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Manton Heights Care Centre & ABI Centre

Woodlands, Off Manton Lane, Bedford, Bedfordshire MK41 7LW
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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)
Manton Heights Care Centre & ABI Centre, Bedford
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 Centre & ABI Centre, Bedford
Manton Heights Care Centre & ABI Centre, Bedford

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 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

Type of carePermanentRespite
Residential Dementia CareFrom £1,450From £1,450

*All fee’s are based on a pre-admission assessment conducted by the team at Manton Heights Care Centre.

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

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)

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9.6

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.

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Review from Ainsley P (Son of Resident) published on 22 June 2023 Submitted via Website
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The staff and building are the best - thank you for looking after Mum for us.
The staff arranged a birthday party for Mum; it was lovely, and we all enjoyed ourselves.
The parking is very handy too.

After the care provided, Mum can now return home.

Reply from Mark Bennett, Senior Management Team at Manton Heights Care Centre & ABI Centre

Thank you so much for the wonderful feedback regarding your mother's birthday celebrations. I will ensure this feedback is passed on to the team at Manton Heights Care Centre.

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Review from L M (Granddaughter of Resident) published on 22 June 2023 Submitted via Website
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Thank you to one lady for being so involved with my grandmother's birthday and for being such a positive and uplifting spirit. All of the staff got involved and ensured everyone had an enjoyable time.

Reply from Mark Bennett, Senior Management Team at Manton Heights Care Centre & ABI Centre

Thank you very much for your feedback - I am so glad your grandmother had an enjoyable time. I will ensure the feedback is passed onto the Manton Heights Care Centre Team.

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Review from Lauren M (Granddaughter of Resident) published on 20 June 2023 Submitted via Website
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Nice place, my kids absolutely love coming to visit their great nan as it's so welcoming here. The activity lady is wonderful, always happy/bubbly and always finding something for people to do and keeping the residents and visitors busy!

Reply from Mark Bennett, Senior Management Team at Manton Heights Care Centre & ABI Centre

I would like to thank you for your review regarding your experience at Manton Heights Care Centre. We take all feedback seriously and I will ensure this is passed on to the care home team.

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Review from Caroline B (Daughter of Resident) published on 27 March 2023 Submitted via Website
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My mum came to Manton Heights Care home with a diagnosis of Alzheimer's disease, she found it difficult to get used to a new place. But with the help of friendly staff making her feel comfortable after a while she felt secure and at home. I felt good knowing that my mum was safe, secure and busy participating in the activities that she enjoyed doing.

On behalf of my mum, I want to say thank you for all the care and support you gave to my mum and my family.

Reply from Abigail Draper, Customer Relations Team at Manton Heights Care Centre & ABI Centre

Thank you so much for taking the time to leave your review and your wonderful comments.

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Review from Adam M (Son of Resident) published on 2 March 2023 Submitted via Website
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If someone you know has just been admitted to Manton Heights Care Centre & ABI Centre for rehabilitation please rest assured they are in very safe hands.
My mum was transferred here 3 months ago after suffering a life threatening stroke leaving her with extremely limited movement and speech.

Since then the rehab team have put her through a regular routine of cognitive therapy, speech therapy, occupational therapy and physiotherapy which has seen her go from strength to strength.

Reply from Abigail Draper, Marketing Manager at Manton Heights Care Centre & ABI Centre

Thank you so much for taking the time to leave a review on carehome.co.uk. It is always lovely to receive such positive feedback and something we will be sharing with the team. It's good to hear the views of family and loved ones so that we can continue to strive to offer the best service we can. We are really pleased that your mum has improved so well and wish you all the best for the future.

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Review from T S (Respite Resident) published on 16 February 2023 Submitted via Postal Card
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I found my stay in Manton Heights to be most critical in getting me back on my feet and well on the way to becoming fully independent. After traumatic surgery by specialists at NHS Abden Brookes. I found all aspects of Manton Heights with regard to post-operative care and treatment to be very professional and highly satisfactory.

Reply from Abigail Draper, Customer Relations Team at Manton Heights Care Centre & ABI Centre

The team at Manton Heights ABI Centre very much appreciate the time taken to leave a review and also your positive comments.

