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Bedford Charter House

Charter House, 1b Kimbolton Road, Bedford, MK40 2PU

Residential care home · 72 beds · Bedford Citizens Housing Association

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Weekly fee
Not published
area typical £1,270
CQC rating
Good
August 2021
Beds
72
residential
Family reviews
None yet
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Compare with a live-in carer at home through PrimeCarers

The typical residential home in Bedford
£1,270a week

About £66,040 a year

For a couple, two places: £2,540 a week

PrimeCarersA live-in carer, at home
£1,080a week

The typical live-in carer near Bedford, set by the carer

Staying at home could cost about £190 a week less, £9,880 over a year

A couple can share one carer, about £1,355 a week, £1,185 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 Bedford Charter House

Bedford Charter House is a residential care home in Bedford, registered with the Care Quality Commission for up to 72 residents. It provides care for people living with dementia, older people and people with a physical disability. It is run by Bedford Citizens Housing Association. The home has been registered since February 2015.

At its latest inspection, published August 2021, the CQC rated Bedford Charter 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.

Bedford Charter 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 Bedford Charter House include Kimbolton Lodge, Bunyan Lodge and Salvete Care Home. A live-in carer at home, an alternative many families compare, typically costs about £1,120 a week across England.

Care provided

  • Residential care
  • Dementia care
  • Older people
  • Physical disabilities

Registration

Registered with CQC
February 2015
Latest CQC rating
Good (August 2021)
Council area
Bedford
Read the CQC inspection report, explained
The CQC inspection, explained
Safe?
Good
Are people protected from harm? Staffing, medicines, infection control, safeguarding.
Effective?
Good
Does the care work? Training, consent, food and drink, working with GPs and nurses.
Caring?
Good
Are people treated with kindness and dignity?
Responsive?
Good
Is care built around the person? Care plans, activities, complaints.
Well-led?
Good
Is the home run well? The manager, the culture, how problems get found and fixed.
Rated Good overall; a focused inspection found safe care and good leadership after staffing concerns, with no evidence that people were at risk of harm.

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

Bedford Charter 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 Bedford Charter House

How much does Bedford Charter House cost?

Bedford Charter 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 Bedford Charter House?

The Care Quality Commission rated Bedford Charter House Good in August 2021. The full inspection report is on the CQC website.

Does Bedford Charter House provide nursing care?

No. Bedford Charter House is registered as a care home without nursing. Staff provide personal care; visiting district nurses cover nursing needs.

Does Bedford Charter House offer dementia care?

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

How many residents does Bedford Charter House have?

Bedford Charter House is registered for up to 72 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.

Kimbolton Lodge, Bedford

Kimbolton Lodge

Bedford, MK40 · 0.1 km · 37 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
Bunyan Lodge, Bedford

Bunyan Lodge

Bedford, MK40 · 0.2 km · 16 beds
CQC: Good
ResidentialApex Care Homes
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
Salvete Care Home, Bedford

Salvete Care Home

Bedford, MK40 · 0.4 km · 35 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