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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...
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 Club, Bedford Athletics Stadium and Bedford and Country Golf Club - all within a 3-mile radius.
There is a local theatre, a cinema, garden centres, and right on the door step is Bedford Park, which is just 5 minutes away in the car.
There are also good local transport links including taxis and buses, and the train station is less than two miles away!
Manton Heights Care Centre is very proud of it's strong community links and regular involvement with local community groups, charities, schools and nurseries, churches and businesses.
The team offers a home from home experience which is tailored to each residents’ personal needs and preferences.
The facilities have been designed to a high standard using modern equipment and technologies to support daily living. The accommodation and living areas are set over two floors, and the living areas and bedrooms are decorated to a high standard using quality bespoke furniture and soft furnishings.
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
Contact Manton Heights Care Centre & ABI Centre to confirm what's included and get a personalised quote:
*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.
Funding Types Accepted
- Self-Funding (Private)
- Local Authority with Top-up
- Local Authority
- NHS Continuing Healthcare (CHC)
Tours
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 (167)
Manton Heights Care Centre & ABI Centre has a Review Score of 9.7 (9.676) out of 10, based on 63 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Manton Heights Care Centre & ABI Centre has 167 reviews.
Well looked after by staff and management throughout my stay.
Well looked after by staff and management throughout my stay.
My father was admitted to the ABI unit for rehabilitation following a stroke. He was treated with kindness and respect. He improved dramatically with all the specialist help provided. We, as a family, were also supported and assisted through a very traumatic time, and are very grateful for all the...
My father was admitted to the ABI unit for rehabilitation following a stroke. He was treated with kindness and respect. He improved dramatically with all the specialist help provided. We, as a family, were also supported and assisted through a very traumatic time, and are very grateful for all the help we have been given. Heartfelt thanks go to all the staff at the ABI unit.
My sister was admitted to the ABI centre after being diagnosed with Alzheimer's in February and suffering a stroke in April 2020. From day one, the care given by all the staff has been outstanding. They have treated my sister with great care, understanding and dignity. I will always remember the...
My sister was admitted to the ABI centre after being diagnosed with Alzheimer's in February and suffering a stroke in April 2020. From day one, the care given by all the staff has been outstanding. They have treated my sister with great care, understanding and dignity. I will always remember the support they have given her and our family. I could not have asked for any more from them. Thank you.
To my dear friends in Manton Heights Care Centre & ABI Centre. This is a belated thank you for the wonderful care you gave me to get back on my feet. While I have been at home, I have managed to get back to my studio to put myself through a dance class, not yet Royal Ballet standard but getting...
To my dear friends in Manton Heights Care Centre & ABI Centre. This is a belated thank you for the wonderful care you gave me to get back on my feet. While I have been at home, I have managed to get back to my studio to put myself through a dance class, not yet Royal Ballet standard but getting there slowly. I could not have done this without you all. Thank you so much for all your patience and constant encouragement. I miss you terribly and look forward to seeing you all again soon.
My sister was admitted to the ABI following a stroke which had left her critically ill and very limited use of her right side and had affected her speech and memory. From the outset, a pathway for recovery was clear with all ABI staff providing knowledgeable care at an extremely high standard - the...
My sister was admitted to the ABI following a stroke which had left her critically ill and very limited use of her right side and had affected her speech and memory. From the outset, a pathway for recovery was clear with all ABI staff providing knowledgeable care at an extremely high standard - the emphasis was always on supporting my sister to regain movement and to promote her independence. Staff were all very friendly and always on had to support and advise us as a family as we also supported her, helping with advice and information. ABI has maintained to a very high standard of hygiene and cleanliness; the meals were excellent, and the facilities for both physical and cognitive rehab were appropriate for supporting a range of needs. My sister remained at the ABI for around two months, and I am certain that she wouldn't receive the intensive input that she had there. We will always be grateful for the care, kindness and professional support that she received there. Thank you.
Excellent care for my grannie. In difficult covid circumstances, she received loving support from staff and end of life care. There was one member of staff, however, who was unpleasant to my grandmother but it was dealt with, and the staff moved to another area.
Excellent care for my grannie. In difficult covid circumstances, she received loving support from staff and end of life care. There was one member of staff, however, who was unpleasant to my grandmother but it was dealt with, and the staff moved to another area.
Thank you for your review for Manton Heights Care Home - we value all types of feedback whether it be positive or constructive to improve our services for the residents.
My mother has been in Manton Heights for nine months. I have visited mostly three times a week. I have been very impressed by the care given to my mum. The staff have all been wonderful and to the later stages of my mother's life have treated her with such kindness and dignity. She was always clean...
My mother has been in Manton Heights for nine months. I have visited mostly three times a week. I have been very impressed by the care given to my mum. The staff have all been wonderful and to the later stages of my mother's life have treated her with such kindness and dignity. She was always clean and well dressed. Her room was comfortable and clean. I was very pleased that I choose Manton Heights as the care home for mum.
My mum has been at Manton Heights for over a year now, and I wanted to commend the manager and his wonderful team. Most notably the new unit manager and has always been there for any queries in these recent stressful months with Covid-19, as has the manager who makes the time to pick up the phone...
My mum has been at Manton Heights for over a year now, and I wanted to commend the manager and his wonderful team. Most notably the new unit manager and has always been there for any queries in these recent stressful months with Covid-19, as has the manager who makes the time to pick up the phone and deal with any queries. All the team go above and beyond in their roles, and there is a genuine feeling of care and respect for all residents and staff alike. Almost every day, I had a lovely call or voice message from the lady who heads reception, to let me know Mum was doing well that day. Three ladies, in particular, are always there to help Mum through any difficult times, and call me to help calm Mum on the odd occasion she is feeling distressed or confused. To have had no cases of Covid-19 in the home throughout this time has been a major achievement, and I am sure all the families of the residents can't thank you all enough!