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Review from Christine D (Niece of Resident) published on 27 December 2022 Submitted via Website
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Can't thank the staff enough for the care they give to my aunt. She was really poorly when she moved in but in just a few weeks they have her medication all sorted and it's given on time. My aunt, who is almost fully blind and was struggling to get around, can now walk well with a frame, each time I have visited (unannounced) my aunt is in her own clothes, very clean and just looking so well. The staff speak to the people in their care with such dignity and respect, it is a comfort to all the family knowing that my aunt is well cared for and in a safe place. Thank you to all the staff.

Reply from Abigail Draper, cu at Manton Heights Care Centre & ABI Centre

Our values at RCH are Respect, Care and Honesty and it's lovely to hear feedback from loved ones which illustrates that. Thank you for taking the time to leave such a lovely review about the service and team at Manton Heights.

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Review from Jane C (Daughter of Resident) published on 8 November 2022 Submitted via Postal Card
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My father moved in earlier this year and we are now on the third manager, I really hope this one stays!
Most of the staff are friendly, but there are times when I feel I can not ask questions because they are always busy.
The food always looks nice and the staff have been kind enough to offer me some.

The entrance is warm and welcoming and the rooms and communal rooms are very clean. My only complaint is there are not enough activities and my dad spends most of his days in his room.

Reply from Angela Reynolds, Lifestyle Manager at Manton Heights Care Centre & ABI Centre

Hello Jane, I am saddened that you have not witnessed your dad enjoying our activities at Manton Heights. I am the new regional group lifestyle manager and will ensure that the Manton lifestyle team, through speaking to your dad, put together a programme of things he likes to do, his...  

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Review from Colin E (Brother-in-law of Resident) published on 2 November 2022 Submitted via Website
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My sister-in-law moved to Manton Heights just after her Birthday and missed her Birthday treat, usually a Chinese meal.
We had a lovely evening in the cinema room with a Chinese takeaway for my sister-in-law. Many thanks to one member of staff, in particular, for arranging the drinks and a cake for the Birthday girl.

The carers are very patient with the residents and it was good to chat with the dementia ambassador.

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Review from Victoria D (Niece of Resident) published on 2 November 2022 Submitted via Website
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My auntie has recently moved into Manton Heights Care Centre due to her dementia becoming difficult to manage at home. One member of staff, in particular from the home, has been so helpful in explaining everything to the family and making the transition easier for us.

The staff are so friendly and when my auntie is challenging, nothing is too much trouble for them. I would highly recommend this care home. Thank you to all the staff

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Review from Patrick B (Respite Resident) published on 16 June 2022 Submitted via Postal Card
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I was very happy at Manton Heights.

I had a very good experience.

Reply from Rose Bradshaw, Unit Manager - Acquired Brain Injury Unit at Manton Heights Care Centre & ABI Centre

Thank you for your feedback, Patrick. It was a pleasure working alongside you, we hope you are getting on well at home.

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Review from J M (Husband of Resident) published on 9 June 2022 Submitted via Postal Card
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Brilliant care. Must be one of the best.
Well managed with an excellent manager and excellent team. All work together and know what other people in the teams are doing.
Well managed speech/occupational therapy rehab.

Really is an excellent centre, so happy my wife went there - very lucky.

Reply from Rose Bradshaw, Unit Manager - Acquired Brain Injury Unit at Manton Heights Care Centre & ABI Centre

Thank you for your feedback J M, It was a pleasure to work alongside you and your wife. We hope she is getting on well at home.

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Review from J M (Wife of Resident) published on 9 June 2022 Submitted via Postal Card
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Most of the staff were very helpful and supportive putting my husband's needs first. The rehab was excellent.

Reply from Rose Bradshaw, Unit Manager - Acquired Brain Injury Unit at Manton Heights Care Centre & ABI Centre

It was a pleasure working alongside you and your husband. Thank you for your feedback. We hope your husband is doing well at home.

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Review from Peter R (Son of Resident) published on 23 May 2022 Submitted via Website
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My father stayed at Manton Heights Care Home for over 4 months and only left as he came to live with us. Choosing a care home is very difficult but we were so lucky we chose Manton Heights. Although my father did not want to go into the home for respite care, he very soon changed his mind once he was there. The rooms are a very good size and the layout of the home has been well thought out. However, the main reason both my father and I think so highly of the place is due to the staff. They are all very special people who really care about their work and the residents. My father made many friends in the home and still talks about them a lot. I cannot fault the care my father received whilst at Manton and have a great deal of respect for the hard work, kindness, patience and professionalism shown by all levels of staff in the home.

Both my father and I have no hesitation in recommending Manton Heights.

