The 9 Best Care Homes In Bedford
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Bedford contains a handful of fantastic care homes, and we’re here to help you choose the perfect care home in Bedford for you or your loved one. These include residential, nursing and dementia care homes.
You’ll find the best care homes in Bedford below, including those rated ‘Outstanding’ or ‘Good’ by the Care Quality Commission (CQC). For each of these homes, we’ve summarised the care types available, the facilities, activities and other services on offer, which operator oversees the home, and any other important information you need to know.
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Explore the best care homes in Bedford:
- Amaana Care
- Milton Ernest Hall
- Sycamore Heights
- Fernleigh Court
- Bentley Grange
- Sharnbrook House
- Avenue House
- Olney Meadows
- Henbrook House
Amaana Care
Also known as Arden House, Amaana Care Care Home is the first entry on our list of the best care homes in Bedford. This home is within walking distance of the town centre, near popular neighbourhoods like Harpur and Queens Park. It’s also close to the River Great Ouse which flows through the centre of Bedford.
A variety of care types are provided at Amaana Care, depending on your loved one’s needs. This home specialises in residential care, which is for residents who need regular support with tasks relating to their personal care, such as using the bathroom and getting dressed.
A brand-new care home, Amaana Care provides a welcoming setting for residents and their loved ones. The home is packed with state-of-the-art facilities, including a library, beautifully maintained gardens and an activity room.
The team of dedicated activity coordinators regularly organise engaging experiences for residents. Some of the most popular are arts and crafts, movie nights, yoga classes and celebrations for special occasions such as birthdays.
| Learn more about Amaana Care: | |
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| Type(s) of Care Offered | The main types offered are residential, dementia and respite care |
| Care Quality Commission Rating | Not Yet Inspected |
| Are Bills Included in the Price? | Yes |
| Facilities | Gardens, a library, a communal dining area, a room for spending time with family, and an activity room |
| Are There En Suite Facilities? | All bedrooms have en-suite bathrooms |
| Number of Beds | 24 |
| Is the Home Purpose-Built? | No |
| Care Home Operator | Amaana Care |
Are you interested in viewing Amaana Care?
For availability and pricing, call 03330 381465.
Milton Ernest Hall
We love the appearance of Milton Ernest Hall Care Home, which is housed within a Grade I listed building surrounded by gorgeous woodland and river. Despite this tranquil location, Milton Ernest Hall is just ten minutes from the centre of Bedford, where you’ll find various shops and restaurants.
There are elegant communal areas inside the home, including charming lounges and dining rooms, a peaceful library, a space for spending time with family, and outdoor terracing. Residents often kick back and relax in the home’s outdoor areas during the summer months,
Milton Ernest Hall is rated ‘Good’ by the Care Quality Commission (CQC), the second highest rating available. They also have ‘Good’ ratings in each of the five individual categories, including for the overall quality of care provided. Residential, dementia, nursing, and respite care are all available here. Respite care is offered on a short-term basis, perfect if you need to take a break from your caregiving responsibilities while your loved one is looked after.
Nearly all the spacious bedrooms here are en-suite, and residents are encouraged to decorate their bedrooms with treasured possessions and furniture. What’s more, subject to passing an assessment, pets are allowed, helping your loved one feel truly at home.
CQC rating:
- Overall - Good
- Safe - Good
- Effective - Good
- Caring - Good
- Responsive - Good
- Well-led - Good
CQC Publication Date: 27/03/2021
| Learn more about Milton Ernest Hall: | |
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| Type(s) of Care Offered | The main types offered are residential, nursing, dementia and respite care |
| Care Quality Commission Rating | Good |
| Are Bills Included in the Price? | Yes |
| Facilities | Gardens, a library, a dedicated quiet space, a communal dining area, a room for spending time with family, outdoor terracing, an activity room, and a café/restaurant |
| Are There En Suite Facilities? | 98% of bedrooms have en-suite bathrooms |
| Number of Beds | 29 |
| Is the Home Purpose-Built? | No |
| Care Home Operator | Majesticare |
Are you interested in viewing Milton Ernest Hall?
