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Fernleigh Court Care and Nursing Home

Fletcher Road, Kempston, Bedford, MK42 7FY

Nursing home · 80 beds · Country Court Care

Street view · 2017
Street view · 2017 · Google
Weekly fee
Not published
area typical £1,825
CQC rating
Good
March 2026
Beds
80
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 Fernleigh Court Care and Nursing Home

Fernleigh Court Care and Nursing Home is a nursing home in Bedford, registered with the Care Quality Commission for up to 80 residents. It provides care for people living with dementia, older people, younger adults, people with mental health needs, people with a physical disability and people with a sensory impairment. It is run by Country Court Care, which operates 48 care homes in England. The home has been registered since January 2024.

At its latest inspection, published March 2026, the CQC rated Fernleigh Court Care and Nursing Home 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.

Fernleigh Court Care and Nursing Home 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 Fernleigh Court Care and Nursing Home include George Beal House, Brookside and Bedford House, 1 of which has 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
  • Younger adults
  • Mental health
  • Physical disabilities
  • Sensory impairment

Registration

Brand
Country Court Care
Registered with CQC
January 2024
Latest CQC rating
Good (March 2026)
Council area
Bedford
Read the CQC inspection report, explained

Fees

Fernleigh Court Care and Nursing Home 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 Fernleigh Court Care and Nursing Home

How much does Fernleigh Court Care and Nursing Home cost?

Fernleigh Court Care and Nursing Home 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 Fernleigh Court Care and Nursing Home?

The Care Quality Commission rated Fernleigh Court Care and Nursing Home Good in March 2026. The full inspection report is on the CQC website.

Does Fernleigh Court Care and Nursing Home provide nursing care?

Yes. Fernleigh Court Care and Nursing Home 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 Fernleigh Court Care and Nursing Home offer dementia care?

Yes. Fernleigh Court Care and Nursing Home is registered to care for people living with dementia.

How many residents does Fernleigh Court Care and Nursing Home have?

Fernleigh Court Care and Nursing Home is registered for up to 80 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.

George Beal House, Bedford

George Beal House

Bedford, MK42 · 0.7 km · 12 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
Brookside, Bedford

Brookside

Bedford, MK42 · 1.2 km · 22 beds
CQC: Requires improvement
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
Bedford House, Bedford

Bedford House

Bedford, MK42 · 1.6 km · 9 beds
CQC: Good
ResidentialCare Assist
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

See all 48 care homes run by Country Court Care