Reply from Samantha Humphreys, General Manager at Manton Heights Care Centre & ABI Centre
Thank you so much for your kind words.
I will ensure that all staff are made aware.

We hope Dad is well and please keep in touch.

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Review from Jo C (Daughter of Resident) published on 7 April 2022 Submitted via Website
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The decision to place a loved one in a care home is huge and, to say the least, a very daunting one. I have found all the staff at Manton Heights, from domestic staff all the way up to the management team, to be extremely respectful towards my mum. The staff have worked extremely hard to make sure that all of my mum's complex needs are met whilst showing high levels of compassion, patience, and a desire to create a safe environment where she feels valued as a human being. As a relative, I feel that any concerns I may have are always listened to and acted upon. Huge thanks to all the staff at Manton Heights.

Reply from Samantha Humphreys, General Manager at Manton Heights Care Centre & ABI Centre
Thank you for your review of Manton Heights.

I will ensure that your kind words are relayed to all staff.

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Review from Karen C (Daughter of Resident) published on 9 March 2022 Submitted via Website
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My mother came to Manton Heights from hospital on the Monday 7th February 2022 for end of life.

What a wonderful home. The home, the staff and the manager could not have done any more for my mother or my family. My mum is still with us. The manager has let me and my sister stay with my mother the whole time. Continually asking if we need anything. Bringing us food tea and coffee. The care of my mum is outstanding. Always caring for her. The staff, before they leave, alway make sure they come to say goodbye at the end of their shift. If my mum was well enough to go into a care home I would definitely choose Manton Heights.

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Review from J F (Niece of Resident) published on 7 March 2022 Submitted via Postal Card
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Auntie attended the care centre for respite after a fall resulted in a broken collar bone. During her 2 weeks stay, Aunite was well looked after and enjoyed chatting to staff.
We appreciate staff are extremely busy but an hour induction would have been helpful as we didn't really know what to expect.

A big thank you to one member of staff for making my auntie laugh, the best medicine.

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Review from S L (Son of Resident) published on 4 March 2022 Submitted via Postal Card
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My father spent 14 days in isolation following his discharge from a COVID ward whilst in hospital. He was very well looked after. Now he can move about the facility without restriction, he is enjoying the food and dining with others.

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Review from I D (Son of Resident) published on 1 March 2022 Submitted via Website
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After a sudden change in her circumstances, my mother spent some time in the ABI unit at Manton, and benefited from the care and therapy they provided. While Covid has made access for relatives difficult at times I was very satisfied with the communication I received from the unit - quick responses in 'office hours' and on the one occasion required, a phone call out of hours. The unit is on a homely scale and my mother had a large, self-contained room with a view over the countryside.

The care and dedication I could see the team gave to her was massively reassuring to me at such a difficult time, most importantly she was treated with full dignity and compassion throughout. My mother has clearly benefited from the work the team at Manton did with her, smoothing her ongoing care journey. On my visits, she had nothing but praise for the staff who looked after her and the same goes for myself.

Reply from Rose Bradshaw, Unit Manager - Acquired Brain Injury Unit at Manton Heights Care Centre & ABI Centre

Thank you so much for this lovely feedback, it was a pleasure to work with your mum and we all wish her the best in her ongoing journey and recovery.

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Review from Gill E (Daughter of Resident) published on 23 February 2022 Submitted via Postal Card
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My father came into Manton Heights on 1st December 2021. My sister and I have seen a remarkable change in Dad. He chats much more and has banter with the staff, something we have not really seen before. He loves the food! He looks healthier and has made friends with who he spends mealtimes with. Staff are all lovely and accommodate phone and video calls when we can't visit. Very clean, pleasant surroundings.

Reply from Robi Chowdhury, Senior Marketing Officer at Manton Heights Care Centre & ABI Centre

Thank you so much for your review, we are glad Dad is enjoying his time with us.

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Regulatory Rating

Care Quality Commission (CQC) Rating

Date: 01 April 2026
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  • EffectiveGood
  • ResponsiveGood
  • SafeRequires improvement
  • Well-ledGood
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  • 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...

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Meet the Team (3)

Rachel Smith
Rachel SmithJob Title:General ManagerJoined: 2026

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 Fowler
Hannah FowlerJob Title:Deputy ManagerJoined: 2025

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.”

Sian Hughes
Sian HughesJob Title:Lifestyle LeadJoined: 2022
Sian Hughes, Lifestyle Lead at Manton Heights Care Centre, is dedicated to creating meaningful and engaging experiences for residents.
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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