Thank you so much for your lovely feedback, we'll be sure to share it with our team as we know how much it will mean to them that their support has helped both your mum and yourself during these challenging times - we aim to support not only our residents but their families too.
My mother has been at the home now for 3 years. In this time she has been cared for by the staff in a very caring and respectful way. Recently a new manager has taken over and has made a good few changes to the running of the home and I have to say they are for the better.
My mother has been at the home now for 3 years. In this time she has been cared for by the staff in a very caring and respectful way. Recently a new manager has taken over and has made a good few changes to the running of the home and I have to say they are for the better.
Thank you very much for taking the time to leave a review, your feedback is invaluable to both any potential families who are looking for a care home and to us so that we can learn and continue to strive to provide the highest quality of care.
I wanted to praise a member of staff who this past weekend went above and beyond her normal duties. She professionally and enthusiastically supported my family to clean a room (carpets) so that my mum could change rooms on the return from hospital following a fall. The staff knew that Mum was due...
I don't know if I would recommend at present, but Manton Heights is under a new manager, who seems to be making some positive changes to improve the care and facilities.
My daughter, aged 52, has been treated in an overall manner by all staff involved with total compassion and dignity. We as a family wish to state that 100% care has been given. Many, many thanks to all staff and premises are excellent.
My daughter, aged 52, has been treated in an overall manner by all staff involved with total compassion and dignity. We as a family wish to state that 100% care has been given. Many, many thanks to all staff and premises are excellent.
Not what I was lead to believe - I was informed it was like a hotel. Food is disgusting - OK if you like herbs (loads of them). Even when it is OK, such as Sunday lunch, they have run out of meat. Not always an evening drink given.
Not what I was lead to believe - I was informed it was like a hotel. Food is disgusting - OK if you like herbs (loads of them). Even when it is OK, such as Sunday lunch, they have run out of meat. Not always an evening drink given.
All the staff are excellent.
All the staff are excellent.
Fantastic care was given in my grandmother's final months. The environment is clean and tidy.
Fantastic care was given in my grandmother's final months. The environment is clean and tidy.
The whole family would like to thank the staff at Manton Heights for the wonderful care they gave to my father over the last 11 months of his life. His mobility was becoming severely limited, due to arthritis, so he agreed that he should move to the home to be closer to me. We all noticed that he...
The whole family would like to thank the staff at Manton Heights for the wonderful care they gave to my father over the last 11 months of his life. His mobility was becoming severely limited, due to arthritis, so he agreed that he should move to the home to be closer to me. We all noticed that he became so much more relaxed when he settled in, which was wonderful. He always told us that the staff treated him with dignity and told his friends that he was pleased he had moved, which was obviously a comfort to us. He got to know many of the staff very well and he enjoyed their company. It was wonderful to have him living so close to me and many family members were able to visit for coffee and a chat He was very frail when he moved into the home but we enjoyed much quality time over the last months of his life. I would highly recommend the home; it has a wonderfully calm and caring environment, excellent staff, was always very clean and comfortable with good food, the laundry and maintenance services were most efficient. We could all relax in the knowledge that my father was perfectly content and being very well looked after.
If it has been possible to give the staff a score of more than excellent we would have done so. My mother was treated with dignity and respect throughout her stay in what was a very caring environment. I have no hesitation in recommending the Manton Heights Care Centre.
If it has been possible to give the staff a score of more than excellent we would have done so. My mother was treated with dignity and respect throughout her stay in what was a very caring environment. I have no hesitation in recommending the Manton Heights Care Centre.
A well-run care home in a purpose-built building. From day one the management and staff co-operated with our family to ensure the well-being of my wife. They consulted us on her likes and dislikes and gave frequent reports on the state of health and progress. It only took her a few days to settle...
A well-run care home in a purpose-built building. From day one the management and staff co-operated with our family to ensure the well-being of my wife. They consulted us on her likes and dislikes and gave frequent reports on the state of health and progress. It only took her a few days to settle in and enjoy the care given and it was only her sudden and unexpected death which ended her stay.
She was in Coulton and I can not fault the staff or assistants day or night or the administration and office staff, wonderful caring people.
She was in Coulton and I can not fault the staff or assistants day or night or the administration and office staff, wonderful caring people.
I met...
I met with the Manager and he was so supportive, I’m not ashamed to say I cried all over him. He assessed my Dad, he was wonderful with him. The manager left and my Dad said 'well he was nice'!! He has not said that about anyone for ages.
He moved to Manton Heights and I cannot describe how much support we have received, the staff are amazing with him. He’s like a different person when he’s there. I’m not sure how they do it but they do thank you to each and every one. I know our family is extremely lucky to have your support.
The care, respect and dignity they provide ae top quality, without exception, they are always happy to talk to family and friends about anything. Very supportive at what was a very difficult time to the family. My only request...
The care, respect and dignity they provide ae top quality, without exception, they are always happy to talk to family and friends about anything. Very supportive at what was a very difficult time to the family. My only request would be for more activities for those who are still wanting to be active, gardening, walking, card games, craft, sewing, painting, bowling and swimming.
Regulatory Rating
Care Quality Commission (CQC) Rating
Date: 01 April 2026Good
- CaringGood
- EffectiveGood
- ResponsiveGood
- SafeRequires improvement
- Well-ledGood
Inspection ratings
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- 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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News (26) & 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 (2)

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...
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.

With seven...
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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