For availability and pricing, call Milton Ernest Hall.
Sycamore Heights
Another of Bedford’s best care homes, Sycamore Heights Care Home offers several types of care, such as residential and nursing care, both for dementia and non-dementia residents. Their nursing care is aimed at people who need 24/7 support from registered nurses, often due to a specific medical condition. Your loved one could also require intensive rehabilitation following a stroke.
Meanwhile, convalescent care is available for those still recovering after an illness, injury, or operation. In this case, personal care and support with daily tasks are provided.
Sycamore Heights feels like a luxury hotel, thanks to premium amenities such as a hair and beauty salon, a community café, and sensory gardens, which are especially beneficial to people living with dementia.
Residents equally enjoy the activities that are organised on a regular basis. These are often tailored to individual hobbies and interests, such as arts and crafts, wellbeing classes, gentle exercise, dance, beauty treatments, and book clubs.
| Learn more about Sycamore Heights: | |
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| Type(s) of Care Offered | The main types offered are residential, nursing, dementia and respite care |
| Care Quality Commission Rating | Not Yet Inspected |
| Are Bills Included in the Price? | Yes |
| Facilities | A cinema room, gardens, a library, a dedicated quiet space, communal and private dining areas, an activity room, a café/restaurant, and a hair and beauty salon |
| Are There En Suite Facilities? | All bedrooms have en-suite bathrooms |
| Number of Beds | 35 |
| Is the Home Purpose-Built? | Yes |
| Care Home Operator | Kingsley Healthcare |
Are you interested in viewing Sycamore Heights?
For availability and pricing, call 03309 123705.
Fernleigh Court
Fernleigh Court Care Home is situated in the town of Kempston on the outskirts of Bedford. This rural town is a lovely place for older adults, near plenty of delightful green spaces and convenient amenities. Fernleigh Court is also easy to access via road, so family and friends will have no trouble visiting.
The expert carers at this home specialise in nursing, residential, dementia and respite care for up to 80 residents. Along with specialist mental health and physical disability support, compassionate palliative care is also available if your loved one has been diagnosed with a terminal or chronic condition. The goal of palliative care is creating a comfortable setting and minimising symptoms where necessary.
We love the variety of communal facilities at Fernleigh Court. Our favourites include the coffee shop, where freshly baked cakes are served daily, and the cosy lounge areas, which provide a sanctuary for quiet reading, group activities, and catching up on your favourite TV shows.
The food served at Fernleigh Court is of the highest quality. The chefs and care team work closely with one another to ensure the regularly rotating menu meets the needs and personal preferences of each resident. Vegetables and herbs grown in the home’s garden are regularly used for maximum freshness!
CQC rating:
- Overall - Good
- Safe - Good
- Effective - Good
- Caring - Good
- Responsive - Good
- Well-led - Good
CQC Publication Date: 04/06/2021
| Learn more about Fernleigh Court: | |
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| Type(s) of Care Offered | The main types offered are residential, nursing, dementia and respite care |
| Care Quality Commission Rating | Good |
| Are Bills Included in the Price? | No |
| Facilities | A bar, a gym, a spa, a cinema room, gardens, a library, a dedicated quiet space, a communal dining area, outdoor terracing, an activity room, a café/restaurant, and a hair and beauty salon |
| Are There En Suite Facilities? | All bedrooms have en-suite bathrooms |
| Number of Beds | 80 |
| Is the Home Purpose-Built? | Yes |
| Care Home Operator | Country Court |
Are you interested in viewing Fernleigh Court?
For availability and pricing, call 01234 987107.
Bentley Grange
Having only opened in the Summer of 2024, Bentley Grange Care Home is brimming with state-of-the-art facilities for your loved one to enjoy. Along with 60 spacious en-suite bedrooms, there are comfortable communal lounges and bright dining spaces, a bar area, a beauty salon, a cinema room, a restaurant and café, and more.
