Compare Care Homes in Bedford

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  1. St Andrews-main-image
    Rooms Available

    St Andrews

    Great North Rd, Welwyn Garden City, AL8 7SR
    CQC Rating Good27.93 miles from centre
    B&M Care-logo
    Care available

    From

    £1,470

    per week

    ResidentialDementiaRespite
    03330 117945
  2. Buckingham Lodge-main-image
    Rooms Available

    Buckingham Lodge

    Culpepper Cl, Aylesbury, HP19 9DU
    CQC Rating Requires improvement28.05 miles from centre
    Anchor-logo
    Care available

    From

    £1,525

    per week

    ResidentialDementiaRespite
    03330 048812
  3. St Josephs-main-image
    Rooms Available

    St Josephs

    Aylesbury Rd, Tring, HP23 4DH
    CQC Rating Good28.14 miles from centre
    B&M Care-logo
    Care available

    From

    £1,500

    per week

    ResidentialDementiaRespite
    03330 117090
  4. Cambridge Grove-main-image
    Rooms Available
    Medium Provider Badge

    Cambridge Grove

    Cambridge Road, Cambridge, CB21 5ED
    CQC Rating Not yet inspected28.10 miles from centre
    Hamberley Care Homes-logo
    Care available

    From

    £1,595

    per week

    ResidentialDementiaRespite
    01223 827061
  5. St Pauls-main-image
    Rooms Available

    St Pauls

    Long Mimms, Hemel Hempstead, HP2 5XW
    CQC Rating Outstanding28.89 miles from centre
    Westgate Healthcare-logo
    Care available

    From

    £1,650

    per week

    ResidentialNursingDementiaRespite
    01442 979357
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    Tara's Retreat-main-image
    Rooms Available

    Tara's Retreat

    High St, St Albans, AL4 9DQ
    CQC Rating Good28.17 miles from centre
    B&M Care-logo
    Care available

    From

    £1,450

    per week

    ResidentialDementiaRespite
    03330 159357
  7. Chartwell Manor-main-image
    Rooms Available
    Top 100 Care Home Badge

    Chartwell Manor

    4 Nimrod St, Aylesbury, HP18 1BB
    CQC Rating Good28.58 miles from centre
    Maria Mallaband Care Group-logo
    Care available

    From

    £1,650

    per week

    ResidentialNursingDementiaRespite
    01295 957607
  8. Hillside-main-image
    Rooms Available

    Hillside

    Bicester Road, Aylesbury, HP19 8AB
    CQC Rating Good28.75 miles from centre
    MHA-logo
    Care available

    From

    £2,031

    per week

    NursingRespite
    03330 062889
  9. Lewin House-main-image
    Rooms Available
    Large Provider Badge

    Lewin House

    Lewin House, Aylesbury, HP19 9HP
    CQC Rating Good28.82 miles from centre
    The Orders of St John Care Trust-logo
    Care available

    From

    £1,723

    per week

    NursingDementiaRespite
    03301 659438
  10. Welwyn Grange-main-image
    Rooms Available

    Welwyn Grange

    Broadwater Rd, Welwyn Garden City, AL7 3EG
    CQC Rating Not yet inspected28.80 miles from centre
    Ardale-logo
    Care available

    From

    £1,598

    per week

    ResidentialNursingDementiaRespite
    03330 381840
  11. Oat Hill Mews-main-image
    Rooms Available
    Large Provider Badge

    Oat Hill Mews

    Leicester Road, Market Harborough, LE16 7BN
    CQC Rating Not yet inspected28.85 miles from centre
    Care UK-logo
    Care available

    From

    £1,658

    per week

    ResidentialDementiaRespite
    01823 211752
  12. Ashlynn Grange-main-image
    Rooms Available

    Ashlynn Grange

    Bretton Gate, Peterborough, PE3 9UZ
    CQC Rating Requires improvement29.25 miles from centre
    Athena Care-logo
    Care available

    From

    £1,200

    per week

    ResidentialNursingDementiaRespite
    01733 964652
  13. Avondale-main-image
    Rooms Available

    Avondale

    Gatehouse Rd, Aylesbury, HP19 8EH
    CQC Rating Requires improvement28.93 miles from centre
    Porthaven Care Homes-logo
    Care available

    From

    £1,600

    per week

    ResidentialNursingDementiaRespite
    01292 433112
  14. The Lodge-main-image
    Rooms Available

    The Lodge

    5 Broad St, Hemel Hempstead, HP2 5BW
    CQC Rating Good29.17 miles from centre
    B&M Care-logo
    Care available

    From

    £1,100

    per week

    ResidentialDementiaRespite
    03330 159601
  15. The Gables-main-image
    Rooms Available

    The Gables

    123 Wendover Rd, Aylesbury, HP21 9LW
    CQC Rating Good29.17 miles from centre
    Chiltern Care Services-logo
    Care available

    From

    £1,450

    per week

    ResidentialNursingDementiaRespite
    03330 047395

FAQs about finding a care home

What is a care home?

Care homes - also known as residential homes - provide accommodation and care support for people who are no longer able to live on their own. All care homes will provide personal care, including help with dressing, eating, toileting and medication. There is often a range of social activities for care home residents to try, from painting to day trips out of the home.

What is the difference between a care home and a nursing home?

Care homes and nursing homes are very similar - the only difference is that nursing homes have qualified nurses and specially-trained care assistants that provide round-the-clock nursing and medical assistance. For this reason, nursing homes are often more costly than residential care homes.

When should you move someone into a care home?

There are lots of reasons for choosing a care home. For instance, if someone is struggling to live alone - despite help from friends, family or carers.

All our care homes offer a homely and cosy environment, so all residents feel at ease in their surroundings. You may opt for a care home if your loved one has complex healthcare needs, and require 24-7 nursing support.

How much do care homes cost?

The average cost of a care home per week in the UK is £704. This covers your room, as well as help with daily tasks, like washing, dressing and administering medication from trained carers.

However, the cost of a care home depends on the type of care you need, where you live, and the facilities at the home.

There are lots of options when paying for care, including self-funded care (where you fund the care from your own savings), NHS-funded care, and local-authority funded care. To work out how you will pay for your care, you will need to do a financial assessment. Our team of care experts will work with you to find the right care home that suits your needs and within your budget.

What are the steps in finding a care home?
  • Find a few potential care homes above - based on your location, on-site facilities, and the type of care you need. All homes shown on Lottie also include the latest CQC (Care Quality Commission) rating.
  • Call the care home directly to confirm availability, cost, and what's included in the care home fees.
  • Arrange a visit for each care home, so you can meet the staff, view the facilities, and get a feel for the community.
  • Choose the best care home for your needs, based on your unique needs and preferences
  • Get a financial assessment for care fees.

Tips on finding a care home

A care home should feel like home - and there's a few things to look for to ease yourself or your loved one into their new surroundings.

Where your new care home is located is one of the most important factors. To find the best care home for yourself or a loved one in your ideal location you can simply filter your search by typing in your location to reveal the best-rated care homes in your chosen area.

There are many different types of care to suit you or your loved one's needs. From dementia care homes to specialist nursing care homes - we've got you covered.

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