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Mantle Heights was absolutely exceptional and beyond anything I expected of a care home.Hannah S(Daughter of Resident/Service User)

Very attentive friendly staff who are always talking to and looking after the resident needs.J D(Friend of Resident/Service User)


Mantle Heights was absolutely exceptional and beyond anything I expected of a care home.Hannah S(Daughter of Resident/Service User)

Very attentive friendly staff who are always talking to and looking after the resident needs.J D(Friend of Resident/Service User)


Manton Heights Care Home is nestled in a popular residential area of Bedford.
The home is purpose-built and offers bespoke, person-centred care for individuals with Residential Dementia needs
Manton Heights is centrally located with easy access to a wide number of recreational facilities and amenities, including a good range of shops, cafes, and restaurants, all of which are within a 5-mile radius.
If you like sports, nearby is the Bedford Blues Rugby...
Care Provided by Manton Heights Care Centre & ABI Centre
Primary Care Categories
- Older Person Care
- Dementia
- Mental Health Condition
- Physical Disability
- Visual / Hearing Impairment
Length of Stay
- Permanent Care
- Respite Care
Care Types Provided
- Dementia Residential Care
- For a maximum of 91 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
Other Care Provided
- Parkinson's Disease
- Stroke
- Palliative / End of Life Care
- Convalescent Care
- Acquired Brain Injury (ABI)
Facilities
- Own Furniture if required
- Pet Friendly (or by arrangement)
- 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
*All fee’s are based on a pre-admission assessment conducted by the team at Manton Heights Care Centre.
The price(s) shown are provided by the care home. Contact Manton Heights Care Centre & ABI Centre for full pricing details and T&Cs.
Contact Manton Heights Care Centre & ABI Centre 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
- RCH Care Homes Ltd
- Private Owned
Person in charge
- Rachel Smith (General Manager)
Local Authority / Social Services
Admission Information
- Mixed (no single-gender units)
- Ages 65+
Care Home Design/Build
- Purpose Built: Yes
- Year Purpose Built: -1
- Last Refurbishment: 2023
- Number of floors: 2
Room Information
- Single Rooms (79)
Visiting
- Manton Heights Care Centre and ABI Unit welcome visitors. Please contact the home directly for the latest visiting arrangement.
Parking
- Car parking is available
Manton Heights Care Centre & ABI Centre Reviews (157)
Manton Heights Care Centre & ABI Centre has a Review Score of 9.6 (9.641) out of 10, based on 56 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Manton Heights Care Centre & ABI Centre has 157 reviews.
Mum has been here for 6 months the level of care she receives from all the staff is excellent they treat her with kindness and consideration and nothing is too much trouble. They make me feel welcome when i visit and always have time to discuss any concerns i have about her. The entertainment team work so hard to engage the residents in everything they do their energy and enthusiasm is excellent. I saw a few homes in my search but this one felt perfect. As mum says they are all lovely here im very lucky to be here.
Thank you for your lovely and thoughtful review. We're delighted to hear how well your mum is cared for and that she feels happy and supported here. It's wonderful to know you feel welcome, listened to, and confident in the care she receives. Your kind words about the team, especially the entertainment team's energy and enthusiasm, are much appreciated.
Since visiting Manton Heights more frequently the past few months due to personal circumstances, I have witnessed a positive transformation with new management and a height end variety of activities and excellent care. Meals seem to have improved and relations are good between staff and relatives. It's been a pleasure getting to know other residents and their families in Maulden in particular!
Thank you for sharing your experience. We're so pleased to hear you've noticed positive changes at Manton Heights and that the care, activities, and relationships between staff and families have stood out. Your feedback is greatly appreciated.
Very warm and welcoming. My uncle was enjoying his afternoon doing activities that were put on and socialising was great. Melissa, who was doing the activities, was amazing. So warm and welcoming and nothing was too much trouble! Overall was lovely to see him happy, smiley and being taken care of.
Thank you so much for your lovely feedback! We're delighted to hear your uncle had such a great afternoon and enjoyed the activities. Melissa and the team will be thrilled to know their efforts made such a positive difference. It's wonderful to see residents happy, smiling, and feeling cared for - that's exactly what we aim for every day.
We have found Manton Heights Care Centre to be very welcoming to our mother and all of the visiting family. The place is calm and the staff are kind and caring. The activities and resources are many and varied and also inclusive to non residents, which is lovely.
Thank you so much for your kind words. We're delighted to hear that your mother and your family have felt so welcomed at Manton Heights Care Centre. It's wonderful to know that our calm environment, caring staff, and varied activities have made a positive difference. We truly value your feedback and are glad that our inclusive approach is appreciated.
The caring, kindness of the staff here has helped Mum settle much more quickly than we expected. They have got to know her very well and are very quick to sense if anything is making her anxious. Staff always act quickly to make sure she gets what she needs, whether that's helping to find lost property or calling an ambulance. Thank you.
Thank you for your kind and thoughtful review. We're so pleased to hear that your mum has settled in quickly and that the team's care and attentiveness have made such a difference. Your words mean a great deal and will be warmly shared with everyone here.
I have been visiting my friend at Manton Heights for the past 3 years and always found the staff very helpful and friendly! My friend is always clean and tidy with hair washed. Very nice atmosphere.
Thank you for your kind review. We're so pleased to hear that you always find the team friendly and helpful, and that your friend is well cared for. It's wonderful to know you feel the atmosphere at Manton Heights is welcoming-your feedback means a great deal to us all.
Care provided at the ABI unit by all members of caring, therapy, catering and management staff was excellent and friendly at all times. I felt I was listened to and my individual requirements were always considered.
My many initial "problems" were dealt in a caring and understanding manner and assisted me to achieve my various goals culminating in being able to be discharged to independent living.
Thank you for your wonderful review. We're so pleased to hear that you felt supported, listened to, and treated with care and understanding throughout your stay at Manton Heights ABI Unit. It's fantastic to know that the dedication of our care, therapy, catering, and management teams helped you...
The food provided was plentiful and varied and it was great to see so many home cooked dishes, cakes, trifles etc of a high quality and they catered for my somewhat fussy husband!
He made such good progress whilst in the home and I am glad to be in such a good position on his return home.
Thank you to everyone on the team.
Thank you so much for your kind and thoughtful review. We're truly delighted to hear that you and your husband felt so well supported during his time at Manton Heights ABI Unit. Our team works hard to create a positive, encouraging environment, and it's incredibly rewarding to know that their care,...
