Best Regards
Beech ward is very frienly. The staff are professional, caring, attentive carers. The ward is immaculately clean. The rooms are of a good standard. My mum settled in very quickly and is very happy. My mum struggles with food, but there is always something to tempt her with.
My mother is a resident on the dementia unit at this care home, I must say the care she receives is outstanding. I am constantly kept updated about mum, there’s a new manager in place who takes time to explain things to you and listen to any concerns you may have, she always makes time for you although I know all staff are very busy, I have spoken to her on a couple of occasions now and any issues or concerns are dealt with. Mum struggled to settle when she first moved in but there has been new staff started and who care fantastically for mum, nothing is too much trouble. However the decor is very tired and dated, the rooms are very basic, but the care is fantastic, staff have always got time for both families and residents.
The most wonderful, caring staff; very person-centred approach.
Rooms very, very poor.
Decoration very, very poor.
No consistency with the higher management, very little feedback to families.
My mum lives on the Astley Unit; this had been made her home. The staff on this unit are excellent and treat my mum as part of their family, and go above and beyond what is expected. However, the rooms are very outdated and poorly decorated.
The lack of care in this care home is unbelievable. Residents including my grandad are left lying in their own urine and are not changed for ages, even though the buzzers are going off. Staff are rude and the list goes on, for example, we were told by staff ‘We can’t take your grandad to the toilet as we are doing breakfast’ and ‘He can’t get back in bed yet as we are busy doing staff change over’ and I could go on. A formal complaint has been put into CQC due to the care of the staff, the staff's attitude and the overall care within the home. Would not wish this home on my worst enemy. Avoid at all costs!
It is disappointing to read such a review and not reflective of the standard of care we strive to deliver at Bedford Care Home. As a Manager, I investigate thoroughly any concerns and will hold to account any staff responsible for such care and failings in protecting the vulnerable people we are...
Mum was discharged from hospital in a rather rushed and unfortunate manner, arriving quite a while after teatime at Bedford House. She was made to feel very welcome and the staff immediately set about settling mum in. During her short stay, she ate very well and was very well looked after. She felt and looked much better when it was time to leave, compared to how she was on arrival. The staff were all very caring, helpful and pleasant. Mum also enjoyed the social side of sitting and chatting with other residents and staff. She would be happy to go back to Bedford House if the need ever arises and we would be happy knowing she is in good hands. Thank you to all the staff who looked after mum.
Thank you for taking the time to review our home. It was a pleasure to care for your Mum and I will make sure we pass on your comments to the Bedford team .
I will never forget their kindness and patience with him as he was in the final weeks of his life. It gave me great comfort to know he was so well cared for and I'll never forget it.
Thank you so much for taking the time to review the care that your father received with us at his end of life. At a difficult time, it is good to know that we were able to provide comfort to you as well. I will be pleased to pass your comments across to my team on Kenyon.
My friend was sat in dirty clothes, she had, what I take to be, her breakfast down her jumper, I have asked staff put an apron over her and she has dirt under her nails.
The chairs in the dining room also need to be wiped down after mealtimes.
I always find the staff caring and chatty.
I think the place is tired and could do with a good and more modern refurbishment which I'm sure would benefit staff as well as residents.
Obviously, it's very disappointing to hear your feedback regarding your friend and we would be happy to meet with you to discuss your concerns about her care.
We were inspected by the CQC last week who made positive comments about the care provision at Bedford and particularly mentioned...
Well, some of the staff are extremely rude and not very professional, they don't see to patients when they press the buzzer they have to wait for ages. But some of the staff are bubbly and happy and caring towards the patients and the relatives it is just the selected few that are not.
Kenton house looked after my Mum who had dementia and was being treated by all the staff at Kenyon who must I add were faultless in their caring for mum. Unfortunately, she passed away from this dreaded disease. I would just like to say all the staff were brilliant in all the care they give mum to the end and made me and my family feel nothing was too much for them. All the staff made her last days very comfortable and looked after all my family their care was second to none and we thank you from the bottom of our hearts.
My Mother was taken into care on the Kenyon Wing at the latter stages of her Dementia illness. I cannot praise the staff enough for their level of care for Mum and the apathy shown to our family, they could not do enough. I cannot single out one member of staff as all were equally as caring, kind, friendly and considerate. In the years to come when I reflect and remember Mum I am sure the 'angels' at Bedford Care Home will also be remembered with as much affection for what they did in those final two weeks.
My Mum has been here for end of life care and I can honestly say the staff have been absolutely marvellous with Mum. I cannot thank them enough for the care shown. Mum has always been spotlessly clean and comfortable with staff repositioning Mum at regular intervals. I would definitely recommend Bedford Care Home to anyone with a loved one that needs caring for.
My mum is here at Bedford for end of life care, she has been here for two weeks up to now and it’s absolutely heartbreaking for us as a family. I could never have wished for her to be in a better place than here, the amount of care that my mum has received from the most wonderful, professional staff, who have been to the highest standard. The staff are truly caring people and a credit to their profession. We can’t thank them enough.
1. General air quality is poor, often smelling quite unpleasant on entry to the block. Air conditioning would be an advantage to improve the residents atmosphere.
2. Bedding, towels etc. need to be replaced as some are quite old and worn.
3. Shortage of staff is sometimes evident.
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.
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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
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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.
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