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Elstow Manor Care Home

Bedford Road, Wixams, Bedford, Bedfordshire MK42 6FZ
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he is well cared for and everyone is very kind and helpful.A L(Daughter of Resident/Service User)
Elstow Manor Care Home, Bedford
It was a great comfort to us all to know that she was in a safe environmentS H(Sister of Resident/Service User)
Elstow Manor Care Home, Bedford
There are always activities and events taking place and they strive to ensure everyone is included.Niki S(Daughter of Resident/Service User)
Elstow Manor Care Home, Bedford

Elstow Manor is a stunning, state-of-the-art care home offering the highest standards of care and support in spectacular surroundings.

Part of the Hamberley Care Homes group, Elstow Manor features:

- Spacious en-suite bedrooms, beautifully appointed in a range of themes for comfortable and stylish living

- A wellbeing and beauty salon, that includes hairdressing and a nail bar for manicures, pedicures and hand massages

- A bar and an elegant café to enjoy a...  

Care Provided by Elstow Manor Care Home

Primary Care Categories

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

Length of Stay

  • Permanent Care
  • Respite Care

Care Types Provided

  • Residential Care
  • Nursing Care
  • Dementia Residential Care
  • Dementia Nursing Care
  • For a maximum of 80 Service Users

Dementia Care Types

  • Mild Dementia
  • Moderate Dementia

Other Care Provided

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

Facilities

  • Close to Local shops
  • Near Public Transport
  • Lift
  • Wheelchair Access
  • Gardens
  • Bar/Café
  • Residents Kitchenette
  • Phone Point in own room
  • Television point in own room
  • Residents Internet Access

Funding & Fees

Weekly Charges per Person

Type of carePermanentRespite
Residential CareFrom £1,650From £1,650

Our home provides person-centred dementia care, as well as respite stays for those seeking a short-term break or convalescence care following illness or surgery.

Weekly fees vary depending on room availability and an individual care needs assessment.

For those requiring nursing care, you may be eligible for Funded Nursing Care (FNC). If awarded, this contribution will be deducted from your weekly fee.

Please call to discuss availability and arrange a visit.

Contact Elstow Manor 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)

Good to Know

Group / Owner

Person in charge

  • Ramona Stanciu (Home Manager)

Local Authority / Social Services

Admission Information

  • Ages 65+

Care Home Design/Build

  • Purpose Built: Yes
  • Year Purpose Built: 2021
  • Number of floors: 3

Room Information

  • Single Rooms (80)
  • Single Rooms with ensuite Wet Room (80)

Elstow Manor Care Home Reviews (88)

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9.8

Elstow Manor Care Home has a Review Score of 9.8 (9.846) out of 10, based on 49 reviews in the last 2 years. Over all time Elstow Manor Care Home has 88 reviews.

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Review from J M (Daughter-in-law of Resident) published on 19 December 2025 Submitted via Postal Card
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My mother in law is treated with respect and maintains her dignity. She is encouraged to socialise and has numerous daily activities offered to her. The main thing is she always says how happy she is in Elstow Manor which is very important to her family.

Reply from Val Foley, Customer Relations Manager at Elstow Manor Care Home

We are so happy you chose Elstow Manor for your Mother in Law . She is a ray of sunshine and always smiling . It makes it our pleasure to care for her here at Elstow Manor . You are always welcome to visit .

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Review from J H (Daughter of Resident) published on 19 December 2025 Submitted via Website
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My Father was discharged from hospital to Elstow Manor Care Home 4 weeks ago. The Relations Manager was efficient, which make the move into the home seamless. She was also very sympathetic as my Dad wife had just passed away. In that time Dad has been in Elstow Manor, the care he has received has been superb. He is now eating more, and very slowly gaining strength. The staff are always willing to help and are approachable when Dad needs something - for example drinks or food. The environment of the home is lovely and has a very calm feel to it.

Reply from Val Foley, Customer Relations Manager at Elstow Manor Care Home

Thank you for taking the time to leave us a review at a difficult time for your dad and family . We are grateful that you can see how much the whole team work together to make the experience enjoyable and caring . The outstanding care and dedication of our team is something we strive hard to achieve and we wish all the people who live here to keep happy and contented .. Thank you again

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Review from Daniel H (Son of Resident) published on 19 December 2025 Submitted via Website
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My Dad has been in respite care at Elstow for about three weeks now and so far everything is going very well. The surroundings are clean and pleasant and all of staff are exceptionally well-motivated, professional and friendly. He is eating better now and we are hoping he start getting stronger and more mobile soon.

Keep up the good work!