The activities team at Manor Heights Care Centre provide an excellent service for the residents. The daily activities available and with a range of social interaction between residents, relative, staff and routine providers. This can only be to the benefit of the residents ensure a positive and welcoming environment.
Thank you so much for your kind words. We're delighted to hear that you've found our staff and carers to be friendly and that you've enjoyed taking part in the daily activities. It's very important to us that residents and their families feel supported and welcome, and we're so glad that the...
My mother was fortunate to have been offered a place at the ABI Unit following a stroke in March 2025. The care and encouragement she received during her stay was excellent, as a family we couldn't have asked for more. Mum's age was against her and she was unable to participate fully in the program but the staff did all they could to encourage her rehabilitation for which we were very grateful.
Thank you so much for taking the time to share your kind words about your mother's experience at the ABI Unit. I'm truly pleased to hear that you felt supported during such a challenging time.It means a great deal to the entire team to know that their care and encouragement made a difference. I...
I find the staff and carers to be most friendly and I have joined in with some of the daily activities with my mum of which I found enjoyable and very nice the way the carers encourage and support the residents to take part in the given activity for that day.
Thank you so much for your kind words. We're delighted to hear that you've found our staff and carers to be friendly and that you've enjoyed taking part in the daily activities with your mum. It's very important to us that residents and their families feel supported and welcome, and we're so glad...
The rehab team have helped her make great progress with psychology, speech & Language,
Physio & OT.
The care staff have been always very welcoming and give patients time care and attention when needed and we remain very grateful to know she is safe and being well cared for.
Thank you.
thank you for sharing your experience with Manton Heights ABI unit.so glad that your sister is making such great progress and achieving her goals. I will share this review with our team
The activities team really put everything into the events and include everyone.
Please keep it up. so nice to see different generations being made to feel welcome.
Thank you so much for your kind words. We're truly grateful for your feedback and delighted to hear that you enjoyed the Easter event. Our activities and kitchen teams put a lot of heart into making these occasions special, so it means a great deal to know it was appreciated.We're especially glad...
Experience overall was good. My husband was very much comfortable with their staff and he just felt like home. We were happy with the all the service and staff. My husband is much improved with their service and care
Thank you so much for your kind words! We're truly grateful to hear that your husband felt comfortable and at home with our staff. It means a lot to us to know that you were happy with our care and service. Seeing his improvement is the greatest reward for our team. We wish him continued health and happiness, and we're always here if you need us!
We went to visit my nan of which she looked very well sat at the dining room table with my sister.
The staff were very welcoming to me and my family, and looked happy with the job roles they played.
The fact that nan said she really liked the place means a lot especially as if she didn't like something, she'd speak up.
On the way out, The members of staff were also very kind enough to treat my children to spare Easter eggs from a party they had the day before. My children were very happy.
Thank you so much for your lovely message. We're delighted to hear that you and your family had such a positive and welcoming experience at Manton Heights Care Centre. It's wonderful to know your nan is looking well and enjoying her time here-especially since, as you said, she's not one to hold...
My sister has been a resident in the dementia maulden unit since 25th January so still early days. She seems to have settled reasonably well. Our experience has been a positive one, see tick boxes below, however constant changes in staff & management have been disconcerning but hopefully this will now settle down. I have been particularly impressed with the level & amount of activities laid on for all the residents & the one to one support shown to my sister since her arrival.
Thank you for your thoughtful review. We're so pleased to hear that your sister is settling in well and that the activities and one-to-one support have made a positive impact - it really means a lot to the team. We completely understand your concerns about previous changes in staff and management....
Staff very good, friendly helpful and the activities are always trying to please and be very active with inmates thinking of new ideas which cannot be easy.
Thank you for taking time to leave a review for our home. We're passionate about creating a vibrant and active lifestyle here at Manton Heights for our residents and their loved ones. We'll pass on your feedback on to the team.
The quiz was really fun and staff made sure everyone was included by being bubbly and kind! Great questions and time spent.
Thank you for your lovely review! We're so glad you had a wonderful day with your dad and enjoyed the quiz. It's great to hear that the staff helped make it fun and inclusive for everyone. We'll be sure to pass on your kind words to the team-they'll be thrilled!
The staff are very friednly and quick to help and solve any issues. The building is warm and secure. My father enjoys the company and entertainment.
Thank you for your kind feedback. We're so pleased to hear that your father is enjoying the company and entertainment, and that you've found the team to be friendly and responsive. Knowing you feel confident in the warmth and security of our home means a great deal to us all.
Mum is more engaged both with activities and with us. She seems more aware of her surroundings and is enjoying having the company of the other residents and staff. She loves the activities and joins in as much as she is able to.
Thank you for your lovely feedback. It's wonderful to hear that your mum is feeling more engaged and enjoying the company of others, as well as participating in activities. Seeing residents thrive and reconnect is incredibly rewarding for our team. We're so pleased she's settling in well and will be sure to share your kind words with everyone involved in her care.
Regulatory Rating
Care Quality Commission (CQC) Rating
Date: 01 April 2026Good
- CaringGood
- EffectiveGood
- ResponsiveGood
- SafeRequires improvement
- 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
Please contact us for latest vacancies.
News (28) & Events (0)
- 20 Jul 2026
Manton Heights Achieves Good CQC Rating As Inspectors Praise Leadership, Care and Rehabilitation Manton Heights Care Centre and its specialist Acquired Brain Injury (ABI) Unit in Bedford are celebrating after...
- 30 Apr 2026
Manton Heights Care Centre in Bedford marked the Easter season with a series of vibrant events, bringing together residents, families, and the local community for meaningful celebrations filled with activity...
- 03 Feb 2026
The Lifestyle Team at Manton Heights Care Centre has been nationally recognised after being named a finalist for the Inclusion Award at the National Activity Providers Association (NAPA) National Activity...
There are no upcoming events for Manton Heights Care Centre & ABI Centre.
Awards / Recognitions (4)
- 23 Jan 2026Recipient: Manton Heights Care Centre & ABI Centre
- 06 Nov 2021Recipient: RCH Care Homes Ltd
- 01 Feb 2018Recipient: RCH Care Homes Ltd
Accreditations
There are no accreditations posted yet for Manton Heights Care Centre & ABI Centre.
Meet the Team (3)