Residents enjoy delicious, seasonal, and freshly cooked cuisine in the restaurant. After a fulfilling and nutritious meal, they often relax on the stylish rooftop bar and terrace.
Bentley Grange provides both residential and nursing care. People in need of residential care often have some degree of independence but still need regular support with tasks such as using the bathroom, taking certain medications, and safely moving around. Both types of care are available if your loved one is living with a form of dementia, such as Alzheimer’s.
Bentley Grange is just two miles from the vibrant market town of Bedford. The Bedford Golf Club is nearby for keen golfers, while the River Great Ouse is just north of the home, which offers tranquil views and gentle riverside walks.
| Learn more about Bentley Grange: | |
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| Type(s) of Care Offered | The main types offered are residential, nursing, dementia and respite care |
| Care Quality Commission Rating | |
| Are Bills Included in the Price? | Yes |
| Facilities | A bar, a cinema room, gardens, a library, a dedicated quiet space, communal and private dining areas, a room for spending time with family, outdoor terracing, an activity room, a meditation area, a café/restaurant, and a hair and beauty salon |
| Are There En Suite Facilities? | All bedrooms have en-suite bathrooms |
| Number of Beds | 60 |
| Is the Home Purpose-Built? | Yes |
| Care Home Operator | Maria Mallaband Care Group |
Are you interested in viewing Bentley Grange?
For availability and pricing, call 03330 413732.
Sharnbrook House
A magnificent period home set within picturesque grounds, Sharnbrook House Care Home is surrounded by stunning landscaped gardens and even has its own scenic lake, making it an excellent location for nature lovers.
Sharnbrook House is just north of Bedford and is near countless Bedfordshire green spaces such as Francroft Wood, Halsey Wood, and Harrold Odell Country Park.
Operating on a not-for-profit basis, Sharnbrook House specialises in high-quality residential care, with well-trained staff offering daily assistance with tasks relating to personal hygiene. Sharnbrook House is widely considered the best residential care home in the local area, so you can rest assured that your loved one will be in safe hands here.
The sense of luxury continues inside the home, where you’ll find comfortable bedrooms, spacious communal living areas, an outdoor terrace for relaxation, and a restaurant that serves tasty, home-cooked meals.
CQC rating:
- Overall - Good
- Safe - Good
- Effective - Good
- Caring - Good
- Responsive - Good
- Well-led - Good
CQC Publication Date: 29/01/2022
| Learn more about Sharnbrook House: | |
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| Type(s) of Care Offered | The main types offered are residential, dementia and respite care |
| Care Quality Commission Rating | Good |
| Are Bills Included in the Price? | No |
| Facilities | Gardens, a dedicated quiet space, a communal dining area, an activity room and a hair and beauty salon |
| Are There En Suite Facilities? | 27% of bedrooms have en-suite bathrooms |
| Number of Beds | 30 |
| Is the Home Purpose-Built? | No |
| Care Home Operator | Greensleeves Care |
Are you interested in viewing Sharnbrook House?
For availability and pricing, call 01234 981935.
Avenue House
Care at Avenue House Care Home is delivered by an experienced and dedicated team with a mission to elevate the overall quality of elderly care.
Residential, dementia, nursing, respite, convalescent and palliative care are all available here. Each care type will be tailored to your or your loved one’s specific needs, based on the bespoke care plan which will be created for you before entering the home. Adult day care services are also available if you need looking after during the day, but not on a permanent basis.
Avenue House is situated on the outskirts of Rushden, a bustling town north of Bedford. You’ll be near countless other popular towns when living here, including Northampton and Wellingborough.
To ensure there’s always something for residents to do, a range of activities are offered at Avenue House. Our favourites include arts and crafts, dance classes, movie nights, and pampering sessions in the on-site hair and beauty salon. With pet therapy and visits from local schoolchildren, residents enjoy a genuine sense of community and belonging here.
