Elcombe House
Bedford, MK40 · 0.0 km · 23 beds
CQC: Outstanding
Fee not published
Area typical £1,270 a week
Or a live-in carer at home through PrimeCarers: typically £1,080 a week
CQC: Inadequate
Lillibet House
Lillibet House, 65 De Parys Avenue, Bedford, MK40 2TR
Residential care home · 30 beds · Lillibet House
- Weekly fee
- Not published
- area typical £1,270
- CQC rating
- Inadequate
- May 2026
- Beds
- 30
- residential
- Family reviews
- None yet
- be the first
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
A 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 Lillibet House
Lillibet House is a residential care home in Bedford, registered with the Care Quality Commission for up to 30 residents. It provides care for people living with dementia, older people, younger adults, people with mental health needs and people with a physical disability. The home has been registered since May 2025.
At its latest inspection, published May 2026, the CQC rated Lillibet House Inadequate, which means the CQC found the service performing badly and has taken enforcement action. Ratings can change after a new inspection, so check the CQC report before you visit.
Lillibet 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 Lillibet House include Elcombe House, 22 De Parys Avenue and Autism Care UK (Bedford). 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
- Younger adults
- Mental health
- Physical disabilities
Registration
- Provider
- Lillibet House Ltd
- Registered with CQC
- May 2025
- Latest CQC rating
- Inadequate (May 2026)
- Council area
- Bedford
- Town
- Bedford
The CQC inspection, explained
The rating history and published reports for Lillibet House, with the newest report being read for a plain-English explanation. Read the CQC report explained →
Fees
Lillibet 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 Lillibet House
How much does Lillibet House cost?
Lillibet 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 Lillibet House?
The Care Quality Commission rated Lillibet House Inadequate in May 2026. The full inspection report is on the CQC website.
Does Lillibet House provide nursing care?
No. Lillibet House is registered as a care home without nursing. Staff provide personal care; visiting district nurses cover nursing needs.
Does Lillibet House offer dementia care?
Yes. Lillibet House is registered to care for people living with dementia.
How many residents does Lillibet House have?
Lillibet House is registered for up to 30 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.
Amanda N.
1 review
From £1,015 a week, 10 years caring
Based about 10 minutes from Bedford. Can care for a couple
Peter O.
1 review
From £1,120 a week, 2 years caring
Based about 13 minutes from Bedford. Can care for a couple
Jennifer B.
1 review
From £1,120 a week, 29 years caring
Based about 14 minutes from Bedford. Can care for a couple
Doyinsola O.
1 review
From £980 a week, 2 years caring
Based about 20 minutes from Bedford. Can care for a couple
“We can all fully relax around Nyarai and she feels like part of our family, which is no mean feat!”
“She handled the new situation in front of her with such professionalism and I felt I could trust her 100%.”
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.
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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
22 De Parys Avenue
Bedford, MK40 · 0.2 km · 8 beds
CQC: Good
ResidentialConsensus Support Services
Fee not published
Area typical £1,270 a week
Or a live-in carer at home through PrimeCarers: typically £1,080 a week
Autism Care UK (Bedford)
Bedford, MK40 · 0.4 km · 8 beds
CQC: Good
ResidentialLifeways Community Care
Fee not published
Area typical £1,270 a week
Or a live-in carer at home through PrimeCarers: typically £1,080 a week