I’m delighted to be General Manager at Manton Heights Care Centre, having previously supported the home as Interim Manager.
Being part of the RCH Care Homes family again feels very special, and working within an ethos that truly aligns with my own values makes this role even more meaningful.
I have spent 13 years working as an interim across a wide range of services, including mental health, learning disabilities, nursing and residential care. During that time, I have held roles such as Interim Manager, Regional Manager and Interim Operations Director, supporting homes to strengthen quality and stability. Before this, I worked as a Registered Manager, primarily within nursing care.
I hold a Level 7 qualification in Management and Leadership in Care, as well as a Master’s Degree in Dementia — a subject I am truly passionate about.
Above all, I want every person living at Manton Heights to enjoy a meaningful, fulfilling life, supported by a team that feels valued and empowered.

Hannah joined Manton Heights Care Centre in February 2025, bringing over 10 years of specialist experience in supporting individuals living with dementia across care homes, hospitals, and community settings.
A Dementia Champion, trained by the University of Worcester and currently completing a Master’s degree in Dementia, Hannah is passionate about sharing her knowledge and supporting others to deliver compassionate, person-centred care.
Her approach focuses on getting to know each resident’s life story, preferences, and routines to create moments of comfort, connection, and reassurance. She encourages independence wherever possible, helping residents to live with dignity, purpose, and joy.
As Deputy Manager, Hannah takes pride in mentoring her team and promoting a positive, supportive environment where everyone feels valued. “What I love most about my role is making a difference every day — helping residents live well with dementia and supporting a team that truly cares.”

With seven years in care, she started as a Community Support Worker before progressing to senior roles.
Sian joined the Manton Heights family as a Senior Rehab Assistant at the ABI Unit nearly three years ago. In February 2024, Sian moved to the role as Lifestyle Lead for Manton Heights Care Centre.
She completed her D.O.V.E.S dementia training in June 2024, further enhancing her skills.
Sian loves her role, leading a supportive team to bring joy to residents’ daily lives. She values the strong family atmosphere at Manton Heights, where staff, residents, and families support one another.
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