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Beacon House

12 Linden Road, Bedford, MK40 2DA

Nursing home · 40 beds · Lansglade Homes

Street view · 2024
Street view · 2024 · Google
Weekly fee
Not published
area typical £1,825
CQC rating
Good
May 2024
Beds
40
with nursing
Family reviews
None yet
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Compare with a live-in carer at home through PrimeCarers

The typical nursing home in Bedford
£1,825a week

About £94,900 a year

For a couple, two places: £3,650 a week

PrimeCarersA live-in carer, at home
£1,344a week

A typical week of live-in care for higher needs, such as hoisting or someone in bed most of the day

Staying at home could cost about £481 a week less, £25,012 over a year

A couple can share one carer, about £1,355 a week, £2,295 a week less than two places.

See live-in carers near Bedford
88 live-in carers on PrimeCarers within about an hour of Bedford

PrimeCarers runs this site. Carers on it are self-employed and set their own rates. Every carer has had an enhanced DBS check in the last 18 months, ID and right-to-work checks and an online interview. Their skills and training are for you to check with them.

About Beacon House

Beacon House is a nursing home in Bedford, registered with the Care Quality Commission for up to 40 residents. It provides care for people living with dementia, older people and people with a physical disability. It is run by Lansglade Homes, which operates 5 care homes in England. The home has been registered since November 2010.

At its latest inspection, published May 2024, the CQC rated Beacon House Good, which means the CQC found the service performing well and meeting its expectations. Ratings can change after a new inspection, so check the CQC report before you visit.

Beacon House has not published its fees and has not yet told us what they are. Care homes in Bedford with a fee on record typically charge about £1,270 a week for residential care and £1,825 for nursing care, so expect a figure in that range and ask the home for a written quote.

There are 72 registered care homes in Bedford. The nearest to Beacon House include Annandale Lodge, Oasis House and Dial House Nursing and Residential Home, 3 of which have a fee on record. A live-in carer at home, an alternative many families compare, typically costs about £1,120 a week across England.

Care provided

  • Nursing care
  • Dementia care
  • Older people
  • Physical disabilities

Registration

Registered with CQC
November 2010
Latest CQC rating
Good (May 2024)
Council area
Bedford
Read the CQC inspection report, explained
The CQC inspection, explained
Beacon House rated Requires Improvement; inspectors found risks to people's safety, consent and care records, with warning notices issued.

We read the full inspection report and explain what inspectors praised, what concerned them, and what it means for your family. Read the CQC report explained →

Fees

Beacon House has not published its fees and has not yet told us what they are. Care homes in Bedford typically charge about £1,270 a week for residential care and £1,825 for nursing care. A live-in carer at home through PrimeCarers typically costs £1,080 a week, shown on each carer's profile.

Reviews

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Common questions about Beacon House

How much does Beacon House cost?

Beacon House has not published its fees. Care homes in Bedford typically charge about £1,270 a week for residential care and £1,825 for nursing care. Ask the home for a written quote.

What is the CQC rating for Beacon House?

The Care Quality Commission rated Beacon House Good in May 2024. The full inspection report is on the CQC website.

Does Beacon House provide nursing care?

Yes. Beacon House is registered as a care home with nursing, so registered nurses are on site. If you need nursing care the NHS pays a weekly contribution towards the nursing part of the fee.

Does Beacon House offer dementia care?

Yes. Beacon House is registered to care for people living with dementia.

How many residents does Beacon House have?

Beacon House is registered for up to 40 residents.

Care at home

88 live-in carers within about an hour of Bedford

These are self-employed carers on PrimeCarers, the introductory agency that runs this directory. Each has a profile with their own rates and reviews from families, and you choose who to talk to.

Most charge £980 to £1,260 a week. 76 can care for a couple. 12 years' experience on average.

“We can all fully relax around Nyarai and she feels like part of our family, which is no mean feat!”
Bridget S., about Nyarai N.
“She handled the new situation in front of her with such professionalism and I felt I could trust her 100%.”
Siobhan D., about Sithabile Tabile M.
See live-in carers near BedfordProfiles, rates and reviews are free to look at.

Every carer has had an enhanced DBS check in the last 18 months, ID and right-to-work checks and an online interview. Their skills and training are for you to check with them. Carers set their own rates, and who is free changes week to week.

Annandale Lodge, Bedford

Annandale Lodge

Bedford, MK40 · 0.0 km · 26 beds
CQC: Good
Fee not published
Area typical £1,270 a week
No reviews yet
Or a live-in carer at home through PrimeCarers: typically £1,080 a week
PrimeCarersAnother option

Stay at home with a live-in carer near Bedford

A carer moves in, so there is no move, no shared lounge and your own routine. Each carer’s profile shows their rate, experience and reviews, and you choose who to talk to.

88 live-in carers on PrimeCarers within about an hour of Bedford
Live-in, a week
typically £1,080
A couple sharing one carer about £1,355
Oasis House, Bedford

Oasis House

Bedford, MK40 · 0.0 km · 30 beds
CQC: Good
ResidentialDementiaGB Care
Residential dementia care
£1,030 a week
No reviews yet
Or a live-in carer at home through PrimeCarers: typically £1,080 a week

See all 5 care homes run by Lansglade Homes