CQC rating:
- Overall - Good
- Safe - Good
- Effective - Requires Improvement
- Caring - Good
- Responsive - Good
- Well-led - Good
CQC Publication Date: 06/01/2021
| Learn more about Avenue House: | |
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| Type(s) of Care Offered | The main types offered are residential, nursing, dementia and respite care |
| Care Quality Commission Rating | Good |
| Are Bills Included in the Price? | No |
| Facilities | Gardens, a dedicated quiet space, a communal dining area, an activity room, and a hair and beauty salon |
| Are There En Suite Facilities? | 90% of bedrooms have en-suite bathrooms |
| Number of Beds | 45 |
| Is the Home Purpose-Built? | No |
| Care Home Operator | Jasmine Healthcare |
Are you interested in viewing Avenue House?
For availability and pricing, call 03330 415278.
Olney Meadows
Olney Meadows Care Home offers easy access to several towns and cities, including Bedford, Northampton, Wellingborough and Milton Keynes. With Emberton Country Park and numerous other green spaces nearby, there are plenty of opportunities to explore the countryside.
Several types of care are available at Olney Meadows. This includes residential, nursing, and dementia care on a permanent basis. Short-term respite and convalescent care are also available, along with supportive and dignified end-of-life care if your loved one is nearing the end of their life and needs looking after in comfortable surroundings.
If your loved one is living with dementia, Olney Meadows utilises their innovative WINGS programme to provide cutting-edge care. As a result, each resident is treated with the respect and dignity they deserve, and each carer is fully trained to provide a high level of dementia-focused care.
Residents enjoy an abundance of luxurious amenities at Olney Meadows. The most popular are the chic café, the elegant library, the professional-standard hair salon, and the state-of-the-art cinema room, where movie lovers gather to watch timeless classics and brand-new flicks alike.
| Learn more about Olney Meadows : | |
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| Type(s) of Care Offered | The main types offered are residential, nursing, dementia and respite care |
| Care Quality Commission Rating | Not Yet Inspected |
| Are Bills Included in the Price? | Yes |
| Facilities | A cinema room, gardens, a dedicated quiet space, communal and private dining areas, an activity room, a café/restaurant, and a hair and beauty salon |
| Are There En Suite Facilities? | All bedrooms have en-suite bathrooms |
| Number of Beds | 66 |
| Is the Home Purpose-Built? | Yes |
| Care Home Operator | Kingsley Healthcare |
Are you interested in viewing Olney Meadows?
For availability and pricing, call 03309 123648.
Henbrook House
Rounding out our list of the best care homes in Bedford is Henbrook House Care Home. This home is nestled in the charming town of St Neots, which is northeast of Bedford. Nearby is Grafham Water, a wonderful location in which to enjoy gentle walks and experience nature.
The care team at Henbrook House specialises in respectful residential care, including daily support with getting dressed, getting in and out of bed and taking certain medications. To ensure care is of the highest standard, this home promises to maintain 25% more staff on duty than competitors.
Residents enjoy a fulfilling and rounded lifestyle at Henbrook House, with a vibrant activities calendar that caters to all interests. Activities include artistic pursuits like watercolour painting and pottery making, reminiscence activities, fitness classes and culinary-focused ventures such as cookery workshops and chocolate making.
You’ll enjoy tasty and nutritious meals in the on-site bistro, while the cinema room regularly airs timeless classics and new favourites. There’s even a modern health spa for the ultimate dose of relaxation.
| Learn more about Henbrook House: | |
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| Type(s) of Care Offered | The main types offered are residential, dementia and respite care |
| Care Quality Commission Rating | Not Yet Inspected |
| Are Bills Included in the Price? | Yes |
| Facilities | A bar, a gym, a spa, a cinema room, gardens, a dedicated quiet space, communal and private dining areas, an activity room, a café/restaurant, and a hair and beauty salon |
| Are There En Suite Facilities? | All bedrooms have en-suite bathrooms |
| Number of Beds | 69 |
| Is the Home Purpose-Built? | Yes |
| Care Home Operator | Connaught Care |
Are you interested in viewing Henbrook House?
For availability and pricing, call 01463 217703.
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