Reply from Val Foley, Customer Relations Manager at Elstow Manor Care Home

Thank you for taking your time to leave your experience of Elstow Manor with us .We appreciate that you praise how well we are doing with the care of your lovely dad . This will be shared with the whole team with our thanks .

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Review from Michael S (Son of Resident) published on 12 December 2025 Submitted via Website
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My mother was discharged from hospital at short notice but was unable to return home immediately. We needed some residential respite urgently. Val and the Team at Elstow were amazing, within 24 hours they had visited and assessed mum in hospital and arranged for her transfer to the home. Quite an amazing task for which we will forever be grateful. The Home is quite stunning with all the staff doing everything possible to make the stay as comfortable as is possible. At all times I felt my mum was safe and very well looked after.

Reply from Val Foley, Customer Relations Manager at Elstow Manor Care Home

We are so blessed to have been able to care for your lovely mum once she was discharged from hospital . It was our pleasure to be in the right place at a time that you needed us . We wish Mum all the best in her new home .

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Review from A J (Daughter of Resident) published on 17 November 2025 Submitted via Website
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My mother, who has dementia, was admitted for 6 weeks respite care after being discharged from hospital following a fall. From the start, the Customer Relations Manager was amazing ensuring her move was quick and easy and kept me informed throughout.

The whole team at Elstow are incredibly welcoming and really seem to care. They looked after my mother with gentleness and affection. Throughout her stay I felt that she was safe and comfortable and she did too.

Reply from Val Foley, Customer Relations Manager at Elstow Manor Care Home

Thank you for your heartfelt review about the complete process and care we gave to your lovely Mum . We always aim high to give the best to our lovely residents and families . Come back and see us again soon.

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Review from M R (Resident / Service User) published on 22 October 2025 Submitted via Postal Card
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I was well looked after. The staff were all friendly and caring. Food was good.

Reply from Val Foley, Customer Relations Manager at Elstow Manor Care Home

We thank you for your kind review of the home and do hope you are well after your respite stay here . You are welcome to come and visit us any time.

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Review from A S (Sister-in-law of Resident) published on 14 October 2025 Submitted via Postal Card
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I was impressed on my visit that the home had displayed notices on the doors that for the day it was a nut free zone. I was having lunch there and my son has a peanut allergy. I found the staff friendly and helpful. Everywhere was clean and tidy, and my family seemed well cared for.

Reply from Val Foley, Customer Relations Manager at Elstow Manor Care Home

Thank you for letting us know you enjoyed your visit to your family members and for recognising that we go above and beyond to customer requests and as in your case your nut allergy . We look forward to seeing you again soon .

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Review from Louise W (Daughter of Resident) published on 14 October 2025 Submitted via Postal Card
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Mum stayed for 2 1/2 weeks respite. She enjoyed her stay and tells her friends it was like a 5 star hotel.
The staff were friendly and caring, taking the time to place her (for meal times) with like minded ladies.

Ia m sure she will be back.

Reply from Val Foley, Customer Relations Manager at Elstow Manor Care Home

Thank you for taking the time to leave a lovely review for us and we are now so honoured that Mum has chosen to move back to us . We thrive to maintain our outstanding care here at Elstow Manor and we look forward to welcoming all Mums friends if they would like to visit .

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Review from Carol W (Daughter of Resident) published on 29 August 2025 Submitted via Postal Card
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Very friendly environment. receptionist know our names and names of my daughters.
Excellent to have the coffee/drink area lots of spaces to sit, easy to get to and get around. Lovely social area to with with visitors.

My mum always looked well cared for and commented how well she was looked after and how much she enjoyed her meals especially sitting with other residents. The towels and food on arrival was a really personal touch.

Reply from Val Foley, Customer Relations Manager at Elstow Manor Care Home

Thank you for your lovely review and are so pleased that your mum had such an enjoyable stay with us . We welcome mum to come back anytime you need her to stay .

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Review from Allan S (Son-in-law of Resident) published on 11 July 2025 Submitted via Website
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My Late Father-in-Law was one of the first residents at Elstow Manor and when my Sister-in-Law became unable to care for herself Elstow Manor was the natural choice knowing what incredible care Dad received.

Sadly my Mother-in-Law also recently became in need of a care Home so Elstow Manor was again the only choice.

The staff take the time to get to know not just the residents but the families too, getting to know the little things about residents that matter the most to make them feel valued for who they are.

So many other homes would benefit greatly by visiting Elstow Manor and learning just how to maintain the dignity and persona of residents. Nothing is either a problem or too much trouble.

My heartfelt thanks to all the staff at Elstow Manor.

