Submit a Review for Elstow Manor Care Home
Bedford Road, Wixams, Bedford, MK42 6FZ
View Full Details of Elstow Manor Care HomeLatest Reviews for Elstow Manor Care Home
11 July 2025
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.
25 June 2025
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.
19 June 2025
Lovely and welcoming residential facility. Good to know our loved one is safe and well cared for.
19 June 2025
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.
18 June 2025
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.
04 June 2025
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.
28 May 2025
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.
07 May 2025
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.
29 April 2025
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.
29 April 2025
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.
24 April 2025
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.
17 March 2025
This is an attractive welcoming home.The staff are delightful and (mostly) hard working. The food seems good and the entertainment programme is varied and interesting. Accommodation is pleasant and rooms are spacious. I would like to see them cleaned more regularly as dad's room often has an unpleasant odour. Fortunately dad isn't aware of this and is very happy about Elstow Manor.
28 February 2025
Mum is safe and well looked after despite her challenging behaviour. The staff work hard to engage her in activities and provide her needs. Everyone is always very welcoming when we visit and mum is generally happy and less anxious than she used to be.
26 February 2025
Our mum has advanced dementia and can be very stubborn. The staff at Elstow Manor have managed to get mum involved with activities and manage her personal care as well as they can without creating unnecessary stress for mum. We always feel very welcome at the home when visiting, and someone is always on hand to help or discuss any issues.
21 February 2025
The staff at Elstow Manor looked after my mum very well, with their help, love and support. We always felt very welcome and part of the Elstow Manor family when visiting mum, thank you to you all.
18 November 2024
A well run clean care home with friendly caring and attentive staff. Excellent facilities with lots of activities and outings are offered to the residents which are really appreciated.
07 November 2024
I had to jump on a leave a review of Elstow Manor Care Home. My great uncle has been at the manor for a almost 2 years now and he has been so happy since coming. He's never been a sociable person but he's really come out of his shell since being at The Manor, I look forward to my Fridays when I come to visit him. The staff are all super friendly and I almost feel like part of the 'family' so lovely. There's always something interesting to do, even my uncle you doesn't feel like doing it and it's difficult not to get swept up in the excitement as big events approach like the summer fete and Christmas party. I often wish I could have a room here myself!
06 November 2024
My uncle has never been so well or lived such a full life for many years. The team at Elstow are amazing people - dedicated, compassionate and professional. We are so happy my uncle managed to secure a place here.
01 November 2024
Very caring home. Excellent staff, attentive and professional. Facilities are excellent, clean and very residents friendly. There appears to be a wide range of activities. My father has been very happy here and well cared for.
16 September 2024
Dad has been made to feel very welcome and secure. The staff are friendly and helpful. He has made good progress in his recovery. Dad's room is very comfortable and he enjoys having easy access to its facilities. The communal rooms are just a short walk for him and he has enjoyed meeting others in the dining room and bistro areas. He has not yet felt able to join in activities. Hopefully, this will follow when his ability to hear improves.
Latest Reviews for Elstow Manor Care Home
11 July 2025
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.
25 June 2025
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.
19 June 2025
Lovely and welcoming residential facility. Good to know our loved one is safe and well cared for.
19 June 2025
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.
18 June 2025
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.
04 June 2025
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.
28 May 2025
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.
07 May 2025
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.
29 April 2025
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.
29 April 2025
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.
24 April 2025
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.
17 March 2025
This is an attractive welcoming home.The staff are delightful and (mostly) hard working. The food seems good and the entertainment programme is varied and interesting. Accommodation is pleasant and rooms are spacious. I would like to see them cleaned more regularly as dad's room often has an unpleasant odour. Fortunately dad isn't aware of this and is very happy about Elstow Manor.
28 February 2025
Mum is safe and well looked after despite her challenging behaviour. The staff work hard to engage her in activities and provide her needs. Everyone is always very welcoming when we visit and mum is generally happy and less anxious than she used to be.
26 February 2025
Our mum has advanced dementia and can be very stubborn. The staff at Elstow Manor have managed to get mum involved with activities and manage her personal care as well as they can without creating unnecessary stress for mum. We always feel very welcome at the home when visiting, and someone is always on hand to help or discuss any issues.
21 February 2025
The staff at Elstow Manor looked after my mum very well, with their help, love and support. We always felt very welcome and part of the Elstow Manor family when visiting mum, thank you to you all.
18 November 2024
A well run clean care home with friendly caring and attentive staff. Excellent facilities with lots of activities and outings are offered to the residents which are really appreciated.
07 November 2024
I had to jump on a leave a review of Elstow Manor Care Home. My great uncle has been at the manor for a almost 2 years now and he has been so happy since coming. He's never been a sociable person but he's really come out of his shell since being at The Manor, I look forward to my Fridays when I come to visit him. The staff are all super friendly and I almost feel like part of the 'family' so lovely. There's always something interesting to do, even my uncle you doesn't feel like doing it and it's difficult not to get swept up in the excitement as big events approach like the summer fete and Christmas party. I often wish I could have a room here myself!
06 November 2024
My uncle has never been so well or lived such a full life for many years. The team at Elstow are amazing people - dedicated, compassionate and professional. We are so happy my uncle managed to secure a place here.
01 November 2024
Very caring home. Excellent staff, attentive and professional. Facilities are excellent, clean and very residents friendly. There appears to be a wide range of activities. My father has been very happy here and well cared for.
16 September 2024
Dad has been made to feel very welcome and secure. The staff are friendly and helpful. He has made good progress in his recovery. Dad's room is very comfortable and he enjoys having easy access to its facilities. The communal rooms are just a short walk for him and he has enjoyed meeting others in the dining room and bistro areas. He has not yet felt able to join in activities. Hopefully, this will follow when his ability to hear improves.