Reply from Val Foley, Customer Relations Manager at Elstow Manor Care Home

Thank you for such a detailed review and praise of the care , dignity and understanding of not one but three members of your family . It is a privilege to understand each and everyone's individual needs and your support is also a valued benefit in the care of your family members . You are always welcome in our home and the staff all appreciate your kind words .

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Review from P C (Friend of Resident) published on 25 June 2025 Submitted via Postal Card
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What a fabulous first week in residential care for my friend! From sadness and an inability to cope with her surroundings, she is now happy, smiling, laughing and relaxing in safe, beautiful surroundings supported by caring and committed staff. It is heartwarming to observe the confidence that the residents have to join in the many and varied events. Congratulations to the staff for providing such a welcoming environment where residents and visitors are treated with kindness, respect and dignity. Thank you.

Reply from Val Foley, Customer Relations Manager at Elstow Manor Care Home

We are so grateful that you see how wonderful and caring our home is and that you, as a friend , felt you could come and spend as long as you wanted visiting .. We pride ourselves on treating everyone whether resident or visitor in the highest standards possible . Thank you again

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Review from K H (Granddaughter of Resident) published on 19 June 2025 Submitted via Postal Card
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Lovely and welcoming residential facility. Good to know our loved one is safe and well cared for.

Reply from Val Foley, Customer Relations Manager at Elstow Manor Care Home

Thank you for leaving us a lovely review . This is really kind and supports other families when seeking care for their loved ones . We work hard to make sure our home achieves high standards at all times and having such lovely residents living here makes our days special also .

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Review from Emma H (Granddaughter of Resident) published on 19 June 2025 Submitted via Postal Card
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A lovely care home, amazing staff, friendly atmosphere and great facilities. It gives me great peace of mind that my loved one is being well looked after.

Reply from Val Foley, Customer Relations Manager at Elstow Manor Care Home

Thank you for taking some time to leave such a kind review . Our team strive to provide the best care and experience to all our residents ... and lovely visitors ! We loo forward to seeing you when you come in again to visit .

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Review from A P (Resident / Service User) published on 18 June 2025 Submitted via Postal Card
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During early spring I have experienced extreme breathlessness and vertigo. During that time I have received the highest quality care and supervision. The fact that I am now recovering well is due almost entirely to the staff.

Reply from Val Foley, Customer Relations Manager at Elstow Manor Care Home

We thank you for your comments at a first hand experience regarding care and dignity received here . The team are grateful to read such kind comments and we are glad you chose to move into Elstow Manor . We also enjoy spending time with you and thank you for being you!

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Review from John F (Husband of Resident) published on 4 June 2025 Submitted via Postal Card
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A modern well managed care home where you can leave your loved one reassured they will be safe and well cared for. All staff are pleasant, friendly and conscientious.

Reply from Val Foley, Customer Relations Manager at Elstow Manor Care Home

Thank you for taking the time to leave a review following the respite stay here . Your comments are much appreciated . We look forward to seeing you on another occasion when you are needing respite again.

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Review from K F (Son of Resident) published on 28 May 2025 Submitted via Postal Card
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My father only ,oved in, mid April and we find the home on a different level to his previous home. All the staff interact with him and are all friendly, the entertainment is daily and trips arranged. My father enjoys the food. His bedroom is lovely and along with the ensuite kept very clean. The home and grounds and excellent.

Reply from Val Foley, Customer Relations Manager at Elstow Manor Care Home

Thank you very much for your review which show that you are fully appreciative of the care and support we give to Dad and yourselves .. He is a lovely man who likes to be involved in all our activities . Looking forward to seeing you again soon .

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Review from A M (Daughter of Resident) published on 7 May 2025 Submitted via Postal Card
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Dad has been at Elstow Manor since December 2022. He has advanced dementia but has remained cheery and hasn't lost his sense of humour. All the staff have always been lovely with him.There have been occasions when we have had to sort various things out with them, but they have always been respectful, and I have to say more recently everything has improved enormously at Elstow Manor. Dad recently moved up to the newly formed Dementia Unit and we has family are really impressed with it. More activities more time spent with the resident great communication with us re dads care. Everyone is doing wonderful job. Dad enjoys himself immensely.

Reply from Val Foley, Customer Relations Manager at Elstow Manor Care Home

Thank you for such a lovely, kind review. We share these comments with the team and are really grateful that you recognise all their hard work. The benefits of the new dementia community are proving to be so positive. Your dad is a great character, and we all adore him.

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Review from Toni E (Daughter of Resident) published on 29 April 2025 Submitted via Postal Card
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Mum was in Elstow Manor for 3.5 years. During this time her Alzheimer's journey progressed, taking her from being quite active to becoming bedbound and no longer able to feed herself, depending on the staff 100% for all her needs. The staff were always professional, caring, respectful and attentive to her increasing support needs, carrying out her personal requirements with dignity. After a couple of brief spells in hospital in November 2024 (where she looked like a rabbit caught in the headlights) she quickly returned to her usual contented self once back in her room. Smiling in recognition to faces and voices of home makers and nursing staff she knew.

We made the right choice in selecting Elstow Manor for her last few years, and I will always be thankful for the love, care, comfort and attention she received from everyone there.

Reply from Val Foley, Customer Relations Manager at Elstow Manor Care Home

Thank you for leaving such a heart warming review about Mums time spent living here . We all miss her and feel privileged that you chose Elstow Manor when deciding on a care home . We have many lovely memories that were made here and glad she was happy. All the best to your family .

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Review from M H (Son of Resident) published on 29 April 2025 Submitted via Postal Card
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Every effort is made by all the team to make the stay as pleasant, friendly and welcoming as possible. The facilities and activities are well-planned and excellent. The home is spotlessly clean throughout, and the choice of food and quality is first class. So pleasing to see residents comfortable and content.

Reply from Val Foley, Customer Relations Manager at Elstow Manor Care Home

Thank you for your compliments on all aspects of the home. We are proud to receive such positivity, and this will be passed on to all the team with our thanks.

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Review from L W (Niece of Resident) published on 24 April 2025 Submitted via Postal Card
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Always a welcoming visit when I visit my uncle. Reception is a joy, lovely team who are so friendly. My uncle speaks highly of the team of carers and we have found everything dealt with properly and efficiently in a caring way when necessary. Facilities are excellent throughout from the cinema to the restaurant.

Reply from Val Foley, Customer Relations Manager at Elstow Manor Care Home

Thank you for leaving such a kind review. We value all feedback from our relatives and appreciate your kind words. We will pass this on to the team. Thanks.

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Date: 24 June 2025
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  • CaringOutstanding
  • EffectiveGood
  • ResponsiveGood
  • SafeGood
  • Well-ledGood
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  • 04 Mar 2026

    Residents at Elstow Manor Care Home in Wixams recently braved the rain to spend time refreshing the home’s raised flower beds, preparing them for the colourful months of spring ahead....

  • 04 Mar 2026

    Residents at Elstow Manor Care Home in Wixams recently welcomed pupils from Wilstead Primary School to join them in taking part in the RSPB Great British Birdwatch. The children spent...

  • 10 Feb 2026

    Residents at Elstow Manor Care Home in Wixams recently enjoyed a lively afternoon of entertainment as a travelling theatre group brought a colourful pantomime production of Cinderella to the home....

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Meet the Team (5)

Ramona Stanciu
Ramona StanciuJob Title:Registered Home ManagerJoined: 2024

Ramona has worked in private health care since 2014, beginning her career as a nurse. With many years of experience in various roles managing care services for the residential and nursing sector, she joined Hamberley in September 2024.

"Elstow Manor Care Home is a great community filled with loving care, happiness and laughter. I am very proud to be part of such a dedicated team that continues to strive to deliver a first-class service in a stunning environment. I look forward to welcoming you to Elstow Manor."

Val Foley
Val FoleyJob Title:Customer Relations ManagerJoined: 2021

Val Foley began working in the care sector in 2019 and has been part of the Hamberley team since 2021. A real ‘people person’, Val enjoys supporting families and individuals to find the right care and support within Hamberley’s award-winning homes across Bedfordshire. Outside of work, Val enjoys attending the theatre, musical events and travelling.

“I am the first point of contact for families seeking care at Elstow Manor Care Home, and my goal is to ensure families feel at ease when embarking on the difficult journey into seeking care. I feel very passionate about giving all our residents the opportunity to live their best lives in our homes. I’d love to give you a tour so you can experience the Elstow difference for yourself.”

Gill Crow
Gill CrowJob Title:Business AdministratorJoined: 2022

Gill joined Hamberley in September 2022 as a receptionist meeting and greeting at the front of the house.

She was then promoted to BAA before taking full responsibility as the home business Administrator in 2024.

Oliver Waddington
Oliver WaddingtonJob Title:Wellbeing CoachJoined: 2021

Oliver has been the Wellbeing Coach at Elstow Manor since 2021 when the home first opened.

Nancy Ndambiri
Nancy NdambiriJob Title:Acting Clinical LeadJoined: 2024

Nancy has been a valuable member of the nursing team at Elstow Manor and is currently acting clinical lead in the home .

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